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SMS Scoop for October 20

Posted Date: 10/19/25 (1:00 PM)

SMS Scoop

October 20, 2025

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fall play
 
dance

Fall Dance

The first SMS dance of the school year has a glow theme and is scheduled for Friday, November 7th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Admission is $3.
Food/drink and other items will also be available for purchase.

In order to attend the dance, students must meet the following expectations:
  • at school all day on November 7th
  • no discipline on November 7th
  • cannot have earned 2+ demerits for illegal or aggressive behavior between August 6th and November 7th
Also, please remember that the school dress code applies.

6th/7th grade drop off and pick up are at door #11.
8th grade drop off is at door #7. Pick up for any car with an 8th grade student is at door #1.

Parents who are interested in chaperoning will have the opportunity to sign up via a ParentSquare post that is scheduled to launch at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 2nd.
 
letter

MagicSchool AI

A small portion of the November 10th professional development activities for SMS teachers will be focused on providing safe, secure, educational uses for AI.
You are welcome to visit the following two websites for additional information about MagicSchool.

MagicSchool Website:  https://www.magicschool.ai/
Privacy and Security Info: https://www.magicschool.ai/privacy
 
survey
 
MK fall fest
 
athletics

SMS Athletics

Our winter sports season is quickly approaching.
The SMS winter sports are basketball, cheerleading, swimming, and wrestling.

Please review the following requirements for sports eligibility:
1. Grades - To be eligible for this winter season, students must have passed ALL of their classes for the 1st grading period.
2. Physicals - Physicals must be on file with our middle school athletic department. If you need physical paperwork then you can visit our office or our SMS website. (Physicals must be on file BEFORE Tryouts or practices begin to participate.)
3. Final Forms - You must have your Final Forms account updated for this school year. Click HERE to access the Final Forms page from our SMS Website. 
4. Eventlink - You will need to download the Eventlink app or use the Eventlink website to create/log-in to an Eventlink account. Once you are logged in, please follow/subscribe to Scottsburg Middle School and select the teams that you would to receive sports information/announcements from coaches. Eventlink is how you can stay up to date with all schedules, practices, games, tryouts, and how coaches will send team messages, so it is important to get your account set up.
5. When does practice begin? - Our winter sports begin at different times and that is why it is imperative that you get your Eventlink account updated so you can see and know all information that is needed. 
6. Basketball Tryouts - 6th grade girls, 7th grade boys/girls, and 8th grade boys/girls tryouts are Monday, Oct. 20 through Wednesday, Oct. 22. Official practice begins on Thursday, Oct. 23. 6th grade boys tryouts are Monday, Oct. 27 through Wednesday, Oct. 29. Official practice begins on Thursday, Oct. 30.

More information will be coming from coaches to parents as we approach each sports season. 

Students should listen to the afternoon announcements for more information about practices and competitions.

If you have questions about athletics, please contact Mrs. King at 812-752-8926 option 2.
 
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Angel Tree

Angel Tree

Scott County residents who need Christmas assistance from the Salvation Army angel tree program can complete the online application starting on October 1st. Please call 812-944-1018 if you have questions.
 
grading periods

SMS Grading Periods

Scottsburg MS students receive report cards six times throughout the school year. Our second grading period ends on Friday, November 7th.
The grades on that report card, which will be published on Wednesday, November 12th, determine students' eligibility for extracurricular activities until the next report card is issued in mid-January.

The grades from our first six weeks will be averaged with course grades from the second six weeks to calculate trimester grades.
The grade point average of the trimester grades is what we use to determine medal awards at the end of each school year.
 
school calendar

2025-2026 Scott 2 Calendar

The Scott 2 calendar is linked on the Scott 2 website as well as the SMS website.
For those of you who want/need to plan ahead, here are some important dates for the 2025-2026 school year:
November 10 - no school
November 26-28 - no school
December 22-January 2 - no school
January 19 - no school
February 23 - no school
March 23-27 - no school
May 21 - last day of school
 
iPad

Chargers

If your child did not turn in the school-issued iPad charger in May, he/she did not receive a charger on August 6th. If you would like to purchase a replacement charger, a used one costs $10 and a new one costs $24.

Chargers can be purchased in the SMS office.
 
FAQ

Got Questions?

This document outlines the answers to several frequently asked questions at SMS.
It is also linked our the SMS webpage (sms.scsd2.k12.in.us) if you need it for future reference.

 
handbook

SMS Handbook

The Scottsburg MS student handbook contains some updates for the 2025-2026 school year. Most of the changes took place in the schedule and attendance sections.


We encourage you to read the handbook with your child(ren) and to contact us with any questions you may have.

 
free breakfast and lunch

Food Services

Scott 2 is fortunate to have the opportunity to offer free breakfast and lunch to all of our students this year.
Check out this link for breakfast and lunch menus.

Please remember that students must have money in their cafeteria account if they want a second tray, extras, or items from the snack line.

Like many schools, we occasionally experience some supply/distribution delays. We will follow the posted menus when possible, but will have to make adjustments at times.
 
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Scottsburg Middle School