Ron Shank retired from the Texas Highway Patrol spoke to the high school today on bullying, suicide prevention, and choices today for Suicide Prevention month and Red Ribbon.
There will be no career tech Monday, September 19th. Students may ride the bus on the morning route or should report to school by 10:50 if they drive.
Due Sept. 30: 2022-23 U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship Program Applications
The 61st annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP), established in 1962 by U.S. Senate Resolution, awards two student leaders from each state a week in Washington, D.C., to experience their national government in action. Delegates hear major policy addresses by senators, cabinet members, officials from the Departments of State and Defense and directors of federal agencies. Delegates will also participate in a meeting with a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Each delegate is awarded a $10,000 college scholarship for undergraduate studies.
USSYP is limited to juniors and seniors who are currently serving in any one of the following student government offices:
Student body president, vice-president, secretary or treasurer
Class president, vice-president, secretary or treasurer
Student Council representative
National Honor Society officer
Student representative elected or appointed to a district, regional or state-level civic or educational organization
All student leadership qualifying positions are subject to the judgment of the state selection administrator and will be verified and confirmed.
Access the USSYP Brochure here
View the Oklahoma application here
Applications are due Sept. 30 by 5 p.m. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Finalists will be notified by Nov. 1. Finalists will be required to attend a virtual interview sometime in November.
If you have questions, contact Brenda Beymer-Chapman at brenda.chapman@sde.ok.gov
There is a 4H meeting tomorrow after school in the Sharon cafeteria.
Sad statistics shared
S-M students in grades 9-12 participate in driver safety training at Taloga today with demos in effects of driving impaired, ATV safety, rollover effects, and distracted driving among other safety driving issues.
Each year the Woodward Rotary Club sponsors student to attend Camp RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award). It will be held partly online and part in person. The online portion will be October 10th – 12th. The in-person segment will be held at Camp WOW near Stuart, Oklahoma (8256 Diagonal 1500 RD, Stuart, OK) On Friday, October 14th, Saturday, October 15th and Sunday October 16th). The Woodward Rotary Club pays the fees for the camp, which is $475.00 per camper.
The camp is normally held in July, however, due to a variety of issues, the camp had to moved to October. If you have any students who you think might be interested, please have them go to this link to apply: https://leadernu.com/ryla-info/d5750/
8th grader Jaxon Irving, son of Emmy McNeal, participates in an exercise at the NWOSU all-State audition clinic under the direction of Dr. Karsten Longhurst.
Two SM Grads calling the game and two future Trojans running the rig. Tune in to okssn.com to watch the game
Get ‘em while they’re hot off the press!!!
Just a reminder on the school’s dress code policy adopted by the board for grades 7-12. All shorts should have at least a 5” inseam with no sides or side slits above that point. Pants of any kind should not have holes above the 5” inseam point. Extremely short or tight fitting apparel is not appropriate. Midriffs May not be exposed. Additional details are available on page 20 of the student handbook on the Student section of the school website. Thank you for following the board’s policy!
Trojans wrap up LEAD conference. Great time!!
S-M officers enjoy LEAD Conference in Enid today!
Check this out!
A great opportunity!
SM Athletics is hosting a corn hole tournament September 24 at the Sharon-Mutual Ag facility. Attached is the flyer with all of the info.
There will be no elementary game vs Buffalo tomorrow. JH will still play at Buffalo at 5:30
Sharon-Mutual volleyball games vs Indiahoma and Hardesty have been cancelled. We are looking for teams to take their place and will keep you informed!
We are in dire need of adult concession help for sporting events this year. Most of our student body is involved in activities. Attached is a concession schedule for home games through Christmas break! Let me know where u can help. Thanks!
Congratulations to Cooper Hutt who placed second in 4-H livestock judging competition yesterday and to the 4-H team of Cooper Hutt, Rowdy Cole, Creed White, and Corbin Hutt who placed fourth.