Sullivan Middle School

Sullivan Middle School is still looking for applicants interested in coaching either 7th Grade or 8th Grade Girls Basketball for the 2022-2023 school year. Interested individuals must be IESA or ASEP certified and willing to obtain certification if not. Please email a resume and references to Sullivan High School Athletics Director Ryan Aikman at aikmanr@sullivan.k12.il.us if interested in consideration.

Upcoming SMS Girls Basketball open gym dates for girls in grades 6-8 throughout the month of June are below for those interested in attending: 6/13, 6/20, and 6/27 from 6:00-7:00 PM in the SES gym.

Open gyms for girls in grades 6-8 for girls basketball will be held next week June 6th through June 9th from 1:00 to 2:30 PM in the SES gym for those interested in attending.

Sullivan Schools are needing to fill the following extracurricular coaching vacancies below for the 2022-2023 school year: SMS Softball SMS 7th Grade Boys Basketball SMS 5th Grade Boys Basketball SMS 8th Grade Girls Basketball SMS 7th Grade Girls Basketball SMS Assistant Track SHS Softball (anticipated) SHS Assistant Track Interested individuals must be IESA, IHSA, or ASEP certified and willing to do so if not. Please email a resume and references to Sullivan High School Athletics Director Ryan Aikman at aikmanr@sullivan.k12.il.us if interested in consideration.

The SMS staff was again victorious yesterday during the 16th annual Banana Race! The banana races are a series of competitive events where students earn points for their grade level. Each grade level competes against the others, and a team of staff members. We are so thankful to McDonalds, the Sullivan Bakery and Casey’s for generously donating food, and drinks, to our eating competitions. They are always a big hit!

Don't forget to turn in your basketball camp forms! High school and 7th-8th grade camp is May 31st - June 3rd. 1st - 6th grade camp is June 6th - 9th. You can turn in the forms to the SES, SMS, or the SHS office. Email Coach Black with any questions: blackc@sullivan.k12.il.us."

Students in 7th grade social studies at SMS played the original Oregon Trail Game last week! Students were able to simulate the lives, struggles, and accomplishments of 19th century settlers and their families. Though some “perished” due to various accidents and diseases, a combined total of 17 students made it all the way from Independence, Missouri to the Oregon Country! Here are some of our high-scorers…

SMS is proud of IESA State Track Meet runners. Mae Dawkins, Kharli Kelly, Eiley Poe, and Devon Richardson placed 7th in their relay, Devon Richardson placed 8th in the 200M, and Johnathan Iacobazzi placed 13th in the 1600M. Way to go! #onetribe

Sullivan Middle School was very excited to celebrate our State Track Meet Qualifiers Today! Left to Right: Johnathan Iacobazzi - 1600m Devon Richardson - 200m and 4x200m Eiley Poe - 4x200m Mae Dawkins - 4x200m Kharli Kelly - 4x200m We are #OneTribe!

Sullivan Middle School was very excited to celebrate our State Track Meet Qualifiers Today! Left to Right: Johnathan Iacobazzi - 1600m Devon Richardson - 200m and 4x200m Eiley Poe - 4x200m Mae Dawkins - 4x200m Kharli Kelly - 4x200m We are #OneTribe!

Sullivan Middle School held our 4th quarter Breakfast of Champions this morning. Congratulations to Liam Coil, Apsara Golden, Addison Hullum, Gavin Wade, Julia Moody, Aubrey Gingerich, Issac Reider, Taevyn Dixon, Landen Craig, Khyli Kelly, and Jaxon Brandeberry for displaying outstanding characteristics worthy of this recognition. We are #OneTribe!

Congratulations to the SMS Track team on their effort at the IESA Sectional track meet in Shelbyville today!! We have the following State Qualifiers: Johnathan Iacobazzi in the 1600M, Devon Richardson in the 200M, and Devon Richardson, Mae Dawkins, Eiley Poe and Kharli Kelly in the 4 x 200 Relay! #onetribe

Students in Mr. Webb’s 8th grade social studies classes hosted a 1920s speakeasy party on Friday! It was the cat’s pajamas, the bee’s knees, and everything in between! Students were able to dress up, enjoy smooth jazz, board games, snacks, and punch… if they knew the password, of course!

Students in Mr. Webb’s 8th grade social studies classes participated in a 1920s Stock Market Simulation today! Students had the opportunity to “invest” in five different “companies” over an eight-round session. Unfortunately, the Great Crash of 1929 sent most of them home empty handed. It was the perfect segue into tomorrow’s lesson on the Great Depression!

Extra copies of the SMS Yearbook are now available! Yearbooks are $25 and can be purchased from Mrs. Wright or in the office from Mrs. Rose. Checks should be made out to SMS.

Mae Dawkins was honored this morning at the Illinois Principals Association Student Recognition Breakfast in Springfield. Mae was nominated by Mr. Ogle and the faculty of Sullivan Middle School for her outstanding character and leadership. Mae was joined at the event by Mr. Ogle and her mother, Alice Dawkins. Congratulations, Mae! We are #OneTribe!

The SMS Conference Track Meet tonight, at Argenta, will begin at 4:00 p.m. Good luck to all athletes participating. #onetribe

The SMS Conference Track Meet tonight, at Argenta, will begin at 4:00 p.m. Good luck to all athletes participating. #onetribe

Each year SMS holds The Great Banana Race on the last day of the year. Students will get more information in May, but t-shirts are on sale through next Wednesday, May 4th. See the flyer for details!

There is no longer an SMS track meet scheduled at Tuscola, TOMORROW, April 12th. #onetribe