Congratulations to Head High School Boys Basketball Coach, Tim Smith, on his 400th career win tonight!
Congratulations to Senior Tanner Dohrman for being selected as KMZU's 8-Man Defensive Player of the Year for 2023! Also, congratulations to Senior Seth Rader for being selected to be on KMZU's 8-Man Dream Team as an offensive player from Sweet Springs.
December Dates to Remember...
HS boys and girls basketball teams battled hard on the court last night in their games at Northwest. Although they had tough losses last night, both teams pulled off a "W" this afternoon at home in their games versus LaMonte. Congrats, Coaches and Athletes!
Holiday Spirit Days: 12 Days of Christmas!
*JH Basketball games versus Slater at home tonight = a win for the girls and a loss for the boys.
*HS Basketball games versus Southwest Livingston at home tonight = a win for both boys and girls.
Preschool hosted some fun activities to celebrate and honor their grandparents as part of the Grandparents Day celebration held at Sweet Springs Elementary today.
Monday, November 20th, was Career Day at the Elementary Building. Thank you to our local community members who volunteered their time to participate in this event to allow our students an opportunity to learn about various careers in our area.
Check it out!!!
Sweet Springs R-VII School District has a new look for their website. They also have an app you can download onto your phone for easier access to live news feeds, school menus, and events. Website address is same as before: sweetsprings.k12.mo.us and the app can be found through your phone's app store or by using the QR code found in the image below.
Per the 2023-2024 District Calendar, school will be in session on Monday & Tuesday of next week. School will be closed for Thanksgiving Break Wednesday through Friday.
Thank you, Veterans, for your service, selflessness and sacrifice!
The elementary building honored local Veterans during an assembly this afternoon. The students at the junior high/high school building participated in an Escape Room activity with codes to break relating to Veteran's Day. Below are images of the local Veterans honored at the elementary assembly and of the student groups who received first, second, and third place for the Veterans Day Escape Room Activities.
It's District Championship Game Day, Greyhound Nation! Kickoff for tonight's game between the Greyhounds & the Saints is 7 p.m. Because this is the District Championship title game, passes cannot be accepted and fans will have to pay to watch the broadcast via livestream. Livestream access link can be found below. (Cost for livestream is $10.) Game will also be on KMMO radio.
*Tonight's admission is $6 for ages 6 and up. 5 and under are free. Senior Citizens will also be free for tonight's game. Again, no passes accepted.
*As a reminder, we encourage students to attend games to watch and show their support. However, students will not be allowed to run around on district property. Students found running around will be asked to sit with their parents/guardians. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our athletic events a safe and positive environment for all attending.
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The annual dental varnish and dental screenings is scheduled for November 28th. If you would like for your students to receive this service, please complete and return the permission form sent home with your child. If you need another form, please contact the school nurse.
Grandparent's Day will be Tuesday, November 21st at 2pm! We look forward to celebrating grandparents or a special friend on this day. Join us for a program, refreshments, and classroom activities with your child!
Real Encounter will be at the High School today to share an assembly on mental toughness and grit at 12:40.
Elementary students enjoyed a fun filled day at Buckeye Acres Pumpkin Patch this past Friday!!!
Congratulations to Sweet Springs R-7's High School English Teacher, Leah Rhea, for being recognized at the Regional Teacher of the Year Celebration at the University of Central Missouri today. Leah was one of thirteen teachers to receive this honor in the Central Region of Missouri School Districts.
Kindergarten – 12th Grade Open Enrollment Dates
for the 2023-2024 School Year
Registration for all new and returning students enrolling in Sweet Springs R-VII School District will take place Wednesday, August 9th, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and Thursday, August 10th – 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. in both the elementary and high school offices.
*Parents/guardians should bring their child's birth certificate & immunization records (if not already on file). A proof of residency is required for all new and returning students.
⚠️Attention Families⚠️ There is a boil advisory for citizens who reside north of Main Street due to a water break that occurred earlier today. The school will have bottled water available for staff and students attending summer school. Students are also welcome to bring bottled water from home. In addition, any athletes who will be at the school tomorrow for weights or practice/camp are also encouraged to bring bottled water from home.
