Spencer County Middle School Families:
We are planning our 2026 Washington DC Trip!
We sent home flyers with all of the 6th graders this week & there will be an important trip info meeting on Wednesday, 4/16 @6PM in Mrs. Gross' room at the middle school. You will have an opportunity to get a $50 discount by attending the information meeting.
Fill out the google form if you are interested in going to DC with us: https://forms.gle/LgqRFoYzKWm2CB3L8
โฐ It's almost time for the Scholastic Book Fair!
๐ Next week, students will visit the book fair during their language arts classes.
๐ถ The book fair accepts cash, check (payable to SCMS), card, Apple Pay, and eWallet.
The Altruismo House is conducting a drive to collect items to fill backpacks for children who are entering Foster Care. We will be collecting new donated items throughout the month of April, with all items due by April 30th. Use the link posted to sign up to bring in items for the drive. You can bring your donations to the SCMS office or have your student give them to Ms. E Mac.
Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4BAAAF22A1FA7-55675374-backpacks
Spencer County Community;
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as our county continues to deal with the recent flooding and its impact across our community. We know that many of you are dealing with flood waters and impact to your properties.
๐ ๐ฐ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ฌ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ง ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐ฌ๐๐ก๐๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ ๐, ๐๐๐๐.
While the water has receded significantly, we recognize that conditions in some areas are still not back to normal. Things wonโt be perfect, and we ask for your continued flexibility and grace as we resume school.
If your family is experiencing a specific issue related to bus pickup or drop-off due to remaining road conditions, please donโt hesitate to contact our Transportation Department at (502) 477-0006. Our Transportation Team is ready to work with you individually to support safe and reliable transportation for all students.
We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back into classrooms tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Dr. Willie Foster
Superintendent
Spencer County Public Schools
Spencer County Community;
This message serves as a reminder that tomorrow, Monday, April 7, 2025, is a non-school day for Spencer County students. This day is a designated Professional Development Day, already included in our calendar.
We also want to update you about the recent rain and flooding event and its potential impact on school operations for Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
We will continue to evaluate conditions this evening and tomorrow, including staffing availability, the safety and accessibility of our school buildings, and the status of bus routes.
๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฒ ๐:๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐ญ๐ก, if there are any changes to the school schedule for Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Please monitor your email, our district website and app, and official social media channels for these updates.
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we prioritize our students and staff's safety and well-being.
Best,
Willie Foster
We had a busy last day of school before Spring break! First, we had a great career day for our students. Thank to everyone who volunteered their time and our student leadership team!
Second, we had our 2nd annual rock, paper, scissor championship game with students and staff! A nice send off to Mr. Mercer on his last day โค๏ธ
Mark your calendars for upcoming important dates!
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What a fun day! We ended the week with a special edition of the Grizzly Growl. The Escape Room! And our newest Grizzly Heroes!
Dance team tryouts!
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!
