What's Happening at Sparkman HS/S9
October 16-21, Volume 2017-18, Issue 11
Federal Impact Aid Form
What's Happening October 16-21 Homecoming Week!
- Homecoming - SHS: Double Trouble Day S9: Tie-dye the Titans Day
- Last day! FCCLA Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirts on sale today during lunch
- Last day to purchase tickets ($3) during lunch for Tuesday's Powderpuff Game
- On Campus during lunch: Troy University
- Costa Rica Spring Break 2018 - informational meeting 5:30 PM Room 219
- Volleyball: Varsity at Randolph, Danville
- Football: 9th & JV at Hazel Green
Tuesday, October 17
- Homecoming - SHS: Twister Day S9: Tackle the Titans Day
- On Campus during 4th block: University of South Alabama - request pass from guidance
- Volleyball: JV & V vs Athens & Hartselle at SHS
- Tennis Tryouts 4-5 PM Monrovia Middle School tennis courts
- Mandatory Wrestling Meeting - all wrestlers & parents/guardians 7 pm S9 cafeteria
- FBLA Night at Mi Casa 5-9 PM
- Swim Team Meet 7:30 PM at A&M
- Homecoming - SHS: Life Day S9: Throwback the Titans Day
- Seniors: Senior Ads - deadline to reserve your space!
- Environmental Club Meeting 8-8:30 AM Room 231
- FCCLA 8-8:30 AM or during AO Room 151
Thursday, October 19
- Homecoming - SHS: Cranium Day S9: Tie up the Titans Day
- Spirit Night at Texas Roadhouse 4-10 PM
- SGA Meeting 8 AM or 3:30 PM Room 147
- Career Blitz 8:30-10 AM Media Center (Mrs. Massa)
- Homecoming Tailgate, Pep Rally & Bonfire 5:30-8 PM
Friday, October 20
- Homecoming - SHS: Battleship Day S9: Sparkman Spirit Day
- FBLA Meeting AO
- ASVAB test at SHS - by sign up only
- Varsity Football vs Gadsden City (Homecoming)
Saturday, October 21
- JROTC PT/Drill Competition at SHS
- JROTC Raider: All Service St. Competition Commando Raider Challenge Hendersonville HS, Lebanon, TN
- Cross Country: James Clemens Last Chance Invitational
Sparkman Ninth Grade Announcements
Click HERE for S9 Updates!
FCCLA Breast Cancer Walk T-shirt Sale extended to Monday, Oct. 16
FCCLA 7th Annual Breast Cancer Walk Wednesday, October 25
T-shirts on sale in cafeteria during all lunches.
S-XL - $15, 2X - $17, 3X - $19
Senior Ads - Oct. 18 deadline
Help Wanted
Mrs. Coggins is looking for students who are interested in sports promotion and production. Students must be willing to spend some time after school and attend basketball games. Students will learn in-depth broadcasting and video skills. Interested students should see Mrs. Coggins in Room 127 by Wednesday, Oct. 18.
Crimson Crier Wreath Sale
This year, the staff is offering the program that allows wreaths to be delivered to out of state homes. Email Mrs. Coggins for information.
Sparkman Band Boosters Christmas Tree Sale
Upcoming Events
- October 23- Seniors: Student Career Advising - Sign-Up Only Library
- October 23-24- Volleyball: Varsity at Area Tournament
- October 23- Football: JV vs Giles County at SHS
- October 24- JROTC Special Olympics
- October 25- PSAT Make-up test day
- October 25- FCCLA Breast Cancer Awareness Walk 11:30 AM- 2 PM Outdoor Track (rain date October 26)
- October 26- Career Blitz 8:30-10 AM Cafeteria (Mrs. Massa)
- October 26- Cross Country: Northwest Alabama Championship, Oakville, AL
- October 26-27- Volleyball: Varsity at Super Regional Tournament VBC
- October 27- Varsity Football at Grissom
- October 27-29- Zombie Double Feature - drama production Cafeteria
- October 28- Photography Applebees Pancake Breakfast fundraiser 7-10 AM
- October 28- ACT Test Date
- October 30- Swim Meet 5:30 PM A&M
- October 30- Football: 9th & JV vs. Grissom at SHS
- October 30-Nov. 3 - Seniors: College Applications Week
- November 1-3 College Applications Days 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
- November 1- College Applications Night 5-7 PM Cafeteria
- November 1-2- Volleyball: AHSAA State Tournament - Birmingham Crossplex
- November 1- JROTC Blood Drive - Gym 2
- November 1-16- JROTC Canned Food Drive
- November 2- Cross Country Section Meet
- November 3- Varsity Football vs. Decatur (Senior Night)
- November 6-December 6- JROTC Angel Tree Drive
- November 9 - FASFA 2 for Students & Parents
- November 10- Veteran's Day - No school
- November 11- JROTC Veteran's Day Parade - Huntsville
- November 13-15- Boys & Girls Soccer Tryouts
- November 13-14- ASVAB Results
- November 17- Your Future, Your Career Conference - Calhoun CC
- November 20-24- Thanksgiving Break - No school
- November 28- Scholarship Clinic - Signup only
December
- December 1-17- Seniors: Workkeys
- December 2- JROTC Booster Club Flea Market, Craft & Vendor Show
- December 2- County Wide AP Stats Study Sessions - HGHS
- December 4-8 - Photography Show 8 AM- 3:30 PM in SHS Library.Open to the public
- December 7- Photography Show & Open House 5:30-7:30 PM in SHS Library
- December 8-9- It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play - SHS drama
- December 9- Breakfast w/Santa Pictures at Harvest Elementary
- December 18-Jan 2- Winter Break - No school
2017-2018 Parking Information
Sparkman Spirit Store
Sparkman All-Sports Pass
Soccer Tryout Forms
Spark Industry Robotics
Sparkman Band
National Merit Semi-finalist
Guidance
Sparkman High: Students are assigned to a counselor by the first letter of their last name.
Dedra Muhammad: A - G
Tim Van Dorn: H - O
Crystal Hankey: P - Z
Ninth Grade Counselor: Trina McCulley
Sparkman JROTC Booster Club
Sparkman High School Theatre
Environmental Club
Piper & Leaf Tea Sale. Teas are $3.00 each.
Items offered: Front Porch Special, Caramel Apple Pie, and SassyFrass Strawberry
See Mrs. Maxtion or any Environmental Club member
Guidance on SHS Website
Link to Guidance page on SHS Website.
Information for parents of our SHS students, especially our Seniors & Juniors looking towards graduation & colleges.
UAH Prospective Student Reception
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Application for Free & Reduced Price Meals
Important School Forms at this link
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2017-2018 Archived Newsletters
Volume 2017-18, Issue 11: October 16-21, 2017 (current issue)
Volume 2017-18, Issue 10: October 9-14, 2017
Volume 2017-18, Issue 9: September 25-October 7, 2017
Volume 2017-18, Issue 8: September 18-23, 2017
Volume 2017-18, Issue 7: September 11-16, 2017
Volume 2017-18, Issue 6: September 4-9, 2017
Volume 2017-18, Issue 5: August 28-September 2, 2017
Volume 2017-18, Issue 4: August 21-26, 2017
Volume 2017-18, Issue 3: August 14-19, 2017
Volume 2017-18, Issue 2: August 7-12, 2017
Volume 2017-18, Issue 1: August 1-5, 2017