Sylvan Hills Middle School

Reminder! PCSSD schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, September 3. #pcssdproud #serveall

September is Attendance Awareness Month. Do you know PCSSD’s attendance policy? Learn more about our policy and why attendance matters here: https://trst.in/iiG5bv #pcssdproud #serveall

The SHMS Bears are ready to kick off their football 🏈 season next week, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Our 7th-grade team has been working hard, and they’re ready to bring their A-game. Mark your calendars and make sure to check out the attached schedule. Come out, wear your Bear pride, and cheer on our young athletes! Let’s make this season unforgettable. Go Bears! 🐻💪💙 #SHMSBears #7thGradeFootball #BearPride

🎉 Happy Birthday to Our August Stars!🎉 We want to send a HUGE shoutout to all the amazing students who celebrated their birthdays in August! 🥳 Your special day is just one of the many reasons we love having you in our school community. We hope your birthdays were as awesome as you are, and that this year brings you lots of fun, learning, and growth. Keep shining bright! 🌟🎈🎂 #HappyBirthday #AugustBabies #Celebrate

Coach Shepherd’s 6th Grade Advisory Class showed incredible teamwork and determination this week! They worked hard to solve a challenging puzzle together, building stronger bonds and learning the power of collaboration. Proud of their effort and growth! 🧩🎉 #Teamwork #6thGradeAdvisory #ProudCoach #BearsAreBest

Today, we’re proudly celebrating National AVID Day at SHMS! AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is at the heart of our mission to prepare every student for college and career readiness and success in a global society. We’re so proud of our AVID students, who exemplify determination, leadership, and a commitment to excellence every day. Let’s take a moment to recognize their hard work and the dedication of our amazing AVID teachers and staff who guide and support them along the way. Together, we’re building a brighter future, one student at a time. 🌟 #NationalAVIDDay #SHMSPride #AVIDStrong

Please help us wish Ms. Spurlock a very Happy Birthday! 🎂 💙, Your SHMS Family 🐻

Any guesses on the most creative mobile workstation? Drumroll 🥁 ... Mr. Withers' drum-harness-turned-mobile-desk! He knows how to keep the rhythm going at SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE moving wherever teachers and staff need him! #pcssdproud #serveall

September is Attendance Awareness Month & PCSSD is challenging all students to Be a H.E.R.O. (Here, Everyday, Ready, On Time)! Schools that attain 95% attendance in September will be entered to win a snow cone party! 🍧🥳 Learn more about the challenge here: https://trst.in/SjqM7t

Please help us wish Ms. Wallace a very Happy Birthday! 🎂 💙, Your SHMS Family 🐻

🍬🔬 Today, students in Ms. Holden's science class got hands-on with Skittles—not just for a snack, but to master calculating mean, median, mode, and range! 🎉 Using colorful Skittles, they dove into these essential math concepts, making learning both fun and delicious. Way to go, future scientists and mathematicians! Keep up the great work, and don’t forget to share what you learned (and maybe a Skittle or two) when you get home! 😄 #HandsOnLearning #SweetMath #MsHoldensClass #STEMEducation

🏀 **Congratulations to the 7th Grade Boys' Basketball Team!** 🏀 We are thrilled to announce the talented young athletes who have made the 7th grade basketball team this year. A huge shoutout to everyone who tried out—your hard work and dedication were evident, and we are proud of each and every one of you. We can't wait to see these young men hit the court and show off their skills. Let's give them all our support as they gear up for an exciting season ahead. Go team! 🏀🔥 **#7thGradeBasketball #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #GoTeam

Please help us wish Mr. Autry a very Happy Birthday! 🎂 💙, Your SHMS Family 🐻

🖥️ Today in Ms. Frakes’ class, students focused on mastering the basics of typing! They learned about the home row keys, practiced proper posture, and honed their typing technique. To take it a step further, they used keyboard covers to help them type without looking—a great way to build muscle memory and speed! 🚀 Keep up the great work, everyone! #TypingSkills #TechSavvy #LearningInProgress

We were thrilled to welcome 1st Class Sergeant Dave, our very own Ms. Dave's husband, to our AVID classroom! Sergeant Dave, who proudly serves in the military, shared his inspiring career journey with our students. It was such a privilege for them to hear firsthand about the dedication and rewards of serving our country. The kids were captivated and left feeling motivated about the possibilities ahead. 🇺🇸 Thank you, Sergeant and Ms. Dave, for making today so special! Check out some of the moments we captured below! 📸✨ #Inspiration #FutureLeaders #Grateful

Ms. Russenberger's Life Skills class has been hard at work honing their communication skills through recent Informational Writing practice and Book Talks. It’s been amazing to watch them develop their writing and public speaking abilities, and we’re so proud of the progress they’ve made. Keep up the great work! 🚀 #LifeSkills #YoungWriters #BookTalk

Our SHMS Bears served up a thrilling match and spiked their way to victory against Jacksonville! Incredible teamwork and smart plays led us to a well-deserved win. Keep it up, Bears—let’s carry this momentum forward! #SHMSBears #VolleyballVictory 🏐🐻💙

On Women's Equality Day, we celebrate the anniversary of the 19th Amendment. When it was added to the US Constitution in 1920, it granted women the right to vote. #pcssdproud #serveall

Ms. Hemphill’s 6th grade ELA students created t-chart graphic organizers to help teachers understand the things they, the students, don’t like in class. They also offered suggestions of what teachers can do in class to help foster a great learning environment. The posters were hung in the hallway for SHMS teachers to review and leave post it note comments.

Students from SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE surprised their bus drivers with special treats to show just how much they appreciate all they do! Bus drivers play such an important role in getting students to & from school safely, & this was a great way to say thank you. #pcssdproud #serveall