Cheerleading tryouts!
Some fun and important events coming up this week!
Aiden Vaught and Ava Karrer are competing today in the KAAC State Governor's Cup Competition! Aiden is competing in science, and Ava in both composition and language arts. We are so proud of them for representing Spencer County Middle School and our academic team!
SCMS 6th-8th grade students attended a field trip to Shaker Village and learned about the history of these early KY settlers. They finished their trip with a nature hike and farm visit!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we approach the close of our second full week of school since December, I want to take a moment to address two important topics: student behavior on the school bus and the submission of transportation notes.
I have received a significant increase in student misconduct reports regarding behavior on the bus. It is essential to remind our students that the same rules that apply in the classroom also apply on the school bus, as it is still considered school property. I ask for your assistance in reinforcing positive behavior with your child to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all students during their bus ride.
Transportation Notes:
1. Deadlines & Written Requests:
Any time a student's transportation must change, we require it in writing. Please submit all transportation notes to your child's school no later than 1:30 PM to allow our school personnel sufficient time to review them before dismissal. If a note is turned in after the deadline, it may be denied.
2. Submission Process:
We request that all transportation notes be emailed directly to the designated address associated with your childโs school. This will ensure immediate receipt and response, greatly reducing the risk of misinformation. Here are the email addresses for your reference:
SCHS: schs.transportation@spencer.kyschools.us
Hillview: hva.transportation@spencer.kyschools.us
SCMS: scms.transportation@spencer.kyschools.us
SCES: sces.transportation@spencer.kyschools.us
TES: tes.transportation@spencer.kyschools.us
ELC: elc.transportation@spencer.kyschools.us
Director of Transportation: cameron.chesser@spencer.kyschools.us
3. Shuttle Notes for Sports:
For parents of high school and middle school students involved in sports who need to shuttle, I will accept one note per season that states the student is permitted to shuttle but it must specify they can do it as needed for the season, year, etc. These types of notes will be added into Infinite Campus.
4. Shuttle Routes (HS\MS Students):
- If your student is shuttling from SCMS to SCHS, they should ride Route 11.
- If they are shuttling from SCHS to SCMS, they should ride Route 16.
5. Approval Requirement:
Please remember that students must have an approved transportation note for any changes to their usual route. This policy is crucial for maintaining the safety and proper routing of all of our students as they travel to and from school.
If you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Thank you!
Happy School Social Worker Week to Ms. Tammy, Ms. Ashley, Ms. Amy, and Ms. Kaycie! Thank you for all you do!
6th-8th grade GT students recently visited My Old KY Home State Park, where they learned about history at the source! Students visited Federal Hill Mansion on a guided tour, learned about Stephen Foster and the history of our state song, and finished off with a Farm to Table tour.
Update: 8th grade tours, parent night, and advising dates.
Due to the snow accumulation overnight and its impact on some roads across the district, Spencer County Schools will utilize Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Day #8 today, February 20, 2025.
We appreciate everyoneโs patience and understanding. We are counting down the days until Spring right along with you!
*A call is scheduled to go out at 5:00am.
Stay warm and stay safe!
Due to the forecasted inclement weather expected to impact our area tonight through tomorrow, ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌ will utilize ๐๐จ๐ง-๐๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง (๐๐๐) Day #7 tomorrow, ๐
๐๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ญ๐ก, ๐๐๐๐.
A decision regarding extra-curricular activities will be made tomorrow. Tiger Cub Village will make an independent decision and communicate with their families accordingly.
Stay safe and warm!
After assessing multiple areas across the county, ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ฌ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ, ๐
๐๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐. Floodwaters have receded along all bus routes, with only a couple of exceptions where alternate transportation plans have already been communicated to families. All drivers have been instructed to use extra caution and remain alert for potential ice patches due to lingering drainage along roadways.
Additionally, we are closely monitoring the forecast as another round of winter weather is expected tomorrow night into Wednesday morning. Our team will participate in National Weather Service updates this afternoon, evening, and throughout tomorrow to stay informed on potential impacts.
In the meantime, we encourage students, staff, and families to prepare for a possible Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) later this week, should conditions warrant a schedule change.
Thank you for your support!
Incredibly proud of our SCMS students for getting up early on a Saturday morning, traveling over an hour away, and taking a test to compete in the Regional Governorโs Cup competition this morning.
Missing from the picture are our Future Problem Solving team and composition students who competed Monday night.
We will find out the results later today.
8th graders in Mr. Edmondsonโs and Mrs. Kennedyโs social studies classes presented their Kentucky Projects highlighting Kentuckyโs rich history, economics, and geography. This inquiry project is a yearly favorite. We hope you see why. Well done 8th graders!
We celebrated a lot this week! Students who grew the most on their winter MAP test or got the highest MAP scores got an ice cream sundae (lack of pictures due to photographers hand scooping ice cream ๐คญ Valentines Day dress up spirit days, staff celebrity crush game winner, House meetings, and new student House placement! Work hard, play hard!
Student Leadership Team members delivered Valentine cards to Signature Healthcare today. Cards were made by students & staff from Spencer County Middle School! We hope we made their day as special as they made ours๐
SCMS dance team (plus elementary and high school) has a Dance Showcase this Saturday! All the girls are headed to state in 2 weeks, letโs send them off with a great crowd!
For the first time in SCMS cheer history the middle school squad competed at the UCA national competition in Orlando, Florida. They placed 9th out of 13 in their division. Led by coaches Kim Burch and Kelly Key, this program has shown mazing growth over the last 4 years! Congrats to all the cheerleaders this season for an amazing job well done!
Spencer County Community,
Due to forecasted inclement weather tomorrow during the early morning commute and through the afternoon, Spencer County Schools will utilize NTI Day #6 on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025.
An independent decision will be made regarding Tiger Cub Village, and they will communicate with their parents accordingly.
Stay safe and have a great day!
Valentine's Day spirit week!
Spencer County Community;
Due to a significant increase in illness affecting both our students and staff, Spencer County Schools will implement Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Days on February 4th and 5th, 2025.
TigerCub Village will be CLOSED as well.
Students should follow the NTI expectations that have communicated by their teachers and school. Staff will be available during the school day to provide support as needed.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back as soon as humanly possible.
Thank you for your continued support of Spencer County Schools.
Dr. Willie Foster
Superintendent
Spencer County Schools
