Parent Night for Incoming Sixth Graders
If you know parents who will have sixth graders at Scottsburg MS next school year, please remind them of the parent information event on Monday, May 20th. Parents can choose the 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. session or the 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. session to come hear information from administrators, meet the teachers, and tour the building. Incoming sixth grade students are welcome, but not required, to come with their parents.
Academic Awards Night
The annual SMS academic awards will be Wednesday, May 22nd at 6:00 p.m. in the west gym.
The following students will be recognized during this event:
6th grade gold (4.0 GPA, which means all trimester grades are A+ or A for the year)
7th grade gold (4.0 GPA, which means all trimester grades are A+ or A for the year)
8th grade gold (4.0 GPA), silver (3.75-3.99 GPA), and bronze (3.5-3.74 GPA)
Three year gold awards to the four eighth grade students who have maintained all A+ and A grades throughout middle school.
6th and 7th grade silver and bronze medals will be presented at the end-of-the-year assembly from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 23rd. Silver medals will be awarded to students who have earned a 3.75-3.99 GPA this school year. Bronze medals will be awarded to students who have earned a 3.5-3.74 GPA this school year.
I have notified all students who will be receiving a medal on May 22nd or May 23rd. I also notified parents of students who will be receiving a medal on May 22nd.
End-of-Year Assembly
Our end-of-the-year assembly is on Thursday, May 23rd from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. We will recognize athletes, club participants, and a few other accomplishments.
Guests are invited to join us for this event. Please park in the office/visitor lot and enter door #1. You will check in with Mrs. Elliott or Mrs. King at the front office. Please bring your ID with you.
Scott 2 Summer Nutrition Program
Scott 2 is pleased to offer the Summer Nutrition Program again this year. The meals, which are for children 18 years and younger, will be available at Vienna-Finley Elementary and Scottsburg Middle School. Vienna Finley pick up will be at door #2 on the west side of the building. Scottsburg Middle School pick up will be at door #8 which can be accessed via the bus/activities lot. You will be required to come to the door to pick up the meals.
Each meal will include one lunch for that day and one breakfast for the next morning. Meals can be picked up at either building, but there is a limit of one meal per child per day. There are no adult meals available.
When you arrive to pick up a meal for the first time, you will receive a paper that should be completed and submitted to the pick up spot.
The first day for meal pick up this summer is Tuesday, May 28th.
Pick up time is 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon each Monday through Friday.
We will not be distributing meals on July 4th.
The last day for meal pick up will be Friday, August 2.
2024-2025 Scott 2 Calendar
For those of you who want/need to plan ahead, here are some important dates for the 2024-2025 school year:
August 7th - first day of school
September 2nd - no school
October 14-18 - no school
November 5 - eLearning day
November 11 - no school
November 27-29 - no school
December 23-January 3 - no school
January 20 - no school
February 21 - no school
March 24-28 - no school
May 22 - last day of school
Scottsburg Warrior Youth Football Camp
When: May 28-31, 2024
Where: Scottsburg High School
Time: 5/28-5/30 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and 5/31 from 9:00-11:00 a.m.
COST: K-6 $50 per camper
($25 if registered for SCSD2 Future Warrior Football League)
7th/8th Grade - FREE
Payment is due on 5/28.
Participation is not limited to SCSD2 Enrolled Students
Health Career Discovery Program
Schneck Medical Center is excited to be hosting the Health Career Discovery Program for middle and high school students (5th grade and above). This is a free program for students. It is a wonderful opportunity for them to gain insight into healthcare careers.
Schneck is hosting two programs this year. Participants should only register for one program.
Program Dates:
June 17th and June 20th from 10am - 2pm
July 16th and July 18th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration is required at one of the above links. Please see the attached flyer for details!
Prosser Summer Camps
Prosser Career Education Center in New Albany hosts summer camps for middle schoolers.
Early Childhood: Safe Sitter camp is June 3-4 or June 5-6.
W.I.N.C. (Women in Non-Traditional Careers) camp is June 4-7.
Camp details and registration links can be found here.
Ivy Tech Middle School Summer Opportunity
Ivy Tech is offering a new one-day program for middle school students (IvyInstitute2024) this summer to explore the different types of career options available to them. Class topics include:
- Coding through Lego Robotics
- Careers in the Health Science field in our brand new labs
- Environmental focus through hands-on outdoor experiences
- Learning about entrepreneurship and other business related fields
- Safe Sitter class for students to learn the skills to care for younger children
Date: June 25, 2024
Time: 9 am – 3 pm
Location: Ivy Tech Sellersburg Campus
Cost: $20 for this full day of new opportunities!
If interested in registering, please click the link IvyInstitute2024.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Ivy Tech Education Department Chair Andrea Bush at abush22@ivytech.edu!
IN Sheriffs' Association Youth Leadership Camp
The IN Sheriffs' Association announced and will be celebrating their 44th annual IN Sheriffs' Association Youth Leadership Camp will be held in June and July again this year.
The first session will be held June 17-20, 2024, at Pine Creek Camp in Pine Village, Indiana (Warren County) serving the northern part of the state. The second session will be help July 1-3, 2024, serving the southern part of the state at Waycross Episcopal Camp in Morgantown, Indiana (Brown County).
The IN Sheriffs' Association Youth Leadership Camp is a program provided by the IN Sheriffs' Association for boys and girls who are currently in 7th or 8th grade and are interested in learning more about a possible career in law enforcement. The camp provides a very meaningful experience and relationship with other campers from throughout the state and sheriff officers who serve as counselors and instructors.
Any boy or girl currently in 7th or 8th grade interested in attending the camp should contact the Sheriff's Office or an SMS counselor for additional information. Applications are available in the SMS office. The sheriff announced that arrangements can possibly be made to provide the camp registration fee through a local business or civic organization for anyone interested.
Spring Sports Season
Most spring sports are finished, but we have one make-up game this week.
Students should listen to the afternoon announcements for information about changes to practice times and events.
Eventlink will still be the platform that we use to communicate with parents/family members regarding practices and events.
If you have questions about athletics, please contact Mrs. King at 812-752-8926 option 2.
Technology Reminder
As a reminder, students should only use their school-issued iPad and all of their school accounts for tasks that their teachers assign.
Students should not use their iPad or accounts for chatting via Google docs, searching non-education related terms/phrases, or any other activity that isn't directly related to something that a teacher assigned.
Reminders for Walkers
Please be careful when crossing the streets, utilize sidewalks and crosswalks when available, and follow the street crossing signs.
Officer Nicholson has met with all students regarding safety at school and throughout the community.
Cafeteria Information
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.
Student Handbook Update
The Scottsburg MS student handbook contains some updates for the 2023-2024 school year. The most significant changes took place in the attendance section.
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 2023-2024 school year.
Scottsburg Middle School
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