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Our home sporting events start this week. To kick off the season for our fall student athletes, Student Council is hosting a sports-themed spirit week.

Monday is Favorite Team Day. Rep your favorite college or pro team with team colors or apparel. (No hats)

Tuesday is Olympic Day. Dress as your favorite Olympic sport, favorite athlete, or in USA-themed attire.

Wednesday is Recovery Day. Wear your pajamas or comfy clothes. (No slippers)

Thursday is Press Release Day. Your picture is being taken for publication, so dress to impress.

Friday is Warrior Day. Wear purple and gold!

Students can also check out the hallway posters to plan their week of spirit!

Thursday, August 22nd is picture day for SMS students, faculty, and staff.

Here is a link to the ordering information. There are also flyers and money envelopes in the office if parents/guardians prefer to order pictures via that method.

Retake day is September 26th.

Here are the current CDC guidelines for school attendance following an upper respiratory illness:

When a person can return to school depends on the nature of the illness. In general, a child returning to school should be well enough to participate in school (e.g., can adequately manage improving cough and congestion on their own, not overly fatigued), and care of the returning child should not interfere with the school staff’s ability to teach or care for other students. Students and staff returning to school following an illness may still be contagious, but are likely to be less contagious as symptoms improve, depending on factors like duration and severity of illness. Parents and caregivers should consult their child’s health care providers with specific questions about their child’s condition or recovery.

For the general symptoms described in the stay at home when sick section of this guidance, policies can allow return to the school setting when:

• The child has not had a fever (and is not using fever-reducing medicine) for at least 24 hours.
• Fever with a new rash has been evaluated by a healthcare provider and fever has resolved.
• Uncovered skin sores are crusting, and the child is under treatment from a provider.
• Vomiting has resolved overnight and the child can hold down food / liquids in the morning.
• Diarrhea has improved, the child is no longer having accidents or is having bowel movements no more than 2 above normal per 24-hour period for the child. Bloody diarrhea should be evaluated by a healthcare provider prior to return.
• Respiratory virus symptoms are getting better overall for at least 24 hours. Students and staff returning after a respiratory illness can consider additional actions to reduce spread.

This document outlines the answers to several frequently asked questions at SMS.

It is also linked our the SMS webpage (sms.scsd2.k12.in.us) if you need it for future reference.

Cross is a group for all students and teachers to meet together to pray, encourage, serve, and learn more about Jesus. The group meets on Wednesday mornings in the Media Center from 7:45 - 8:00 each week. Everyone is welcome!

The first meeting will be Wednesday, August 21st. See Mrs. Comer or Mr. Barnett with any questions. Hope to see you there!

Our fall sports season is underway.

Cross country, football, volleyball, soccer, and boys tennis are the SMS fall sports.

Students should listen to the afternoon announcements for information about practices and competitions.

Eventlink is the platform that we use to communicate with parents/family members regarding practices and events.

If you have questions about athletics, please contact Mrs. King at 812-752-8926 option 2.

For those of you who want/need to plan ahead, here are some important dates for the 2024-2025 school year:

September 2nd - no school

October 14-18 - no school

November 5 - eLearning day

November 11 - no school

November 27-29 - no school

December 23-January 3 - no school

January 20 - no school

February 21 - no school

March 24-28 - no school

May 22 - last day of school

The Scottsburg MS student handbook contains some updates for the 2024-2025 school year. Once again, the most significant changes took place in the attendance section.

We encourage you to read the handbook with your child(ren) and to contact us with any questions you may have.

https://scsd2.nutrislice.com/menu/scottsburg-middle

Like many schools, we occasionally experience some supply/distribution delays. We will follow the posted menus when possible, but will have to make adjustments at times.

Email: khammons@scsd2.k12.in.us
Website: http://sms.scsd2.k12.in.us/
Location: 425 South 3rd Street, Scottsburg, IN, USA
Phone: (812) 752-8926
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottsburgMiddleSchool
Twitter: @ScottsburgMS