
Attention Parents: Jr. High Basketball games have been canceled for this evening, Thursday, January 14, 2021.

For our students who were absent Wednesday, January 13th or Thursday, January 14th your ACT Aspire Tickets have been emailed to your school email account. The testing window will be open for you to take your Aspire test from home. Make sure you are logged in through the ACT Aspire app. If you have trouble logging in, check your password carefully, some letters and numbers are hard to tell the difference. You may email Mrs. Cummins or Mrs. Pierce for assistance.

SMS students will take the second ACT Aspire Tests beginning Wednesday, January 13th and Thursday, January 14th . We will begin second hour and be finished by our regular lunch times. We will test English and Math on Wednesday. We will test Reading and Science on Thursday. For our Distance Learners your test tickets will be emailed to you and the window will open at 8:00 on both days to begin testing.

SMS Traditional Students- Please remember to charge your device and leave your charger in your backpack when school returns to in-person learning on Monday.

Just a reminder that all SMS students will begin distance learning for this week, January 5-8, 2021. Students, please check your emails daily for important messages from your teachers. In-person students will return to class on Monday, January 11, 2021.

Updated Information-ATTN: Seminole Middle School Parents/Guardians- This is a reminder that semester tests are on Friday, December 18th. Students can access their semester tests through Google Classroom. Completion time for semester tests is by 11:59 pm. Merry Christmas to everyone and have a Happy New Year. :)

Students- Please remember to fill out the daily attendance form each day.

Monday, December 14th, basketball games have been changed.
5:00- 7th/8th grade girls will play at home vs. Wewoka
6:00- 7th grade boys will play at home vs. Wewoka

We are looking forward to in-person learning tomorrow!! Please remember to send your student’s device with them to school.

Attention Parents- The games for Thursday, December 10, against Ada have been canceled.

SMS students will not be taking the ACT Aspire test this week as scheduled. A later date will be determined to administer our second ACT Aspire.

SMS students will take the second ACT Aspire Tests on Tuesday, December 8th and Wednesday, December 9th. We will begin second hour and be finished by our regular lunch times. We will test English and Math on Tuesday. We will test Reading and Science on Wednesday. For our Distance Learners your test tickets will be emailed to you and the window will open at 8:00 on both days to begin testing.

ATTENTION SMS BASKETBALL PARENTS & FANS- ALL GAMES TOMORROW EVENING AGAINST TECUMSEH HAVE BEEN CANCELED!

Jr. High softball game has been canceled for today.

Just a reminder for SMS students- Distance Learners will be taking the Aspire test from home on Wednesday and Thursday. Your tickets have been emailed to you. If you have not received your ticket, please email Mrs. Cummins at gcummins@sps.k12.ok.us or Mrs. Pierce at bpierce@sps.k12.ok.us. The testing window will open at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. Please remember Chromebooks must be updated.

SMS 9/22 Announcements:
*JR. HIGH FOOTBALL games are canceled today.
*JR. HIGH SOFTBALL games are canceled today.
*JR. HIGH SOFTBALL pictures will take place tomorrow, September 23.
*JR. HIGH VOLLEYBALL pictures will now be on Monday, September 28.

Wednesday, September 23rd and Thursday, September 24th our 7th and 8th graders will be taking the ACT Aspire. We will begin testing during second hour and be finished by our normal lunch time. We will test English and Math on Wednesday and Reading and Science on Thursday.
For our distance learners the testing window will open at 8:00 am on both days.

Distance Learners- We are beginning to send out ACT ASPIRE test tickets to your Google email account over the next couple of days. The testing window will not open until Wednesday, September 23rd. More information will be coming your way regarding these tickets! Please watch the video on your Google Classroom Attendance Page for instructions on making sure your Chromebook is ready to go before next week.

40 2019-2020 Chieftain Chapter yearbooks remaining. Purchase online at www.jostens.com. Chieftain Chapters includes grades Pre-K -8th grade. Yearbooks will be delivered to your student’s school.

Looking for our Return to Learn information? This short video shows where to locate information on our Seminole Chieftain app!
https://youtu.be/C9XyZoCbuFo

Local risk levels for Covid-19 will guide our daily school operations. Check out all our guidelines and safety measures at www.sps.k12.ok.us.

Seminole Middle School is preparing for our students to return safely to the classroom. Complete policies and plans can be viewed on our website at www.sps.k12.ok.us. Contact the SMS office at 382-5065 if you have any questions!

Athletic physicals for SMS students will be Thursday, July 30th beginning at 3:00 pm at Seminole High School. Students should wear a mask and enter through the main entrance. Student temperatures will be taken at the front door. Students should bring a parent and signed physical form with them. The cost is $10.

Attention middle school softball players:
Physicals are scheduled for July 30th from 2 p.m.- 5 p.m. at Seminole High School. The physical cost $10. Any girl wishing to play must have a physical before she will be allowed to practice or play. When students come for their physical, they need to have a face covering/mask on.
Middle School practice schedules, game schedules, and physical packets can be picked up at the Seminole High School office on Tuesday July 28 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Physical packets need to be filled out when the student athlete comes for their physical.
For questions please contact Coach Plett anytime at mplett@sps.k12.ok.us or from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. M-TH at (405) 382-1415.

