Parents and Guardians
Please take a moment to review the 2025-2026 Uniform Policy. A few important details:
Headphones and earbuds will NOT be allowed on campus.
ONLY clear bookbags are allowed on campus.
NO hoodies and hats will be allowed on campus.
Water bottles MUST be plastic and contain only water. ABSOLUTLEY no metal or glass bottles.
These uniform policies will be strictly enforced. Thank you for your attention and cooperation!
📚✏️ 2025–2026 School Supply Lists Are Here! 🎒📓
To help your student start the year off right, we've posted the official school supply lists for each grade level. 🛍️
MCPSS will supply each student with ONE clear backpack for the school year.
✅ Tax Free Weekend is July 18th-20th
✅ Shop early to beat the back-to-school rush
✅ Don’t forget to label your child’s items!
Thank you to all the parents and guardians for your support — we can't wait to welcome your students back for an amazing year of learning and growth!
📚✏️ ¡Las listas de útiles escolares 2025–2026 ya están aquí!
🎒📓 Para ayudar a su estudiante a comenzar el año de la mejor manera, hemos publicado las listas oficiales de útiles escolares para cada nivel de grado. 🛍️
MCPSS proporcionará a cada estudiante UNA mochila transparente para el año escolar.
✅ El fin de semana libre de impuestos es del 18 al 20 de julio
✅ Compre temprano para evitar el ajetreo de regreso a clases
✅ ¡No olvide etiquetar los artículos de su hijo!
Gracias a todos los padres y tutores por su apoyo — estamos ansiosos por dar la bienvenida a sus estudiantes para un año increíble de aprendizaje y crecimiento!
Parents, please make note of the registration dates and times for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year and REQUIRED documentation. Student report cards will arrive to you soon with additional important information for the upcoming school year. We have attached the important documents to this post for your convenience! Have a wonderful summer!!
Registration Dates and Times:
6th Grade 7/29/2025 (A-M 8:00am -11:00am/N-Z 12:00pm-3:00pm)
7th Grade 7/30/2025 (A-M 8:00am -11:00am/N-Z 12:00pm-3:00pm)
8th Grade 7/31/2025 (A-M 8:00am -11:00am/N-Z 12:00pm-3:00pm)
Parents and Guardians of football players. The first practice of summer will be held on July 7th from 5:00pm -7:00pm at MGM Highschool. Additional practices will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Any changes will be communicated through TeamReach.
Parents, please make note of the registration dates and times for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year and REQUIRED documentation. Student report cards will arrive to you soon with additional important information for the upcoming school year. We have attached the important documents to this post for your convenience! Have a wonderful summer!!
Registration Dates and Times:
6th Grade 7/29/2025 (A-M 8:00am -11:00am/N-Z 12:00pm-3:00pm)
7th Grade 7/30/2025 (A-M 8:00am -11:00am/N-Z 12:00pm-3:00pm)
8th Grade 7/31/2025 (A-M 8:00am -11:00am/N-Z 12:00pm-3:00pm)
It's a busy week this week as we come to a close of the 2024-2025 School Year! Please review the weekly reminders!
- Online school store open for your grade level spirit wear for the 2025-2026 school year
-iReady Incentive is through Thursday! Students reviewed their End of Year Data with their teachers to determine their out of uniform days. Please remember: Jeans or Joggers, NO hoodies, NO crocs, slides or boots allowed on dress out days.
- YONDR Pouches are turned on NO LATER than Wednesday, May 21
Parents & Guardians:
Next Tuesday, 5/20/25, students will need to turn in their Yondr pouches to their homeroom teacher. Students will be required to leave phones powered off the last 2 days of school or may leave them at home. Bookbags are not allowed the last day of school, 5/22/25.
Parents & Guardians:
Next Tuesday, 5/20/25, students will need to turn in their Yondr pouches to their homeroom teacher. Students will be required to leave phones powered off the last 2 days of school or may leave them at home. Bookbags are not allowed the last day of school, 5/22/25.
If you or anyone you know has an incoming 6th grader, please make sure they have signed up for Bulldog Camp this summer! Please view the flier for important information!
