would like to send a HUGE THANK YOU to Sebring Firemen Inc. ๐๐
Without your unwavering support and help with our ๐ Chicken Dinner Fundraiser ๐, we would not have been able to raise an amazing ๐ฐ $16,000 ๐ฐ for our athletic programs!
Those very, very early mornings spent cooking chickens ๐ด๐ฅ were truly appreciated, and every lost hour of sleep was well worth it for our students! โฝ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ฅ
โค๏ธ We couldnโt do it without you! โค๏ธ

Thank you to our SMS Admin Angie Spencer and Courtney Germaine who worked with our PTO members and SMS families ๐ for creating this joyful little sneak-away moment for our staff. A special shoutout to our Elf Chauffeur, Matt Gose ๐ ๐ for making the ride extra magical!
We also extend a big thank you to Sophieโs Cafรฉ, Sugar Blossoms Bakery, and Sweetwater Coffee ๐งโ for partnering with them to provide these sweet and energizing treats. Downtown Sebring was a magical destination. โจ
Sophie's Cafe
Sugar Blossoms FL
Sweetwater Coffee Company
Matthew Gose
Downtown Sebring
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Tryouts for the SMS Volleyball Team will be held January 6 and 7 from 3:15โ5:15 PM.
All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who want to participate must have athletic clearance completed before trying out.
Letโs go Blue Streaks! โก๐
Please click on the link below to make sure you have turned in all necessary forms for the athletic clearance.
https://sms.highlands.k12.fl.us/o/sms/page/athletics


We want to know how weโre doing. Your feedback helps us improve our learning environment and strengthen our relationships with students. It is completely confidential and voluntary.
๐ Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8LFK6ZF
(Note: If you have children at other schools in the district, please complete the survey once for each school!)

Please remember the procedures for tonight's basketball game:
๐ Girls' Game: 6:00 pm
๐ Boys' Game: Immediately following
๐ซ Bags are NOT allowed.
๐๏ธ Buy your tickets here:
https://gofan.co/event/5277034?schoolId=Fl72380

๐ Girls' Game: 6:00 pm
๐ Boys' Game: Immediately following
๐ซ Bags are NOT allowed.
๐๏ธ Buy your tickets here:
https://gofan.co/event/5277035?schoolId=Fl72380


FL FAST PM2 English Parent Letter http://bit.ly/3LQEFcZ
FL FAST PM2 Spanish Parent Letter https://bit.ly/4obrLUi


This special shop gives students the chance to use their โShow Your Blueโ tickets to purchase a gift for a special family member. Each student may select one gift, but we need your help to make it happen!
๐๏ธ We are accepting donations now through Friday, December 12.
If youโre able, please drop off items at the SMS Front Office.
Students often shop for siblings, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and teachers. If you have new or gently used items that students would enjoy gifting, we would be incredibly grateful.
๐ Gift bags and tissue paper donations are also appreciated!
Thank you for helping make this holiday season special for our Blue Streaks! ๐โจ

Bring a canned food item this week, and students may โdress downโ on Friday, 11/14/25!
๐ If youโre wearing leggings, your shirt must cover your bottom.
๐ฉณ Rips must be at the knee and below.
Letโs show our Blue Streak pride while helping others! ๐โก๐ค๐ฅซ

Calling all 8th graders!
The SHS Colorguard Team is growing, and weโre looking for new members to join our 2025โ2026 Competition Team!
โจ We dance, spin flags, rifles, and sabres โ and we have tons of fun doing it!
๐ Practices: After school at SHS on Tuesdays & Thursdays
๐ Tryouts: November 13th & 14th, 4โ7 PM at the SHS Band Room
โ ๏ธ Both days are required!
If youโre interested or want more information, contact Coach Lisa at:
๐ง szulewsl@highlands.k12.fl.us
Come be part of the excitement โ join the SHS Colorguard family! ๐๐ค

This Friday, November 7, join us at the Highlands County Board Room from 5:00โ6:30 PM for the Art in the Capitol showcase!
This special event features artwork from middle school students across Highlands County, including our talented Sebring Middle School artists. One studentโs artwork will be selected to represent Highlands County and be displayed in our stateโs Capitol building from JanuaryโMarch 2026 โ an incredible honor and opportunity!
๐ผ๏ธ All are welcome to attend!
Come browse the amazing creations of our student artists and show your support for SMS! ๐จ๐๏ธ


๐ โกTuesday, October 21st is SMSโs last football game of the season!
Come out and show your support for our amazing athletes! ๐๐ค
Weโll also be recognizing our 8th grade football players and cheerleaders for their hard work and dedication this season. ๐๐
Letโs fill the stands and cheer loud, for our Streaks! ๐ช๐โก๐ค
Link to purchase tickets
https://gofan.co/event/4097813?schoolId=Fl72380

๐ Red Ribbon Week ๐
Red Ribbon Week is an annual campaign dedicated to promoting drug-free lifestyles and encouraging healthy, safe choices among students.
Sebring Middle School will be participating October 27โ31. Letโs work together to make positive choices and show our commitment to being drug-free!
Monday - be RED-y to live drug free by wearing red.
Tuesday - Piece Together a Bright Future by wearing neon or bright colors.
Wednesday - Let's War Against Drugs by wearing your grade level's colors .
6th - blue
7th - white
8th - black
Thursday - Put Bad Habits to Rest by wearing your school appropriate pajamas.
Friday - Say Boo to Drugs! Costume day (no masks or weapons - dress codes still applies).
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Parent Drop Off
$2 donuts
SMS will be selling donuts to parents in the drop off line, and to students in the courtyard before school.
All monies collected for this โDonut Miss Outโ event will benefit an SMS student and their family.


๐ Wednesday, September 24
๐ 10:00 AM โ 12:30 PM (during lunches)
๐ฒ Prices range from $5โ$8 (refills $4 on select cups)
โฐ Donโt forget โ Wednesday is also an early release day!


