You’re invited to Surgoinsville Middle School’s Night of Storytelling on October 30th at 5:00 PM!
Fall Picture Day is Friday, October 24! These are the photos that go into the yearbook, so all students will need to be photographed.
Order online at mylifetouch.com
Create an account or login with your Picture Day ID: EVTQNF6NF
Fall Sports Picture Day is Monday, October 27. We will be photographing football, cross country, volleyball, and girls soccer on that day.
Order now on mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: EVTT8R233
Order online at mylifetouch.com
Create an account or login with your Picture Day ID: EVTQNF6NF
Fall Sports Picture Day is Monday, October 27. We will be photographing football, cross country, volleyball, and girls soccer on that day.
Order now on mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: EVTT8R233
As we begin the 2nd nine weeks, with only 44 days completed if your child has missed more than 4 days of school they are on track to become chronically absent. If you're unsure about your child's attendance, please consult our school nurse or counselor. They can provide guidance and support to ensure your child's success in school.
Tired of wondering if your child's excuse note made it to school? 🤔
We're excited to introduce a new digital attendance form you can access right from our school website or mobile app!
This new option helps ensure your excuse note gets to the right person right away. Watch the quick video linked below to see how easy it is to use on the app.
Remember, this is an optional new method—you can still send in a paper note to the office!
Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/bkfAkRBsWiE?si=W5kAO3RkRERAZwW2
We're excited to introduce a new digital attendance form you can access right from our school website or mobile app!
This new option helps ensure your excuse note gets to the right person right away. Watch the quick video linked below to see how easy it is to use on the app.
Remember, this is an optional new method—you can still send in a paper note to the office!
Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/bkfAkRBsWiE?si=W5kAO3RkRERAZwW2
UPDATE: According to lead law enforcement officials, the suspect in question is believed to be away from the vicinity.
Previous information: Hawkins County Schools administration is aware of law enforcement activity in the areas around SES and SMS.
Students and staff are safe and the instructional programs are currently running normally at this time. If this changes, you will be notified.
High-fives all around for our athletes at the Special Olympics Area 32 Bowling event! Students from Clinch, Surgoinsville Middle, Church Hill Middle, Volunteer, and Cherokee competed, earned ribbons, and celebrated with pizza! What a successful day!
Generative AI and Magic School
Exciting News from Hawkins County School District! We are continuing our journey into integrating Magic School and Generative AI into our classrooms!
This innovative technology will personalize learning experiences for each student, making education more engaging and effective. Imagine lessons tailored to your child's unique learning style!
We believe this is a game-changer for our students' futures! Have questions or want to learn more? Contact your child’s school and speak with the Instructional Technology Leader (ITL). #MagicSchool #GenerativeAI
Congratulations to our Student Attendance Award Winners for this past week! These outstanding students were recognized this morning with a special prize for achieving perfect attendance last week. As part of Attendance Awareness Month, we’ll continue celebrating strong attendance all September long. Each week, students with perfect attendance will be entered for a chance to win exciting prizes—so keep showing up, everyday matters!
Flu Vaccines: Sign up at this link: https://redcap.link/Hawkins_Rogersville2025SLVFlu to have your child receive the flu vaccine at their school. Sept. 29 for SCE, MES, MCE, CVE; Sept. 30 for SES, SMS, JRP, HES, Oct 1 for CHE, VHS, BGS, CHS; and Oct 2 for CHM, RMS, Pathways, and Clinch. Deadline for completing online consent is September 21. Thank you!
Please visit Mrs. Smith in the library for the SMS "Groovy" Fall Book Fair!
Monday, September 15th through Friday, September 19th
Students should ask to visit the Book Fair during Related Arts Times!
Cash, card, or checks made to Surgoinsville Middle School with be accepted for payment.
You may also set up an eWallet by visiting https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/
Monday, September 15th through Friday, September 19th
Students should ask to visit the Book Fair during Related Arts Times!
Cash, card, or checks made to Surgoinsville Middle School with be accepted for payment.
