SWSC News August 29th, 2025
- 9/3-The Sullivan High School Manufacturing classes are ready to take your spirit wear shirt orders. They will be running a Homecoming week special, buy 2 shirts, get the 3rd half price. This is for the shirt designs hanging in the hallway by the manufacturing class. See Mr. Phillips for details. This deal will end after Wednesday September 3rd.
- 9/11-SHS Student/Staff Retake, Band and Golden Arrow Singers formal pictures, Senior Cap and Gown pictures (school will provide cap and gown for picture & avoid wearing a hoodie or neon colored shirt, Senior panoramic @ 10:00 (wear senior shirt or white shirt). Order forms will be available in the office.
- 9/11-"How do we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time." - Morgan Freeman. Do you agree? Would you like to be a part of the SHS Kindness Club? See Mrs. Hollis for a questionnaire, return it to her, and come to the FIRST Kindness Club meeting on Thursday, September 11th!!!!
- 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.
- Seniors today is the deadline to file the Wabash Valley Community Foundation Scholarship. Please get them submitted and remember to hit the submit button!!
- There will be a second order of senior shirt orders for any senior that did not purchase on yet and would like one. The price has increased to $52 a shirt and we must have 12 shirts purchased to be able to order. Let Mrs. Knowles know if you would like to order one.
- Calling all Broadway lovers!! Les Miserables is coming to the Fox Theatre in St. Louis! Mrs. Hollis is planning a trip for Thursday, November 20th! See her ASAP to pick up details. If you have already picked up information please see her to sign her sheet.
- Love learning new words, want to earn some academic bling for your letter jackets? Join Spell Bowl! See Mrs. Smith for a list & info in the library.
- 2026 yearbook orders are available for purchase and there is a special offer until 8/31. Click here to order yours now!
- Students have the opportunity to win a free personalized 2026 yearbook. Enter the drawing by going to the main office and printing your first and last name on a slip of paper. A winner will be drawn and announced during announcements on Friday, Aug. 15, 22, & 29. Don't miss out on your 2026 memories captured in the SHS yearbook.
- NHS & Key Club members, don't forget to log summer service hours. If you need help, see Mrs. Smith in the library. Lunch time is the perfect time to bring your phone and let her help you log those hours.
- After school tutoring begins this week after school from 3-4. Tuesdays 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.
- 8/29-Student Council applications are due to Mrs. Wells. Applications are available outside of Selected candidates will be announced on Friday, September 5th. If you have any questions, please ask Mrs. Wells!
- 9/4-Fall Sports Pictures will begin at 2:30 PM. Sports included are: Boys Tennis, Soccer, Volleyball, Football, Golf & Cross Country. Picture forms are in the Office.
- 9/12-Jr Beta will be collecting club and membership dues. The money is due by Friday, September 12th. Please turn it in to the respective teacher: 6th-Mrs. Davis, 7th-Miss Graves & 8th-Mrs. Bement.
- Any student interested in joining the Kindness Club please see Mrs. Miller in the 7th grade wing for your application during your Advisory period.
- Any student interested in joining the Jr Beta Club (who is currently not in Beta) may sign up with the respective teacher: 6th grade see Mrs. Davis, 7th grade see Ms. Graves, 8th grade see Mrs. Bement
- Students will report to their Advisory Class or the Cafeteria for Breakfast.
- Water bottles are allowed this year but they must be clear.
- Bus Passes are allowed but we must have written permission at least 1 day in advance with all the information provided.
- All student athletes must have completed Final Forms to participate in athletics. Click on this link for directions on how to complete this process.
- 9/4-Fall Sport Pictures at SMS @ 2:30pm
9/5-PTO Grandparent’s Breakfast
9/12-Ivy Tech 8th grade Day
9/15-Middle School Guest Speaker
9/30-School Smiles Dentists will be at CEMS. Sign your child up at www.schoolsmiles.com/student-signup
Anyone who is in 5th- 8th grade that wants to join Rock Band club please see Ms. Wheelock ASAP.
Volleyball will be practicing on Monday,Tuesday and Thursday’s from 3p-5pm.
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 CALENDERS 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
9/5-If your child is in need of a coat this winter, there are Coats4Kids applications in the SES office. These must be completely filled out before returning by September 5, 2025. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN FORM TO SCHOOL. Instructions on returning are on the form, you may text a picture of completed form to 812-691-8174 or email to Lmsmith268@gmail.com Coats will be handed out at the Sullivan County 4H Fairgrounds on October 25, 2025, 11am-1pm. Children must attend to try on their coat.
- 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.
- 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.
- 9/1-NO SCHOOL, Happy Labor Day!
9/19-NO SCHOOL, Professional Development Day.
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.