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Presentation from February 26 School Board Meeting

2/26/24: Interim Superintendent Tom Lee's presentation about maximizing student learning at SMS.

SMS Weekly News

  • Friday, May 2, 2025

    National Bike and Roll To School Day
    Join thousands of students across the country on Wednesday, May 7 by biking or rolling to school in celebration of National Bike & Roll to School Day! This event promotes healthy habits, encourages active
    transportation, and kicks off Bike Month in a fun and energetic way. Click on this  link for more information.

    What to Expect:
    ❖ Sartell Police Officers will be out along common routes cheering on students—be
    sure to wave hello!
    ❖ Bike Rodeo: After school fun continues with a Bike Rodeo from 4–6 p.m. at Lions
    Park. Stop by for safety tips, skill-building, and giveaways!
    Safety First:
    ❖ Helmets are required.
    ❖ Avoid loose clothing that could get caught in bike spokes.
    ❖ MN Bicycling Handbook
    Let’s roll into Bike Month with joy, movement, and a little bit of flair—see you at the bike
    rack!

    Colorguard/Honorguard (repeat)
    The SMS Marching Band is starting!!!  Any current 6th and 7th grade students NOT in band who are interested in Colorguard/Honorguard, please pick up a form from Mr. Martinson in the band room.

     

     

     

     

     

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  • Thursday, April 17, 2025

    No School:  Friday, April 18 no school for all students

    Colorguard/Honorguard (repeat)
    The SMS Marching Band is starting!!!  Any current 6th and 7th grade students NOT in band who are interested in Colorguard/Honorguard, please pick up a form from Mr. Martinson in the band room.

    Report Cards: Quarter 3 (repeat)
    Report cards for quarter 3 are ready for viewing in Skyward Family Access.  Please log in to your Skyward Family Access account.  Click on the Portfolio tab on the left side menu and the report card can be found there.

    Girls Soccer (repeat)
    Any current 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing high school soccer, please join us for an information meeting on Wednesday, April 30 at 8:00 in the PAC.  

    CACR Advisory Committee (formerly World's Best Workforce) (repeat)
    In 2013, the Minnesota Legislature adopted what is referred to as the World's Best Workforce (WBWF) legislation, requiring districts to establish an advisory committee related to the annual WBWF Strategic Plan (MN Statute: 120B.11). The Legislature changed the name of the committee to CACR during the 2023-2024 legislative session. Sartell-St. Stephen ISD 748 strives for a healthy and respectful committee that is balanced to best represent each of our five school buildings. As of April 8, 2025, the committee has vacancies for the 2-year term of the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school year. The committee meets 3-4 times each school year from 7:30-8:30a. We will reach out to those who have completed this interest form to inform them if they have been selected to fill the vacancies. Completed forms will be kept on file until June 30 of each school year. 

    Grades 6-8 - Cross Country (repeat)
    Anyone currently in cross country or interested in joining cross country this fall, please come to an informational meeting on Wednesday, April 23 from 8:00-8:30 in Mrs. Buchholz's room, C144.

     

     

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  • Friday, April 11, 2025

    Yearbooks: Click on this  link to view the digital flyer for ordering a yearbook for your student.  Friday, April 11 is the last day to order yearbooks. 

    Colorguard/Honorguard
    The SMS Marching Band is starting!!!  Any current 6th and 7th grade students NOT in band who are interested in Colorguard/Honorguard, please pick up a form from Mr. Martinson in the band room.

    Report Cards: Quarter 3
    Report cards for quarter 3 are ready for viewing in Skyward Family Access.  Please log in to your Skyward Family Access account.  Click on the Portfolio tab on the left side menu and the report card can be found there.

    Girls Soccer 
    Any current 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing high school soccer, please join us for an information meeting on Wednesday, April 30 at 8:00 in the PAC.  

    Sartell Music Association
    Sartell Music Association is having a fundraiser with the St. Joe Meat Market through 4/13. SMA will receive $10 for every package sold and will be great for getting ready for the grilling season!  We really appreciate your support! Order HERE

    CACR Advisory Committee (formerly World's Best Workforce)
    In 2013, the Minnesota Legislature adopted what is referred to as the World's Best Workforce (WBWF) legislation, requiring districts to establish an advisory committee related to the annual WBWF Strategic Plan (MN Statute: 120B.11). The Legislature changed the name of the committee to CACR during the 2023-2024 legislative session. Sartell-St. Stephen ISD 748 strives for a healthy and respectful committee that is balanced to best represent each of our five school buildings. As of April 8, 2025, the committee has vacancies for the 2-year term of the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school year. The committee meets 3-4 times each school year from 7:30-8:30a. We will reach out to those who have completed this interest form to inform them if they have been selected to fill the vacancies. Completed forms will be kept on file until June 30 of each school year. 

