The Spartan Scoop
Sonora Middle School Newsletter (2026-2027)
About Us
Aaron Tinnin, Assistant Principal
Rhett Barrett, Assistant Principal
Email: cjennings@sdale.org
Website: http://sms.sdale.org/
Location: 17051 U.S. 412, Springdale, AR, USA
Phone: (479) 750-8821
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smspartans/
In honor of Dolly Parton's life and legacy, I wanted to take a minute to share her contribution to childhood literacy. She has been quoted as saying, “My Daddy told me the Imagination Library is probably the most important thing I had ever done,” and, “If I’m remembered 100 years from now, I hope it will not be for looks but for books.”
If you have a child between the ages of 0 and 5, please consider registering him/her for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Your child receives a new book every month for five years. I did this for my son when he was a baby, and it helped us build a wonderful library of books that we could read together.
It’s free and available in our area! You can register and/or donate to the cause at the link below. https://imaginationlibrary.com/
This Week
Monday, August 31st:
- WIN: Interventions/Enrichment (Science Priority)
- SMS Volleyball vs. Lingle (LMS), 4:15pm
Tuesday, September 1st:
- WIN: Interventions/Enrichment (ELA Priority)
- SMS Volleyball vs. Chaffin (CMS), 4:15pm
Wednesday, September 2nd:
- Early Release Wednesday
Thursday, September 3rd:
- WIN: Interventions/Enrichment (Math Priority)
- SMS Football @ Hellstern (HBHS), 5:30pm
Friday, September 4th:
- Vision & Hearing Screenings @ LMC (6th Grade)
- WIN: Clubs!
6th Grade Nurse Screenings
Student Leadership Team
Students: Your team of teachers will give you more information about this at your upcoming Team Meeting and/or in Advisory.
Band Fundraiser
The Sonora Band is participating in the 47th annual Free Car Wash fundraiser hosted by Club Car Wash - starting now thru September 12th! All Donations raised will go towards helping kids get instruments, supplies, and all necessary equipment. Please consider donating and thank you for supporting the Band Program!
Immunizations Due
Dear Parent or Guardian,
This is a reminder that the deadline for students to receive required immunizations is Thursday, October 1, 2026. To support you in meeting this requirement, Springdale Public School will be hosting immunization clinics at Middle Schools and High Schools on Friday, September 18. If you would like your student to participate in this immunization clinic, please complete the below steps by Tuesday, September 8.
- Click the "Student Immunization Consent Form"
- Click the "Start Filling" button at the bottom of the page
- You may select English or Spanish at the top right of the page
- Please make sure that you select the correct school that your child attends
Arkansas state law mandates that all students attending public schools be immunized against specific diseases unless an official exemption form has been approved. Immunization exemptions must be renewed each school year. For assistance with exemptions, please contact the Arkansas Department of Health at 479-936-8900 or visit their website.
To ensure your child continues attending school without interruption, please make sure your child's school nurse has proof of completed immunizations or confirmation of a scheduled appointment by the October 1 deadline.
We appreciate your prompt attention to this important health requirement.
Amy Schultz, RN
Director of Nursing
Springdale Public Schools
Student Immunization Newsletter - https://app.smore.com/n/umn0t
Reminders from Previous Newsletters
Parent Representative Needed
The district is putting together a Community Engagement Council. Each school will need to have at least two parent representatives. We are looking for one more representative. If you are interested, please email cjennings@sdale.org
These meetings are by ZOOM.
Tentative dates for the meeting are:
Monday, September 28, 2026
Monday, November 30, 2026
Monday, February 1, 2027
Monday, April 5, 2027
5:30 - 6:30 pm