The Sparta Express
August 20th, 2023
A Note from Mrs. Gregory
This week, Johnston County Schools recognized Smithfield-Selma High School's Leading with the Heart recipient Mrs.Tarsha McNeil. Mrs. McNeil is a dedicated professional with an upbeat and positive attitude and is a role model for us all both in and out of the classroom. She can be seen every day greeting students with a smile as they enter the building...and reminding them of the why of her hashtag #yourfavoriteteacher. For the adults, she is a go-to at SSS. She works closely with our International Staff and Beginning Teachers. She works to ensure that they have all the things that they need to be successful. She has guided our newest teachers through countless struggles and cheered them through their successes. She has a genuine heart for students and adults alike and cares deeply about the SSS community. She is always smiling, always encouraging, and always trying to make someone's day better. If there is an event happening at school, you can pretty much guarantee that Mrs. Mcneil is either present or found a way to support it during the planning processes. She shows up for our school and our students and does so wholeheartedly without complaint. She embodies the heart of our school. She is also a true leader and role model for those around her. Not only does she lead with the heart— she questions it. Mrs. Mcneil is constantly reflecting and accessing. She wants to be the best version of herself at all times. For those reasons and others, Mrs. McNeil is the Smithfield-Selma High schools winner for Leading with the Heart. Congratulations Mrs. McNeil.
There will be a CCP Interest Meeting During Sparta Time A and B in the auditorium. Sign up for Froehbrodt- CCP Interest Meeting to come learn about the great opportunities available to you! Take college classes while in high school. See Mr. Froehbrodt (Guidance Counselor) in student services for more details.
Amayah Barnes wins Basketball MVP!
Let's give a big round of applause for freshman Amayah Barnes and her basketball team on their impressive State Championship Win. Amayah's exceptional skills and performance earned her the State Tournament MVP title. Congratulations and we can't wait to see Amayah on OUR court next season ;-)
We will be giving the ACT to Juniors on March 6th. More information regarding the ACT can be found here in the ACT Parent Letter(English) and ACT Parent Letter(Spanish). For help preparing for the ACT please use this guide that contains a full length practice test: Preparing for the ACT(English) and Preparing for the ACT(Spanish).
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CAP, GOWN, ANNOUNCEMENTS & MORE
You’ve earned your Senior status — now it’s time to enjoy it! From stylish apparel to custom photo cards and thoughtful keepsakes, we have everything you need to celebrate your time in high school.
Our Graduation will be Friday, June 7th, at 10am in our Football Stadium.
If a student desires to have a Chromebook checked out, the parent or guardian must complete the Technology Agreement Form found on the second slide of the school's website or linked here. Students may also opt to bring in their own personal device for use in the classroom. Students are responsible for their own devices and for any devices that may be checked out to them upon parent/guardian request. Students may not have more than one device checked out to them and must resolve any fees associated with their account prior to a device being issued to them.