You may also set up an eWallet by visiting https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/
Bus drivers are often the first and last school representative a student sees each day. Their role is more than transportation—it’s about care, consistency, and connection. We’re proud to celebrate them in a powerful and meaningful way. Big shout out and huge thanks to the HCS Bus Drivers – our dedicated warriors of the road!!
Director Hixson visited SMS to recognize a TEAM that has been hard at work this summer and into the school year. Mrs. Karen Bear, principal of SMS stated “This is our wonderful custodial team. They are absolutely amazing and have worked (and continue to work) incredibly hard to make our building and grounds better. They take care of our teachers and other staff members by helping in any way they can. They never say no to a request and often drop whatever they are doing to make themselves available. They had our school open for re-entry for our teachers this summer by the end of June-that's record time! They are absolutely outstanding with our students and parents alike. They have the very best and most friendly disposition. I cannot say enough good things about this trio, but they are truly fabulous in every way. We are truly blessed to have them as part of our team at SMS!” Thank you SMS custodial team!
We need your help!
Please consider linking your Food City ValueCard to SMS. This helps to earn cash for our school. See the attached photo for more information about how to set it up.
Please consider linking your Food City ValueCard to SMS. This helps to earn cash for our school. See the attached photo for more information about how to set it up.
Attendance in early grades builds a foundation for students in later grades. Students gain positive habits, strong academic foundations, and confidence to succeed throughout school. Research shows a direct correlation to chronic absenteeism and reading levels in 3rd grade!
Monday, September 1, 2025 Hawkins County Schools will be closed for Labor Day. Have a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend.
Please visit Mrs. Smith in the library for the SMS "Groovy" Fall Book Fair!
Monday, September 15th through Friday, September 19th
Students should ask to visit the Book Fair during Related Arts Times!
Cash, card, or checks made to Surgoinsville Middle School with be accepted for payment.
You may also set up an eWallet by visiting https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/
Monday, September 15th through Friday, September 19th
Students should ask to visit the Book Fair during Related Arts Times!
Cash, card, or checks made to Surgoinsville Middle School with be accepted for payment.
You may also set up an eWallet by visiting https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/
This week's football game against White Pine is CANCELLED because it would put us over the maximum number of games allowed by the TSSAA .
PRACTICE this week is Monday through Thursday until 5:30.
PRACTICE this week is Monday through Thursday until 5:30.
This week is our first home volleyball game! The Lady Eagles will be taking on Rogersville City School at home starting at 5:00 PM. We would love to see you come support our Lady Eagles!
Overview of TN Laws Regarding Technology Use in Schools
*Internet Safety Law requires schools to establish and enforce acceptable use policies for students and employees. This law also requires schools to teach about digital citizenship and safe online behaviors.
*Cell phone usage is banned during the school day except in emergencies or for specific health conditions.
*Student Data Privacy regulates the way third party venders handle student data, forbidding them from using the data for anything except educational purposes.
*School districts are required to adopt and implement anti-bullying policies which specifically address cyberbullying and harassment.
*Internet Safety Law requires schools to establish and enforce acceptable use policies for students and employees. This law also requires schools to teach about digital citizenship and safe online behaviors.
*Cell phone usage is banned during the school day except in emergencies or for specific health conditions.
*Student Data Privacy regulates the way third party venders handle student data, forbidding them from using the data for anything except educational purposes.
*School districts are required to adopt and implement anti-bullying policies which specifically address cyberbullying and harassment.
We are happy to announce that water has been fully restored at both Surgoinsville Elementary and Surgoinsville Middle School as of today, Wednesday, August 13.
A huge thank you to the Surgoinsville Water Department and the Town of Surgoinsville for their prompt and efficient response. Their hard work ensured that our facilities could return to normal operations quickly. We appreciate your patience and understanding!
A huge thank you to the Surgoinsville Water Department and the Town of Surgoinsville for their prompt and efficient response. Their hard work ensured that our facilities could return to normal operations quickly. We appreciate your patience and understanding!