Signal Mountain Middle High School

Celebrations

• Congratulations to James Giannasi for scoring a 36 on the ACT! His score continues the long tradition of SMMHS students achieving that perfect mark. Way to go!

• Congratulations to our high school track teams for a great performance at the prestigious Volunteer Track Classic. Our girls team finished runner-up among 72 teams. Numerous school records were set across the 2-day event. Maxine Richards in the 2 mile with a time of 11:19.60, Hannah Laramore in the 2k steeplechase with a time of 7:36.65, Kate Harman, Aislin Boehm, Emily Redman, and Marlee Burkley in the Sprint Medley Relay with a time of 1:53.58, Aiden Haun in the 400m with a time of 51.26, Joshua Pote in the 800m with a time of 1:57.73, Aiden Haun, Joshua Pote, Tynan Border, and DiAngelo Cisto in the 4x800m Relay with a time of 8:02.00, Joshua Pote, Colin Sawhill, Murphy Self, and Tynan Borders in the Distance Medley Relay with a time of 10:48.89. 

• Congratulations to our middle school girls track team for winning a district championship! Also, a special congratulations to Abigail Eshee, Mary Katherine  Row, Tate Flenniken, and Charlotte Cabell, who won the 4x400 relay with an amazing time of 4:46. That’s 15 seconds better than their previous best time!

• Congratulations to Frankie West for winning the Rock Point Student of the Month! That’s the 2nd winner for SMMHS for an award that considers nominations from 20 other schools in the area! Way to go, Frankie!

• Congratulations to our middle school gold teams for some great wins this week. Both teams remain undefeated! After beating Hixson, the teams won against East Hamilton, CSLA, Ooltewah, Hunter, and Lookout Valley!

• Congratulations to our high school varsity softball team for a great win over Red Bank on senior night. It was a great way to honor the commitment of the team’s lone senior. Sianna Reagan! 

• Congratulations to our middle school varsity softball team for another amazing week. The team beat East Hamilton 2-0, defeated Ocoee on 8th grade night, and had a wild 11-10 win against Soddy Daisy in extra innings! The JV also defeated Soddy 3-1!

• Congratulations to the cast and crew of our spring theatre production, Fiddler on the Roof! It was an amazing show!

• Congratulations to all of our students who took the National French Exam! Many of the students scored in the highest 25% of all test takers in the nation, with some also reaching the top 5% or better!

• Congratulations to our high school boys soccer team for a strong 4-1 over Soddy Daisy. Goals: Yuji Steel -2, Cole Moore -2. Assists: Andrew Baker-2, Marc Bauer-1. The JV also won 3-0!

• Congratulations to our high school varsity baseball team on a district win against Red Bank 9-2. 

• Congratulations to Lisa Lin on yet another amazing academic achievement. Lisa was the recipient of the 2024 TIAAA Student-Athlete Scholarship. Lisa’s application and essay now move on to the regional competition where she will be in the running for the NIAAA National Award!

• Thanks to all of our faculty, staff, admin, and students for helping us make Prom 2024 such a success! We hope that you had a great time at The Odyssey! We would like to give an even bigger thank you to Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. Willmon, Mrs. Robertson, Mrs. Giles, and all of our office staff for all the hard work that went on behind the scenes.

Information and Updates

• State testing continues THIS WEEK!  Our students and staff are ready, Please continue to remind your child to charge their chromebook every night. Testing can only take place on school issued chromebooks. Starting each day with a healthy breakfast and arriving on time with a charged device is the best way to prepare our students for success as they put their knowledge to work during this testing period!

• A reminder that due to the state testing platform being down on Friday, we will now run a testing schedule on Monday, with middle school math, Algebra 1, and Geometry testing. CLICK HERE for the Monday schedule. 

• We need your help at MEF's Dash & Bash on April 26th from 5:00-8:00pm at the SMMHS parking lot. All proceeds from this event directly benefit the three Signal schools. We need volunteers to help manage parking, activity booths, and miscellaneous tasks.Grab your friends, and click HERE to sign up. Volunteer check-in at the event will be in front of the school. We will send additional details to volunteers closer to the event. Students can also sign up to help by clicking HERE! Thank you so much in advance. These events could not be possible without your support.

• Seniors who ordered a Class of 2024 T-Shirt- please bring your money to school on D.S. days so that StuCo can collect fees before the Senior Picnic on May 3rd. All shirts are pre-ordered with a few extras available for purchase on a first come-first served basis. Please see Mrs. Robertson if you have questions.

• Don’t forget to reserve your tickets for Swing, Swang, Swung! This fun event is open to ALL and benefits our very own SMMHS band program at Signal Mtn Presbyterian on April 27th at 7 p.m. There will be food, music, dancing, and even a silent auction! We want you and your students there! CLICK HERE link to reserve your seats or table of 8.

