Sullivan Middle School

SMS Softball unfortunately falls to Tuscola 11-7. Record now 1-1 on the season. Shout out to Presley Campbell who hit a 3 run home run to dead center tonight! No doubter that cleared the cars parked behind the fence! The Lady Redskins are back in action tomorrow night at Mattoon St. John's (Roundhouse Complex) starting at 4:30 PM. GO LADY REDSKINS! #OneTribe

Location Change (8/11): SMS Softball game @ Mattoon St. Johns, location has changed. Game will now be played at the Roundhouse Sports Complex (311 North 6th St.) in Mattoon. 4:30 PM start time on Field #1. Go Lady Redskins! #OneTribe

The SMS Lady Redskins softball team was victorious in their first game of the season yesterday with an 11-0 victory over Neoga! Way to go ladies! They are back in action at Ervin Park vs Tuscola tomorrow afternoon starting at 4:30 PM! Go Lady Redskins! #OneTribe

Schedule update (8/11): SMS Softball game at Mattoon St. John's (Mattoon Sports Complex) on Tuesday night (8/11) is a 4:30 PM start. The graphic was incorrect and stated 6 PM. Good luck! Go Lady Redskins! #OneTribe

We are back in action this week and MS sports are in full swing! SMS Athletics Week of 8/10. Go Redskins! #OneTribe

Good luck to our SMS Lady Redskins softball team who takes on Neoga to begin their season this morning at Jennings Park in Neoga starting at 10 AM! Go Lady Redskins! #OneTribe

SMS XC Update (8/5): Due to the ongoing Track renovations, MS Cross Country will now start meeting at the pavilion next to the basketball courts in Wyman Park. #OneTribe

For the Week of August 2nd-August 8th, SMS Softball will practice at Crowder Park in Bethany from 6:00-8:00pm on Tuesday 8/4 and Thursday 8/6. For those athletes whose parents/guardians are unable transport or arrange a ride with another parent, there will be an option for them as well. If your athlete will need a ride at any point during the week, please complete the form below. Only athletes who have completed this form will be able to utilize this transportation. This form needs to be completed by 3:00pm on Monday, 8/3 to ensure there is adequate transportation available for the week. Transportation will leave from the back parking lot by the Commons 45 minutes before scheduled practice time. At the end of practice, athletes will be dropped off in the back Commons parking lot.

Link to form: https://forms.gle/zYkUuJLo5fmdFo936

The SMS golf program will meet at the Sullivan Country Club on August 4th-6th from 1:00-3:30 pm for tryouts. If you are interested in playing this year, please reach out to Coach Andy Wagner at wagnera@sullivan.k12.il.us. **Reminder students must have an up to date physical on file and be registered for school in order to participate. **

SMS Softball Tryouts Tonight (7/27): Due to potential for storms, tryouts will take place indoors this evening. Girls will meet at the MS Gym from 7:00-8:30 PM. Girls can wear shorts and must bring a pair of gym shoes! Reminder: athletes must have an up to date physical on file and be registered for school in order to participate. #OneTribe

SMS Fall Sports are right around the corner! #OneTribe

SMS Baseball update: We will start holding mini camps in July 8:30-10am. Meet at the JFL practice field. Dates are 7/6, 7/8, 7/13, 7/15, 7/20, 7/22 and our week camp 7/27-7/30. Tryouts/official start date 8/3 Must have up to date physical and enrolled in Sullivan Middle School to be eligible on 8/3. July dates are optional - thank you, Coach Badman

🏐 Reminder: Sullivan Middle School Volleyball Camp begins Monday July 6! ❤️🖤 We are excited to get started with our incoming middle school volleyball players! 📅 July 6–8 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Sullivan Middle School Gym Please arrive a few minutes early each day with athletic shoes, knee pads (if you have them), a water bottle, and be ready to work hard, learn, and have fun! We can’t wait to kick off another great week of Sullivan Volleyball! 🏐❤️🖤

SMS XC schedule update: No fun runs this week. Next run will be July 7 at 7am. All remaining fun runs will start at the track. Have a great week!

Clarification on last post: SMS XC Fun Run locations for Summer - Tuesday's meet @ Tabor & Thursday's meet @ Track.

SMS XC Fun Run's have began! They run on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 7-8 AM. Tuesday's meet at the Track and Thursday's meet at Tabor Park. Any middle school athlete is encouraged to come out and work on speed skills as this is not exclusive to XC! There is a Remind page that coaches utilize. Parents can join the remind page to get updates on schedule. Code is: @ffed3666

SMS Athletics Year in Review 2025-2026. What an outstanding school year! Proud to be a Redskin! #OneTribe

Sullivan Middle School held its End of Year Awards Assembly. Congratulations to the following students:
Boddie Collins - Rick Martin Service Award
Griffin Woods and Claire Standerfer - John Ruscin Award
Everett Finn - Scholastic Bowl Captain Award
Zachary Kenworthy - Scholastic Bowl Toss-Up Award
Porter Addison and Harley Alms - Track Joe Marks Award