Sylvan Hills Middle School

We’re so grateful to our dedicated teachers here at SHMS who bring WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading) strategies into their classrooms every day! 📚✏️ From guiding thoughtful debates with Philosophical Chairs to diving into Cornell Notes, our teachers are making learning an active, engaging journey for all our all students. Shoutout to teachers like Ms. Shirley, Ms. Espinda, Ms. Laws, Mr. Patterson, Mr. Guy, and so many others who constantly innovate and inspire. Thanks to their efforts, students are becoming confident, organized, and ready for success! 🙌 #AVIDExcellence #SHMSProud #WICOR

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Did you know dyslexia affects about 1 in 5 students, making it the most commonly diagnosed learning disability? Learn more about dyslexia here: https://trst.in/SJ6qlP #pcssdproud #serveall

🎉 What an amazing day for SHMS FBLA at the Fall Conference! We had an eventful day filled with accomplishments, fun, and school spirit: 🌟 Shoutout to Taylor Brown and Harper Hill, who both won door prizes! 🎁 💃 Taylor even got on stage and “danced through the decades” with the guest speaker! 🕺 Ms. Spurlock and Ms. Frakes also took the stage to try their hand at salsa dancing with the guest speaker - what a blast! 🎤 Anahi Mendez made us proud by representing our school beautifully as she spoke in the parade of presidents. 👏 And best of all, our students were SO well-behaved, making SHMS proud! Way to go, SHMS FBLA! We’re so proud of all our students who showed up and represented with pride! 🌟 #SHMSFBLA #FutureLeaders #ProudToBeABear

Red Ribbon Week is just around the corner, and we’re ready to celebrate a week of fun and awareness! This year’s theme is "Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free." Join us for our dress-up days: Let’s show our commitment to living a drug-free life while having a blast! #RedRibbonWeek #FilmDrugFree #SHMS

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and that includes cyberbullying that takes place online. Parents and teachers can learn the warning signs of cyberbullying to help students who are involved here: https://trst.in/rRnxeB #pcssdproud #serveall

Here are some important things happening at SHMS!! #SHMSbearsShine #Parentsmakeadifference #itsgoodtobeabear 🐻

Please help us wish Ms. Baugher a very Happy Birthday! 🎂 💙, Your SHMS Family 🐻

We're rounding out the week with an important reminder about the Bus Danger Zone: It’s difficult to see children 10 feet on either side & 10 feet in front of a bus. Make sure your children are aware of this zone! Learn more here: https://trst.in/821OqQ #pcssdproud #serveall

📢 Attention SHMS Families 📢 Report cards went home with every student today! Please check your child’s backpack and review their progress. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out . Let's continue working together for a successful school year! 📝🎒 #ReportCards #SHMSFamily #StudentSuccess

Here's Bus Stop Safety Tip #4: Tell your child to stand 15 feet (or nine GIANT STEPS) away from the street when waiting for the bus. Learn more here: https://trst.in/GsFak8 #pcssdproud #serveall

At SHMS, we’re more than a school – we’re family! 🐻 Ms. Melero's art classes made an amazing run-through banner for our volleyball team, and our football coaches dismissed practice early so everyone could go show their support. It’s all about lifting each other up and celebrating success together! Go Bears! #BearFamily #SHMSPride #Teamwork

Here’s Bus Stop Safety Tip #3 for National School Bus Safety Week: Teach your child to stop, look left, right, and then left again before crossing the street. Learn more here: https://trst.in/I57moQ #pcssdproud #serveall

🎉🎂 Please help us wish Principal Hudgeons a very Happy Birthday! We’re so grateful for your leadership, dedication, and all the positive energy you bring to our school. May your special day be filled with joy and celebration!🎂💙 Your SHMS Family 🐻

It’s National School Bus Safety Week and here is Bus Stop Safety Tip #2: Remind your child to walk on the sidewalks or out of the street, single file, facing traffic, & as close to the edge of the road as possible. Learn more here: https://trst.in/821OqQ #pcssdproud #serveall

It’s National School Bus Safety Week, so we'll be sharing daily bus stop safety tips. Tip #1: Children should wear bright coats or put a piece of high-vis, reflective tape on coats & backpacks. Learn more here: https://trst.in/R2HZx7 #pcssdproud #serveall

🎃 CALLING ALL SHMS PARENTS 🎃 We need your help on October 30th from 2pm - 5pm at SHMS! We’ll be bagging candy for our students, which will be passed out after school on Halloween. If you haven’t brought candy for the candy contest yet, there’s still time to contribute! 🍬🍫 Thank you so much for all you do to make this Halloween a fun and sweet one for our students! 🎉 Go Bears! 🐻🎃

Does your child need a ride to the school health clinic? We've got you covered! Our school-based health center with Mainline Health now offers FREE transportation to the health clinic (located behind Mills Middle School) for students who need a ride. Your child's health is important, and we're here to help. Call us to schedule a ride and get them the care they need! 📞 Contact the clinic at 501-234-2020.

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Focus on social-emotional education. These lessons can help students develop social skills that reduce the chances that they will be bullied or bully others. Learn more here: https://trst.in/tAlUVk #pcssdproud #serveall

Please help us wish Assistant Principal Moore a very Happy Birthday! We hope your day is just as amazing as you are! 🎂 💙, Your SHMS Family 🐻

It’s German-American Heritage Month. Did you know? German-Americans made a lasting impact on the U.S. school system with the establishment of the first Kindergartens in the country. #pcssdproud #serveall