

Scarborough Middle School
Family Newsletter for 05.31.24

Hello Scarborough Middle School Families,
Please take a close look at this week’s Friday Family News. There are lots of important pieces of information included this week.
Respectfully,
Kathy Tirrell, Principal
Chris Murphy, Assistant Principal
SMS Arts Night Tonight!
Join us tonight May 31, between 4:00-7:00 to celebrate the awesome artists and musicians in our school. Visual Art will be on display in the Learning Commons, musicians will be performing in the downstairs Rotunda with some light refreshments served between the two. Come out to support our school community and see and hear some great artistry!
Spirit Week June 3-7
SMS Lost and Found
Our lost and found is overflowing! Please have your student check our lost and found for any apparel that may belong to them. We hope to have all items returned to their owners as soon as possible. Please note that any items not claimed by the last day of school 6/14 will be donated.
SEF Volunteers still needed!
Join SEF in celebrating the Class of 2024 SHS Seniors by helping us deliver Messages & Balloons to our graduates on Saturday 6/1. This is the 10th year that Scarborough Education Foundation (SEF) has been delivering Messages & Balloons, and we need YOUR SUPPORT to continue to make it possible.
Whether you've been part of the balloon deliveries every year or if this is your first time, everyone is encouraged to join in! Sign up at the link below. Any questions, email SEF at info@sefmaine.org
Last Day of School Schedule
The last day of the 2023-24 school year is Friday. June 14.
The Dismissal time on that day for the Middle School and High School is 10:45.
Dismissals for the K-5 Schools will be at 11:45
Important Upcoming Dates
MAY
SMS Art Show
- May 31: 4:00-7:00
JUNE
Early Release Day
- June 5
8th Grade CELEBRATION and DANCE
- Friday, June 7
Last Day of School
- Friday, June 14: Dismissal For SMS 10:45
Absence Reporting
Families should report their middle school student's absence from school by calling the SMS main office at 207-730-4800 or by email at msoffice@scarboroughschools.org. A reason for the absence must be stated, otherwise SMS office staff will reach out to determine the reason for the absence.
Excusable reasons for an absence:
- illness
- appointment
- religious holiday
- family emergency
- planned absence
For Planned Absences (a day out of school which is not illness or medical appointment related), families should fill out the Scarborough Middle School Planned Absence form, which is found here.
For questions about attendance, please contact the Scarborough Middle School main office at 207-730-4800 or email us at msoffice@scarboroughschools.org
Scarborough Middle School
Email: msoffice@scarboroughschools.org
Website: https://sms.scarboroughschools.org/
Location: 21 Quentin Drive, Scarborough, ME, USA
Phone: (207) 730-4800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scarbmeschools/
Twitter: @scarbmeschools