Attention 7th and 8th Grade Students! Remember to bring your Chromebook case to school with you on August 8. If you do not bring your case on Chromebook Rollout day which is Friday, August 9, then you will be charged for a replacement case. More information can be found by clicking the article title above

Parents,
We are excited about the new school year. Here is some information you need to know. Let’s get right to it.
• Schedule Pick-up, On-line Registration, Fees
o What do I need to accomplish before I can pick up my schedule?
 $30 Fee ($25 Chromebook Fee, $5 Science Fee) – Can be done On-Line or in Person
 On-Line Register (Long process that can be done from home computer)
• Computers will be available at SMS to complete On-line Registration if needed
• Must Have User Name and Password to Parent Portal
o Call (270)831-8784 to get help if trouble with log in credentials
o When can I come to SMS to pick up schedule (once above is accomplished)?
 July 30th 8-6PM
 July 31st, Aug. 1st, Aug. 2nd, Aug. 5th, Aug 6th 8-4PM
o What is this summer reading book all about?
 We have encouraged our students to read the book Pay It Forward by Catherine Ryan Hyde. If students prove they have read the book (through a test), then they will participate in a reward day at the end of August.
 Books can still be purchased at SMS for $5.
o Bulldog University (6th Gr Orientation)
 Will be held at SMS on Thursday August 1st from 12:30-3:30
 What is it all about?
• 6th Graders will walk their schedule, meet teachers and learn the building
• 6th Graders will open combination lock
 Do Parents come to Bulldog U?
• Parents are welcome but not required to attend. Usually about 20% of parents will go through the day with their students.
o When does school start?
 August 7th. Doors open at 7AM. Breakfast starts at 7:15. 1st Period begins at 7:55.
o School Supplies (Take a look at our Website)
o School Uniform (Take a look at our Website)
o August 22nd 4:30-7:00PM - SMS Family Meet and Greet Night
 Hot Dogs, Chips, Drinks and Ice Cream
 Parents meet new Teachers

Ryan Reusch
Principal
South Middle School
Henderson, KY

SMS Summer Reading Book Info
Don't forget to read our summer book. There will be discussion and testing when school resumes. The title is Pay It Forward by Catherine Ryan Hyde (Young Readers Edition) Please have this read before returning from Summer Break. They will be tested on this book
Volleyball Practice July 17 & 19 9-11
Volleyball Tryouts- July 22/23 1 - 3
Readifest- July 23, HCS Archery Building 9 -12, there will be busing from SMS
Boys Soccer Tryouts- July 22/23 Newman Field 6 to 8 p.m.
Football Practice Begins- July 15, 6 to 8 @ SMS
Bulldog University- Aug.1st for incoming 6th graders, 12:30 to 3:30

Don't forget to read our summer book. There will be discussion and testing when school resumes.
The title is Pay It Forward by Catherine Ryan Hyde (Young Readers Edition)
Please have this read before returning from Summer Break. They will be tested on it.

The HCS Readifest location had been moved to the HCS Archery Building on the corner of Airline Rd. and Garden Mile. There will be busing from SMS. July 23 from 9 to 12

The SMS Boys Soccer tryouts will be July 22 and 23 at Newman Field from 6 to 8 p.m.. For more information click the headline of this post above or visit the Boys Soccer page from the Student drop down box at the top of our site.