Welcome

Welcome to Seymour Middle School.  Our faculty and staff are dedicated to helping you be successful.  We are enthusiastic about the educational programs and activities we provide.  Students are encouraged to study, learn, participate, contribute and make a positive difference at SMS.  We want students to look forward to many enjoyable and worthwhile experiences.  The policies and procedures detailed in this handbook are the result of a collaborative effort on the part of the faculty, administration, parents and students.  This information will be valuable in helping students to adjust and become an integral part of our middle school.

The Seymour Board of Education policies and administrative procedures and practices change throughout the school year. The latest policies and administrative regulations are available at the Board of Education offices, and on the district website at this link: Click Here or visit: https://www.seymourschools.org/board-of-education/policies. If you have any questions about the applicability of a particular policy to a specific situation, questions may be directed to an appropriate administrator. 

Mission

Seymour Middle School, in partnership with the community, is committed to providing a safe environment that promotes social, emotional, and physical health. It encourages personal responsibility and accountability from all its members in an environment where teaching and learning are exciting. Our mission is to empower our students to become life-long learners and reach their highest potential. We will provide a nurturing environment that promotes dignity, fosters mutual respect, and embraces diversity. We encourage personal responsibility and accountability from all stakeholders in the collaborative learning environment.

Vision

Seymour Middle School is an inclusive learning community where all members work collaboratively to empower our students to take leadership of their own learning while becoming altruistic global citizens of our society.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Each student is encouraged to develop and achieve individual educational goals. The district will provide every student with equal educational opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, economic status, marital status, or disability. No student will be excluded on such basis from participating in or having access to any course offerings, student athletics, counseling services, employment assistance, extracurricular activities or other school resources. Programs and activities shall be accessible and usable by individuals with disabilities as prescribed by law.

Additionally, the district promotes non-discrimination and an environment free of harassment based upon an individual’s race, color, religious creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including but not limited to, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability or physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut State and/or Federal nondiscrimination laws in all of its employment practices, educational programs, and educational activities. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other designated youth groups.

The following person is the district’s designated compliance officer, who will handle inquiries and coordinate compliance with the district’s nondiscrimination policies, including the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: 

Dr. Kris Boyle

Director of Special Services

2 Botsford Road, Suite A

Seymour, CT 06483

203-888-7232

Seymour Middle School Telephone Directory

Main School Phone Line: (203) 888-4513

School Fax:  (203) 881-7535

Attendance Line: (203) 888-4513, Press 2

Counseling Office: (203) 888-4513, Press 3

School Nurse: (203) 888-4513, Press 4

Food Services: (203) 888-4513, Press 7

Main Office (203) 888-4513, Press 8

SPS Director of Facilities - Mr.  Tim Connors: (203) 888-4513 ext. 1121

SPS Director of Nutrition Services - Ms. Cyndi Brooks: (203) 888-4640 ext. 1295

SPS Director of Security - Mr.  Ed Henry: (203) 888-2561 ext. 1003

School Cancellations/Delayed Opening

When hazardous weather conditions exist without the hope of early improvement, school will be cancelled and announcements of the cancellation will be on the below-listed radio and television stations.  A delayed opening procedure for Seymour Middle School will be implemented as follows:

• The delayed opening of schools will take place on days when bad weather conditions make a normal opening inadvisable, but the likelihood of improved weather conditions make a delayed opening of school a reasonable course of action.

• On delayed opening days, all morning classes will begin two hours after their normal starting time and bus runs will be made two hours later than usual.   “No School” announcements are made several times between 6:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m.  Also, feel free to check the district website for “No School” cancellations:  www.seymourschools.org

Radio Stations:

WICC (AM) 600, WATR (AM) 1320, WELI (AM) 960, WEZN (FM) 99.9

Television Stations:  WTNH – Channel 8, WVIT – Channel 30, WTIC – Channel 3

The  Superintendent's Office also utilizes the Messenger system in PowerSchool, so parents and guards should make certain that contact information is always up to date in PowerSchool.

Please Note:  When school is cancelled unexpectedly,  that letter day (A or B) will be skipped and we will continue with the next letter day in succession. 

District Calendar (Seymour Public Schools 25-26)