Scott's Branch Middle High School

We had a wonderful week at the Branch! Thank you to all the parents and guardians who joined our middle school meetings and parent‑teacher conferences. Your support and involvement help us create a strong learning space for every student. We’re excited to connect with even more families throughout the semester.

Rise up, Eagle Nation, and meet the expectation!

Dr. Tyrone Cummings, Ed. D.

Principal

There will be no school on Monday, January 19, 2026, as we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

We encourage you to use this day as an opportunity to discuss Dr. King's powerful message of equality, justice, and nonviolence with your children. His vision for a better world continues to inspire us all.

We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday, January 20th.

Students and parents, please remember that our teachers hold weekly office hours from 3:30 to 4:40 PM. Check the chart below to see each teacher’s scheduled day. This time is great for make‑up work, extra help, or retakes. Please keep in mind the district policy allows five retakes per course, except for benchmark assessments. Students are asked to let their teacher know ahead of time so needed materials can be prepared.

Be prepared for school each day by:

- Charging your device each night before going to bed.

- Making sure to bring your device to school every day.

- Being careful with your device and charger.

The fee for a lost/stolen/damaged charger is $30.00.

Thank you to all the Eagles who have found and turned in chargers. We still have some chargers we are still looking for. Students, if you find a charger please return it to Ms. Davis in the library.

This week 6th graders, Taylin Wells and Drayah Green were caught diligently taking notes in their ISN notebooks during Mrs. Kimari's math class. 🌟 Thank you Taylin and Drayah for being focused on your learning, we know that your efforts will show! 🌟

Mr. Bodzo's 6th grade students worked in small groups this week to create anchor charts showing the water cycle. We loved seeing how well these students worked together to show their understanding. Keep up the great work! 🌟

This week in Ms. Garth’s Sociology class, students explored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in honor of his birthday. They learned in depth about Dr. King’s contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and were assigned a project examining when and how his birthday became a national holiday recognized in all 50 states.

Students were also introduced to the film Selma, which deepened their understanding of Dr. King’s leadership during the historic Selma-to-Montgomery marches. Using sociological concepts and skills learned so far this year, students analyzed the behaviors, social impacts, and lasting effects of the marches on the population and the movement’s cause.

Thank you, Ms. Garth, for providing our students with a wealth of knowledge about our rich history and for fostering meaningful discussion and critical thinking in the classroom. Go Eagles! 🦅

Our Student of the Week goes to sophomore athlete Fra’Jon Bennett! Fra’Jon was spotted diligently completing his school assignments before traveling for this week’s basketball game against Cross High School. This moment highlights Fra’Jon’s commitment to putting academics before athletics. Way to go, Fra’Jon, for setting the Eagle standard and shining not only as a basketball player, but as a star athlete and honor student!

This week for our Social-Emotional Learning lesson, middle school students were given a writing prompt focused on identifying the things in life they can control versus those they cannot control. Students were encouraged to reflect on the skills they will continue to use to manage their thoughts, actions, and decisions, as well as strategies for handling situations beyond their control.

We appreciate all of our students who thoughtfully engaged in this activity to support their well-being and promote positive growth in attitude and behavior.

Marjetta J. Butler, LMSW

School Social Worker

We'd like to thank all the parents who were able to attend parent - teacher conferences on Thursday, January 15th.

Middle school math teachers—SBMHS has an open position for you. Please contact Dr. Tryone Cummings for more information. Thank you!

If you need toiletry items, you can stop by Mrs. Butler’s office to get what you need. These items are available for use at school or at home. Please feel free to come by—help is always available.

Marjetta J. Butler, LMSW

School Social Worker