SMS School Newsletter

ASAP will not be held on Monday, October 21st or Wednesday, October 23rd due to conferences.

Congratulations to Benaiah Rizer, our SMS Optimist Student of the Month for October!

Congratulations to our October Students of the Month!

In lieu of recent events around the country, we have had questions from parents about security measures in place at Seaman Unified School District. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority and we wanted to take a moment to make you aware of the role our district security department plays in the day-to-day operations on campus.

Currently, our district employs six full-time school police officers year-round. Five of these officers are directly employed by USD 345, while one is contracted through the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office. All of our school police officers are sworn law enforcement professionals who are armed and stationed within our school buildings throughout the school day.

Officers are strategically stationed in our schools and support the safety of each school in our district. Each officer undergoes specialized training in youth interaction and is intimately familiar with the layout and dynamics of our school facilities. This ensures they are well-prepared to handle situations that may arise while prioritizing both safety and support for our students.

We remain committed to maintaining a secure environment where learning can thrive. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in keeping our schools safe.

Seaman Middle School Dress Code

● Upon entering the building, sunglasses and headwear (including hats, beanies, hoods, and bandanas) shall be removed. An exception to this rule may be granted as an accommodation. Such accommodations may be requested through the building principal.

● Clothing must cover the midriff.

● Undergarments, boxers, and Spandex shorts, or similar apparel may not be worn as the outer layer of clothing.

● Blankets must be kept in lockers.

● Health standards require that shoes are to be worn at all times.

● Clothing that promotes disruptive and demoralizing values, which are inconsistent with and counterproductive to education and/or containing symbols and words that are patently contrary to the school’s educational mission may not be worn.

● Symbols representing hate groups, such as Confederate flags and swastikas, will not be allowed.

● Because of the safety hazards involved in some class activities (i.e. shop, field trips, etc.) students must dress according to the conditions as the instructor requires.

● Appearance and dress of any student involved in school sponsored extracurricular activities, must be in accordance with the sponsor's requirements, subject to administrative approval.

(Pages 33-34 SMS Student-Parent Handbook)

The "FACS In Action" class is asking for donations of individualized snacks and drinks for our school store. This class runs & monitors our school store. The store is a part of the SMS behavior incentive program. Students earn Viking Bucks when caught being kind or making good choices. They then can spend their bucks on items purchased or donated to the school store. The Viking Store can use any donated items, fidgets, markers, jewelry items for teens, etc. The store also sells individual food snacks or drinks like juices, sodas, & sports drinks.

The Crimson House Murders
You’ll find laughs galore in this murder mystery farce that spoofs the private eye shows of the past. It’s the story of Crimson House, a seedy hotel where the guests pay outrageous rent for shoddy service. Thrills and chills collide with sidesplitting laughter as the case is surprisingly solved by the Hoboken Detective, Hercules Porridge.

Tickets are $3 for students and senior citizens, $4 for adults
October 17-18 at 6:30 pm at SMS Stage

Students' Right to Know information can be found using the link below to access the information on the district website.

• Tuesday, October 15: 7th Football at Manhattan-Anthony at 3:30 pm, 8th Football at SMS at 3:30 pm, SMS Fall Orchestra Concert at 7:00 pm.
• Wednesday, October 16: Honor Society Meeting during Advisory.
• Thursday, October 17: Fall Play at SMS at 6:30 pm.
• Friday, October 18: Fall Play at SMS at 6:30 pm, SMS Football Halftime Band Performance at SHS at 7:00 pm.
• Monday, October 21: Picture Retake Day

Email: kajohnson@usd345.com
Website: https://www.seamanschools.org/
Location: 5530 Northwest Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, KS, USA
Phone: 785-286-8400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeamanMiddleUSD345/