"We Build It Better" is an innovative program sponsored by Airbus and FlightWorks Alabama that will continue to be offered for the 2025-2026 school year. This class will be offered as one of the 8th grade electives. We Build It Better is an industry-driven educator-developed program that provides students with the skills and knowledge to become future inventors and innovators. This hands-on program weaves engineering, computer science, history, manufacturing, business principles and more, all into one spectacular learning experience. Please contact Mrs. Adams, 8th Grade Counselor, at madams1@mcpss.com or at 251-221-2344 if your student is interested in being a part of this program.
We had the honor of presenting Elaina Firle with the Citizenship Award from the Semmes Woman's Club. The Semmes Women's Club is pleased to continue its program that began in 1984, for the presentation of a citizenship award to an outstanding female student in each of the Semmes area schools. The selection is based on service, leadership, and citizenship.
Elaina was nominated by her teachers here at Semmes Middle School. One teacher stated, "Elaina is a hard-working student who always puts forth her best effort."
Another teacher stated, "Elaina is a genuine, authentic hard worker that not only excels in her classwork, but she is a natural, born leader in everything that she does."
We are so proud of you and cannot wait to see the amazing things you will do in your future! You represent Semmes Middle School and the Semmes Community very well! Congratulations, Elaina!
Semmes Middle has a new way of ordering spirit wear for the 2025-2026 school year! This is a hassle-free way to order and get items shipped directly to your home. The first ordering window will be open through June 30th, with a second window to open in July. Please use the following link or QR code on the parent flier to place your order!
https://smsbulldogs.calagazapparel.com/
Parents and guardians,
As the 2024-2025 school year comes to an end, there are important events and reminders that we would like to share.
*Please note that if your child is in tutoring, May 15th is the last day for tutoring.
*We now have an online school store that you will purchase uniforms and school gear. First purchasing window will be open until June 30th. (See FB flier)
*Last day for students is May 22nd
Spring Fling is tomorrow! Please see email and Facebook for detailed fliers. Students can wear spirit shirts, shorts NO shorter than 3" above the knees and tennis shoes only. Parents will be called if not dressed properly.
Semmes Middle School LOTC cadets participated in the 1st annual MCPSS LOTC Program STEM Camp that took place at Blount High School and Bishop State Community College. Over the two-day camp, cadets participated in science experiments, math lessons, forensics and physical fitness activities with all of the LOTC cadets from other schools.
📣SPRING FLING 2025📣
Spring Fling is on May 9th, 2025! We will have the ticket presale on May 8th. The tickets are sold during the presale in $5.00 bundles. This is to cut down wait time in the ticket lines on Friday, May 9th. Students will be able to purchase single tickets on May 9th if they choose. Please see the attached schedule, dress code regulations and spring fling individual game/food item ticket costs.
*Students can bring a change of clothes in their backpacks if they choose to do so. Please plan ahead.
What a great day to be a bulldog! Semmes Middle has a busy week ahead, so mark your calendars with important dates coming up this week!
Congratulations to the 7th grade students for their IXL Quiz Challenge win on Friday! This was the last quiz challenge for the year. Way to end it strong!
The 7th grade students have earned an out of uniform day on Monday, May 5th. Students may wear school appropriate tops, jeans or joggers (NO pajamas), and school appropriate shoes (NO crocs or slides).
Any student wearing inappropriate out of uniform will have to call home.
We are beyond thrilled to announce that our Broadcasting Team won two awards at the MCPSS Film Festival this evening! The SMS Broadcasting Team won "Best in Show" and "Best News Cast" amongst the other nominated middle schools in MCPSS. This adds to the outstanding accomplishments of our amazing students for the 2024-2025 school year. So proud to be a BULLDOG!!
👏 Congratulations to Ms. Hill and Ms. Mudrich! 🎉
These outstanding educators have earned this week's Pat on the Back Award at Semmes Middle School for consistently going above and beyond for their students and colleagues. Thank you for your dedication, teamwork, and heart — you make Semmes shine!
