Good evening, SMS Parents! Due to some computer system upgrades, we are moving to ID badges at the middle schoolsthis week. This will be similar to the high school. We have compiled some information for you here: https://secure.smore.com/n/che4v8
The September SMS Newsletter is available at: https://5il.co/2vbji
Enjoy the long weekend!
There is no school on Monday, September 2 due to the Labor Day holiday.
The 8th graders were all smiles today after earning free seating in the lunchroom!
What a fantastic first day back!
✨ 💙Our students and staff are excited and ready to tackle the year ahead. Here's to a year of growth, learning, and unforgettable memories! #AberdeenPublicSchools # GoEagles #FirstDaySuccess
Welcome back, Golden Eagles! 💙💛
It's the first day of school at #AberdeenPublicSchools! Share your first day photos with us in the comments below! ⬇️ #GoEagles
Today was the first day of school at #AberdeenPublicSchools! It was a great day, and we're excited for a new school year! See more photos from the first day of school across the district, and from our back-to-school events, here: https://my.walls.io/ASD61 #GoEagles 💙💛
Golden Eagle Athletic Events are going strong - come support your teams!
Golden Eagle Upcoming Athletic Events are underway!
Tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 20, is the first day of school at #AberdeenPublicSchools! Remember:
☑️ It's a FULL DAY for grades 1-9
☑️ You can add lunch money ONLINE with the Parent Portal app!
Learn more and find how-to videos here: https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/article/1688048
The 8th grade WEB leaders did a fantastic job showing around the 6th graders this morning! We're ready for the 1st FULL day of school on Tuesday!! #3moredays #aberdeenpublicschools #goeagles
Today, our middle schools held WEB Orientation Day, where incoming Holgate and Simmons sixth graders got to check out their new schools and practice opening their lockers! See more photos here: https://my.walls.io/ASD61 #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙💛
Our 8th grade WEB leaders are ready and excited to help welcome the 6th graders to SMS on Friday, August 16th from 9:00am to 11:30am! The count down to our first day of school is on! #4moredays #goodbyesummer #goeagles!
📚✏️ Our staff is back and we are gearing up for this school year! 🎒🏫
Mark your calendars:
• 7th & 8th Grade: 8/19, 8am-3:30pm
• 6th Grade WEB: 8/16, 9-11:30am (students only)
• 6th Grade Back to School Night: 8/19, 5:30-6:30pm (parents & students)
Come in, get your schedules, set up lockers, and more! Don't forget to check Parent Portal for important forms. 📝
Questions? We're here to help! 📞 (605) 725-7900
We're one week away from the first day of school! Remember, school begins Aug. 20 with a FULL DAY for grades 1-9, and a half day for 10-12. Learn more at our back-to-school page: https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/o/district/page/back-to-school #AberdeenPublicSchools #GoEagles
SMS 7th and 8th graders may pick up their schedules/locker assignments, deposit lunch money, set up their lockers, pay the technology fee ($25), and checkout Chromebooks on Monday, August 19th from 8:00 am–3:30 pm. All permission forms and the technology user agreement are located on Parent Portal for parent/guardian review and signature. If you need help accessing your Parent Portal account, please call the school at (605) 725-7900.
Simmons 6th grade students should plan to attend WEB at Simmons Middle School on Friday, August 16 from 9-11:30am. Students will get a tour of the school, practice locker combinations, and meet other 6th graders. This event is for students only and we request that students do not bring anything with them to participate in WEB.
6th Grade Back to School Night is Monday, August 19 from 5:30-6:30pm. Parents and 6th graders are invited to pick up schedules, attend a short meeting in your student’s homeroom, and set up lockers. If you have questions, please call the school at (605) 725-7900.
This week, incoming sixth-grade band students have been attending "Beginning Band Bootcamp" in the Simmons Middle School band room! Students have been meeting in "like instrument" groups to learn instrument assembly, cleaning and maintenance. They are also learning the basics of sound production and are rocking the classic "Cold Stale Buns"! 🎶🎵 #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙💛
Back to school is just around the corner, and the Simmons Middle School August Newsletter is now available: https://aberdeen-news.edurooms.com/engage/simmons-middle-school/newsletters/sms-august-2024-newsletter
As the new school year rapidly approaches, we have a few events planned to make the back to school transition a little easier. Please review the document linked here: https://5il.co/2sy78 for important dates and times concerning your Simmons Middle School student.