SMS Athletics Week of 4/6. Go Redskins! #OneTribe
We took an opportunity this morning to recognize our 7th and 8th Grade Volleyball teams on their incredible seasons in front of the school! Both teams received their regular season JHOC conference championship plaques and we recognized this year's Joe Marks award recipient, Avery Florey! Congratulations to all! Go Lady Redskins! #OneTribe
Good luck to our SMS Track team who is on their way over to Bethany for their first meet of the season starting at 4 PM @ Okaw Valley HS! Go Redskins! #OneTribe
SMS Athletics Week of 3/30. Go Redskins! #OneTribe
Congratulations to 8th Grader Miriam Parri for a Division I (Superior) Rating this morning at IESA State Solo & Ensemble Contest in Oreana. Miriam performed The Troubadour by Kevin Olson on piano, which received top marks from her judge. Her piano instructor is Diane Netherton.
Last week, 6th Graders Bryce Badman, Harlan Bennett, Rachel Cole, Gavin Ozier, and Sawyer Wade participated in the ILMEA District 5 EGM Band Festival at Eastern Illinois University. The students rehearsed during the afternoon and performed an early evening concert. They put on a great concert with students from band programs all around Central Illinois!
Schedule Update (3/26): JH Track meet originally scheduled at Okaw Valley for this Thursday, 3/26 has been cancelled due to the adjustment of the IESA calendar. Meets cannot start until 3/28. Sullivan will have their first meet of the year at Okaw Valley HS on Tuesday, 3/31 @ 4 PM. #OneTribe
At last night's Sectional Championship game, the IESA handed out sportsmanship pins to an individual from each team. Addy Hendry was the recipient from Sullivan!
Here is the criteria for the award:
The IESA Sportsmanship Pin is awarded throughout the state series to one member from each team in recognition of exemplary sportsmanship. Recipients of this honor consistently display a positive attitude toward teammates, opponents, and officials. They show a commitment to giving their best effort in the game and always maintain respectful conduct towards those around them.
Additionally, they exhibit positive body language that uplifts and inspires both teammates and peers. This recognition celebrates athletes who embody the values of sportsmanship and enhance the competitive spirit of the game.
Way to represent our school and community, Addy! #OneTribe
Here is the criteria for the award:
The IESA Sportsmanship Pin is awarded throughout the state series to one member from each team in recognition of exemplary sportsmanship. Recipients of this honor consistently display a positive attitude toward teammates, opponents, and officials. They show a commitment to giving their best effort in the game and always maintain respectful conduct towards those around them.
Additionally, they exhibit positive body language that uplifts and inspires both teammates and peers. This recognition celebrates athletes who embody the values of sportsmanship and enhance the competitive spirit of the game.
Way to represent our school and community, Addy! #OneTribe
The 8th Grade Lady Redskins unfortunately fall in two close sets to Lawrenceville-Parkview this evening. This group of girls has been nothing short of spectacular. They have accomplished so much this year and have so much to be proud of.
-8th Grade JHOC Regular Season Co-Champs
-Regional Champs
-Started the season 2-6 and went 12-1 to finish the season.
Additional tidbit on this Sullivan 8th Grade Girls class. They have won a Regional Championship and Conference Championship in Softball, Basketball, and Volleyball this year. Along with a Sectional Championship and Conference Championship in XC.
The future is bright for Sullivan Athletics! #OneTribe
Good luck to our 8th Grade Lady Redskins who compete for a Sectional Championship and a chance to punch their ticket to the State Tournament tonight! The Lady Redskins will play Lawrenceville-Parkview @ Teutopolis Junior High School starting at 6 PM!
The team will have an escort out of town on their way to the game. Be sure to fill up the square and send the team off to their Sectional Championship! They will depart the school at 4 PM.
Admission for the Sectional is $5 for everyone above the age of 5.
