What's Happening at SHMS

For more important dates, check our school calendar.

For more information about our Sports & Activities, visit our SHMS Athletics page.

Scott Highlands Middle School Breakfast & Lunch menus

The 7th Grade Class donated 946 lbs. of food and supplies to the Rosemount 360 Communities during their Armful of Love Food Drive!

We appreciate the support of the families and staff who contribute to the three annual SHMS food drives. In addition to the Armful of Love donation today, the 8th grade class donated 1,515 lbs. of food in December, and the 6th Grade Class will have their food drive in May! SHMS has historically been the top-donating school for the 360 Communities in Rosemount!

Congratulations to Ms. Knutson and Ms. Cecchettini’s homerooms for winning the 7th grade food drive contest. Their homerooms were treated to either a pizza or ice cream party this week!

SHMS is in need of kleenex/tissue donations! If you are able and would like to donate, please drop any boxes off at the Scott Highlands front office.

Open Conversations: Empowering Parents to Talk with Your Kids About Vaping and Cannabis Use

Tue | Mar 4 | 6:30-7:45 p.m. | Free | EVHS

Puzzle Competition Teams of Four, ages 10+
Sat | Mar 8 | 10:00 a.m.-noon | $49 | BHMS

Wings of Fire Workshop (ages 7-16)
Sat | Mar 15 | 9:00 a.m.-noon | $55 | FRMS

“Greased Lightning” Line Dance

Tue | Mar 18 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | $15 | VMS

Youth/Adult Bowling League at Bogarts (adult and child ages 7+)
Sat | Mar 22- Apr 19 | 9:00-11:00 a.m. | 5 sessions | $219/pair | Bogart’s Entertainment Center

Junior Lifeguarding (ages 11-14)
Mon-Thu | Mar 24-27 | 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | 4 sessions | $175 | FRMS

Water Safety Aide (ages 13+)

Mon-Thu | Mar 24-27 | 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | 4 sessions | $215 | FRMS

Storybook Theatre – The Little Mermaid (ages 6-18)
Mon-Sat | Mar 24-29 | *10:00 a.m.-2:15 p.m. | 6 sessions | $149 | FRMS

*additional times for performances
Fewer than five spots left!

Horse Camp (ages 4-18)
Tue & Wed | Mar 25 & 26 | 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | 2 sessions | $250 | Cornerstone on the Vermillion Horse Complex

Karate and Mixed Martial Arts-Kick Boxing (ages 6-adult)
Tue & Thu | Apr 1-May 1 | 7:00-8:00 p.m. | 10 sessions | $129 | WV

Symphony (grades 8-12)
Tue | Apr 1-May 20 | 5:00-6:00 p.m. | 8 sessions | $105 | SHMS & Christ Church

Fencing Team (grades 6-12)
Wed | Apr 2-May 21 | 7:35-8:35 p.m. | 7 sessions | $115 | RMS

Beyonce “All the Single Ladies” Line Dance
Tue | Apr 8 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | $15 | VMS

Eggrolls and Samosas (adult and child ages 5-15)

Thu | Apr 17 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $65/pair+$20 supply fee | FRMS

Fewer than five spots left!

Code Championship Tournament – Virtual Computer Coding Competition (grades 3-9)
Sat | Apr 19-May 19 | 9:00-11:00 a.m. | 4 sessions | Live Online

Conquer Ninja Spring Rec Team (ages 8-13)
Mon | Apr 28-Jun 23 | 7:00-8:00 p.m. | 8 sessions | $199 | Conquer Ninja Gyms

Any girls in grades 7-12 in the Rosemount attendance area interested in joining the Girls High School Flag Football team this spring can now register!

The fee is $20 and you can now register here: https://district196.cf.edutrakconnect.com/

Dates: Practices begin in April with games beginning April 27th.

We will have both a varsity and JV team!

Last year the Irish Girls Football team won the Championship with a 12-0 record! This year 44 high schools will have a girls flag team!

Below are links to the four Scott Highlands scholarship applications available to graduating seniors who were SHMS attendees. All scholarships should be submitted on or before Monday, March 31st, 2025. Students may apply for more than one scholarship if eligible.

