Message from the Principal

Dear Middle School Students and Families,                                              September 1, 2026

We are off to our first full week of school as September is officially here. There already has been the past few days as both 7th and 8th graders have been busy. The SMS football, cheer, volleyball, and cross-country teams have been competing and working hard. Students are learning in classes and getting accustomed to their teams being an SMS All Star! The month of September brings events, activities and reminders as we begin the first full month of school. Please see below for important information and upcoming events.

PBIS All-Star Festival:

In connection with academics, all students practice our Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) as they grow into teenagers. Middle School is an exciting time and students have been working hard towards the PBIS goals. Students will be able to earn points towards a special events and incentives. The All-Star Smash is beginning of the school year celebration which will be held during the day on Friday, September 25th. Your child will be able to use their PBIS points to attend. There will be a live DJ, face painting, snacks, games, and social interaction. We look forward to a fantastic day.   

School Technology:

SMS students are supplied a laptop which they are responsible for. This device serves as a learning tool which enhances their learning in all of their classes. Students and parents can visit the SMS Google Hub to see all Team and Teacher pages linked to google classroom and other resources. Computers cannot come home unless there are special circumstances where they can be checked out. We are now live on ClassDojo where teachers, teams, and the school will use as a form of communication.

Academics and Homework:

We are preparing your child for high school and beyond. We have a very strategic system here at SMS where we focus on student grades and GPA. Progress is checked several times a quarter and we will have extended opportunities for support. The 1st quarter midterm is on September 25th.

Student Government:

The next few weeks are very exciting weeks at Sandusky Middle School. Each HomeBase will choose a HomeBase representative through an election process. Students can also run for team officer and/or class president. We look forward to our election process!

Attendance:

If your child is going to be absent, please be sure to call the attendance line – 419-984-1183.

I look forward to another exciting school year here at Sandusky Middle School and proud of all our students!

Go Blue Streaks!

Timothy Kozak, SMS Principal