Sullivan Middle School

With our region being moved to Tier 1 mitigations, we are able to get some middle school sports started. At this point, MS Girls’ Volleyball (7th and 8th Grade) will be able to have a season that includes contests. There will be open gym Thursday (1/21) and Friday (1/22) from 2:30-3:30 in the HS gym. Tryouts will be held Monday (1/25) and Tuesday (1/26) from 2:30-4:30 in the elementary school gym. Masks are required at all times. Girls must have a valid physical on file to be able to try out on Monday. MS Boys’ Basketball are not currently allowed to have contests, but they can practice and have inter squad scrimmages. Open gyms will start for boys on Monday (1/25). 8th grade boys will have open gym from 4:30-6, at the elementary school, on Monday and Wednesday. 7th grade boys will have open gym from 4:30-6, in the elementary school, on Tuesday and Thursday. Game and practice schedules will be distributed to student athletes next week as we continue to finalize details on these seasons! We are excited to get athletes back in the gym! #onetribe

The 2020-2021 SMS Yearbook is on sale. The yearbook can be ordered online for $20, and they will be distributed in May. See Mrs. Wright with any questions: wrightm@sullivan.k12.il.us Order Link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1073752/Sullivan-Middle-School/Yearbook/20200815042825120104/CATALOG_SHOP/YB_BOOKS/001_006_1ST-LINE_21/20200815042825140104/#design/0

Due to Tier 3 Mitigations, 7th and 8th grade boys basketball practice will NOT start on January 4th as originally scheduled. Also, 7th and 8th grade girls’ volleyball will NOT start on January 11th as originally scheduled. We will continue to give updates as we receive word from the IESA. #onetribe

Students in Mrs. Ray’s room are spreading cheer decorating snowmen.

Merry Christmas from SMS room 211!

The SMS Debate Club kicked off its first live debate after school today! Students have worked tirelessly over the past few weeks to prepare their arguments and learn the process of civil discourse. Congratulations to these inaugural members for trying something new and doing it very, very well!

Congratulations to the SMS students who were nominated for the 2nd quarter Breakfast of Champions! These students have been going above and beyond this school year and deserve to be recognized. Please click the link to read about why they were nominated: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VRsgjAn-QlZZ54nH5GEwLze-mVrvG9p8KK70zFDBWxI/edit?usp=sharing

The 2020-2021 SMS Yearbook is now on sale. The yearbook can be ordered online for $20, and they will be distributed in May. See Mrs. Wright with any questions: wrightm@sullivan.k12.il.us Order Link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1073752/Sullivan-Middle-School/Yearbook/20200815042825120104/CATALOG_SHOP/YB_BOOKS/001_006_1ST-LINE_21/20200815042825140104/#design/0

Congratulations to the SMS students who were nominated for the 1st quarter Breakfast of Champions. Unfortunately, we aren't able to hold our usual breakfast to honor them, but teachers still wanted to take the time to recognize students for going above and beyond. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Kfp50EE5VFMwqHsU_-bDFJ1NmX40qWkJSbmwJgKIf_o/edit?usp=sharing

SMS celebrated our fall sports athletes this morning my live streaming our recognition program to the rest of the building via Zoom. These coaches and athletes showed great determination to compete in spite of the obstacles, and we couldn't be more proud of our Redskins. Pictured are Joe Marks Award Recipients (L to R): Brooklyn Booker - Girls Cross Country, Gareth Coffer - Baseball, Addison Minor and Tabatha Webb - Softball. Not pictured: Curtis Kite - Boys Cross Country. We are #OneTribe

Great to live in a country that is guarded by heroes. Veteran’s Day.

Students in 6th grade STEM class were given a Pumpkin Stand Challenge this week. They had to “buy” materials to create their stand. The pumpkin patch needed the tallest stand at the lowest costs. They had to strategize what materials they were willing to spend money on to get the height that they needed. Then, we figured out who won by calculating the unit rate of cost per centimeters. Our remote learner was even able to join in on the fun from home! Every group’s stand was able to hold the pumpkin. The group in the top left won with the lowest unit rate - they succeeded by getting most of their height with only one piece of card stock! #onetribe

Students in 6th grade math used candy to practice their new skills. They each got their own mini bag of m&m's and calculated the fraction, decimal and percent of each color in their bag.

Middle School Cross Country ended their regular season tonight in Shelbyville. The Redskins will run back in Shelbyville for Sectionals, this Saturday, at 10 am. Good luck to all of our runners! This has absolutely been a season to be proud of! #OneTribe

Middle School Cross Country is live in action today at Tabor Park against Shelbyville and Warrensburg-Latham. The Redskins are on the road for the rest of the season! They hosted four home meets this year and have had an outstanding season! Keep it up, Redskins!! #OneTribe

SMS Softball drops the IESA Regional game against A&M, 5-3. Great season, ladies! #OneTribe

After four innings, SMS Softball trails Central A&M, 4-2. Let’s go girls! #onetribe

After 3 innings, SMS softball is tied with Central A&M, 2-2. #OneTribe

SMS softball kicks off IESA Regional tonight, at home, against Central A&M, at 4:30 pm. Come out and support the Lady Redskins! #OneTribe

SMS Students & Parents: If you have pictures of middle school sports and activities that you would like to contribute to the SMS yearbook please feel free to share them with Mrs. Wright (wrightm@sullivan.k12.il.us).