Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Morning Announcements
High school:
Please allow all current theatre tech, actors, and ITS members to come to the theatre for an opportunity to hear from SMMHS alumna, Lauren Roddy, about opportunities in the technical world of theatre. Students should be released at the conclusion of today’s announcements.
Attention juniors: The PSAT test is Wednesday, October 28th at school. The PSAT is an optional practice college admissions test and the qualifier for the National Merit Scholarship for juniors only. Some sophomores and freshmen also take the PSAT for practice. To sign up, simply pay the $18 fee online via Givebacks or bring a check or cash to Ms. Wade in the library. The deadline for payment is October 7th. Any juniors needing financial assistance to pay the $18 fee, please contact Dr. Dagnan.
SENIORS: The official ACT retake for seniors is Tuesday, October 27th. Only seniors may test. There is no fee for this exam and there is nothing that seniors need to do at this time to register.
Take your STEM skills to the next level! The Technology Student Association is where innovation meets leadership. If you are interested in robotics, coding, engineering, public speaking, or other areas, TSA offers competitions, teamwork experience, and leadership opportunities at the local, state, and national levels. Come to the next TSA meeting on September 15th at 3PM in room 2233 or see Mrs. Lubinski, the TSA advisor, to learn more.
Women in STEM is a club that helps women explore careers and activities in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. We explore different STEM careers, host guest speakers, do hands-on activities, and compete in events. Join us on September 10th at 7:15 or after school in Mrs. Teoli’s room for lots of fun and friends!
Interested in an engineering competition with problem solving, modeling, design, and essay components? Stop by Mrs. Teoli’s room and pick up an information sheet and form your team of 4-6 students by September 18.
SOAR Clubs start on Wednesday. Please report to SOAR first to double check your club assignment. After announcements end, please report to your SOAR club location.
Middle School:
Middle School Student Council will meet in Ms. Boone’s room on Thursday, September 10th at the beginning of SOAR.
Any student who is not currently in Mrs. Brock’s Class who has signed up for Model UN needs to see her during SOAR TODAY. Please report to her classroom next to Guidance.
