SMS Weekend Update
🦇October 30, 2026🦇
Legacy: “The biggest error people tend to make (as George Bailey did in It’s a Wonderful Life) is to assume that their significance is all about what they do in worldly terms—their success at work, for example—as opposed to whom they touch in deep and positive ways.”-Arthur Brooks
Upcoming Important Dates:
- November 9th and 10th- Conferences (No School)
- Wednesday, November 11th- Veteran's Day (No School)
- November 23rd- November 27th- Fall Break (No School)
Report Cards: Reminder report cards will be on ParentVue. If you need assistance accessing your ParentVUE account or would prefer a paper copy of your student’s report card, please contact the SMS main office
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.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities: Football Concession Stand, School Dance Set-up/Clean-up, and Staff Conference Potluck
- 11/9: Support our staff during conferences by providing a hearty soup, salad, and bread lunch: Potluck Sign-up
Athletics
First Practice for Girls Wrestling and Boys Basketball: Monday, November 2nd
Celebrating the end of the Quarter!
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.
What's Happening in the Library?
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
Scappoose Bands is teaming up with Astoria-based Jammers Jam Co. for a delicious fundraiser featuring locally made jams, BBQ sauces, and apple butter!
October 29 – November 12 - 50% of fundraiser sales go directly to Scappoose Bands!
Everyone can participate! You don’t need to know a band student to order. Shop online, share with friends and family, or send a gift anywhere in the U.S. Student-collected orders will be delivered to Scappoose High School on November 18.
Order here: www.jammersjamco.com/sb
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 1 - OMEA All State Registration/Payment due
- November 1 - OMEA All State Composition Contest due
- November 17 - Band Booster Parent Meeting, 7-8 pm SHS band room
- November 18 - Wreath and Jam order pickup - SHS lobby after school till 6 pm
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