SMS Weekly Update

Sultan Middle School Families,

State Testing is this week. Important reminders for your students:

• Go to bed at a reasonable time to get good sleep
• Eat breakfast, even something small will help!
• Bring a water bottle and dress for comfort in class
• Important that they attend all day, every day!

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! The theme is “A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience”. This theme honors the hard work of leaders who set the foundation for future generations to thrive and adapt to change and adversity. We pay tribute to people like the late Secretary of Transportation, Norman Mineta. He overcame racial injustice as a child of Japanese immigrants in a World War II internment camp to serve in the U.S. Army, Congress, and the Cabinet of Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.

Total # of students with A or A-:

The babies have hit the halls and classrooms of SMS! These eighth graders are in for some long nights and hopefully some more appreciation for their own caregivers!

May 26th

No School in honor of Memorial Day

The District and Board of Directors will be having an open-house-style retirement party for Superintendent Dan Chaplik at the Startup Events Center on June 12th, 2025, from 4:30-6:30pm. Light refreshments will be available along with cake and ice cream! You are welcome to drop by and say hi as we wish him well after 18 years with the Sultan School District and a total of 32 years in public education. Any questions, feel free to call 360-793-9800 Ext. 1006.

AVID is taking applications for next year! Current 6th and 7th graders who are interested in applying for AVID can pick up an application from Mr. Riehle or the front office.

***All incoming 6th graders will have one quarter of AVID in the 2025-2026 year and will then have an opportunity to apply.

8th graders who are interested in AVID who are NOT already in AVID can reach out to Mr. Riehle.

At Sultan Middle School all students and staff cannot wear:

• Violent, sexual, or racist language, images or associations (including images of guns)

• Images or language depicting drugs or alcohol (or any illegal for minors item or activity)

• Hate speech, profanity sexualization, pornography, or gang related affiliations/logos/images

• Images of language that creates a hostile or intimidating environment based on any protected class

• Visible underwear (visible waistbands or straps on undergarments worn under opaque clothing are not a violation)

• Bathing suits

• Crop-tops that intentionally expose the abdomen (minimal exposure of abdomen during movement is not an exposed abdomen) Do not tie up shirts with hair ties to expose abdomen.

• Accessories that could be dangerous or considered a weapon

• Accessories that promote any illegal minors activity

• Any item that obscures the upper face or ears, including sunglasses (except as a religious observance or as medically necessary, or as appropriate on a school trip.)

• Blankets or slippers

Students wearing inappropriate clothing will be expected to change, borrow clothing from the office, or be sent home. Repeated violation of the dress code will result in disciplinary action.

It is unacceptable and hurtful to use racial slurs or derogatory language. Our school has no tolerance towards any type of racial slur or derogatory language. Please reinforce the importance of respectful communication. Thank you for your cooperation!

🔑 Important for Practice:

• Athletes should come prepared in correct athletic attire (sneakers, comfortable clothes) for practice.

• Sports physicals must be valid/updated in order to participate. Make sure yours is up-to-date!

Be sure you've paid the sports fees and ASB for your student to participate.

Sports fees are $35 per sport and $35 for ASB for the whole year. The 4th sport your student plays is free. Pay online or at the office. Use the link below to go to Final Forms to register for sports and sign forms.

Address:

301 High Avenue

Sultan, WA 98294

Ph: 360-793-9850

Fax: 360-793-9859

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SultanMiddleSchool
Website: https://sms.sultanschools.org/