Surgoinsville Middle School

Surgoinsville Parents,

The school system has been advised that Surgoinsville Police Department officers will issue tickets for illegal passing because of after school traffic. Passing cars have created safety concerns for oncoming traffic. You can assist by doing the following:

Please do not arrive at school prior to the end of school or until the campuses are open for cars to line up.
Please do not pass stopped traffic on the roadway in front of the schools.

Sincerely,
School Administration

Wow! Time flies! We've already completed half of the school year with 90 days! Congratulations to students who have missed fewer than 4 days – that’s less than 5% of the school year! You're setting yourself up for success! Positive attendance builds strong academic foundations, boosts confidence, and develops valuable habits that will benefit you throughout life.

IT'S A FOOD FIGHT!
In honor of Mr. Hixson, SMS will be hosting a food drive to help a local food pantry. Please consider donating items. The grade level that brings in the most items will receive an additional celebration day. The food drive will run through November 25th.

Today we're giving a huge shout-out to our very own superintendent, Matt Hixson! He's a true superhero for our schools, leading with dedication and a clear vision for our students' futures. We're so grateful for his incredible leadership! #HCS #SuperheroSuperintendent

Retake Picture Day is Monday, November 17.
If your student was absent on the first picture day or unsatisfied by their first picture, they need to have their picture taken this day.

It's Homecoming Week!

Monday: American Day
Tuesday: Twin Day
Wednesday: Neon Day/Camo Day
Thursday: Spirit Day (Color War)
5th grade-gray
6th grade-white
7th grade-black
8th grade-orange
Friday: Teachers dress as students & students dress as teachers

What is the difference in truancy and chronically absent?
Chronically absent counts all absences: excused, unexcused, and suspensions and has a high negative impact on school success. Students who miss more than 10% of the school year are considered chronically absent.
Truancy is unexcused absences only. Families who continue to be truant will be required to attend a meeting with school officials and possibly a court appearance.

👻 Boo! Surgoinsville Middle School’s Student Leadership Team gave Director Hixson a tour of their Haunted Hospital last week. The SMS Haunted Hospital was planned and created by the Student Leadership Team to foster excitement about Halloween and increase school connectedness and camaraderie amongst students. All SMS students and staff were invited to tour the Haunted Hospital. 🎃

Our Eagles wowed us with their spooky writing and storytelling abilities at our Night of Storytelling on Thursday. Congratulations to our grade level winners and a big thank you to Ms. Webb and the ELA team for putting on a fun and spooky night for our Eagles!

SMS Library Pumpkin Decorating Contest Winners!   1st place was Carleigh with “The Candy Apple”.   2nd place was Nathan with “Snoop Dog’s ABC’s”.  And 3rd place was Charlie with “How to Train Your Dragon”.  

We Are Here For You: Free Meals for Every Student

We understand that providing consistent, nutritious food for your family can sometimes be a challenge. At Hawkins County Schools, we want to help carry that burden. Our Child Nutrition team is dedicated to supporting your student's academic success by ensuring they never have to learn on an empty stomach.

Second Harvest Food Distribution Tuesday, October 28. Cherokee High School in the football field parking log from 10:00am to 10:45am. Volunteer High School in the football field parking lot (enter on Volunteer Blvd.) from 1pm to 2pm. No preregistration necessary.

Parents, please be advised that we are dealing with a phone system outage affecting some Hawkins County Schools and our Central Office. This issue is affecting others in our region as well. Please utilize email if you need to reach school personnel during this time.

Today we're giving a huge thank you to our amazing custodians! Like firefighters, they are always on the job, working behind the scenes to keep our schools safe, clean, and ready for learning. We truly appreciate all you do for our students and staff! #HCS #CustodianAppreciation

💉 Protect Yourself and Our Community! Get Your FREE Flu Shot! 💉
The Tennessee Department of Health is offering FREE flu shots at multiple locations in Hawkins County on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. No appointment is necessary—just show up!

Rogersville Area Locations:
Rogersville Health Department: 201 Park Blvd, Rogersville, TN (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
Hawkins County Courthouse: 100 East Main St, Rogersville, TN (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ONLY)

Church Hill Area Location (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM):
Church Hill Health Department: 247 Silver Lake Rd, Church Hill, TN

Help us keep our community healthy this season! Spread the word!
#FightFlu25 #HawkinsCountyHealth

You’re invited to Surgoinsville Middle School’s Night of Storytelling on October 30th at 5:00 PM!

Fall Picture Day is Friday, October 24! These are the photos that go into the yearbook, so all students will need to be photographed.
Order online at mylifetouch.com
Create an account or login with your Picture Day ID: EVTQNF6NF

Fall Sports Picture Day is Monday, October 27. We will be photographing football, cross country, volleyball, and girls soccer on that day.
Order now on mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: EVTT8R233

As we begin the 2nd nine weeks, with only 44 days completed if your child has missed more than 4 days of school they are on track to become chronically absent. If you're unsure about your child's attendance, please consult our school nurse or counselor. They can provide guidance and support to ensure your child's success in school.