
🍦 **Friday Fun Alert!** 🍦
SHMS hosted an Ice Cream Social for their amazing staff this Friday afternoon to celebrate the end of the first week of school! 🎉 It’s was perfect way to relax, connect, and enjoy some sweet treats together after a great start to the year.
Let’s kick off the weekend with a scoop (or two) of fun! 🍨
#SHMSStaff #SHMSgreat #BearsareBest #FirstWeekFun











In Ms. Wallace’s classroom today, we witnessed a perfect example of teamwork and collaboration! Our dedicated assistant principals, Ms. Moore and Mr. Withers, teamed up to make learning engaging and supportive for our students. Together with Ms. Wallace and Ms. Dennis, they created a positive and supportive environment where everyone is invested in student success.
This is what community looks like—working together to ensure our students thrive! 🌟🐻
#Teamwork #CollaborativeLearning #SchoolCommunity #StudentSuccess










This week, Ms. Frakes’ students explored Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs). 🌟 They worked in groups to research and create posters, then participated in a carousel activity to learn from each other. 📚
They wrapped up by discussing how CTSOs help develop professional traits, tying it into their career skill of the week: professionalism.
Great job, everyone! 👏
#CTSO #CareerSkills #Professionalism #StudentSuccess #SHMSgreat #BearPride





🏀 **Attention 7th Grade Boys!** 🏀 Do you have what it takes to be a part of our school's basketball team? 🏆 Now's your chance to prove it! **🗓 Tryouts are happening soon!** 📅 Date:Wednesday, August 28th ⏰ Time: 3:50 pm - 5:00 pm 📍 Location: SHMS Gym Bring your A-game and show off your skills. This is your opportunity to join a group of dedicated players, improve your game, and represent our school on the court. For more details, contact Coach Nantze. Let's go, Bears!🐻 #BasketballTryouts #7thGrade #BearsAreBest


Coach Shepherd's class is off to a great start! 🎉 The students are bonding over Bingo, setting SMART goals, and engaging in small group discussions about their objectives. They’re figuring out how to measure their progress, achieve their goals, make them relevant, and stick to a timeline. Exciting times ahead for the Bears! 💪📈🐻






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


A huge shout out to the SYLVAN HILLS HIGH Baseball Team for their incredible volunteer work at SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE! We're proud to have such amazing student-athletes in our community. Keep up the great work, and thank you for being such positive role models! #pcssdproud #serveall






🎉 Check out Coach Nantze's Bear Success class in action! 🐻 These 6th graders kicked off the year by doing "Get to Know You" interviews, helping them build connections and friendships. Plus, they’ve been busy creating their Bear Success Contracts, setting goals for a fantastic year ahead! 📚✏️ We're so proud of the effort and enthusiasm they’re bringing to their transition to middle school. Keep up the great work, everyone! #BearSuccess #BearPride #SHMSGreat









Shoutout to our amazing Assistant Principal, Mr. Withers! 🎉 He turned an old drum harness into a portable desk so he can move right into classrooms and support our teachers and students wherever they need him! As a former drummer himself, Mr. Withers knows how to keep the rhythm going, whether it’s helping with lesson plans, working with students, or just bringing some extra fun into the day. He’s always thinking outside the box (or in this case, outside the drum kit 😉). We’re so lucky to have such a creative and dedicated leader at our school. Let’s hear it for Mr. Withers and his one-of-a-kind mobile workstation! 🥁📚






Coach Shepherd's 6th grade students kicked off the year with an exciting "Get to Know You" Collaborative Activity! 🗣️ Each student had just 20 seconds ⏱️to introduce themselves and ask/answer as many questions as possible before moving on to the next person in line. It was a great way to build connections and start the year on a high note! #TeamBuilding #SchoolCommunity #SHMSGreat #BearsAreBest




