Attention SMS Parents & Guardians:
Attention SMS Parents & Guardians-
SMS Awards Assembly will be held at the Seminole High School gymnasium on Thursday, May 20 at 10:00. Parents are welcome to attend. Please use the front main doors upon arrival. We look forward to seeing you.
Reminder!
JOM Meeting
Spring Dance Covid Letter
End-of-Year Upcoming Events
Spring Fling Information
Jr. High Baseball Schedule Update- Monday's game will be AT Harrah. The bus will leave at 3:30 from the stadium. There will not be a game on Tuesday. Thursday's game will be played at Holdenville.
Today's Jr. High baseball game is canceled. Students need to check their emails regarding tomorrow's baseball schedule.
Parents, please remind your student. Thank you!
The Jr. High Baseball game that was scheduled for tomorrow against Wewoka has been canceled.
Seminole Jr. High Baseball Festival
Attention Parents!
SMS will begin testing 8th grade Science on Wednesday, April 7th and Thursday, April 8th. We will test 7th and 8th grade Math Wednesday, April 14th and Thursday, April 15th. 7th grade will test ELA Tuesday, April 20th, Wednesday, April 21st. 8th grade will test ELA Tuesday, April 20th -Thursday, April 22nd. We will begin testing at 8:10 and finish at 11:50. Here is a link to our State Practice Tests: okpractice.cognia.org Here is a link to the Parent Teacher Student Guide: https://oklahoma.onlinehelp.cognia.org/parent-student-teacher-guides/
SMS 2021 Testing Calendar
Some of our 8th graders competed in the Purcell track meet yesterday. They brought home medals and were an outstanding representation of SMS. Way to go, Jr. High Track!
Attention!
Attention: Today's Jr. High baseball game at Holdenville has been canceled. Players will need to report to the football stadium area until approximately 3:45 for a brief meeting.
Free Summer Academies are Back! Upcoming 8th - 12th graders may apply for free Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Academies across the state. Students may apply to an academy of their liking and will be notified later in April if they have been selected. These free academies are held across the state at different colleges. http://www.okhighered.org/summer-academies
Parents- If you were unable to attend parent/teacher conferences this week, then your child's progress report will be sent home with them today.
SMS Baseball Update
Congratulations to our SMS GIRLS GOLF TEAM! They finished second place today in the Seminole Golf Tournament.
Oklahoma Council for Indian Education presents Parent Advocacy Town Hall Meeting
Reminder- Parent/Teacher Conferences for traditional and distance learners are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, March 8 & 9, from 4-7 p.m.
Teachers have been scheduling appointment times for students and notes have been sent home. If you have not received one, please contact the middle school.
Pre enrollment information has been sent home with next year's 8th graders. Students and parents may select their courses for next year. Please turn in enrollment information during Parent Teacher Conferences Monday, March 8th or Tuesday, March 9th or before we dismiss for Spring Break March 11th. If you have any question feels free to contact us at SMS 382-5065 option 4.
Jr. High Baseball Schedule Update-
March 2 game has been postponed.
April 26 will be a home game against Tulsa NOAH @ 5:00 p.m.
Way to go! SMS IS PROUD OF YOU!
Shoutout to our SMS Counselor-
Mrs. Cummins is an amazing counselor and SMS is blessed to have her!- Happy National School Counselor Week to all SPS Counselors!
Need a new Seminole Chieftain hoodie, long sleeve, or short sleeve? Order one from the SMS Library through Wednesday, February 17th.
The Powerlifting Meet scheduled for Thursday, February 11th, has been canceled.
Congratulations to our 7th Grade Boys Consolation Champs! Our 7th grade girls earned 4th place as well. Congratulations to our boys and girls!
Congratulations to our 8th Grade Boys on receiving 3rd place at the Stroud Tournament!
Congratulations to our 8th Grade Girls Consolation Champs!
February 3, 4, & 6 - 8th Grade Albert Bare Tournament- Girls Bracket
February 3, 4, & 6 - 8th Grade Albert Bare Tournament- Boys Bracket
January 25, 28, 30 Stroud Tournament- 7th Grade Boys Bracket
January 25, 28, 30 Stroud Tournament- 8th Grade Girls
January 25, 28, 30 Stroud Tournament-7th Grade Girls Bracket
January 25, 28, & 30 Stroud Tournament- 8th Grade Boys Bracket
All traditional and distance learning students will receive a vision screening on Friday, January 29th. DISTANCE LEARNERS MAY COME IN FROM 9-9:30 A.M. TO RECEIVE YOUR SCREENING.
SMS Parents- Report cards will be sent home today with your child. If your child is a distance learner, then their report card will be mailed to the address that we have on file.
CHIEFTAIN CHAPTER YEARBOOKS ON SALE!
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.
Tomorrow, December 17th, students will need to attend a Google Meet for each class period. Please check your email for additional information. If you need a copy of your class schedule, please contact the office during school hours.
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!
SMS Basketball Parents/Fans- Please be advised!
Additionally, seating will not be allowed on the north side of the gym.
Support SMS Library!
Picture retakes Friday!
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!
