Principal Haderer's Notes

We will be having our first dance of the year on October 27 from 2:40 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. We are looking for parent volunteers for everything from decorating the gym to helping us with supervision. If you are interested in helping us, please fill out the form below.

Please remember, you must be an approved volunteer to help with any school function.

Please use the link below to update your contact information for your student(s). Having the most up-to-date information is very important, as it allows staffulty (teachers and administrators) to contact you.

Please download the latest BCS mobile app to get the latest info about the district and SMMS.

Download for Android https://bit.ly/3MDmO5Y

Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3MyWcTQ

We offered a variety of clubs this fall for SMMS students. Currently, there are over 200 students participating in our after-school clubs. If you missed the enrollment deadline for your student, please look for spring club enrollment during the second semester.

For the safety of our students, it is important that the following procedures be adhered to when dropping off and picking up students from school.

We have noticed and increasing number of students arriving prior to 7:15 a.m. Please be mindful that no student should arrive to school prior to 7:15 a.m. unless he or she rides an early bus and is escorted inside by a staff member.

If students continue to arrive early,

we will be contacting the Berkeley County Sheriff's Department.

Due to the generosity of our local community, SMMS is happy to be able to provide assistance for Thanksgiving and Christmas! If you are in need of assistance, please fill out the following form by October 5, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. James- Margaret.james@k12.wv.us .

We had our first LSIC meeting of the school year on September 20, 2023. The agenda can be found on our school website, along with names of our committee members.

We would love to have more involvement at our next meeting on November 15, 2023.

If you have visited our school, you've probably noticed our new safety vestibule. This safety measure was designed to increase staffulty and student safety. Our new entrance is scheduled to be fully completed by mid-October.

Chromebooks were distributed to students. Students may not receive their device until they return the Student Contract and the Acceptable Use Policy. Please reach out to Ms. Brown at lkbrown@k12.wv.us with any questions.

Parents: Cell phones can be very distracting for students. Please help us in promoting total engagement in class by supporting our cell phone policy.

If cell phones or wireless headphones /earbuds are brought to school, the phones and wireless headphones/earbuds are required to be turned off and kept in the student lockers. Cell phones are not permitted to be used on school property to make phone calls, take pictures, check social media, or text during the school hours from 7:15 - 2:30. If the student must be contacted, parents may call our school at (304) 274- 5030. If student have their phones out, the following consequences will be given:

• 1st Offense- Lunch detention and phone in the office safe
• 2nd Offense- 1 hour after-school detention, phone in the safe
• 3rd Offense-2 hours after school detention, phone in the safe
  
• 4th Offense – ISS, parent must pick up the phone
  
• 5th Offense - phone contract, phone not allowed at school

This policy also applies to possession of a cell phone, regardless of the phone’s ownership.

Congratulations to the following students who made the 2023-2024 Cheer Team.

Chloe Holsey; Madisyn VanPelt; Aliviah Campbell

Isabella Sigman; Tristyn Salazar; Kaylee Stotler

Victoria Holmes; Kinsley Turner; Makenzie Hite

Makayla Schultz; Oganae Davis; Zelah Alexis

Gianna Zeek; Kylie Matthews; Dahlia Basore

Anaiah Baeza; Trinity Faniel; Ashley Almendarez; Anevia Grant

Girls and boys basketball will begin soon.

Girls basketball officially begins on October 30. In preparation for the season, the coaches will be hosting optional sessions for interested students. Each session is open to all students. Please email Coach Barnhart (cbarnhar@k12.wv.us) or Coach Shockley (mikayla.shockley@k12.wv.us) with any questions.

• October 17, 18, & 19: 4:00 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. (JV & V)
• October 24, 25, & 26: 4:00 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. (JV & V)

Boys basketball officially begins on November 6. In preparation for the season, the coaches will be hosting optional sessions for interested students. Each session is open to all students. Please email Coach Everline (brooks@ynphomesolutions.com) with any questions.

• October 3: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (JV & V)
• October 10: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (JV & V)
• October 17: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (JV & V)
• October 24: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (JV & V)

Please visit this link if you are interested in purchasing SMMS gear to support our basketball team. Use the code SMBBALL23.

Contact our head coach, Brooks Everline (brooks@ynphomesolutions.com), with any questions.

• October 2: Second Unified Arts Rotation Begins
• October 5: Cross Country Meet at 5:30 at Poor House Farm
• October 6: Two-Hour Early Dismissal
• October 9: No School For Students
• October 12: Fall Fundraiser Packets Due
• October 12: Berkeley County Cross Country Championships at 5:30 at Poor House Farm
• October 13: Picture Retakes
• October 17: First Quarter Ends
• October 19: Two-Hour Delayed Start for Students
• October 24: Report Cards Distributed
• October 27: SMMS Fall Dance from 2:40 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
• October 30: Girls Basketball Season Begins

Dr. Haderer, Principal: ahaderer@k12.wv.us

Dr. Martin, Grade 8 Administrator: tyler.martin@k12.wv.us

Mr. Bennett, Grade 7 Administrator: a.bennett@k12.wv.us

Mrs. Achter, Grade 6 Administrator: cinda.achter@k12.wv.us