The Sparta Express

Students should report to their homerooms on Monday to gather their 2nd semester schedule. Students should also be prepared to fill out a student information sheet with correct contact information for guardians. Students can find their homeroom location in their Powerschool schedule.

Sophomore SGA is hosting a Winter Formal on February 10th! We really need donations! If you would like to donate, we would love for you to check our Amazon Wishlist

(https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/28CBM48N6MWKT?ref_=wl_share) or donate some sodas and/or food! Feel free to contact Kelly Bradshaw at kellybradshaw@johnston.k12.nc.us!

SSS Cupid’s Craft and Vendor Fair is on 2/10 from 10 am to 2pm. If you would like to be a vendor, please submit an application via this link: bit.ly/SSSCRAFT

The SSS Drama Club and Theater Arts program presents the play Clue, based on the popular Parker Brothers board game, on Friday, February 16, and Saturday, February 17, at 6 pm both days. Admission is $10, and tickets can be purchased at <a href="https://sss.seatyourself.biz">Click here to purchase tickets</a>

Contact Gwen Sullivan with any questions. gwendolynsullivan@johnston.k12.nc.us

Anyone interested in trying out for the baseball team this February please talk with Coach Bray, as workouts will start this Monday after school.

Students, are you interested in the opportunity to attend the HOBY Leadership Conference at NC State this summer? If so check your email for an email from Mr. Fro and reach out for more details!

Buy your yearbooks now! Click here. February 26th is the last day to guarantee a yearbook.

Help DECA with their “Denim Drive” that benefits Habitat for Humanity by donating old blue jeans. Blue jeans can be dropped off in the donation boxes located in the gym lobby, main lobby and carpool entrance.

If you have questions, please contact SSS student Maya Mercier. Books are due February 2nd.

Don’t miss your chance to purchase a brick and leave your mark on SSS! We are still accepting orders - if you have not gotten yours in yet, it is not too late!! Physical order forms can be picked up in the band room, or email leighanne879@gmail.com for a digital form or to ask any questions.

Congratulations to our Early Grads who celebrated by participating in their commencement ceremony on Thursday, January 25th! Best of luck on their future endeavors!

Congratulations to Mrs. Heinzerling on receiving the Fall 2023 North Carolina Farm Bureau Ag. in the Classroom Going Local Grant. This grant will be used to purchase planters to grow fresh herbs and vegetables for our Foods and Culinary Classes.

You’ve earned your Senior status — now it’s time to enjoy it! From stylish apparel to custom photo cards and thoughtful keepsakes, we have everything you need to celebrate your time in high school.

EXPLORE GRAD PRODUCTS

Our Graduation will be Friday, June 7th, at 10am in our Football Stadium.

The FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) is available for you and your parent/guardian to fill out. It will occasionally pause to perform maintenance and improve the user experience. Please contact Ms. Garcia with any questions. Parents and students can book a meeting with me at a time that is convenient for you.

Students should focus on applying to scholarships, please remind students to check their email for important weekly announcements

Seniors, it is officially that time! For the yearbook, make sure to complete the senior quote and superlatives form! Your entries are due by February 16. Log into your Gmail and click here: https://forms.gle/rGPXnMQ8qmfrZoa66

Seniors, please order your cap/gown NOW! www.jostens.com

Order your Senior Ads for the yearbook before February 8th! www.jostens.com/ybk

If a student desires to have a Chromebook checked out, the parent or guardian must complete the Technology Agreement Form found on the second slide of the school's website or linked here. Students may also opt to bring in their own personal device for use in the classroom. Students are responsible for their own devices and for any devices that may be checked out to them upon parent/guardian request. Students may not have more than one device checked out to them and must resolve any fees associated with their account prior to a device being issued to them.

Please see announcements above about Stunt and Weightlifting.

The NCVPS EDVANTAGE Tutoring Program will be available to individual middle school and high school students nightly from 4 PM to 7:30 PM, Monday-Thursday.

To have your students begin tutoring sessions, please direct them to:

https://ncvps.org/edvantage-tutoring/ or they may use the QR Code on the JCPS + EDvantage Tutoring Program Flier

Once on the Edvantage Tutoring website, students should simply click their school district, Johnston County Public Schools and/or school name. Students will find an expandable section that guides them along as they create an account, and then enter the tutoring platform. "How To" videos are also available right below the "Schedule A Session" button.

Please encourage students to:

• Begin creating their accounts;
• Sign up for tutoring sessions in advance (or on the same day); and
• Write down their username and password (for use each time)

Please reach out to me if you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns with the EDvantage Tutoring Program. I look forward to hearing how the tutoring sessions are going with your students.