GO LADY REDSKINS! #OneTribe
Schedule Update (3/17): MS Scholastic Bowl is adding an exhibition match set for this Tuesday, March 17th starting at approximately 4 PM @ Mattoon MS (exact match times will be shared by Coach Bates). Good luck and Go Redskins! #OneTribe
At last night's Regional Championship game, the IESA handed out sportsmanship pins to an individual from each team. Avery Florey was the recipient from Sullivan! She did a fantastic job supporting her teammates and staying positive to all as the match went on!
Here is the criteria for the award:
The IESA Sportsmanship Pin is awarded throughout the state series to one member from each team in recognition of exemplary sportsmanship. Recipients of this honor consistently display a positive attitude toward teammates, opponents, and officials. They show a commitment to giving their best effort in the game and always maintain respectful conduct towards those around them.
Additionally, they exhibit positive body language that uplifts and inspires both teammates and peers. This recognition celebrates athletes who embody the values of sportsmanship and enhance the competitive spirit of the game.
Way to represent our school and community, Avery! #OneTribe
Here is the criteria for the award:
The IESA Sportsmanship Pin is awarded throughout the state series to one member from each team in recognition of exemplary sportsmanship. Recipients of this honor consistently display a positive attitude toward teammates, opponents, and officials. They show a commitment to giving their best effort in the game and always maintain respectful conduct towards those around them.
Additionally, they exhibit positive body language that uplifts and inspires both teammates and peers. This recognition celebrates athletes who embody the values of sportsmanship and enhance the competitive spirit of the game.
Way to represent our school and community, Avery! #OneTribe
JHOC Champs! The JH Scholastic Bowl completes an impressive, undefeated JHOC season and tournament play! Congratulations to our Scholastic Bowl team! They have worked so hard this year and look forward to some potential exhibitions and Regionals in April. We are proud of you! #OneTribe
The 8th Grade Sullivan Lady Redskins are Regional Champions! Congratulations to our 8th Grade Volleyball team on advancing to the Sectional Championship for the second year in a row! The girls will play this Monday, March 16th starting at 6 PM @ Teutopolis JH vs Lawrenceville-Parkview MS. Good luck and Go Lady Redskins! #OneTribe
BIG night at Sullivan Middle School tonight! We have the JHOC Conference Scholastic Bowl tournament starting at 4 PM where our squad looks to stay undefeated and potentially bring home a conference tournament championship! We also have our 8th Grade Lady Redskins Volleyball team competing in a rematch from earlier this season against Shelbyville for the Regional Championship starting at 6 PM! Admission for the Regional is $5 and set by the IESA. Passes will not be accepted. Good luck and Go Redskins! #OneTribe
The Sullivan Lady Redskins are advancing to the 8th Grade Regional Championship game! The ladies defeated #1 seed ALAH in 2 sets! They will take on the winner of Shelbyville vs Tuscola tomorrow night starting at 6 PM in the SMS Gym! Be sure to come out and support these hard working girls and cheer them on to a Regional Championship victory! #OneTribe
Sullivan Middle School is looking forward to hosting the JHOC Scholastic Bowl conference tournament tomorrow night (3/12) in the middle school! Sullivan is currently undefeated in their regular season and is in pursuit of a conference tournament championship tomorrow night! Bracket is attached. Sullivan will have a bye in the first round and will play their first match of the evening at 5:00 PM. Good luck and Go Redskins! #OneTribe
Good luck to our 8th Grade Lady Redskins volleyball team who takes on ALAH in the Regional semifinal matchup starting at 6 PM in the SMS Gym! Admission is set by the IESA at $5 and passes will not be accepted. Go Lady Redskins! #OneTribe
We are underway at the IESA 7th Grade Class 3A Sectional Championship!
SMS Track Open Gym (3/10): Due to the potential severe weather risk tomorrow, limited gym space with the middle school band concert, and conflicts with other sport practices, we are going to cancel track open gym and the parent meeting for Tuesday, March 10th. We will reschedule the parent meeting to Wednesday, March 11th at 4:30pm in SES Gym and continue as scheduled for the open gyms on Wednesday and Thursday (3:30-4:15pm).