    Grades 6-8 - Cross Country (repeat)
    Anyone currently in cross country or interested in joining cross country this fall, please come to an informational meeting on Wednesday, April 23 from 8:00-8:30 in Mrs. Buchholz's room, C144.

    Grades 7/8 - Boys Soccer Meeting (repeat)
    Please join us for a short meeting on Thursday, April 17 from 8:10-8:30 in the SMS PAC.  This meeting will cover boys school soccer and summer training programs. 

     

     

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  • Friday, April 4, 2025

    Grades 6-8 - Cross Country
    Anyone currently in cross country or interested in joining cross country this fall, please come to an informational meeting on Wednesday, April 23 from 8:00-8:30 in Mrs. Buchholz's room, C144.

    Grades 7/8 - Boys Soccer Meeting (repeat)
    Please join us for a short meeting on Thursday, April 17 from 8:10-8:30 in the SMS PAC.  This meeting will cover boys school soccer and summer training programs. 

    Yearbooks: Click on this  link to view the digital flyer for ordering a yearbook for your student. (repeat)

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  • Friday, March 21, 2025

    Spring Break - No school March 24 through March 31

    Teacher Workshop - No school March 31(school resumes April 1)

    Grades 7/8 - Boys Soccer Meeting
    Please join us for a short meeting on Thursday, April 17 from 8:10-8:30 in the SMS PAC.  This meeting will cover boys school soccer and summer training programs. 

    Yearbooks: Click on this  link to view the digital flyer for ordering a yearbook for your student. (repeat)

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  • Friday, March 14, 2025

    Grade 7 Students: Activity Night (repeat)
    TONIGHT!!!  Friday, March 14 from 3:30p to 5:30p.  Cost of admission is $5.00 or $4.00 with a nonperishable food item.  Activities include open swim, basketball, volleyball, and a DJ.  Concessions available for sale. 

    Wednesday, March 19:  Two hour early release - Buses will run two hours earlier than usual and family pick-up will occur two hours earlier. Please visit www.isd748.org/calendar for details. 
     
    Yearbooks: Click on this  link to view the digital flyer for ordering a yearbook for your student. (repeat)
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  • Friday, March 7, 2025

    Ensembles Night (originally on Tuesday, March 11 - rescheduled  to Thursday, March 13)
    Thursday, March 13 at 7pm in the SMS PAC

    Grades 5 and 6:  Boys and Girls Powerhouse Swim Camp (repeat)
    Mondays through Thursdays, March 10-13 and March 17-20 from 3:45 to 5:15pm at SMS pool.  Click  here for more information and registration. 

    Grade 7 Students: Activity Night (repeat)
    Friday, March 14 from 3:30p to 5:30p.  Cost for admission is $5.00 or $4.00 with a nonperishable food item.  Activities include open swim, basketball, volleyball, and a DJ.  Concessions available for sale.  Wristbands will be on sale before school in the Commons on Wednesday, March 12, Thursday, March 13, and Friday, March 14.

    Ice Fishing Picture Contest (repeat)
    Please click on this  link for more details.

    PreK-5 PTO Request: Farmers Markets
    The PreK-5 PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) is looking for local families who sell their goods at farmers markets. If you do - or know someone who does - please contact prek5pto@gmail.com
     
    Common Grounds: Informal Chats with Superintendent Rivard
    Join Dr. Rivard at 9a at 2nd Street Coffee House (1091-2nd Street South, Suite 600 in Sartell) for an opportunity for families, students, staff, and community members to come together, ask questions, and share thoughts directly with district leadership. This month's focus will be Question 2 from our recent referendum. We plan to hold sessions at different times and in various locations around the District.
     
    Sartell Music Association:  
    Sartell Music Association invites ALL Sartell families and friends to Scooter’s on Monday, March 10th (5:30 am-7:00 pm) for a fundraiser to support our music programs. Scooter’s will generously donate 10% of sales to SMA! See flyer HERE

    Yearbooks: Click on this  link to view the digital flyer for ordering a yearbook for your student. (repeat)
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  • SMS Activities

    Please visit (and bookmark) our SMS Activities page for the latest information like links to sport-specific parent meetings and schedule information. Questions? Please contact Assistant Activities Director Cody Olson.

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