Sullivan Middle School

Check out the poster for the 5/6th grade Volleyball Tryouts Schedule!

Due to a withdrawal from the IESA Girls Basketball 8th Grade Regional Tournament by Johns Hill. Sullivan will not play tomorrow night at 5:00 PM and will move on to the semi-finals vs Monticello on Thursday night, December 1st starting at 6 PM in the SES Gym.

Tuesday/Thursday 5th grade Engineering starts with exploration.

Sullivan Middle School recognized the 2022 Cross Country team this morning. Congratulations to Carter Standerfer and Julia Moody for being honored as this year's Joe Marks Award recipients.

The JH Boys Basketball game vs Clinton that was supposed to take place next Monday, November 28th has been rescheduled to Wednesday, December 14th @ 6 PM in the Sullivan Elementary School Gym.

5th grade Engineers on their first day of 2nd trimester Engineering.

At Sullivan Middle School, we embrace the acronym, TRIBE. Each letter stands for Trustworthy, Respectful, Improving, Brave, and Engaged. Recently, students discussed improving, which focuses on being the best version of ourselves for our school and community. With November being the month of gratitude and giving, students brainstormed organizations in the community that could benefit from our help through donations or service projects. After an extensive list and school wide vote, Sullivan Middle School students voted to collect items for Moultrie County PAWS. Attached is a flyer with items requested by Moultrie County PAWS. Donated items can be dropped off in the SMS office.

Location Change UPDATED (11/10): Both games tomorrow (11/10) are to be played at their originally scheduled venues. The 5/6 Girls basketball game will be played at the SMS Gym @ 6 PM. The 7/8 Girls Basketball game will be played at the SES Gym @ 6 PM.

The 22-23 SMS Yearbook is now on sale. Yearbooks can be ordered at school through Mrs. Wright for $25, or online at the link below for $26. Personalization can be ordered online. Online Order Link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1073752/SULLIVAN-MIDDLE-SCHOOL/2023-Yearbook/2022072211152399752/CATALOG_SHOP

Students in Mr. Webb’s 7th grade social studies classes engaged in a taxation simulation today using M&M’s! Our Kings, Ty and Miles, enjoyed watching Parliament and their tax collectors at work. The colonists were less than thrilled to see their M&M’s dwindle by the end of class.

3rd and 7th hour 5th grade math showing their measurement skills on Halloween!

Happy Halloween 5th graders measured weight, height, circumference, and the number of ridges on a pumpkin to estimate the number of seeds the pumpkin will have.

Girls MS Basketball 10/31 Location Change: Sullivan will no longer be playing @ Beecher City this Monday (10/31). Sullivan will now be hosting Beecher City @ 6 PM in the SES Gym this Monday, October 31st.

SMS 7th/8th grade boys basketball parent meeting will be this evening (10/24) @ 5:00 PM held in the MS Gym. The 5th & 6th grade boys basketball parent meeting will take place on Wednesday evening (10/26) @ 5:00 PM in the MS Gym.

Sullivan Middle School held their 1st Quarter Breakfast of Champions this morning. Congratulations to the following honorees: Koda Plumb - nominated by Mrs. Wright Valentina Thurston - nominated by Mr. Henderson Jaypreet Sian- nominated by Mrs. Sipes Alana Dixon- nominated by Ms. Heddins Gracelyn Dovell- nominated by Mrs. Emel Allyssa Prahl- nominated by Mrs. Powell Julia Moody- nominated by Mr. Stewart Karson Robinson- nominated by Coach Tate Infiniti Phillips- nominated by Mrs. Wade Lilium Betts- nominated by Mrs. Earl

Sullivan Middle School baseball and softball teams were recognized for their achievements during an assembly this week. Coaches were there to present the Joe Marks awards to their winners. Congratulations to Emerson Risley (softball) and Gavin Wade (baseball).

Students in Mr. Webb’s 7th grade social studies classes practiced their quilting, weaving, and toy making skills today as part of our “Life in the American Colonies” unit! Students were tasked with creating a custom quilt square, a weaved decor item, or a whirligig - a colonial children’s toy! Huge shoutout to Mr. Webb’s 8th grade students and high school service students for helping us prepare for this activity!

5th grade Engineering students researched and built beam and truss bridges. They then tested them to see how strong they were.

Students in Mrs. Sipes 5th grade literature class worked collaboratively to complete group posters about their class book they are currently reading, “Esperanza Rising”. Student’s talents were used to their benefit to create a fun and motivating assignment.

SMS students who met their 500 page reading goal spent part of the afternoon at Building 1225 today. Special thanks to Building 1225 for accommodating our large groups and to the Sullivan CUSD cafeteria for the treats.