Sylvan Hills Middle School

ESS will host a informational and training session for prospective substitutes on Thursday, August 15 from 10am - 2pm at 925 E Dixon Rd. Visit https://trst.in/RhvviR to start your application. Click here to register for the meeting: https://trst.in/h2qV8V #pcssdproud #serveall

Looking for a great way to kick off the school year? How about a Back to School Staff Social!?! We love to see our SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE educators reconnecting in order to prepare for great school year. #pcssdproud #serveall

Happy National Book Lovers Day! For those who celebrate (hi, fellow bibliophiles) share your favorite book or your current read in the comments. ❤️📚❤️ #pcssdproud #serveall

Back to School Tip #4: Know your Nutrition Needs 💲Create a *free* EZ School Pay account to make cafeteria payments & more! 🍴Check out menus, apply for free & reduced lunch, and learn about Provision 2. All the details are here: https://trst.in/Jp2EYn #pcssdproud #serveall

Back to School Tip #3: Make Smart Purchases ✏️You can order school supplies directly from your school website with a click of a button! 💻 Every student is provided a chromebook! Buy insurance to avoid unwanted costs. Learn more: https://trst.in/53xJWs #pcssdproud #serveall

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

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

Back to School Tip #2: Review Rules 🏫 Make plans to be present. PCSSD allows 10 absences/semester 👕 Dress to learn by following dress code policies 📕Review all policies in our 24-25 parent/student handbook Check out all 3 topics: https://trst.in/53xJWs #pcssdproud #serveall

Back to School Tip #1: Mark Your Calendars! 🔔 Learn start & end times on our bell schedule page. Pro tip: Times vary at secondary schools. 📅 Find district dates on the PCSSD calendar & campus-specific events on your school page. https://trst.in/53xJWs #pcssdproud #serveall

The first day of school is just two weeks away! As we count down, we'll share all our Back to School page has to offer. Hint: It's your one stop for supply lists, media consent form, dress code, bell schedule & more! GET STARTED: https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school #pcssdproud #serveall

August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Did you know? According to the CDC, vaccines help protect the kids in your life from these 17 diseases. Check out the full list here: https://trst.in/dZBVNZ #pcssdproud #serveall

AR tax free weekend starts tomorrow! Families can purchase school supplies and clothes without paying tax. See details here: https://trst.in/I8KuTi Visit our Back to School page for supply lists & the 24-25 dress code: https://trst.in/gi3FeQ #pcssdproud #serveall

It was an exciting morning in PCSSD! Our school based health clinic celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Dozens were in attendance, including board member Tina Ward, Sen. Linda Chesterfield, members from ADH and many more. We're excited to bring this clinic to students and staff in PCSSD this school year! #pcssdproud #serveall Pre-School Clinic Hours: August 13, 7am - 4:30pm August 15, 7am - 12pm School Schedule Clinic Hours start August 19: Monday - Thursday, 7am - 4:30pm Friday, 7am - 11am

We are excited to introduce Ms. Beirne as the newest member of the SHMS Family! Hello there! I'm Emily Beirne and I am so excited to be a part of the SHMS family as a 7th grade ELA teacher! I've heard wonderful things about the strong sense of community here at Sylvan Hills and I am truly honored to be a part of it. It's probably no surprise, but English has always been my favorite subject. I was that student who always had a book (or three) in my backpack and couldn't wait to visit the library. I hope to inspire my students to see how reading and writing can broaden their horizons and spark their imaginations. On a lighter note, I absolutely love to travel. Exploring different cultures and hearing people's stories is something that brings me immense joy. I've been fortunate enough to visit 7 countries so far, which just means there are 188 more on my list! My main goal for this year is to create a classroom community that motivates and excites students, making them eager to return day after day. I can't wait to meet all of you! 💙

It's National Make a Difference to Children Month. Here's how Neely Claassen of LANDMARK ELEMENTARY makes an impact: “I am authentic, treating all students with respect, lending a listening ear, and creating new, enriching experiences for students.” #pcssdproud #serveall

We are excited to introduce Ms. Reimer as the newest member of the SHMS Family! Hello there! I'm Lexi Reimer and I'm thrilled to introduce myself as the new MS Choir director at SHMS. I am so looking forward to becoming a part of the Sylvan Hills community and contributing to a school and district that values the arts and offers students numerous opportunities to explore their interests. One of the things I love most about being a choir director is the chance to create music with my students every day and witness their development as musicians and individuals. Outside of school, you'll likely find me hanging out with my dog Bruno, reading, or enjoying the great outdoors. My main goal for this school year is to see growth within the choir program and to ensure that choir is a safe and inclusive space for all students. I am eager to meet everyone and start making beautiful music together!

We are excited to introduce Ms. Belcher as the newest member of the SHMS Family! Hi there! I'm April Belcher, the School Counselor for sixth graders at Sylvan Hills Middle School. I'm thrilled to be a part of this school community, where I can help students succeed socially, emotionally, and academically. One of the things I love most about my job is connecting with students, staff, and the community, and facing challenges with a positive outlook. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my two sons and husband, engaging in outdoor activities, watching sports and movies, and going for a swim. I also try to read a number of books equal to my age each year for leisure, although I don't always meet that goal. This year, my focus is on building relationships with all the students I work with and helping them realize their full potential!

The United Nations established the International Day of Friendship in 2011 to encourage peace and build bridges between communities. You can celebrate by simply reconnecting with a friend or take things up a notch by hosting a party. #pcssdproud #serveall

Say Goodbye to Summer Slide with this tip from Michele Pickett of ROBINSON ELEMENTARY: "While traveling, play games. Finding the letters of the alphabet from signs and license plates helps students practice reading and learn about the world around them!"  #pcssdproud #serveall

We are excited to introduce Ms. Moore as the newest member of the SHMS Family! ¡Saludos! I'm LaTasha Moore, the new Spanish teacher at SHMS. I've been fluent in Spanish and immersed in the culture for over a decade now. I am passionate about expanding perspectives and showing others the vastness of life beyond the United States. In my free time, I enjoy reading Bible-based books. Although I haven't had the chance to work with the staff yet, I can already tell that SHMS is going to be a wonderful place for me. Thank you all for this opportunity!