SWSC News September 26th, 2025
- 10/2-FCA Night of Worship with songs, prayer, testimony, and scripture is Oct. 2 @ 7PM in the SHS auditorium. Invite your friends, family, and youth groups to join others in an opportunity to be engaged, equipped, and empowered.
- 10/3-Key club and NHS will be collecting hygiene products now thru Oct. 3rd. Body wash, deodorant, and shampoo 4 full size items equal 1 service hour.
- 10/5-Are you interested in sharing stories from Sullivan's town history? Join the History Club for "Tombstone Tales" on October 5. Students will be provided with a script and a costume. Community members will join us at Center Ridge Cemetery to hear you share the story of your famous Sullivan-ian. See Dr. Herrin or a member of the History Club for more details!
- 10/6-There is a sign up sheet in the office for any student interested in archery. There will be a parent meeting on Oct. 6th at SMS multi-purpose room at 6:30pm
- Calling all Creative Writers grades 9-12! See Mrs.Smith in the library for details on a creative writing short story contest. If mysteries and stranger things are your thing, be sure to check this out.
- After school tutoring will be on Tuesdays & Thursdays with math teacher Mr. O'Bryan in Room 101 and Thursdays with English teacher Mrs. Smith in the library. This tutoring is free and open to all students.
- All student athletes must have completed Final Forms to participate in athletics. Click on this link for directions on how to complete this process.
- 9/26-Beta fundraiser money is due.
- 10/1-Student Council meeting in Mrs. Wells room during Advisory Period.
- 10/6-There will be an Archery Signup Sheet by the Gym for any student interested in joining. A parent meeting will be held on October 6th at 6:30 pm in the SMS Multi Purpose Room. Practices will start after Fall Break.
- 10/8-Student Council meeting in Mrs. Wells room during Advisory Period.
- 10/22-Student Council meeting in Mrs. Wells room during Advisory Period.
- We’re excited to kick off the Arrow Homework Hub—a new support opportunity for students who are behind or need a little extra help! The program will begin today, and will take place from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. Snacks will be provided, and both teachers and high school student helpers will be there to assist.
- Beta members can earn service hours by working at specific concession stands chosen by Beta. To sign up, please see your grade-level teacher, Mrs. Bement, Mrs. Davis, or Miss Graves.
- All student athletes must have completed Final Forms to participate in athletics. Click on this link for directions on how to complete this process.
- 9/30-School Smiles Dentists will be at CEMS. Sign your child up at www.schoolsmiles.com/student-signup
10/1- Fun Run!
10/3-PTO Fall Carnival
10/8-Picture Retakes
10/9 & 10/10-Nature’s Classroom
We are asking for donations for our Annual Fall Carnival. Please send in donations with your child by October 1, 2025. (K: Ring Pops; 1st Grade: Smarties; 2nd Grade: Tootsie Rolls ; 3rd Grade: Laffy Taffy; 4th-8th: 2 Liters of Pop)
10/25-Halloween Dance
10/30-8th grade college visit to Vincennes University
Volleyball will be practicing on Monday,Tuesday and Thursday’s from 3p-5pm.
Open Gym for basketball will be held on Wednesday’s (starting Sept 3rd) until 4:30PM for any 7th or 8th grade boy or girl interested in working on basketball skills.
If your child is participating in sports at SMS, all practices and games are listed on Southwest School Corporation Website. When at the home page click OUR SCHOOLS. From there click Sullivan Middle School. Click the dropdown box and select ATHLETICS. You will then see TEAM SCHEDULES. From there click CALENDARS and you will see grade and games/practices.
- All student athletes must have completed Final Forms to participate in athletics. Click on this link for directions on how to complete this process.
- Access information about Title I on the Carlisle Elementary School website
9/26-Fall Festival - PTO Fundraiser 6pm - 8pm for a night of fun - games, hay maze, face painting, food trucks and more! 10 tickets for $5 - Cash only. You may enter through the gym.
10/1-The dentist will be at SES on Wednesday, October 1st. They will be providing the following dental services: cleaning, fluoride, x-rays, sealants, restorative care, and free dental supplies. Forms will be sent home soon, or you may register by going to the following link https://schoolsmiles.com/student-signup/ All students will need to register as it is the start of a new school year.
10/2-5th Grade Parent/Teacher Conferences
10/3-4th Grade Parent/Teacher Conferences
10/6 3rd Grade Parent/Teacher Conferences
10/7-2nd Grade Parent/Teacher Conferences
10/8-Wednesday, Oct. 8th - 1st Grade Parent/Teacher Conferences
- 10/8-Fall Picture Retakes
- 10/9-Kindergarten Parent/Teacher Conferences
Biddy Basketball Camp K-2: Camp will take place on the following dates: 10/20, 10/21, 10/22, 10/23, 10/27, 10/28, 10/29, 10/30. Price for participation is $25 and includes a t-shirt and medal.
Spell Bowl: Invitations for Spell Bowl have been sent home. The first practice will be Tuesday, September 23rd from 3-4. If your child plans to stay you must put that in Pick Up Patrol. You may pick up at the main entrance at 4pm. Final competition will be Monday, Nov. 17th.
- 5th Grade girls who are signed up for the Dartettes dance team will be practicing on Wednesdays after school until 4pm in the elementary Gym. All participants must have a completed sports physical on file in FinalForms before they will be allowed to participate. All signatures needed by both the parents and students must be completed before physical is considered complete.
- All student athletes must have completed Final Forms to participate in athletics. Click on this link for directions on how to complete this process.
Join the SES Title I Facebook group to stay up to date on what is happening in Title I at SES and access to helpful educational tools and resources for our children.
- Access information about Title I on the Sullivan Elementary School website.
- 10/13-10/17-NO SCHOOL, Fall Break
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Parents must supervise children not yet in high school during athletic events. Once students enter the Athletic Complex, they may not leave unless accompanied by a parent or responsible adult - unaccompanied students who exit will not be allowed to re-enter. Students should not bring items to throw during games.
If you would like your child to be considered for the Brown Baggers program please stop by your child's school office to fill out a form.
Nutrislice is our Sodexo Food Service's digital solution for menu and nutrition needs. Nutrislice allows parents and students to access menus, ingredients, and allergens for all items served in their school cafeteria on a weekly basis through the web or app platforms. Click on the Nutrislice link to access your school's menu.