Parent Information
School Hours
Take In Time: 7:20 AM
Dismissal Time: 2:25 PM
Contact
Principal

Mr. Wendell Ellis
Phone: 251-221-2344
How do I pay my child's
SCHOOL FEES?

School fees can be paid ONLINE by going to https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/55483/
Or at the top of our website, click on the icon.

SMS UNIFORM POLICY 2021-2022
SHIRTS
Shirts are to be polo/golf style or oxford/button up (short or long sleeves).
6th Grade GRAY only
7th Grade LIGHT BABY BLUE only (not teal or aqua)
8th Grade NAVY (DARK) BLUE only
Grade level T-shirts issued only by Semmes Middle School may be worn ANY school day. School spirit shirts (sold by various clubs) may be worn on FRIDAYS only. Shirts must be tucked in at all times. * grade level t-shirt available for purchase online, at summer registration and when school begins
BOYS PANTS/SHORTS
Khaki/tan/navy uniform style full-length neatly hemmed pants with no holes/tears. Khaki/tan/navy knee length walking shorts with no holes/tears. No jeans or sagging pants.
GIRLS PANTS/SHORTS
Khaki/tan/navy uniform style full-length neatly hemmed pants with no holes/tears OR Khaki/tan/navy uniform style capri pants neatly hemmed with no holes/tears Khaki/tan/navy knee length walking shorts with no holes/tears No skirts or skorts.
SOCKS & SHOES
Socks MUST BE WORN. No designs deemed inappropriate by administrators. Shoes of any color with non-marking soles are allowed. NO Boots, Sandals, open toe or open back shoes, Crocs, or platform shoes.
OUTERWEAR
PREFERED – School grade level sweatshirt or solid/plain navy, black, gray or jackets/ sweatshirts. * grade level sweatshirt available for purchase online, at summer registration and when school begins
P.E. UNIFORMS
School issued SMS uniform must be worn at P.E when students resume dressing out. *available for purchase online, at summer registration and when school begins
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
- Earrings no larger than a quarter may be worn in the ear only.
- Caps, hats, sweatbands, stocking caps, bandanas, or any other type of head covering are NOT permitted.
- No writing on body or uniform attire.
- Also unacceptable: Anything deemed inappropriate or disruptive by the administration.
SMS Cell Phone/Smart Watches/Electronics Policy:
All electronic devices, such as cell phones/Smart Watches etc., must be removed when entering the building and placed in the student’s bookbag by 7:15 A.M. Cell phones should NOT be out in the classroom unless the teacher has given the student permission. Electronic devices are not allowed in the cafeteria, restrooms, or during P.E. at any time.
Uniform & Electronic Device Violations:
- Warning
- In-school suspension
- Out-of-school suspension
Semmes Middle School
Supply List 2021-2022
All Grade Levels
(Revised 5/18 2021)
Please label all items below with the student’s first and last name for safety reasons.
One each of the items listed below:
- Device (School issued)
- Device Charger
- Ear Buds/Headphones
- Case for Device (If you received a device from SMS, you will receive a case.)
- Water Bottle (Refillable or Disposable)
- Three Ring Binder
- Pack of Wide-Ruled Notebook Paper
- Box of #2 pencils (If mechanical, replacement lead needed)
- Self-contained pencil sharpener
- Pens (Blue and/or Black)
- Red Pens
- Box of 24 Colored Pencils
- Package of highlighters
- Basic Four Function Calculator
- 2G Flash Drive labeled with student’s name
Individual teachers may request specific supplies and students may need additional supplies throughout the year.
Recommended Items:
Hand Sanitizer
Roll of Paper Towels
Kleenex

