Congratulations to the Lady Hounds, Coach Niemeyer and Coach Bridges on their district playoff wins this week! They have advanced to the District Championship title game, which will be played this Friday @ 6pm @ Green Ridge. The Lady Hounds will be playing the Pilot Grove Lady Tigers. Go Lady Hounds!
PAT Family Gross Motor Night was a success! Thank you to all families joining us for a fun night! A special thank you to our PAT Educator, Mrs. Hedgpeth, for hosting this event.
If you would like Parent’s As Teachers services, birth to kindergarten age children, contact Christie Hedgpeth at (660) 335-6348. Our program consists of personal visits, developmental screenings, group connections, and sharing a network of local resources to support your child's education and development.
Our Elementary "Wild West" Family Math & Science Night is just around the corner! Thursday, March 7th! We are gearing up for a great time! Registration begins at 5:30pm. Be sure to visit the Popcorn and Soda bar between 5:30-6:15pm. Stations will run from 6-7pm followed by Closing Ceremonies.
Correction: The Spring Book Fair will take place March 26th-March 28th.
Congratulations to our 5th & 6th Grade Girls Basketball team for winning the Concordia Lion's Basketball Tournament this past weekend! The girls also won the St. Peter's Tournament this season! GO HOUNDS!!!!!
Last week we had a great time celebrating Kindness Week! Students participated in Dress Up days and a classroom Kindness Challenge! We closed out the week with Reading Buddies on Friday! #GreyhoundsRock
FFA week February 20-23
Concordia Lion's 5th/6th Grade Basketball Tournament Brackets. All games scheduled for tonight and tomorrow will be played at Concordia High School.
District Basketball brackets
Boy's tournament will be held at Smithton High School
Girl's tournament will be held at Green Ridge High School
The Saline County Health Department is partnering with Sweet Springs Schools to provide students needed vaccinations for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. They will be here to administer vaccines needed for students going into Kindergarten, 8th grade and 12th grade on 3/7/2024.
If you would like to take part in this service, we will need a copy of your insurance information along with this signed form. If your student does not have insurance, please let us know as there may be state funding available.
Please have this permission slip returned no later than Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 along with a copy of insurance card information.
If you have any questions, please contact Nurse Taryn at 660-335-6348 or email at tlee@sweetsprings.k12.mo.us.
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*Courtwarming Game tonight at SSHS vs St Paul. Game time 5 pm. (No JV girls) JV Boys, V Girls, then V Boys. Crowning between varsity games.
*Track & Field Dessert Silent Auction Fundraiser with proceeds to go towards snacks for track athletes at meets.
*Courtwarming BBQ Beef Special at Jr Concession Stand with priceeds going towards Jr/Sr Prom.
*Parents with JR/SR Project Prom will also have hog roast tickets available for sale.
Kindness Week: February 13-16
Track & Field will be having a baked goods silent auction fundraiser at the Courtwarming game this Friday night, 2/9/24. All proceeds will go towards theTrack & Field team, to be used specifically for snacks that are provided to the student athletes at the track events.
Courtwarming is next week, February 6-9
Celebrate by participating in spirit week!
Did you know Sweet Springs R7 partners with Burrell Youth Services? Burrell Youth Services provides school based counseling services. More information can be found at https://www.burrellcenter.com/our-services/integrated-services/school-based-services/
If you have a student that would benefit from mental health services, please contact the building level administrator or school counselor to start the referral process.
Through our partnership with HCC Network, we were sent information for assistance with electric bills.
ERPP applications will now be accepted in all Evergy MO territories (Metro & West) as of February 1st! ERPP provides approved customers with a monthly credit up to $65 for 12 months on their Evergy accounts.
Eligibility includes:
An active Evergy account (not disconnected or at risk of disconnection)
On a current payment arrangement
Income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level
No previous history of tampering
Please visit the ERPP webpage for more information to apply! (The school does not have additional information, you must visit the website above if interested)
Congrats to SSR7 students who were selected to perform in the I-70 Conference Band next month!
Due to road conditions, the Slater Tournament games have been pushed back a day. Boys will now play at 9 pm tomorrow night (01.23.24) and girls will play at 7:30 pm Wednesday night (01.24.24). See updated bracket below.
At this time, Jam the Gym Festivities are still on for tomorrow night, January 18th!
*Conference Home Game between Sweet Springs Greyhounds and Wellington-Napoleon Tigers
*BBQ Beef Special at the Junior Class Concessions Stand
*Dessert Silent Auction for the Publications/Yearbook Class
*Rise and Shine! School will be in session today (1/17/24). Some delays for buses should be expected as routes will have to go slower than usual.
*Student drivers: Give yourself plenty of time. Drive slow and be cautious.
*VoTech students do not have to arrive until 4th hour.
No school Tuesday, January 16th, due to dangerously cold temperatures and wind chill conditions. Hope to see everyone on Wednesday! Stay safe and warm!