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The spring SMS dance will be from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 17th.

8th graders should be dropped off at door #7. They should be picked up at door #1.

6th and 7th graders should be dropped off and picked up at door #11.

Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Pickup begins at 8:00 p.m.

Admission is $3. If you would like to wear a hat to the dance, please bring an extra $1 which will be donated to a charity of student council's choice.

Students may also want to bring extra money for snacks and drinks.

Remember that all school rules apply during this dance, including dress code, cell phone storage/use, and lanyards.

Students who earn discipline on March 17th as well as students who have earned two or more demerits for aggressive or illegal behavior between November 21st and March 17th will not be allowed to attend this dance.

Parents: If you are interested in being a chaperone and haven't signed up yet, please check the March 6th ParentSquare post.

During the week leading up to Friday's dance, the SMS student council is offering dress up days for anyone who would like to participate.

Monday, March 13th - green/gold day

Tuesday, March 14th - PJ day

Wednesday, March 15th - twin day

Thursday, March 16th - Hawaiian day

Friday, March 17th - Scottsburg spiritwear

Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade bands for earning a gold rating during last Friday's ISSMA contest.

Thank you to directors Mr. Curtis Turner and Mr. Jacob Ward for their work to prepare the students for this opportunity.

Congratulations to the SMS archery team on Saturday's performance at the state tournament in Indianapolis.

Shoutout to William Goble (8th grade) for placing 5th in the male division.

Thank you to coaches Mr. Bobby Doriot and Mr. Chris Jeffries for their time and effort to help our students learn the skills necessary to compete at this level.

Photo credit: Trena Campbell

Parents/guardians can order the 2022-2023 SMS yearbook for $17 any time between now and March 24, 2023.

There are two ways to order: online (inter-state.com/order with code 73208Y) or via the paper order form that is available in the office.

The Scott County Partnership is hosting several fishing trips on Saturdays in May for Scottsburg MS and Austin MS students. Each trip will last several hours. Participants will be provided with all the gear that is needed for the day.

Please let Mrs. Asdell or Mrs. Naugle know if you are interested in going on one of the fishing trips.

The fall driver's ed class at Scottsburg HS is scheduled for October 9-20, 2023.

The spring 2024 driver's ed class is scheduled for March 4-15, 2024.

Please contact Angie Richey at Scottsburg HS (812-752-8927) if you have questions or need more information about this opportunity.

Baseball, softball, and track/field practices have started.

Golf and girls tennis start on Monday, March 13th.

Eventlink is the platform that we use to communicate with parents/family members regarding practices and events.

Any questions please call Scottsburg MS and press option 2 for Athletics.

The SMS Snack Line is scheduled to be open during lunches.

Items offered range from $0.50 to $1.50.

Bottled Juice $1.50

Canned Drinks $1.50

Cereal Pouch $1.00

Chips/rice krispies $1.00

Cookies/granola bars $0.75

Fruit rollups $0.50

Fruit Snacks $0.75

Gold fish/animal crackers $0.60

Ice Cream $1.50

Students must have money in their account and must be wearing their badge/lanyard in order to purchase items from the snack line.

SMS students who walk to and from school:

Please be careful when crossing the streets, utilize sidewalks and crosswalks when available, and follow the street crossing signs.

Also, be sure that you are a positive representative of SMS when you are in the community.

Also, as Officer Nicholson reminded you during his classroom visits, be sure that you are aware of your surroundings, including traffic, at all times.

The Scottsburg MS student handbook contains some significant updates for the 2022-2023 school year. The most significant changes took place in the discipline section.

Here are the highlights of three changes that will impact the largest number of students:

• Cell phones are still not allowed to be used during the school day here at SMS. Phones are expected to be turned off and stored in lockers. Students who are carrying a cell phone or using a cell phone during the school day are in violation. The consequences for each situation are outlined in the handbook.

• Second is illegal substances. This year students who have illegal substances and/or paraphernalia (most common examples are vapes, cigarettes, or alcohol) will be recommended for expulsion on the first offense.

• In an attempt to be more aligned with the high school discipline policy, we will be following a progressive discipline approach. This means that when a student commits the same offense multiple times, the discipline will get progressively more serious. Each example is outlined in the doc that is provided by clicking on the picture above or via the link below.

SMS Student Handbook

We encourage you to read the handbook with your child(ren) and to contact us with any questions you may have.

We are looking forward to working with our students and their parents throughout the upcoming school year.

Check out this link for breakfast and lunch menus:

https://scsd2.nutrislice.com/menu/scottsburg-middle

Like many schools, we occasionally experience some supply/distribution delays. We will follow the posted menus when possible, but will have to make adjustments at times.

Email: khammons@scsd2.k12.in.us
Website: http://sms.scsd2.k12.in.us/
Location: 425 South 3rd Street, Scottsburg, IN, USA
Phone: (812) 752-8926
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottsburgMiddleSchool
Twitter: @ScottsburgMS