Congratulations to Ashtyn Johnson on being selected as the Area 6 Parliamentarian for the 2025-2026 school year.
More cupcakes from FACS, the students were so creative!
FACS Classes: We had 14 groups in our Cupcake Wars this semester. A very difficult vote took place as there were a lot of great themes and fun ideas! They did such a great job!
1st place: Cactus Cupcakes by Liz Bredehoeft, Lily Behm, and Hayden Fiedler
2nd place: World War II by Devin Archambault and Acheron Mallen
NHS (National Honor Society) induction was held tonight. Congratulations to all the inductees!
JHS (Junior Honor Society) induction was held tonight. Congratulations to the inductees!
Spring sports pictures are Monday for track, softball and baseball
Upcoming events
Some of our high school band and choir students attended District Solo & Small Ensemble Festival today. They all worked very hard and did well.
Congratulations to:
Marimba quintet: Exemplary 🏅
Drayton Hampton, Garret Hoyes, Matthew Nienhaus, Jacob Rapp and Jason Riley
Vocal solo:
Sammantha McCleary-outstanding 🥈
Alyssa Bargfrede-outstanding 🥈
Thank you Ms. Clifton and Ms. Fortner for the continued work with our music program.
Fun was had by all at the JH dance last night! Mrs. Navarro even taught them a new dance! Thank you to Student Council, Mrs. Driskell and Mrs. Steinkuhler for putting on the dance!
FACS Classes: Second semester Cupcake Wars are underway! So many amazing ideas are happening! Stay tuned for the finished displays!
This week, health class participated in CPR/First Aid training
HCC has scheduled our free school physicals for 4/3/25, starting around 9 am.
HCC has partnered with our school to provide free sports physicals for students in grades 6-12 on 4/3/2025. These are good for two years and required for sports and band participation. Please sign your student up using the QR code. Please contact Nurse Taryn or Ms. Julie with any questions.
MSHSAA sports physical form will also have to be completed, available in the High School front office.
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Bring the family to Math & Science night this Thursday!
Weekly events
Student council sponsored a Block the Door fundraiser for the food pantry. Grades 7-12 brought in a total of 216 lbs of food to donate! Way to go Hounds!
High School Track, Baseball and Softball will be starting on March 3rd. Any student that wants to participate will need a physical on file in the office along with a preparticipation form.
Junior High Track will be starting on March 10th. Any student that wants to participate will need a physical on file in the office along with a preparticipation form.
8th grade life skills class has been learning about careers and the expectations and responsibilities that go with having a job. They have looked at potential career paths based on their interests, filled out job applications, and participated in mock interviews.
Congratulations to the math department and students for their success at math relays. Overall, Sweet Springs took 3rd place in the I-70 Conference.
Team Results:
9th Grade Team - 4th
10th Grade Team - 5th
11th Grade Team - 5th
Individual Results:
Keelee Price - 3rd in 9th Grade Algebra
Savannah Lee - 2nd in 9th Grade Word Problems
Abigail Rhea - 2nd in 10th Grade Geometry
Hannah Griggs - 3rd in 10th Grade Algebra
Mackenzie Bridges - 5th in 10th Grade Algebra
Joanna Rhea - 4th in 11th Grade Computations
Eli Eckhoff - 4th in 11th Grade Algebra
Jason Riley - 2nd in 12th Grade Computations
Congratulations to the following Student Athletic groups for receiving the Fall Semester MSHSAA scholastic achievement awards:
Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award:
Varsity Volleyball
Junior Varsity Volleyball
Varsity Sideline Cheer
Distinguished Scholastic Achievement Award:
Varsity Football
Marching Band
Vocal Music-Choir
Parents of 7th/11th graders, students were given a form at school in regards to this:
Upcoming: Vaccine Clinic at Sweet Springs R-7 on March 27, 2025
If your child is in need of necessary vaccines required for school, the Saline County Health Department is partnering with Sweet Springs R-7 to help students access needed vaccinations for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. They will be here to administer vaccines needed for students going into kindergarten, 8th grade and 12th grade on 3/27/2025.
State law and health regulations require students to be properly immunized and provide verification to attend school, unless they have an appropriate exemption card on file.
If you would like to take part in this service, please access the form via the QR code below. If your child is uninsured, there are resources available.
Please have the form completed no later than Friday, February 28th in order for vaccinations to be ordered for clinic date.
If you have any questions or need assistance filling out the form, please contact Nurse Taryn at 660-335-6348 or email at tlee@sweetsprings.k12.mo.us.
