february Edition

The perfect Storm

The students at SHMS were jumping for joy when the snow started falling around Valentine's Day. They were able to enjoy the fresh powder from that winter storm and from the second one that came later on in the week. In all, there was close to a foot of snow in the area to play in! That's a lot of snowmen!

Roaring Headlines

Addy Mara Wins 1st Place!

Our own Addy Mara placed 1st in the St. Louis Braille Challenge this year! The competition was held virtually at school a couple of weeks ago. Categories she competed in were spelling, grammar errors, dictation, and tables/graphs.

We are proud of you, Addy!



What do you call a snowman temper tantrum?

  • A meltdown



Cool Articles

SHS Student Sissy Johnson's take on rule following.

Holocaust Remembrance Day via Student News Daily

2021 Super Bowl LV "One for the Books!" via DOGOnews

2020-2021 Yearbook

From the Principal's Desk

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As always, I encourage you to check on your students' Powerschool account to keep up to date on your students' grades, attendance, and lunch information. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Anthony Mauricio

SHMS Principal

Nurse Swink Says

Watch for symptoms

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

  • Fever or chills

  • Cough

  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

  • Fatigue

  • Muscle or body aches

  • Headache

  • New loss of taste or smell

  • Sore throat

  • Congestion or runny nose

  • Nausea or vomiting

  • Diarrhea

This list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19.


Help Stop the Spread

Help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, like COVID-19, by avoiding close contact with people who are sick; covering cough and sneeze; avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth; and washing your hands with soap and water. If you are sick, you can prevent spreading sickness by staying home and taking care of yourself.


How to Wear a Cloth Face Covering

Cloth face coverings should—

  • fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face

  • be secured with ties or ear loops

  • allow for breathing without restriction

  • be able to be laundered and machine dried


counselor's corner

Meet the Counselor:

For those of you who do not already know me, I am Mrs. Byers, the middle school counselor. Throughout the year I will interact with your child during class instruction, google classroom, and at times independently as I focus, not only on the academic success of your child, but also their social, emotional success as well. If you have concerns please feel free to contact me, by email jbyers@shs.k12.mo.us or by calling the office at the middle school.