Spencer County Middle School

KINDERGARTEN ONLINE REGISTRATION AND DISTRICT ANNUAL UPDATES - NOW OPEN! **Proof of Residency is Required Annually** MORE DIRECTIONS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VZj_pWhX-qhsHRGSRpmGpmdR-0RAQ-4d/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100453405020382416753&rtpof=true&sd=true CURRENT FAMILIES WITH NEW STUDENT: https://kyede12.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/spencer.jsp NEW SCPS FAMILIES: https://kyede12.infinitecampus.org/campus/apps/olr/application/login/kiosk-choose-year

KINDERGARTEN ONLINE REGISTRATION AND DISTRICT ANNUAL UPDATES - NOW OPEN! **Proof of Residency is Required Annually** MORE DIRECTIONS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VZj_pWhX-qhsHRGSRpmGpmdR-0RAQ-4d/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100453405020382416753&rtpof=true&sd=true CURRENT FAMILIES WITH NEW STUDENT: https://kyede12.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/spencer.jsp NEW SCPS FAMILIES: https://kyede12.infinitecampus.org/campus/apps/olr/application/login/kiosk-choose-year

Interested current 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students can now apply for the 25-26 5th Period Academy Class at SCMS. This accelerated class provides an extra opportunity for students to study the subject(s) they are most interested in. Students study and prepare for academic competitions like KAAC Academic Team, Future Problem Solving, and MATHCOUNTS, while also working on projects and practicing study skills. See links for more info, or email chad.collins@spencer.kyschools.us ---- Applications Due May 22nd. Link to Info Sheet https://bit.ly/AcademyInfoSheet Link to Application Google Form https://bit.ly/2025academyapplication

Spencer County High School is accepting nominations for SBDM Parent Council Member . Deadline to apply is May 7, 2025. Click browser (or use QR code) to download application. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mJ6ekDPrJizVjkAUxsoKMarNWp8DGrYPrOG2UkBPR0E/edit?usp=sharing

Our students recently launched into one of their favorite STEM challenges—building and testing their very own rockets! From designing to countdown, their teamwork and problem-solving skills were truly out of this world.

The Grizzly Leadership Team and GT Program teamed up for a trip to the Asbury University Challenge Course, where students participated in exercises in team-building, problem solving, and strengthening communication skills. Students worked together to succeed and represented SCMS extremely well!

SCMS GT students recently visited Bernheim Forest & Arboretum to explore the connections between art and science in nature. Students had a fun trip with hands-on activities, outdoor learning, and creative exploration!

We are SO proud of our STLP students! A HUGE shoutout to Valeria, who placed second in the entire state with her stunning photography project titled “Duo.” Her creativity and talent wowed the judges and truly set her apart—what an incredible achievement! And the celebration doesn’t stop there… eight other projects from our team placed Top 6 in the state! These students represented Spencer County with excellence, creativity, and pride all day long. One of the STLP workers even stopped one of our students to say that Spencer County is a perfect example of what STLP is all about. That’s a moment we’ll never forget! We’re also incredibly proud of SCES and TES for the amazing projects they entered—it was so inspiring to see the creativity and talent shining in our younger students. The future of STLP in Spencer County is definitely bright! We are so proud of all their hard work and can’t wait to see how we level up next year!

We are reaching out with an opportunity for you to join us as panel members for our 8th-grade Defenses of Learning. Each 8th-grade student will showcase his/her learning in areas that make up our Profile of a Spencer County Learner. Defenses will happen on May 15th and 16th. The rubric is very straightforward, and there will be an educator at each table to assist with the rubric. We would love for you to sit on a panel for any amount of time you have to spare. If you are interested, please fill out this form, and we will share specific details as the date gets closer. Have a great day! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehY7NHJMJr9UEY0ZsxOjzifN1cEYkVRo2ib1QDbsNnHgI4nQ/viewform

SCMS 6th -8th Grade GT and Academy Class students visited the Louisville Waterfront Botanical Gardens on a field trip. Students learned about plant cells and toured the gardens right in time to see spring flowers blooming.

200 Grizzlies attended the silent disco as a MAP celebration for high growth and achievement! They had a blast! The DJ mentioned how great our students are! Thank you to Sara Rome and Sound of Silence for the great music and headphones!! The kids loved the music!!

Reminder: If your student is interested in going on the 2026 Washington DC trip (even if you are unable to attend the meeting on Wednesday), please fill out this Google Form. https://forms.gle/YHN3rAa7kcnzsgEW6

Middle School kids are really the sweetest little souls. These two wanted their picture taken to be the i in kind❤️

Spencer County Middle School Families: We are planning our 2026 Washington DC Trip! We sent home flyers with all of the 6th graders this week & there will be an important trip info meeting on Wednesday, 4/16 @6PM in Mrs. Gross' room at the middle school. You will have an opportunity to get a $50 discount by attending the information meeting. Fill out the google form if you are interested in going to DC with us: https://forms.gle/LgqRFoYzKWm2CB3L8

⏰ It's almost time for the Scholastic Book Fair! 📚 Next week, students will visit the book fair during their language arts classes. 💶 The book fair accepts cash, check (payable to SCMS), card, Apple Pay, and eWallet.

The Altruismo House is conducting a drive to collect items to fill backpacks for children who are entering Foster Care. We will be collecting new donated items throughout the month of April, with all items due by April 30th. Use the link posted to sign up to bring in items for the drive. You can bring your donations to the SCMS office or have your student give them to Ms. E Mac. Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4BAAAF22A1FA7-55675374-backpacks

The latest edition of the Grizzly Gazette! https://www.canva.com/design/DAGfNmm15Yw/R-YUF0OrKjiI91vyzhrZxw/view?utm_content=DAGfNmm15Yw&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h6bf2968db2

Spencer County Community; Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as our county continues to deal with the recent flooding and its impact across our community. We know that many of you are dealing with flood waters and impact to your properties. 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. While the water has receded significantly, we recognize that conditions in some areas are still not back to normal. Things won’t be perfect, and we ask for your continued flexibility and grace as we resume school. If your family is experiencing a specific issue related to bus pickup or drop-off due to remaining road conditions, please don’t hesitate to contact our Transportation Department at (502) 477-0006. Our Transportation Team is ready to work with you individually to support safe and reliable transportation for all students. We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back into classrooms tomorrow. Sincerely, Dr. Willie Foster Superintendent Spencer County Public Schools

Spencer County Community; This message serves as a reminder that tomorrow, Monday, April 7, 2025, is a non-school day for Spencer County students. This day is a designated Professional Development Day, already included in our calendar. We also want to update you about the recent rain and flooding event and its potential impact on school operations for Tuesday, April 8, 2025. We will continue to evaluate conditions this evening and tomorrow, including staffing availability, the safety and accessibility of our school buildings, and the status of bus routes. 𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝟔:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟕𝐭𝐡, if there are any changes to the school schedule for Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Please monitor your email, our district website and app, and official social media channels for these updates. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we prioritize our students and staff's safety and well-being. Best, Willie Foster