The Sparta Express

Each class officers and volunteers decorate SSS for Homecoming Week.

H-O-M-E-C-O-M-I-N-G! This is the homecoming edition of this weeks newsletter and we couldn't be more excited. Everyday this week there are really exciting things happening around campus that we want to encourage every student to participate in! From Sprit Days--- to the Volleybros Game--- to the Special Sparta Time activities, there is something that absolutely everyone can participate in. Parents, be sure to come to the parade Monday beginning at 4:30. Our students are the stars of the show and there will also be a few other special guests too!

I would be remiss without sharing that around the state, many of my colleagues have canceled part or all of their homecoming festivities due to student behavior. I want to encourage our student body to continue to make good choices and to exemplify the Spartan attributes that we expect each day. We are so excited and don't want to miss a single activity that has been planned.

Students, Staff, Families, Alumni, and Community Members!!!

Join us on Friday from 4:30-6:30 in front of the school for a schoolwide tailgate party. We will have free dinner (hot dogs and hamburgers), games, and music by our very own DJ REACH #YourFavoriteTeacher! Come out and have a great time before the Homecoming game!

Join us TOMORROW (October 14th) @ 4:30PM right in front of SSS High School.

Join us Wednesday October 16th, for our 2nd Annual Volleybros Game. We are excited to find out which class will be crowned champion!

Congratulations to our 2024 SSS Homecoming Court! We are excited for all of our winners. Homecoming King will be crowned Friday during our in-school Pep Rally.

Homecoming Queen will be crowned Friday night at the Home Varsity Football game. Please come out this Friday at 7:00 PM to help us honor our Homecoming Court.

In honor of homecoming, students sign up to hear from alumni of SSS. Students should sign up for Sparta Time.

This Wednesday, all SSS Sophomores will be taking the PreACT in their homeroom. Sophomore students on the Occupational Course of Study program will be taking the CCRAA. Freshmen, Juniors, and Seniors will also be reporting to homeroom until the remainder of testing. Freshmen will be completing lessons 9.1 and 9.2 in Xello, a program which helps students discover relevant college, university, trade, military, and career options based on their personality, skills, and knowledge. Juniors will be taking a practice ACT and seniors will have an opportunity to meet with student services personnel to go over post graduation plans.

Interested in having a booth at our SSS Craft and Vendor Fair? All proceeds directly benefit SSS students! Use this link to find out all the details and apply: bit.ly/SSSCRAFT24

The Food Pantry will be open from 3:00 to 4:30 pm on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024.

Hey Spartans! Senior Class SGA is accepting donations of mini pumpkins, acrylic paint, and paintbrushes for our upcoming social! Donations can be dropped off in Ms. Jenkins’ room: 1501 from October 21st to the 24th.

Seniors! If you have not taken your Senior photo...you need to sign up! 📣 Bookings are now OPEN for senior photo sessions for the class of 2025. You must be photographed by CADY to be in the yearbook. Get photos for grad announcements, senior yearbook ads, and flawless Insta posts. Book now at cady.com/schedule. #CADYsenior

2023-2024 Yearbooks - if you purchased a yearbook last year and did not pick that up yet, please see Ms Holland in the gym before or after school.

2024-2025 Yearbooks - on sale NOW at the lowest price.

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Have you heard about high school students taking college classes at JCC? The program is called CCP. You can learn more about the program here: https://www.johnstoncc.edu/programs/career-and-college-promise/

CCP is now accepting applications for CCP Spring 2025 through November 4, 2024. Students are eligible in grades 9-12.

click below to see the food menu options for our school

There are multiple opportunities to catch our Spartans in action this week! Come out and support our fall sports teams.

Counselors are meeting with all seniors during the month of October for your individual senior conference. Please check your school email for your appointment date and time! We can’t wait to meet with you!

North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (NCICU) is excited to announce the NCICU DIRECT ADMISSION PROGRAM for North Carolina High School seniors with a 2.8 or higher weighted GPA! Students can visit www.ncicu.org to complete a streamlined application in as little as 5 minutes with no application fee. By answering a few questions, students will hear from each of the participating colleges and universities that they have selected, with information about individual campus requirements, their conditional acceptance, and the availability of financial aid.

Johnston County Electric Line Worker Pre-Apprenticeship Program is accepting any seniors interested in applying. The goal of the program is to provide young adults with job skills and experience to pursue a successful lineworker career after high school. Application is due on September 20th. If interested, please see Ms. Judy Yow in the 1600 Office