Red Ribbon Week: Oct. 26-30
Picture Day is October 14th! Bring your smile!
Spirit Week 2020
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.
8.23.20 Distance Learning Update
August 21 News Release
Welcome back Chieftains!
Orientation make up day
Middle school Chromebook orientation
Chieftain reminder!
Yearbook Pickup
Attention Chieftains!
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.
We are offering three learning options for the upcoming year! Traditional learning, distance learning, and virtual learning. Here are some of the differences in our distance and virtual options. For more information visit our website at 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!
Parents may purchase Chromebook insurance at the middle school office before devices are issued starting Monday, August 3. If you have any questions, please contact the SMS office at 382-5065.
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
Summer Nutrition Program Survey
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.
SPS Employee Update for April 2nd, 2020
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
Please download the Seminole Public School mobile app!!
Week of March 30, 2020 Covid19 Plan for SPS
Here is a link to COVID-19 FAQs for Oklahoma Public Schools.
https://5il.co/e3l0
Covid19 Child Nutrition Update
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.
Coronavirus Message
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
ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT TRACK SEASON.....SMS TRACK SCHEDULE IS HERE!
Want to watch some baseball.....Check out our middle school baseball schedule!!
DID YOU KNOW THAT CHIEFTAIN CHAPTERS IS CREATED BY SMS STUDENTS!
