SMS Weekly Update

Step Up Day is May 12th at 12pm. 5th graders from Sultan Elementary School and Gold Bar Elementary School will come up to SMS for a fun visit to learn all about classes, clubs, sports, and expectations. That evening we will host a Parent Informational Meeting at 5pm in the commons. Parents and Guardians are invited to attend! Come and meet staff, learn about what we have to offer, and all the ways you can stay informed and involved with your students learning.

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 Former Congressman Dalip Singh Saund, the first person of Asian descent to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1956, successfully lobbied to end restrictions to citizenship for Indian and Filipino immigrants and gave Asian Americans a voice at the national level.

State Testing is coming up NEXT 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

Total # of students with A or A-: 388

Seated in the front row are the students who ran for our new ASB Executive Board for the 2025-2026 school year! The winners are:

President Jensen Neilson

Vice President Kale Koehler

Secretary Alaysha Nichols

Treasurer Tamia Bogan

The back row is our current ASB Board who are excited to pass the torch and move on to High School next year! Thank you ASB for all you have done to make our school a fun place to be this year!

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.

🔑 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.

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/