Seminole Public Schools has chosen to delay the start of the 2020 school year. The new first day of school will be August 21st. We have been working diligently to prepare our buildings, facilities, and grounds for the upcoming year. After the update from the Oklahoma State Board of Education meeting, we feel that it is necessary to delay our start in an effort to ensure that we can provide the safest, most educationally appropriate environment for all students and staff. We appreciate your patience and understanding and we look forward to the day that we can welcome all of our Chieftains back to school!

Seminole Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the Native American Title VI/JOM coordinator position for the 2020-2021 school year. Bachelor’s degree is preferred and applicants should have knowlege of JOM and Native American education programs. Interested parties please contact David Dean at Seminole Middle School 405-382-5065 Ext. 402 or at ddean@sps.k12.ok.us.

SMS Supply Lists 2020-2021
7th Grade
6- 3 ring binders
2- Spiral notebooks
1- Non-scientific calculator
5- Packages notebook paper
1- Composition notebook
5- Packages pencils
3- Packages tabbed dividers
1- package colored pencils
1- package red pens
4- Boxes Kleenex
2- Large bottles Germ-x
1- Set of headphones
8th Grade
5- 3 ring binders
1- Scientific calculator
1- Package multi-colored highlighters
6- Packages notebook paper
6- Packages pencils
1- Composition notebook
2- Packages tabbed dividers
1- Package colored pencils
2- Packages red pens
4- Boxes Kleenex
1- Folder with brads and 1 package of pencils (8th Grade Art students only)

Seminole Schools June Board Meeting Link
When: Jun 8, 2020 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Seminole Schools April Board Meeting
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87258779248

7th grade students may return school property, retrieve personal items, and pick up their awards on Tuesday, June 9 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm and from 1:00-3:00 pm. If you have any questions, please contact the middle school office between 9:00 am-2:00 pm Monday-Thursday.

8th grade students may return school property, retrieve personal items, and pick up their awards on Monday, June 8 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm and from 1:00-3:00 pm. If you have any questions, please contact the middle school office between 9:00 am-2:00 pm Monday-Thursday.

Last year, Seminole Middle School was one of just twenty-one Oklahoma schools awarded the $65,000 Oklahoma Education Technology Trust grant. The successful application and completion of this grant was a process of transformation for the middle school staff and students. There were many facets of the grant that required substantial work for our teachers. The attached video was the last step in this extensive two year process. Thank you to all the middle school teachers for their commitment to our students and for continuing to make SMS special!
https://youtu.be/G4qNmmO81U0

Highlights from a fantastic year at SMS!
https://youtu.be/w0PJZLwMz9A

2010-2020 SMS Virtual Awards Assembly
Congratulations to all of this year's recipients!
Awards will be available for students during locker clean out at the beginning of June.
https://youtu.be/nM6pCKY7wJA

Teacher Appreciation Week Video
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2AgD8WHaUv_amsMa3WxByQ

Seminole Public Schools Board Link
When: May 11, 2020 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Seminole Schools May Board Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82731240410

Order a Yearbook.....you can order online unitl May 10th. You have to type in Seminole Middle School in order to get a yearbook for BLS, Wilson, Northwood, or Middle School yearbook
www.jostens.com

Join the SPS Board Meeting!!
https://zoom.us/j/857435966

For middle school students who applied to the Okcollegestart Summer Academies, they have been postponed until the summer of 2021. More information may be found on the following link: http://www.okhighered.org/summer-academies

Current 6th Graders who weren't able to turn their enrollment form may select their classes for next year. The form can be found in the student's school email. Click on the Forms Button to fill out your choices. You will receive a confirmation when your form has been submitted.

Current 7th Graders may now select their classes for next year. The form can be found in the student's school email. Click on the Forms button to fill out their choices of classes and electives. You should receive a conformation when your form has been submitted.

Instructions for the Middle School Distance Learning program are being mailed today. Here is a link to a digital copy. https://5il.co/ejc6

Updated FAQs from the State Department of Education.
https://5il.co/e7zj

Here is a link to COVID-19 FAQs for Oklahoma Public Schools.
https://5il.co/e3l0

We want YOU to be a Chieftain!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eSGrHUqfSI

Middle School Baseball @ Dale 3/9/2020: CANCELED

SHS will be open for Parent / Teacher Conferences and anyone wishing to tour the new high school on Monday and Tuesday evening from 4-7 pm!! We are excited to see you all!

Seminole 8th Grade Students have been invited to tour Seminole High School on Monday, March 9th from 1:00 - 2:15. We will take our students by bus for the visit and return back to SMS by 7th hour.

There are 24 Free Summer Academies available to upcoming 8th - 12th graders. For more information on the different academies, follow the link below:
https://secure.okcollegestart.org/High_School_Planning/Summer_academies/summer_academies.aspx

For students with an interest in science who are entering the 8th or 9th grade next school year: ECU has an exciting opportunity for you to attend a FREE Summer Science Academy. Follow the link below to read more about it, and apply!
https://www.ecok.edu/moleculesofnature

Please download the NEW Seminole Chieftains App!!
https://drive.google.com/open?id=10SW-Av-uejLISu_NN0l5IV0A7p5rptL8