Sullivan Middle School

SMS Softball beat Central A&M, 6-3, on the road at Moweaqua. Way to go ladies!! 🥎❤️ B game is starting now! Let’s bring home two!! #onetribe

Sullivan Middle School would like to recognize the 2019-2020 recipient of the SMS Patriot Award -Daniel Downs. Daniel spent two years making sure the American Flag at Sullivan Middle School was always flying proudly. Great job, Daniel! #OneTribe

The Redskins split with Meridian today. Girls softball loses at home to Meridian. Boys baseball kicks off the season with a win at Meridian, 6-4. Congrats, Gentlemen! Both teams are back in conference action on Thursday against Central A&M. Baseball has their home opener at Lane Field at 4:30, while the girls are on the road. #onetribe

Our Middle School Baseball team travels to Meridian tonight. If you are going to the game, please keep in mind Meridians spectator restrictions: masks must be worn, bring your own chairs to social distance (no bleachers), 2 spectators per household and stay on the 3rd base side. Our Middle School Girls’ Softball team kicks off conference play, at home, against Meridian at 4:30 at the North Diamond. Good luck to our teams! #onetribe

That’s a win! Sullivan Middle School Girls’ softball beat T-Town 10-3. #onetribe

Lady Redskins are up 9-1 going into the 6th inning, at home, against T-town. #onetribe

Softball is live in action against Teutopolis for their home opener. The Lady Redskins are up 1-0 going into the 2nd inning. #onetrine

The 5th Grade Virtual Orientation Video is ready ahead of schedule, so we are going live with it. We can't wait to see kids one week from today! #OneTribe https://youtu.be/Rr3pYkbLI_w

We received word from the IESA that the following Middle School Sports seasons are allowed to participate this fall: baseball, softball, cross country, and golf. Seasons may begin practice this week and revised game schedules will be coming soon. Practices will begin this Tuesday, August 4th. All practices will have COVID screenings and temp checks prior to practice. Students must have a valid sports physical and be registered for school before they can participate. Starting Tuesday, August 4th: Baseball is open to boys in 6th-8th grade and will practice at the middle diamond at 3:30 p.m. For questions contact Coach Badman at badmanc@sullivan.k12.il.us Softball is open to girls in 7th and 8th grade and will practice 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the North Diamond. For questions contact Coach Tate at tatek@sullivan.k12.il.us Cross Country is open to grades 5th-8th and will meet at 6:30 a.m. in front of the Middle School. For questions contact Coach Bates at batest@sullivan.k12.il.us or Coach Garrett at garrettn@sullivan.k12.il.us If you had previously signed up for interest in golf, Ms. Heddins will send you additional information soon. Coaches look forward to seeing you Tuesday! #onetribe

Middle School Baseball Camp that was supposed to start this week has also been canceled. Coach Badman is in touch with the boys via google classroom. If you were planning on coming to camp, please email him at badmanj@sullivan.k12.il.us to get the Google Classroom code for MS baseball.

The IESA released an announcement today canceling the following Middle School fall sports: baseball, softball, golf, and cross country. There are no plans to make up these seasons at this time. We understand that this is tough news for our middle school athletes and programs. Together, we will get through this! #onetribe

Interested in running?? Any student 5th-8th grade is welcome to participate in Cross Country. This year’s start date is Monday, August 3rd. Runners must have a valid sports physical on file before they are able to participate. If you’re interested contact Coach Bates batest@sullivan.k12.il.us or Coach Garrett garrettn@sullivan.k12.il.us

ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL BASEBALL PLAYERS Reminders for camp next week- MASKS - if you show up with no mask, you will be asked to leave. We will go over mask wearing and social distancing on day 1 Equipment - please bring your own equipment (if you’ve got it). This includes-bat(s), helmet, catching gear, glove(s)....we can not and will not share equipment during camp or during season this year due to COVID-19. Registration forms - please have these completed and ready to turn in first day of camp. Physicals - you DO NOT need for camp, but you need to have a current physical on file, at the school, before tryouts 8/3. Weather - should the weather give us fits, I will post in G-Classroom and Facebook on any cancellations or time changes. It WILL BE HOT - bring lots of water. NO Sharing water bottles. Bring your own with your name (last name) on the bottle. TRYOUTS will start following Monday from 3:30 - 5 at the middle diamond. If you have any questions, contact Coach Badman at badmanj@sullivan.k12.il.us

ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL SOFTBALL PLAYERS! Any 7th or 8th grade girl interested in trying out for softball this season will need to attend tryouts which are scheduled to start Monday, July 27th from 8-10 a.m. at the North Diamond. Any girl interested in trying out needs to have a valid sports physical on file before participating. We will follow all social distancing rules and temp checks and screenings will happen prior to tryout. If you haven’t done so already, email Coach Tate at tatek@sullivan.k12.il.us to let her know that you are interested in trying out.

This is the revised form for Middle School Baseball Camp. Please note the date change. Also, registration and payment will be made on the first day of camp. There is no need to mail in your registration! https://5il.co/i7wx

Any 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing basketball this upcoming season are welcome to join us for open gyms starting next week! We are excited to be back on the court! #onetribe 🏀 ♥️

Sullivan Middle School! The Sullivan Show Choirs are hosting a live audition for anyone interested in joining one of our award-winning show choirs! This will be on Wednesday, June 24th at 1 PM. Students will meet in the Commons, 6 feet apart, and we will go until we get done. Students need to prepare 1 minute of a song of their choice, and they will be expected to learn and perform the choreography from the attached youtube videos. For additional information, please email Mr. Chris Wilson at wilsonc@sullivan.k12.il.us. Choreography Taught step-by-step: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXqex440J40 Choreography with counts and music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7A305LVIyA&frags=pl%2Cwn Please watch the following video for more information on Singers, Jr. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EztXAuemRrY

4th Quarter Breakfast of Champions: Davis Diepholz nominated by Mr. Chris Wilson I FINALLY got Davis in show choir, and it has been a true blessing! This young man is a showstopper and has such great character. I am so excited that I get the opportunity to teach him even more. I love the guy more than life itself!

4th Quarter Breakfast of Champions: Brycen Wildman nominated by Mrs. Wright. Brycen Wildman was a fantastic student all year, but I am really proud of his work during e-learning. Not only did he participate in class on a regular basis and always have his work turned in, but he was also kind and helpful to others. Although we weren’t in the classroom for the fourth quarter, he didn’t let that stop him from staying connected. Brycen logged onto both of my Zoom sessions each week, and continued to stay on top of his homework. He watched the instructional videos posted and would email me for any clarification or help that was needed. I really enjoyed seeing Brycen on my weekly zooms and it was a pleasure to have in my class this year.

4th Quarter Breakfast of Champions: Emerson Risley nominated by Mrs. Yoder. Emerson was a great student all year, and that did not change during e-learning. She always came to class with a smile on her face, ready to work hard. Emerson is a genuinely kind person. She cares about those around her, and is always willing to help a classmate. She put a smile on my face every day, and I loved starting the day with her in my classroom! During e-learning she stayed on top of her assignments, even emailing me a few times when I posted a little later than normal. She put great effort into her work, just like she did while we were in the classroom. Thank you, Emerson, for being a great kid!