
IMPORTANT SMS ATHLETIC INFORMATION
Any student trying out or participating in a fall sport must have a completed physical by the first day of tryouts or for non-cut sports, the first day of practice. Just a reminder that a physical completed after April 15th of 2024 is valid for the entire 2024/2025 school year.

Get ready to show your Marauder pride and support Shumate PBIS with our exclusive fundraiser! Grab your limited-edition T-shirt and wear your school spirit loud and proud. Don’t miss out—orders are due by September 15th, and all shirts will be delivered right to the school. Join the movement and make a difference by purchasing through the link today!
https://helenshumatemiddleschool.itemorder.com/


The newest edition of the Shumate Family Update can be found on the link below!
https://secure.smore.com/n/561fs

Registration for the Carlson Summer Tennis Camp is available!
View the flier below for more information!


Registration for the Summer Volleyball Skills Camp is available!
View the link below to register!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16hrLNa2ePW0TwZAnMTgE6c8YGSNpeJb1ANbc58eqtME/edit?usp=sharing

Our Yearbooks Are Here!!
Yearbook distribution will begin Friday with 8th grade.
Distribution will continue Monday and Tuesday of next week until all books have been passed out.
If you still want to order a yearbook we have only a handful left so order quickly at Jostens.com


Thank you to everyone who came out Friday night for some delicious food and to show their support for Shumate!


Do you want to win a free yearbook? Do you want your advisory to win a Bomb Pop party? Do you want to win both?
Yearbook is holding a food drive to benefit the Gibraltar food pantry from May 13th through May 24th.
Just bring in your non-perishable food donations to your advisory teacher.
The advisory with the largest number of items donated wins a Bomb Pop Party!
The individual with the most items donated wins a free yearbook.
One winner per grade level!
Bring in your donations starting Monday!!
See Mrs. Walchak for questions.


Spring Sports Schedule Change:
7th Grade Baseball and Softball on April 11th has been changed to April 17th, the games will remain at Shumate.

Chipotle PBIS Fundraiser….TONIGHT!!
23061 ALLEN RD, WOODHAVEN, MI, 48183
ORDER ONLINE FOR PICKUP USING CODE: W36JKGZ
OR SHOW THE ATTACHED FLIER IN RESTAURANT
33% OF EVENT SALES GET DONATED TO SMS PBIS

Have you ever wondered about what good a burrito or chips and guacamole could do for your school!? You have the opportunity to find out the answer to that question this Monday, March 4th!
Shumate PBIS and Woodhaven Chipotle have partnered up to deliver great food that contributes to a great cause, 33% of all event sales will be donated to Shumate PBIS! All you have to do is show the flyer below when completing your purchase, or use the code "W36JKGZ" for your online pickup order!

Today marks the start of a very special raffle to help a Shumate family that lost everything in a house fire. This is a special opportunity for our entire school community to come together and help a fellow Seahawk family in need!
Raffle tickets will be sold everyday, between the following dates: today, February 26th - March 8th. Tickets will cost $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. Students will select which drawing they would like to enter. The following are the drawing options:
$50.00 Target Gift Card
$50.00 Emagine Gift Card
Principal for the day
Teacher for the day (students can shadow a teacher of their choice)
First in Line at Lunch for the rest of the school year
Stanley Tumbler
Shumate’s Student Council will come around during Advisory to sell tickets. The winners will be announced on Friday, March 8th. Let’s join together to help out this AMAZING family!

Our students have spoken, and their message is clear: Expect Respect!
Check out these incredible banners crafted by our talented Seahawks!. Each banner is a powerful reminder of the values we hold dear: kindness, empathy, and respect for all.
From the colorful designs to the inspiring message, these banners serve as a visual representation of our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for everyone.



The parent group has planned another activity night for our students on February 6th 6:30-8:00pm!
📌The event ends promptly at 8:00pm so please have transportation for your student present & ready to pick them up at that time!
📌Please be sure to have your student bring their school ID with them to the event to speed up the admissions process.
📌Concessions are not included in admission price!
**While supplies last** There will be pizza slices, drinks, snacks, candy. Prices are $1-$2 per item. CASH ONLY…smaller bills are appreciated if possible.
We look forward to another fun event for the kiddos!!


🎉 Ready for a mouthwatering meal that supports a great cause? Join us at Buddy's Pizza (21611 Allen Rd.) on Thursday, January 18th between 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM and make a difference! With every order you place, 20% will be donated to Shumate Middle School (PBIS). 🙌 Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to dine for a purpose! RSVP & details here: https://grouprai.se/s268734 Note: If you can't make it there, carryout and online orders make a difference too! Be sure to use the promo code GiVEBACK when placing your order.🍴

Thank you to all of the Shumate families who were generous enough to donate and to those who tried but it just filled up too fast!
We were able to box meals up for 10 families to have a Thanksgiving feast. It would not have been possible without Mrs. Tracy’s efforts and your kindness!! We give thanks to YOU 🙏🏽


Costumes are not allowed on Halloween, but are encouraged for the 10/30 Halloween Activity Night on Monday. We do, however, have a whole week of school spirit fun to look forward to next week.
Monday- Twin Day
Tuesday - Halloween Black/Orange Day
Wednesday- Hat Day
Thursday - Teachers - Dress like students / Students - Dress like teachers
Friday - Blue/White Day

Thank you to all of our amazing Seahawk families for the great turnout at our annual Open House last night! We are so happy to see so many families that are committed to ensuring the educational success of their young Seahawks!

ATTENTION SEAHAWK FAMILIES!
The yearbooks are SOLD OUT!! Yearbooks have been distributed.
If you purchased a yearbook for your student and they have not received it, have them see Mrs. Walchak as soon as possible.
Those on the waiting list will be contacted if a yearbook becomes available by Friday.

Yearbook distribution started yesterday! It will take several days before all books are distributed. Please be patient! Yearbooks may still be ordered at Jostens.com until we sell out. We have approximately 25 books left. For questions email Mrs. Walchak @ walcham@gibdist.net