If you are new to the Raider Family—welcome! Each Sunday afternoon, I send out a Raider Reminders message to highlight any important events or information for the upcoming week.

To ensure you have everything you need for a smooth and successful start to the school year, we are starting Raider Reminders this week! Be sure to check your ParentSquare notifications every Sunday so you don’t miss a thing.

🎒 SSMS Orientation is Almost Here!

We’re excited to welcome our students back for the upcoming school year and look forward to seeing everyone at orientation! This is a great opportunity for students to pick up schedules, walk the campus, meet teachers, and get ready for a successful start.

📌 Please review the important information below to ensure you're prepared.

Whether you're new to SSMS or returning for another great year, orientation is the first step in kicking off the year strong!

📝 Action Required: Complete Your Skyward Enrollment Forms

We still have MANY parents who have not completed the required Skyward Enrollment forms for this school year. These forms are essential to ensure your student is fully registered and ready to start school.

🚍 Important: The transportation request form for bus service is also included in this packet.

If you have not done so already, please click the button below to log in to Skyward Family Access and complete your student’s forms.

📸 Need help? The image below shows exactly where to click once you’ve logged in.

Thank you for your attention to this important step!

We are thrilled to announce that our school is beginning an exciting journey as a Leader in Me School, built on the principles of Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. We believe this will be a transformational experience for everyone in our community—students, staff, families, and volunteers alike.

This approach empowers students with the leadership and life skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.

Please take a moment to read the letter included below, which provides more details about what this journey will look like. Moving forward, we’ll continue to share information and resources in this weekly newsletter to help our families stay informed and engaged.

We’re excited to grow together! 🌱✨

Student schedules will be available for viewing in Skyward Family Access on August 9th.

Are you ready to tee off this season? There will be a mandatory meeting for all boys and girls interested in trying out for the golf team on Tuesday, August 19th, after school in Mr. Johnson’s classroom until 5:30 PM.

✅ Open to all grade levels

✅ Only 5 boys and 5 girls will make the team

✅ Tryouts will be held on August 25 & 27, 4:30–6:00 PM at Sherman Hills Golf Course

✅ Students must provide their own transportation to practices

🏥 All participants must have:

• A current sports physical

• School insurance for the 2025–26 school year (available in Skyward)

📧 Questions? Email Mr. Johnson at marcus.johnson@sumter.k12.fl.us