• Attention Senior Parents! It is time to plan the annual StuCo-sponsored Senior Picnic for the Class of 2024! As usual, the meat is provided (Chick-fil-a nuggets this year!), but we need your help with sides, desserts, and drinks. Please CLICK HERE to see how you can contribute. Thanks so much!

• The Signal Corps Marching Band is looking for any 6th - 11th grade students interested in joining the highly awarded Color Guard program! No previous experience is needed for this fun opportunity! Meet us in the cafeteria the next 3 Mondays from 4:30pm-6:00pm for our Color Guard Experience days where you'll learn how to spin a flag, dance, and what being a member of the band is all about. Find a flyer around the building or see Miss Graves in the band room for more information."

• Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, and we encourage you to submit your teacher for recognition during this special week!

• Signal Showcase will be rescheduled due to early dismissal from inclement weather earlier this week. Our tentative reschedule date will be April 29th from 5:00 - 6:30pm. We will communicate more details soon. 

• Registration is now OPEN for our annual Dash & Bash fundraiser! Your family won't want to miss this day of fun-filled activities supporting Signal schools. DASH in the Mountain Mile Fun Run, then join us at a BASH like no other, featuring inflatables, activities, and delicious bites from food trucks! CLICK HERE for details and advance ticket pricing. We can't wait to see you there! 

• The Hamilton County Schools librarians and Chattanooga Public Library present the 4th annual Reading Challenge! From February 1st through April 30th, all students and staff are encouraged to participate, with prizes awarded for the top 10 student and top 5 staff readers! See Ms. Wade for more information!

• SMMHS has a wide variety of clubs for students to connect and be engaged in activities outside of the classroom. If you prefer your student to not participate in certain clubs, please use THIS FORM to opt out of particular clubs. The form includes a link to all of the clubs currently offered at SMMHS. 

• April is a month full of many celebrations and recognitions. April is Arab American Heritage Month, Autism Acceptance Month, and many others.  SMMHS honors and celebrates our diverse community population. It takes all of us to make SMMHS a wonderful place to learn and grow! 

Summer Reach

Registration for Summer Reach is open now through May 1st! Enroll your child for fun and learning here. If you register after May 1, we cannot guarantee bus transportation. 

PowerSchool Parent Portal: Create an Account Today

The PowerSchool Parent Portal is a valuable resource available to HCS parents/guardians to connect with your child’s school about their learning journey. You can monitor grades, attendance and behavior, and complete important forms within your account. To create an account, visit www.hcde.org/parentportal for detailed instructions.  Already have an account? Download the PowerSchool Mobile App for instant access to student performance and online forms on any device. If you have any trouble creating an account, you can always reach out to your child’s school for assistance or call the Parent Portal Hotline at 423-498-KIDS (423-498-5497).

Receiving the Newsletter

At the end of each week throughout the school year, families should be on the lookout for a Weekly Parent Communication email.  These emails contain celebrations, informational items, and calendar items to keep everyone informed. If you see that you are not receiving our Weekly Parent Communication emails at any time throughout the year, please contact Mrs. Swan at [email protected] to verify the email address we have listed in Power School. To access school-related information throughout the year, please visit our SMMHS school website.

Mountain Education Foundation (MEF) Information and News

• We need your help at MEF's Dash & Bash on April 26th from 5:00-8:00pm at the SMMHS parking lot. All proceeds from this event directly benefit the three Signal schools. We need volunteers to help manage parking, activity booths, and miscellaneous tasks.Grab your friends, and click HERE to sign up. Volunteer check-in at the event will be in front of the school. We will send additional details to volunteers closer to the event. Students can also sign up to help by clicking HERE! Thank you so much in advance. These events could not be possible without your support.

• Registration is now OPEN for our annual Dash & Bash fundraiser! Your family won't want to miss this day of fun-filled activities supporting Signal schools. DASH in the Mountain Mile Fun Run, then join us at a BASH like no other, featuring inflatables, activities, and delicious bites from food trucks! CLICK HERE for details and advance ticket pricing. We can't wait to see you there! 

• We want to remind everyone of the important role that the Mountain Education Foundation (MEF) plays in the success of our Signal Mountain Schools!

• If you have not yet become a monthly donor, would like to make a one-time gift, or want to learn more about the many ways that MEF supports all of our students at our Signal Mountain schools, please visit www.meftoday.org or email Hilarie Robison at [email protected]. Every donation is appreciated and much needed!

Calendar Items

• April 26th- MEF Dash and Bash

• April 29th- Signal Showcase tentative reschedule date

• May 17th- 5pm Graduation at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium

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