Sophomores in Ms. Rhea’s English 2 class have been working on their first essay over tone and bias in nonfiction texts. Students have analyzed multiple historical articles from the coverage of Jack the Ripper found in newspapers from London, England, and Dublin, Ireland, in the late 1800s. They are currently working together through a peer revision process, making sure their first drafts are ready for review this week.
This weeks events.
Saturday, September 28
Band @ Carrollton Band Day
itinerary TBA
Varsity Volleyball tournament
@ Smith Cotton TBA
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Congratulations to our G.R.I.T. Students of the week! Keep up the great work GREYHOUNDS!
NED's Resiliency Ride is coming to Sweet Springs Elementary tomorrow! The NED Show is a character education program that centers around three important messages that have lifelong relevance: Never give up, Encourage others and Do your best. During the assembly, students will learn about the importance of these three life skills while also enjoying storytelling, magic, humor and yo-yo tricks.
Sweet Springs High School will be sponsoring 2 pink games in the month of October. Volleyballs Pink game is Monday, October 14 and Footballs Pink game is Friday, October 18. There will be a door donation both nights to benefit Fitzgibbon Hospital's Cancer Center. Join us in refusing to lose and helping in the fight for a cure. Tshirt proceeds will go to the Fitzgibbon Cancer Center. See flyer for details.
Through our agreement with HCC: HCC provides educational opportunities for parents. Check out this parent opportunity.
JH Volleyball tournament Saturday, September 28
Congratulations to our G.R.I.T. Students of the week! Each week we recognize students being great leaders and showing lots of Greyhound G.R.I.T. Students also receive special recognition during our weekly Greyhound Announcements!
WEEKLY EVENTS FOR 9/16-9/20
This weekend is a busy weekend!
Saturday, September 14
JH Volleyball @ Lincoln Tournament
Varsity Volleyball Tournament @ Higginsville
H.S. Marching Band will be in the Sweet Springs Fall Festival Parade @ 7p.m.
Homecoming week is September 24-27
Thursday, September 26: Powder Buff will be at 2:45 p.m. in the high school gym; Parents are welcome to attend (Parent Arrival after 2:30)
Thursday, September 26: Parade line up at 5:15 p.m. Homecoming Parade starts at 6 p.m.
Powder Puff after the Parade
Friday, September 27 Homecoming game at 7 p.m. v. Wellington Tigers-coronation at half-time.
5th Quarter will be held after the game in the High School commons for grades 7-12 until 11 p.m.
Good win tonight for JH volleyball! JH won in 2 sets over Miami!
Today we commemorated 9/11 with a moment of silence and educational activities in the social studies classrooms.
Thanks to SSR7 Student Council, high school students were able to participate in the Arrive Alive Tour throughout the day. Arrive Alive uses a high-tech simulator, impact video, and a number of other resources to educate individuals about the dangers of texting and driving, as well as the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Great first game and win over Concordia for the Junior High Football team! The Hounds won 28-14! The cheerleaders did a great job too! Go Hounds!
The Sweet Springs Marching Alliance performed at the Concordia Fall Festival. Great job!
World History students carve messages in clay tablets just like early civilizations.
High School students will be participating in the Arrive Alive tour on Tuesday, September 10th.
The 7th Grade students in FACS class were able to make their first batch of muffins!
