The box is located along the side walk in front of the school, on the gym side.
If you have a child that attends SES and you are facing food insecurity, please email Mrs. Blow at kblow@mcpss.com or call the school at 251-221-1630 for additional resources.
4th/5th Grade girls are invited to the SMS Cheer Clinic! 📣
The clinic will take place on December 9-10 from 4-5:30pm in the SMS cafeteria. The performance will take place on December 11 during either the boys basketball game or the girl's game (specific times will be announced later). The clinic is $35, this includes a tshirt, snack, and their ticket entrance for the game. They will learn a cheer, chant, and a dance to perform for the spectators of the game. Parents will need to purchase their own ticket for the game either at the door or on gofan.co. Space is limited so ticket availability will be on a first come first serve basis.
Waivers, permissions, and money are due no later than November 21, 2025. Money can either be brought to the school (Semmes Middle) in an envelope with an attn line for Ms. Barnhill or you can pay the $35 on gofan.co.
Waiver/Permission link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfF4wOto3-urRqpEvOQFJRYRGYY0NxDeJPV-jN8vUNqgas_Eg/viewform?usp=header
This information has been provided by Feeding the Gulf Coast. Find out more at: https://www.feedingthegulfcoast.org/find-help/find-a-pantry
When: November 3 - 14
Where: Semmes Elementary - Drop off in Front Lobby
Students who donate will receive a ticket to be out of uniform on Friday, November 21st.
Each grade level is asked to bring the following items that will be used to make meal baskets for local families:
K & Pre-K: Boxed Dessert Mix
1st: Boxed Macaroni and Cheese
2nd: Mashed Potato Mix or Stuffing Mix
3rd: Rice or Gravy Mix/Canned Gravy
4th: Canned Fruit or Cranberry Sauce
5th: Canned Vegetables: Corn/Green Beans/Sweet Potatoes/Carrots
Tomorrow is the LAST DAY of the book fair! That means it is the last chance to stock up on new books, supplies, activity kits, cookbooks, and so many other goodies. We are excited for all of the books that have found new homes and the funds we have raised for our school!
*The book fair will close at 1:00pm on Friday, September 19.
To shop online or set up a last minute eWallet, click here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/semmeselementaryschool
Our Scholastic book fair is just a few days away! Students can shop all next week for new books, fun supplies, and more! Prepare for the fair by checking out our online fair page--browse the catalog, set up an eWallet, and donate to Share the Fair. Families, you can join us to shop the "Book Fair After Hours" on Tuesday, September 16th 4:00-6:00pm. We are looking forward to a fair-tastic week of reading adventures!
Link: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/semmeselementaryschool
Kona Ice is coming to our school next Wednesday, August 27th! Please send money labeled in an envelope with your child's name, homeroom teacher, and what they are ordering.
Order options:
$6 snow cone*
$1 color- changing spoon
$1 wristband
*The price of the snow cone includes a color-changing cup- for future visits, students can bring their cup for a discounted snow cone price.
All Kona Ice flavors are dairy-free, gluten-free, and peanut-free. Sugar-free and dye-free flavors are available upon request.
Visit www.kona-ice.com for more info.
What you can do:
1. Pay your $10 registration fees (cash or check)
2. Get your car tag, find your bus route, or fill out the walker paper work
3. Visit your classroom to meet your new teacher! If you didn’t receive a postcard, enter in the front doors-you can find out at the tables in the front lobby! If you received a post card- enter through doors by cafeteria.
4. Drop off medication with Nurse Ramsey and visit the cafeteria to let Mrs. Nancy know of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
5. Take a picture in the front lobby!
It is also important to note that all new students to SES, kindergarten students, and those that didn't register online or bring proofs WILL NOT receive a post card.
If you haven't completed registration and/or brought proofs, your child will not be on a class roll and you should NOT attend meet the teacher. You will find out who your teacher is on the first day of school. Teachers will NOT be assigned at meet the teacher.
Registration dates and times are listed below. Each day’s registration hours are 8:30–11:00 AM and 12:30–3:00 PM. If you have multiple students, please come on the day assigned for your eldest child. You will be able to complete registration for all of your children on that day.
Registration Schedule:
4th & 5th Grades: July 22
2nd & 3rd Grades: July 23
Kindergarten & 1st Grade: July 24
If you are unable to attend on your assigned day, please call the office at (251) 221-1630 to schedule an appointment during the week of July 28–31. If proofs are not submitted by July 31, your child will not be placed on a class roll and will not be able to attend Meet the Teacher.
A few minor changes were made to supply lists.
🎧 Headphones added to 4th grade supply list
✏️ Three packs of pencils requested for 5th grade
📒 1 1.5" binder added to the 2nd and 5th grade list
🖍 colored pencils are requested for third grade
Check out the lists on the MCPSS app when you subscribe to SES under Documents->Parent Resources
