SHMS Volleyball Night is Monday 11/3 at 6pm. Come to play or come to watch!

Sign up sheets are outside of the library and in the gym.

Cost is $5 per person. Teams can have a minimum of six players and a maximum of 10. 

The first 16 teams that are fully paid will be accepted. Please make sure to only turn your forms and money to Mr. Mossor or it will not be accepted. This event is for all 6th, 7th and 8th grade students.

Please find a sign up below to contribute items for the snack bar:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DAEA822A3FFCF8-59473987-volleyball 

Do not forget to join in for Spirit Week. Every day has a theme!

We want to thank Dr. Matsanka, Mr. Kelly, and Mrs. Stock for their dedication to our students, staff, and families. Their vision, compassion, and commitment make a daily difference for our community. We appreciate all that they do to make our middle school a place where our children can learn, belong, and thrive. 

A special thank you to Erin Dicamillo and Rebecca Gerber who provided breakfast and coffee for our fabulous teachers on Monday, October 20th.

6th Grade

• Turkey Trot is November 25th

7th Grade

• Halloween Spooky Run is October 31st

8th Grade

• Volleyball Night is November 3rd

Join us for a Parent Social at Celia's Bookshop in Swarthmore. Mingle with other parents and enjoy a night out on Thursday, November 13th from 7 to 9 PM. We hope to see you there.

The SHMS 6th Grade Turkey Trot returns on Tuesday, November 25th! A $1 donation is requested and proceeds from the Turkey Trot support the 6th Grade Service Project. The event will take place on the track and students will receive hot chocolate and treats. 

Our 6th Grade Teachers and Home & School Leadership request assistance through donations and volunteers to make this a great event. Sign-up slots and timing information can be found HERE.  Please note that there is an Amazon Wish List for the donation of hot chocolate mix and hot cups. WSSD Policy requires clearances for all in-person volunteers. See HERE for more information or contact Heather Fili at hfili@wssd.org to check your current status. The deadline for volunteering is Thursday, November 20th.

Thank you for helping our 6th Grade Fundraiser! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Olivia Lynch at Olivia.L.Lynch@gmail.com.

The 7th Grade is hosting their third annual Spooky Run on Halloween on Friday, October 31st. We will be using the outdoor track for a run/walk and will also be having a costume contest for the students!  Please see the attached flyer and signup genius for more details and volunteer/donation opportunities!!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A8AD29A3F49-59089103-7thgrade

Order your yearbook today.  Order online at www.jostens.com/btsyrbk. The cost is $35.00.

Please join us on Thursday, November 20th at 7 pm in the middle school library for our next Home and School Meeting of the year.  ALL are welcome to attend!  Dr. Matsanka will be there to give school updates and answer any questions and we will also hear updates from our grade reps and committee chairs. Expect meetings on the third Thursday of the month.

In order to volunteer for events and activities at SHMS (concessions, musical, dances, book fair, etc.), ALL volunteers need their clearances on file with the school district. Please submit these now, as opportunities come up quickly and it's good to have them in place now. If you are unsure of your status, please contact Heather Fili at hfili@wssd.org

You can find what clearances you need to submit here.

Please check out the HSA web page!  In addition to getting up-to-date information on activities, all families have FREE access to the online student directory (you must set up an account). The HSA offers the directory at no cost to our families thanks to our website sponsors. Important: The email address families use to log in to MTK must be the same as the primary email address contact in PowerSchool. This year, the directory team only received information that families submitted on the “[BTS] 08 – Student Directory Information” form in PowerSchool. If you did not complete it for this school year, please do it by December 1st in time for the next contact information export to our SHMS Directory. Please email any questions to Jennifer Griffin (jensgriffin@gmail.com - parent volunteer) or Derrick Clements (dclements@wssd.org - WSSD staff member in the registration office). 

SHMS HSA website and directory*: https://shmshsa.membershiptoolkit.com

Online Store: https://shmshsa.membershiptoolkit.com/store

*For additional safety, you will need to create an account to access the directory.

Do you have a business or know someone who would like to become a sponsor helping fund all of the great activities that the Home and School support? This is a great opportunity to reach over 1,000 parents in the community.  

For $150 the sponsorship includes a banner ad featuring the sponsor's logo on our SHMS HSA home page.  This clickable logo will lead the reader to the respective business website. The ad will remain on our website for the entire 2025-2026 school year.  

Families who may be interested in partnering their organizations with our HSA as a website sponsor can find more information on our MTK homepage. https://shmshsa.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/05203/SHMS_25_26_Corporate_Sponsorship_Letter.pdf

Please contact Jennifer Griffin with any questions at  jensgriffin@gmail.com

The Foundation for Wallingford-Swarthmore Schools is bringing back the Panther Pajama Run on Saturday, November 8, 2025!  Wear your coziest PJs, & run or walk for fun, & to also support our school district to be the best it can be!! 

Register here:  https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Wallingford/PantherPajamaRun "

The Jack Hontz Marching Band Showcase is coming up on Wednesday, Nov. 5th at 7 PM! This is the SHHS Panther Marching Band's biggest fundraiser of the year. There will be performances by the band, raffle baskets & silent auction items to bid on, dinner options to purchase for the whole family, & the 4th Annual WSMA (Wallingford Swarthmore Music Association) March-Off where your elementary or middle schooler could win a trophy for showing off their best marching moves!

Thanks for your support of the Marching Band!

Dear WSSD Community Stakeholders,

We’re excited to share some important news about the future of our schools. On June 18, the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District Board of School Directors approved the scope for the district’s comprehensive long-range capital plan that will guide investment in our facilities for years to come.

An overview of the plan is attached and can be accessed through the following link. We encourage you to take a look and help share it through newsletters, on social media, or in conversations with neighbors so more members of our community can stay informed.

This plan focuses on three big goals:

• Keeping our schools warm, safe, and dry for all students and staff.
• Making sure our buildings are the right size to support today’s enrollment and future growth.
• Creating spaces that meet the needs of our educational programs so every student can thrive.

The plan was shaped through several years of study, community input, and a careful look at our enrollment projections, building conditions, and overall capacity.

You can learn more about the WSSD Capital Plan here.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our schools.

Warmly,

Rachel Riley

Communications & Community Relations Liaison

Wallingford-Swarthmore School District

Office Phone: 610-892-3470  ext. 1108

Cell Phone: 610-389-1136

Communications Office

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