Satellite News
March 2024 Edition
South Central Jr-Sr High School
Email: jmiller@scentral.k12.in.us
Location: 9808 South 600 West, Union Mills, IN, USA
Phone: 219-767-2266
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southcentralhigh
Notes from Mr. Miller
Please see below for important updates and information for South Central Jr-Sr High School:
SAT Day (March 5th)- All juniors will be taking the SAT on Tuesday March 5th. Students need to come to school with a charged Chromebook. This is a state funded test and all juniors across the state will be taking it. AK Smith students should NOT report to AK on this day and instead report to South Central at normal time.
Virtual Learning Day (March 6th)- We will have our Virtual Learning Day on Wednesday, March 6th. Please see the attached schedule with more information posted below in this newsletter. An email was also sent to parents and students last week with the information.
FAFSA Completion- The FAFSA filing process is now a state required component for seniors. All seniors need to either file for the FAFSA or fill out a waiver form, which can be found in Mrs. Randall's office. If you have any questions about this process, please reach out to Mrs. Randall.
National Honors Society Inductions- National Honors Society inductions will be held on Thursday, March 7th at 7:00pm in the South Gym. Mrs. Eggert has provided instructions for those who will be attending on the time they need to be present and where to go.
JH/HS Band Concert- Our Junior High and High School band, led by Mr. Scheck, will have their concert on March 13th at 7:00 in the South Gym. Come out and support all of our wonderful musicians!
Scheduling for Next Year- The scheduling process for students has begun! Mrs. Randall has completed her scheduling tour and is in the process of meeting with junior high students about course selections. Students have filled out an informational sheet and Mrs. Randall will be meeting with students based on their choices. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the main office.
ILEARN Testing- Just a reminder that ILEARN testing for grades 7 and 8 (as well as Biology students) will be done in late April. ILEARN is the state required testing for both grades and student scores will be available before summer break. More to come in the next few months.
AP Testing- AP Tests will be in early May for those enrolled in an AP course. The schedule for these tests will be sent out in the new few months and teachers have been prepping students all year! Good luck to those who will be testing.
End of 3rd Grading Period- The end of 3rd grading period is March 15th. Please continue to check Harmony Family Access to see student's grades. Report cards will come out on Friday, March 22nd.
8th Grade Parent Night/Freshman Orientation- Our annual 8th Grade Parent Night/Freshman Orientation will be on Tuesday, March 19th at 6:00pm in the cafeteria. Students and families will be able to learn about graduation pathways, diploma requirements, and classes offered at the high school level.
Donkey Basketball- Donkey Basketball is back at SC! The event will take place on Monday, March 25th at 7:00pm in the North Gym. Tickets will be sold at the gate!
Spring Break- Just a reminder that Spring Break is from April 1st - 5th. There also is no school on Friday, March 29th!
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to the main office at 219-767-2266 or contact Mr. Miller at jmiller@scentral.k12.in.us. Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Jarad Miller
Principal
South Central Jr-Sr High School
Upcoming SC Events
Tuesday, March 5th- SAT Test Day for all Juniors
Wednesday, March 6th- Virtual Learning Day
Thursday, March 7th- National Honors Society Inductions
Wednesday, March 13th- JH/HS Band Concert
Friday, March 15th- End of 3rd Grading Period
Tuesday, March 19th- 8th Grade Parent Night/Freshman Orientation
Friday, March 22nd- Report Cards published
Monday, March 25th- Donkey Basketball
Friday, March 29th- NO SCHOOL
Monday April 1st - April 5th- Spring Break (NO SCHOOL)
Athletics
Athletic passes are currently on sale in the Jr-Sr High School main office. Stop by to grab one today!
Our Boys Varsity Basketball team wrapped up their season this past Friday in the Sectional semi-final against Hebron, falling by a score of 71-65. The boys finished their season at 10-12 and 3-4 in PCC play. Great job to our athletes and to the coaching staff!
We are already moving into our Spring sports! This means Boys Volleyball, Baseball, Softball, and Track and Field are all ready to go! Looking forward to some warm weather and fun atmospheres at all of these athletic events! Please visit the above link for all schedules.
Classroom Spotlight
Mrs. Wirtes' Science Class
This week, Mrs. Wirtes' class is our classroom spotlight! Mrs. Wirtes has been teaching at South Central the past 16 years, with 14 being in the elementary and the past two years as our High School Chemistry teacher.
Mrs. Wirtes currently teaches Chemistry and Earth Space Science and will take on additional courses next year. She loves to give students the opportunity to be hands-on with their learning and create fun and engaging labs and lessons for her kids. She has done a fantastic job at bringing Chemistry to life! According to Mrs. Wirtes:
"My favorite thing about teaching at South Central is the homey-small town feel and tight knit community. Everyone knows everyone and there is genuine care and compassion for all. Teachers and students are able to build deep relationships with each other because we are such a small school. I love being able to be so invested in my students. Oftentimes, in larger schools, teachers will never have a a large section of the student body because there are so many students and a large section of the student body because there are so many students and a large number of staff to split them amongst. I really enjoy being able to teach such a large percentage of our student population. I also love working at the same place my children go to school- it gives me the ability to see them through the day and attend special events they have. I also am grateful to work for a school that is so deeply invested in the students. Our administration and staff truly do want the best for our students. I am thankful to work for an administration that trusts me to know what's best for my students and allows me freedom in how I teach my curriculum."
Mrs. Wirtes loves teaching Chemistry. She has transitioned well into this position and loves being able to produce lessons that students get excited for!
"I am very intentional in trying to make my chemistry course as hands-on and experiment/lab based as possible. I love having small classes which allow me the ability to do so many interactive things in the classroom. It's always rewarding to hear students say things like, "Man! This is so fun. I always hated science and thought it was boring before this class." Right now, it's been very neat to have students as high schoolers whom I had as 6th graders. It is so fun to see the young adults they are turning into, and to continue to build on the relationships that were built while they were still on the elementary side. I am so lucky to be able to work in a job that I truly love and have fun every day I am at work!"
Mrs. Wirtes has been an amazing addition to our staff and we appreciate what she does for our students, staff, and community here at SC!
Virtual Learning Day Parent Letter- March 6th
8th Grade Parent Night / Freshman Orientation Information
2023-24 Jr-Sr High School Bell Schedule
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