As our 5th grade students are studying Davy Crockett's role in the War of 1812 and the Alamo, Mr. Crenshaw dressed today as Davy Crockett. We are so grateful to have Mr. Crenshaw as a part of SGCMS this year as he shares his passion for history with his students.
Due to intramurals on Friday, we are moving our final Career Awareness dress up day to tomorrow. Tomorrow's theme is "dress for the career you want when you enter the workforce".
Congrats to SGCMS football team on their Bowl Game Victory over Crockett Co. 48-0.
South Gibson All District Players (L to R)
Bryson Ward, Jaxon Young, Jacob Laman, Drake Lewis, Drey Scott, Carson Droke
Drake Lewis – Defensive MVP
Drey Scott – Offensive MVP
School picture proofs and order forms are coming home today. All orders need to be turned in by October 10th.
Congrats to the Lady Hornets for winning the District Championship on Saturday.
In the first game of the day, they defeated Gibson County 17-0. In the second game, they defeated Milan 12-0. Then advanced to the championship game defeating Crockett County 11-5 .
Eliza Whittemore was the clear MVP of the season and day leading her team in hitting and being the ace on the mound. She saved her best pitching performance of the year for the district championship. Throwing a complete game against a very good lineup allowing only 1 earned run, walking only 1, striking out 6 and giving up 4 hits.
The bats came out hot giving Eliza lots of run support in the championship game.
Riley Ferrell went 3-4 with 4 rbi and a walk
Acie Allen 1-3 with 2 rbi and walk
Leah Prescott 3-4 with 1 rbi
Eliza Whittemore 2-3 with a walk
Keyleigh Puckett 1-4
Peyton Barrios 1-3 with a walk
Hattie Claire Simpson 2-4, 2 rbi
All District Players:
Eliza Whittemore
Leah Prescott
Riley Ferrell
Acie Allen
For those interested in joining the SGCMS PTO you can get a registration form on the school Facebook page or pick one up here at the school. We are in the process of restarting our school PTO after several years of being inactive.
Renee Morris and Misty Sharp from Centennial Bank spoke to 7th graders in Career Exploration class today about interviewing, goal setting, future career paths, and jobs in the Finance career cluster.
Officers from the CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organizations) clubs at SGCHS presented information about their clubs to 8th grade students in Career Awareness Classes today. The clubs represented were FFA (Future Farmers of America), FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America, and HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America).
SGCMS students have spent the week learning about the Constitution with Constitution Day approaching this Sunday, September 17th. Throughout the week our 8th grade students received a pocket Constitutions. Several of our 8th grade students went to court to see the role that our judicial system plays within our Constitution. This morning during announcements, Dr. Collins read for students information about Constitution Day, its history, and its continued impact on our society.
PT Conferences will be held from 3pm-6pm on 9/18 and 9/21.
Are you interested in supporting SGCMS by joining our relaunched PTO? If so, please submit the following form. This form can also be picked up next week during PT Conferences, which will be held from 3pm-6pm on 9/18 and 9/21.
From the School Nurse Clinic: We have seen an increase in the number of students with elevated pulse rates and elevated blood pressures due to drinking energy drinks at school. Parents need to be aware of the health issues this can cause. Energy Drinks are not allowed to be brought to school. Please make sure your child is aware of the rule.
Thank you
SGC Lady Hornets defeated Huntingdon in a 5-3 thriller for the last regular season game of the year. Finishing the regular season with a 14-3 record.
Eliza Whittemore pitched the complete game allowing only 1 earned run and striking out 3.
Kynleigh Reece hit the a two run homer over the left center field fence to break at 1-1 tie in the 3rd.
The Lady Hornets next game will be in the district tournament coming up next Saturday in Milan.
Students from Mrs. Malone's Career Advising and Planning class had the opportunity to observe General Sessions Court in Humboldt, TN on Wednesday, September, 13th. Judge Bradley Owens presided over cases and spent time speaking with 8th graders about his job and other careers in this field.
SGCMS Book Fair eWallet . . . https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/how-ewallet-works.html?fairId=5387310
SGCMS Book Fair Info . . . https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/southgibsoncomiddlesch
Color guard is a great opportunity for students to be involved with the band and we would love to have a large color guard for parades this year! Color guard clinics will be held on September 25th and 26th with auditions happening on September 28th. Students will stay from 3-5 on all 3 days. Any student who is interested may speak with Mr. Bateman at any time.
Career Guest Speaking Opportunity: We are searching for parents to come speak to our classes about their careers. If you are interested, please fill out the form. Please know that invitations will be tailored to student interests and timing/availability.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC1JS2k0I9iIr_iBtG70udJDm7H6CQuB8wB_i1Wa0rc22-Tg/viewform
The SGCMS fall candy fundraiser is now underway. Students brought home a permission form to sell on Friday. Students who return the form tomorrow will be given their first box. Various prizes and prize levels are available. Thank you so much for your willingness to help in making the fall fundraiser a success.
Homecoming Info. . .
