Timberwolf Times

Timberwolf Families,

The time has come to welcome back our students and families! We are absolutely thrilled to kick off another exciting school year here at the middle school. Middle school is a time of growth, new discoveries, and lifelong friendships. Our dedicated team can’t wait to support our Timberwolves' journey every step of the way. Whether you are walking through our doors for the very first time or returning as seasoned leaders of our community, this year is packed with fresh opportunities to learn, explore new interests, and shine. We deeply value the partnership between our school and your homes, and together, we are going to make this academic year safe, inspiring, and truly unforgettable. Let's make it a fantastic year!

We are adding a 30 minute Advisory Block at the end of the day. Middle school students thrive when they receive intentional academic support, meaningful relationships with adults, opportunities to explore their interests, and structured social-emotional learning.

Beginning July 27, Annual Verification will be available in ParentVUE. Parents/guardians should log in and complete the Annual Verification for each student, updating any changes to student and family information. Student schedules will not be viewable for parents in ParentVue until after all of the Annual Verification has been completed. Student schedules will be available to view after August 5, 2026.

Sincerely,

SHMS Admin Team

Open House will be on Wednesday, August 5th, from 4-6 pm. (High school is on the same night from 7-9 pm.)

To help with parking, we have two sessions.

4:00-5:00 pm: Families with the last name M-Z

5:00-6:00 pm: Families with the last name A-L

Tues., Aug. 11: Transition day for Kindergarten, 6th, and 9th grade students only

Wed., Aug. 12: First of school for everyone!

SHMS Community Calendar

To apply for free or reduced-price meal benefits for the 2026-2027 school year, families can choose from multiple submission options. Applications can be filled out online at Schoolcafe.com, or completed via paper forms, which are available in person at each school’s main office or can be downloaded from the Nutrition Services webpage. Additionally, a new initiative this year ensures that paper copies of the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application will be distributed directly to all students, except for those attending Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) schools. These copies will be delivered to each school prior to open house. Each school is asked to provide a copy to each student.

Additional language options are available through the online application portal. Please note that meal applications from the 25-26 school year are no longer valid.

Meal Service Prices

Welcome, Timberwolves family! Please review the important health and emergency requirements below to get ready for a safe and amazing school year.

IMPORTANT MEDICATION POLICY / POLÍTICA IMPORTANTE DE MEDICAMENTOS

Students are NOT allowed to carry any medication on them that is not emergency medicine. Los estudiantes NO tienen permitido llevar ningún medicamento consigo que no sea un medicamento de emergencia.

All medication must have a medication administration form completed and signed by a physician. This includes over-the-counter medication.

• Emergency Contact Information / Información de Contacto de Emergencia: Please ensure your emergency contact information is completely updated in the parent portal before the first day of school. / Por favor asegúrese de actualizar completamente su información de contacto de emergencia antes del primer día de clases.

• Immunization Records / Registros de Vacunación: Provide up-to-date immunization records to the school main office. / Proporcione los registros de vacunación actualizados a la oficina principal de la escuela.

🩺 Health Action Plans & Forms / Planes de Salud y Formularios

Click on the form links below to download and fill out the required documents for your student:

Students entering 7th grade are required to receive the following vaccines after their 11th birthday: Tdap, Meningococcal, and HPV (optional). Immunization records must be provided no later than the first day of school August 12 th , 2026. Students without proper immunizations or updated records will be sent home and cannot return to school until documentation is provided. If you have questions contact the school nurse at reyesfordej@staffordschools.net

Los estudiantes que ingresan al 7.º grado deben recibir las siguientes vacunas después de cumplir los 11 años: Tdap, Meningocócica y VPH (opcional). Los registros de vacunación deben entregarse no más tardar del primer día de escuela, el 12 de agosto de 2026. Los estudiantes que no tengan las vacunas correspondientes o los registros actualizados serán enviados a casa y no podrán regresar a la escuela hasta que se proporcione la documentación. Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con la enfermera escolar en reyesfordej@staffordschools.net

Tryout dates: Thursday, Friday, and Monday, August 13, 14, & 17th

Time: 4:00-6:00 pm

Who: rising 7th and 8th grade students

Must have completed VHSL physical form on file before you try out.

Completed forms can be emailed to lewiskj@staffordschools.net or dropped off in the main office.

Tryout dates: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, August 17, 18, & 19th

Time: 4:00-6:00 pm

Who: rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls

Must have completed VHSL physical form on file before you try out.

Completed forms can be emailed to lewiskj@staffordschools.net or dropped off in the main office.