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Message from the Principal
Dear SHMS Families,
I hope everyone had a wonderful Fall Break! Whether you spent your time traveling, gathering with friends and family, catching up on projects around the house, or simply enjoying a relaxing staycation, I hope you were able to rest, relax, and rejuvenate while spending time doing the things you enjoy most.
It is hard to believe that we have already completed the first quarter of the 2026–2027 school year! Time certainly flies when our days are filled with learning, activities, and opportunities for our students to grow. The first nine weeks have been busy, and I am proud of the many accomplishments, experiences, and memories our students and staff have already made.
As we begin the second quarter, I encourage our students and families to reflect on their successes and identify areas where they can continue to improve. A new quarter brings a fresh start and an opportunity to set new goals, develop positive habits, and challenge ourselves to be better than we were yesterday. Consistent attendance, arriving to school on time, completing assignments, and demonstrating kindness and respect are all important pieces of a successful school year.
I also want to thank our families for your continued support and partnership. The success of Spring Hill Middle School depends on the collaboration between our students, staff, families, and community. Together, we can continue creating a school environment where every student feels valued, supported, and challenged to reach their full potential.
Thank you for being a part of our SHMS family and for helping us continue our mission to:
SERVE HONOR MOTIVATE and SUCCEED!
Respectfully,
Becky Malugin
Principal, Spring Hill Middle School |
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Academics at SHMS
Understanding the Difference Between Conflict and BullyingOctober is Bullying Prevention month. At Spring Hill Middle School, we want to help families understand the difference between peer conflict and bullying. Conflict is a normal part of growing up and occurs when students have disagreements, misunderstandings, or arguments where both individuals have relatively equal power. Bullying, however, involves repeated, unwanted aggressive behavior and a real or perceived imbalance of power, where one student uses that power to hurt, intimidate, or exclude another.
While not every disagreement or unkind interaction is bullying, all concerns deserve attention. We encourage parents to talk with their children about handling disagreements respectfully, showing empathy, and reporting concerning behaviors to a trusted adult. Our goal is to help students develop healthy relationships while ensuring a safe, respectful, and supportive school environment for everyone.
 Spring Hill Middle School is excited to celebrate Red Ribbon Week, October 26–30! Red Ribbon Week is the nation's largest and longest-running annual awareness campaign dedicated to drug, alcohol, tobacco, and violence prevention.
Throughout the week, we will emphasize the importance of making healthy choices, developing positive habits, and living a drug-free lifestyle.
As part of our celebration, on Thursday, October 29, students will participate in an age-appropriate presentation provided by the Maury County Prevention Coalition. This presentation will focus on substance use prevention, healthy decision-making, mental wellness, and empathy. Our goal is to equip students with the knowledge, confidence, and skills needed to make responsible choices and positively influence those around them.
5th & 6th Grade: Your Brain, Your Choices, Your Superpower!
Through engaging visuals, interactive challenges, and relatable scenarios, students will explore how their developing brains influence emotions, behavior, and decision-making. We'll discuss the importance of healthy choices, positive friendships, emotional regulation, and developing healthy coping skills. Students will also participate in an empathy challenge that encourages them to consider others' perspectives and recognize the importance of kindness and compassion.
7th & 8th Grade: Your Brain. Your Choices. Your Future.
This interactive presentation takes a deeper look at the science behind decision-making, substance use, peer influence, and mental wellness. Using evidence-based prevention education, visual demonstrations, and interactive activities, students will explore how their developing brains respond to stress, social pressure, and substances.
Throughout the presentation, students will follow a fictional eighth grader navigating real-life situations involving peer pressure, friendships, stress, and difficult decisions. Students will have opportunities to determine how they would respond, think critically about potential consequences, and explore healthier alternatives.
We encourage families to use Red Ribbon Week as an opportunity to have meaningful conversations at home about making safe, healthy choices and treating others with kindness and respect.
Together, we can empower our students to make positive choices today that lead to brighter, healthier futures tomorrow!
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Renaissance Ceremony
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At Spring Hill Middle School, we LOVE celebrating our students and their accomplishments! 🏆 This year, our Renaissance celebrations will look a little different, and we're excited to share why!
At SHMS, STUDENT VOICE MATTERS! We believe in listening to our students, valuing their opinions, and honoring their wishes whenever possible. After all, these celebrations are about THEM!
🌟 5th & 6th Grades: Students will continue to participate in our traditional Renaissance Awards Ceremonies, just as they have in the past.
🌟 7th & 8th Grades: We recently surveyed our students to get their input on how they would like to be recognized for their achievements. The students have spoken! They overwhelmingly selected an opportunity to enjoy free time with their peers in place of a traditional ceremony. Students will STILL earn and receive their Renaissance awards and be recognized for their hard work and accomplishments!
While the format may be changing, our commitment to recognizing academic achievement, hard work, and student success remains exactly the same!
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| Health Screenings |
As part of the Coordinated School Health program, annual health screenings for 6th and 8th grade students will take place on October 27th. These screenings include vision, hearing, blood pressure, and body mass index.
Important Details and Student Preparation:
Collected data does not include any identifying information, and all results are private and confidential These screenings do not replace a full medical examination, and parents are encouraged to schedule annual medical check-ups with their child's doctor. You will be notified following the screening if further evaluation by a doctor is recommended. -
Please ensure your child wears a shirt with sleeves that can be rolled or pushed up for blood pressure checks. If your child wears glasses, please make sure they bring/wear them on screening day.
Opt-Out Option:
If you wish to opt out of these screenings, please send a written note to your child's homeroom teacher or to the front office stating that you DO NOT wish for your child to be screened. The note must include your child's name, date of birth, your signature, and the date.
Thank you for helping keep our students healthy! |
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October Events 10-16 Report Cards
10- 21 Principal's Day
10-23 Pajamas & Pastries Kona Ice
Generals Store 10-26 through 10- 30
Red Ribbon Week
10-27 PTSA Fundraiser Kickoff
10-30 5th/6th Renaissance Ceremony
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November Events
11-16 through 20
Substitute Appreciation Week
11-20 Pajamas & Pastries Generals Store
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