Golden Eagle Soccer on Tuesday August 16 vs Jefferson:
Varsity Girls 4:00
Varsity Boys 6:00
Simmons 6th grade students should plan to attend WEB at Simmons Middle School on Friday, August 19 from 9am-Noon. This event is for students only, and we request that students do not bring anything with them to participate in WEB.
6th grade open house is Monday, August 22 from 5:30-6:30pm. Parents and 6th graders are invited to pick up schedules, attend a short meeting in the gymnasium, complete chromebook paperwork, and set up lockers. All students must return the last page of the technology agreement with parent signature, pay the $25 technology supply fee and any outstanding technology fees prior to chromebook checkout. The form is available at https://5il.co/1foca. If you need a paper copy of the form, they will be available at 6th grade open house. Parents may complete the form and pay the fee Monday night, and chromebook checkout for 6th graders will be during class the first week of school.
SMS 7th and 8th graders may pick up their schedules and checkout chromebooks on Monday, August 22. All students must return the last page of the technology agreement with parent signature, pay the $25 technology supply fee and any outstanding technology fees prior to chromebook checkout. The form is available at https://5il.co/1foca. If you need a paper copy of the form, they are available in the entryway at Simmons Middle School. If you have any questions, please contact the school at 725-7900.
We had a record number of Simmons students attend Rushmore Music Camp this week.
Simmons Middle School schedule pick up information is available at: https://5il.co/1fouh.
Remember that school breakfast and lunch are no longer free of charge. Please make sure you deposit lunch money and/or complete a free/reduced lunch application at https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application. Forms are also available at school.
SMS 6th graders should plan to attend WEB orientation at Simmons Middle School Friday, August 19 from 9am - noon. Students should wear comfortable clothes and leave all supplies and other materials at home. Our 8th grade WEB leaders will give tours, answer questions, and help students practice opening lockers.
SMS Parents, the first newsletter of the school year is now available on the website and at this link: https://5il.co/1fbi6
Our office is now open from 8:00-3:30. If you have questions please call 605-725-7900.
Good afternoon Parents/Guardians,
The Aberdeen School District Fall Sports Meeting was held Monday evening. If you have a student interested in the following sports, please contact the Head Coach listed below to get any information missed at the meeting. For students interested in the following please contact the proper Head Coach.
7th Grade Volleyball: Tristen.Lechner@k12.sd.us
8th Grade Volleyball: Kris.McCafferty@k12.sd.us
7th Grade Football: Trent.Kurtz@k12.sd.us
8th Grade Football: Lucus.Howard@k12.sd.us
Girls Tennis: Dan.Grewe@k12.sd.us
Boys Golf: Steve.Markley@k12.sd.us
Girls Cross Country: Jill.Hermansen@k12.sd.us
Boys Cross Country: Matt.Osborne@k12.sd.us
Otherwise please contact the athletic office at Central (605-725-8100) to get the proper paperwork or additional information. Thank you and enjoy the rest of your summer!
The Athletic Boosters Meeting will be held on August 1 at 6:30pm at Mavericks.
Come hear Justin Briese speak about joining the head coaching staff for the Golden Eagles. Also hear what projects the booster are currently working on and have input on future plans.
All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys interested in participating in cross country, please contact Coach Osborne at (605)228-1582 or Matt.Osborne@k12.sd.us. Girls interested in participating in cross country should contact Coach Hermansen at Jill.Hermansen@k12.sd.us. First practice is Thursday, August 11th at 8:30am at Central High School. Please have your paperwork completed. Hope to see you there! Go Eagles!
Athletes: If you missed the fall kick off meeting (7-12) and wish to participate in fall sports please contact the Athletic Office at 605-725-8187 or mark.anderson@k12.sd.us
Team handbooks are posted on the CHS website at: https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/o/chs/page/clubs
The SMS calendar of events for the school year is available at https://5il.co/sge2 and it's always available on our website. Daily school announcements will also be posted in our News section once school begins.
Aberdeen Central fall athletic kickoff meeting for grades 6-12: July 25 in Golden Eagle Arena at 6:00pm. All athletes and parents are asked to attend an informational meeting for Football, Volleyball, B Golf, G Tennis, Cheer/Dance, XC, and Soccer.
SMS Parents, the 22-23 school supply list is available on the Simmons Middle School website or at https://5il.co/sfyw
Salvation Army back to school assistance sign up has begun.
The Aberdeen Schools fall sports kickoff event will be July 25 at 6:00pm at Aberdeen Central High School. If your middle school student intends to participate in a fall sport, plan to attend.
Happy 4th of July to all SMS students and families!
SMS Parents, we have compiled your summer athletic information in one location in the news section of our school website. We will add information as we receive it. https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/o/sms/article/763403
Summer enrichment sewing class
Watch the Eagle Zone summer special to learn about free activities for kids in Aberdeen this summer. https://youtu.be/0AzLb8ypSR8