Welcome to Sixth Grade

The bell schedule is driven by transportation needs and can change each year.  For the 2025-2026 school year we start at 7:30 a.m. and end at 2:24 p.m. 

Bus routes can be found on the SVSD website.

Cell phones (as well as AirPods, earbuds, and headphones) are not allowed to be used during school hours, including class time and passing periods. Students will be asked to leave these devices in their lockers (for sixth and seventh graders) or in their backpacks (eighth graders). Students will be able to use these electronics during lunch. If you haven’t read through this important policy change, it is located in our SMS Student Handbook on page 16.   

Laptops will be assigned during the first week of school.

Lockers are assigned to sixth and seventh graders and are optional for eighth graders. Eighth graders who would like a locker can sign up in the office during the first week of school.

Families should use Schoology for teacher communication and to track daily work, missing assignments, and grades.

A list of needed supplies can be found on the district website.

Families should use Skyward to maintain current family contact information, track attendance, and check final grades.

Sixth graders can participate in cross country, wrestling, girls soccer, and track and field.

A current sports physical is required and should be uploaded online when you register for sports.  Physicals for new sixth graders must be dated January 1 or later in the calendar year the student enters sixth grade and will be valid for two years.