SWSC News August 7th, 2926
- Carlisle Elementary and Middle: Monday, August 10, 5:00 to 6:30 PM
- Sullivan Elementary Kindergarten Orientation: Monday, August 10, 5:00 PM: For kindergarten students and parents only.
- Sullivan Elementary 1st through 5th Grade Open House: Tuesday, August 11, 5:00 to 6:00 PM
- Sullivan Middle School: Tuesday, August 11, 5:30 to 7:00 PM: Families and students are invited to tour the building, walk schedules and find classrooms, meet teachers and staff, and drop off school supplies. See you there, Arrows!
SMS Volleyball Tryouts: August 12, 13, and 14
Tryouts for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls run Wednesday, August 12 through Friday, August 14 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.
SMS Girls Soccer
Practices continue Monday, August 10 and Tuesday, August 11 from 9:30 to 11:00 AM, then move to 3:30 to 5:00 PM once school starts. The first game is Saturday, August 15 (see below). Players must have a physical on file.
SMS Athletics This Week: Three Home Events
Middle school sports open the year at home this week. Come out and cheer on the Arrows!
Carlisle Volleyball
Practices begin Tuesday, August 11 for CMS girls in grades 6 through 8. Athletes must have a current physical on file to participate. Families should join the CMS Volleyball SportsYou app with code DHGD-VPP3; all team communication will be posted there.
Student Parking
Parking spots are on sale now: $5 for a regular spot, or $25 for seniors who want to paint their spot. Spots are first come, first served. Seniors should see Mr. Kirk's email for painted spot details.
Golden Arrow Athletics This Week
Fall sports get underway this week. All events listed below are away contests, so come out and support our teams on the road.Friday night marks the varsity football season opener at Monrovia, and Saturday morning both cross country teams open their season at the Valley Cross Kickoff on the LaVern Gibson course. Boys and girls soccer also open Saturday at Southmont.
Deon Butler returns to Sullivan on Tuesday, August 11 for a full day of free community events. Chum Chariot food will be available.
- 1:00 to 3:00 PM: High School Talk with Deon at the Sullivan Civic Center
- 4:30 to 6:30 PM: Super Soaker and Water Balloon Battle at Sullivan City Park (bring your own super soaker)
- 5:30 to 7:30 PM: Free Pool Party at the Sullivan City Pool
Born Again Beauty Artistry will also be offering colorful face paint and hair tinsel, plus waterproof glitter tattoos for the water fun: $10 designs and $5 hair tinsel. Paints are skin safe, hypoallergenic, and FDA approved.
As we start the new year, please remember the Southwest School Corporation device policy, effective July 1, 2026. Personal devices, including phones and smartwatches, must be powered off and stored away, bell to bell, during the school day. This policy aligns with Indiana's new bell-to-bell law, Senate Enrolled Act 78, passed during the 2026 legislative session and effective July 1, 2026, which requires schools to prohibit student use of wireless communication devices throughout the entire school day. The law includes limited exceptions for emergencies, students with an IEP or 504 plan, and medical needs. Thank you for partnering with us to keep classrooms distraction-free. Questions? Contact your school administration.
Scams can happen to anyone. Criminals may use phone calls, texts, emails, or social media to trick people and steal personal information or money. Never share personal or financial information with someone you don't know, be cautious with unexpected calls and texts, and think before you click on links or attachments from unknown senders. If something feels suspicious, report it. For help, contact the Indiana Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection at www.in.gov/attorneygeneral, dial 2-1-1 for local resources, or call 911 in an emergency. Together we can keep our schools and community strong.