Scott Highlands Middle School Alumni Scholarships

The Ron Finger Field of Teaching Scholarship

SHMS Ted Siefkes Field of Science Scholarship

WEB Alumni Scholarship

• Make an impact as a mentor and role model
• Build friendships, confidence and leadership skills
• Gain hands-on experience working with campers
• Grow from a camp invention alum into a leader

Camp Information:

Week 1: July 7-10

Week 2: July 14-17

Week 3: July 21 - 24

Location: Silverbell Learning Center Eagan

Questions? kimberly.caldie@district196.org

6th Grade: Brian Buechner

(952)-423-7602

brian.buechner@district196.org

7th Grade: Sarah Blasing

(952)-423-7603

sarah.blasing@district196.org

8th Grade: Ashley Welke

(952)-423-7608

ashley.welke@district196.org

From left to right: Brian Buechner, Sarah Blasing, Ashley Welke

Hello SHMS families,

We have a wonderful opportunity at Scott Highlands to offer additional supports to students who may benefit from it in these areas:

· Friendship

· Taking Charge of Stress and Emotions

· Confidence and a Strong Inner Coach

· Taking Charge of Motivation and Habits

We are offering support in these areas with small groups in partnership with our EmpowerU program. Students will meet in a small group once a week with their counselor. There will be an opening group discussion, individual work in the EmpowerU program, and then a closing group discussion. The groups will run through the last week in May.

If you would like your student to be in one of these groups, please fill out this google form by next Wednesday, February 26. By filling this out, you are giving us permission to move forward with having your student involved in one of these small groups.

Spots in these small groups are limited to 10-15 students per grade level. We will follow up with you to let you know if your student will be part of one of these groups.

Navigating the Holidays

As the holiday season is upon us, many see this season as a full of hope, cheer, reflection, and togetherness. For some, however, the holiday season may bring reminders of grief and loss, trauma, loneliness, and stress. Here are some tips for your child (and you!) to navigating the holiday when you aren't in a place to feel very festive.

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Healthy eating is so important for children. At Scott Highlands Middle School, we work hard to ensure students receive a healthy breakfast and lunch each day to support their developing brains and bodies. Research shows that children who eat regular, nutritious meals are more likely to attend school and be engaged in learning.

We are excited to partner with Every Meal to offer a free weekend meal program to all our students.

Every Meal is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to fight child hunger through community and school partnerships. They strive to make a difference in children’s lives by focusing on food gaps like weekends, school breaks, and summer when they can’t receive food in school. Here are some important things to know about Every Meal:

• Free for all families
• No qualifications required
• Students enrolled in the program will receive a 4-5 pound bag of nutritious, nonperishable food each week
• Every Meal does not collect information from families; privacy is protected
• Families may choose to participate in the program anytime throughout the school year
• Families may choose from a variety of different weekend food bag options

If you are interested in receiving food from Every Meal, please fill out this google form: Every Meal Electronic Enrollment

The first bags of food will be delivered in early October. If you have any questions, please reach out to Sarah Blasing, the 7th grade counselor, at sarah.blasing@district196.org.

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If you have a student who is dealing with the loss of an immediate family member (sibling, parent, grandparent, caregiver) or individual who significantly influenced your student and feel they would benefit from participating in Park Nicollet's Growing Through Grief group, we would like to offer your student this grief group opportunity.

Scott Highlands Middle School will be hosting this group again; this year it will be facilitated by Jenny Simmonds, a licensed grief therapist through Park Nicollet. Group sessions will be held during the school day and will run throughout the school year. Our hope is that this group would begin sometime in October. If you are interested in having your student participate, please email your student's school counselor with the name of your student and they will contact you to provide further information.

Community Resource Guide Dakota County - this guide includes information on health care, dental, women’s health, food, housing, special needs/disability, and other supports for families

FastTracker MN - a behavioral health search tool that allows you to filter services based on your search criteria, which can include free and sliding fee services available.

Virtual Calming Room - designed to assist in identifying different strategies for managing emotions, this webpage includes links to calming tools and other resources for youth and families

Worried about your student’s OR your own mental health?

Dakota County Crisis Response: Call 952-891-7171

National Crisis Text Line: Text SCHOOL to 741741

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988

To report an absence, send an email to shms.attendance@district196.org (preferred) or call the 24 hour attendance voicemail number at 952-423-7587. Please provide the following information:

• Student’s Name (please spell the student’s first and last name)
• Grade
• Name of person reporting absence
• Reason for absence

**The direct line to Beth Gissibl, school nurse, is 952-423-7583

You can also report an absence by filling out this form: Report an Absence

We are a GREAT School because we are:

Respectful

to all people in the building

Responsible

with ourselves and our belongings

Ready to Learn

by being prepared and present in the learning environment

School Hours: 8:20 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

Website: https://shms.district196.org/
Location: Scott Highlands Middle School, Pilot Knob Road, Apple Valley, MN, USA
Phone: 9524237581
Instagram: shms_saints