SMS Weekend Update
November 13, 2026
Legacy: "Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others." -Booker T. Washington
Upcoming Important Dates:
- November 23rd- November 27th- Thanksgiving Break (No School)
Thanksgiving Food Donations: SMS is collecting donations to help create Thanksgiving Food Baskets for families in our community that need a little extra help this Holiday Season. All donations can be brought to your students' Homeroom teacher or the main office. We are accepting food donations as well as cash. Not sure what is needed? Reach out to Mrs. Johnson ljohnson@scappoose.k12.or.us or your child's homeroom teacher.
Parent Volunteers: Parents, even though your student is in Middle School, there is still ample opportunity to plug into the school and volunteer. From weekly tasks like baking cookies for an hour on Friday to being a chaperone on a field trip or during a dance...we need you!
Please consider filling out the following Google Form as we try to build a team of volunteers for this school year.
SMS Parent Volunteer Interest Form
All volunteers must be on our approved volunteer list. The SSD volunteer background check can be accessed at Volunteer Background Check.
Where in the World are SMS Sasquatches? As you travel the region/world, keep your eyes open for Sasquatch signs, clothing, memorabilia, or actual Sasquatches. If you see anything Sasquatch-related, please take a selfie with it and send it to the school or tag our school on Instagram: @scappoosemidschool.
Athletics
Monday, November 16th
8A Boys Basketball @ Tillamook Middle School 5:15pm
8B Boys Basketball @ Tillamook Middle School 4:00pm
7A Boys Basketball @ Tillamook Middle School 5:15pm
7B Boys Basketball @ Tillamook Middle School 4:00pm
7/8C vs. Seaside (Annex Gym) 4:00pm
7/8C vs. Seaside (Annex Gym) 5:15pm
Wednesday, November 18th
8A vs. Forest Grove (Annex Gym) 5:15pm
8B vs. Forest Grove (Annex Gym) 4:00pm
7A vs. Forest Grove (Annex Gym) 5:15pm
7B vs. Forest Grove (Annex Gym) 4:00pm
7/8C vs. Tillamook (Upper Gym) 4:00pm
Thursday, November 19th
Girls Wrestling Home Meet (Annex Gym) 4:00pm
What's Happening in the Library?
Word of the Week - YOU Decide!
Who says learning new words has to be boring? Stop by the library and vote for next week’s Word of the Week! From hornswoggle to zaftig, there’s always something new to discover. Which word will win?
Miss Kyra Wants to Know!
Is there a book you just couldn’t put down? Stop by the library’s Recommend a Book board and share your favorite. Your recommendation might just become someone else’s next favorite book!
November is Native American Heritage Month!
As we move into the new month, come explore SMS Library’s collection of books written by Indigenous authors and stories highlighting the diverse histories, cultures, and experiences of Native American communities!
Band Information
Reminder: Our wreath and jam orders will be ready for pickup on Wednesday, November 18th, from 2:30 pm - 6 pm in the high school cafeteria/lobby area
Please check out the following events and sign up to volunteer for as many as your time allows! There are sign-ups for both students and parents (grandparents or other adult family members are welcome to volunteer with a current background check through the district). So please check them out!
Evergreens Wreath Pick-Up Date Help 11/18/26:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48AFA92AA7FCC61-66432579-engels#/
Scappoose Bands 2026/7 Festival Chaperones (SHS+SMS):
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48AFA92AA7FCC61-66433633-shsband#/
Mattress World Fundraiser Help 2/13/2027
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48AFA92AA7FCC61-66433016-mattress#/
OMEA District Solo/Ensemble Festival Volunteers at SHS 2/27/27
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48AFA92AA7FCC61-66433548-omea#/
Upcoming band events
- November 13 - Football Game Playoffs (Pep Band Plays)
- November 17 - Band Booster Parent Meeting, 7-8 pm SHS band room
- November 18 - Wreath and Jam order pickup - SHS lobby 2:30 pm - 6 pm
- December 8 - Winter SMS/SHS Band Concert - 7 pm SHS auditorium
- December 15 - Band Booster Parent Meeting, 7-8 pm SHS band room
- December 16 - SHS Band plays at Whoville - 6-7 pm Watts House
- December 19 - Tuba Christmas - Downtown Portland
There are MANY ways you can help support our AMAZING Scappoose Band Program by donating your time and skills in various roles. We NEED parent and community volunteers in several roles.
Providing food for students during festivals and trips
Board Member positions (open positions for 2026-27: Social Media
Please reach out to Mr. LaGrone or the Scappoose Band Booster President, Danielle Smith, at scappooseband@gmail.com
Band Website/Calendar - https://www.scappooseband.org/
Parents' & Boosters' meeting minutes: https://www.scappooseband.org/booster-minutes