🎉 Ms. Aishman’s 7th grade students had an exciting day exploring the world of Family and Consumer Science! Through hands-on learning stations, they delved into various areas, with Foods & Nutrition and Child Development emerging as the crowd favorites. 🍎👶 It’s wonderful to see our students engaged and having fun while learning essential life skills! Keep up the great work, everyone! 👏 🐻#HandsOnLearning #FamilyAndConsumerScience #LifeSkills #BearPride #SHMSBest






🚌🎉 On the first day of school, our SHMS students surprised our bus drivers with special treats to show just how much we appreciate all they do! Our bus drivers play such an important role in getting us to and from school safely every day, and this was a wonderful way to say thank you. Here's to a fantastic year ahead, full of kindness and gratitude! #SHMSPride #ThankYouBusDrivers #KindnessMatters











📚✨ A warm welcome back to all our amazing students at SHMS! Our staff is thrilled to see you again and start this exciting new school year together. We've been waiting for you, and we can't wait to embark on this journey of learning, growth, and fun. Let's make this year the best one yet! #WelcomeBack #SHMSFamily #NewBeginnings







Happy First Day of School! Time for one of our favorite first-day-traditions...seeing all of our students' smiling faces. Just a reminder to send us your first day pics - communication@pcssd.org. We'll share them later this week! #pcssdproud #serveall


📚 **Back to School Update!** 📚
Hello everyone! As we prepare for another exciting school year, be sure to take a look at this week’s newsletter. It’s filled with all the latest updates, important dates, and handy tips for each week. Don’t miss the attached newsletter for everything you need to stay in the loop. Let’s make this school year the best one yet! #WelcomeBack #SHMSBears


It’s National Immunization Awareness Month and this handy chart from the CDC will help you keep your child’s vaccines on track between birth and age 6. Check it out here: https://trst.in/nEQibd #pcssdproud #serveall


'Twas the night before school starts, and all through the district
Our teachers are feeling quite optimistic.
The buses and classrooms were prepped with such care,
Ready to welcome the students with fresh lessons to share.
In Maumelle, stingers from five awesome school
Will swarm the hallways and follow the rules.
Always buzzing to play, to learn and to grow
Excited to be back at the best school that they know!
All the birds, bears and bobcats from our Sylvan Hills Feeder,
Will be ready to go because they're so eager.
They're quick to connect, joining hands, setting records
Bringing smiles and pride to the city of Sherwood!
Our Mills feeder students shine bright as they dream
We’ve got dragons, big cats and birds on the team.
Soaring to become Comets, brightening the sky
As they work to graduate from Mills University Studies High.
As Senators, Broncos, Gators and Panthers climb into bed
Our Robinson students are resting their heads.
This feeder is DRIVEN, they are ready to rock
It’s time to sleep, no more watching the clock.
The start of the 24-25 school year is looking so bright!
Our teachers, admin and staff wish you all a good night!
#pcssdproud #serveall







We are excited to introduce Ms. Hayden as the newest member of the SHMS Family!
Hello Everyone! I'm Jan Hayden, and I'm thrilled to be your School Test Coordinator here at SHMS. It's wonderful to be part of a community that truly fosters a sense of belonging and encourages a positive learning environment. The administrators, teachers, and staff are incredibly welcoming and always ready to lend a hand. I really enjoy the challenges that come with being a test coordinator, and I particularly love interacting with our students. I can't wait to see my former 1st graders from Oakbrooke who are now at SHMS! When I'm not working, you can usually find me gardening, reading, decorating my home, antiquing, or spending quality time with my family. I'm married and have two children, along with a delightful grandson and another on the way in November. My goal this year is to make testing as smooth as possible for everyone involved while being a positive influence on those around me.


📢 A huge shoutout and heartfelt thanks to the SHHS Baseball Team for their incredible volunteer work at SHMS before school! 🙌⚾️ Your dedication and support have made a world of difference for our teachers, helping them prepare for a successful school year. We're proud to have such amazing student-athletes in our community. Keep up the great work, and thank you for being such positive role models! 💪 #SHHSBaseball #CommunitySupport #ThankYou #BearsAreBest






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