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### Our Mission

SMS strives to provide a safe and positive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of our student body. We are Sardis Middle School, expecting excellence from day one.

*   SMS is a Title I School

*   All Teachers are 100% Certified


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Invest in Our Students' Future—Vote YES on May 20, 2025!

We encourage you to vote YES on the upcoming Special School Tax Referendum to continue the existing 9 mill District Ad Valorem Tax, which has been in place since 1946.

This is not a new tax, not an increase, and not an additional tax; it simply continues the current funding that supports the success of our students.

Every dollar stays within Etowah County Schools, directly benefiting our schools, classrooms, teachers, and educational programs.

If you can’t vote on May 20th, please cast an absentee ballot and make your voice heard!

Let's keep investing in our future. Kids win when we vote YES.

Invest in Our Students' Future—Vote YES on May 20, 2025!

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Students! Join the Peer Helpers during 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Periods for a great time as we enjoy ice cream and raise money for local charity needs!&#x20;

Ice Cream Social: April 25th

Congratulations to Laken Wallace, Rainlei Gray, Joseph Gramajo, Jackson McCoy Conner Clark, and Yenifer Soto!

April Students of the Month

STEAM Queens Day: May 3rd

ACAP: 4/16/25

News and Announcements

Make plans to join us for our 6th Annual PJ Day Bed Build at Gaston High School on April 26th at 9 am! No experience necessary! Help us make sure that no kid sleeps on the floor in our town! Currently, Sleep in Heavenly Peace - AL, Gadsden has 200 young people on a waiting list for a bed.

Follow the link below to register!

6th Annual PJ Day Bed Build

Mark your calendars and get ready to start your learning adventure with Etowah County Schools!  Kindergarten Registration is happening on Wednesday, April 30, 2025! Please contact the elementary school in your district for additional information and registration times.

Kindergarten Registration

Thank you for your interest in our First Class Pre-K program! The drawing has been completed. If your child's name was drawn for a spot in one of our classrooms, you will receive a telephone call or email from the school principal. If you do not receive a telephone call or email, your child's name will be added to our waiting list.

First Class Pre-K Program

First Class PreK Program drawing has been completed.

Attention: Parents & Employees

[]()Regarding the recent PowerSchool Breach, if you receive an email from PowerSchool (Ps-sis-incident@mail.csid.com), it is legitimate.

The emails have important information you will need to review about free credit monitoring (Experian) and information about protecting against identity theft.

Important Announcement

Etowah County School District was notified on January 7, 2025, of a recent cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool, a widely used education software provider that provides our district’s student information system. On December 28, 2024, PowerSchool identified unauthorized access to certain customer information through its PowerSource portal. The company has assured us that the incident is contained, and there is no evidence of ongoing unauthorized activity or operational disruptions. Affected data may include sensitive personal information such as names, addresses, and email addresses. Social security numbers were not involved. PowerSchool has implemented enhanced security measures, deactivated the compromised credentials, and is offering credit monitoring and identity protection services for certain impacted individuals. Etowah County School District is working closely with PowerSchool to communicate with families, educators, and stakeholders.

The State Report Card is out and we are thrilled to announce that the Etowah County School System has achieved an overall score of 86/B on the state report card, reflecting the hard work and dedication of our entire community. Additionally, we are proud to share that four of our elementary schools earned A's on their school report card, a testament to the incredible effort and achievement within those schools. Congratulations to Hokes Bluff Elementary, John S. Jones Elementary, Southside Elementary, and Whitesboro Elementary!

This milestone demonstrates our commitment to ongoing improvement in key areas, including academic achievement, academic growth, chronic absenteeism, college and career readiness, and our graduation rate. We recognize that this success is a collective effort, and we remain focused on continuing to raise the bar for excellence across all levels of our school system.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our administrators, faculty, and staff members, whose passion and dedication are the foundation of our success. To our parents, thank you for your support and partnership in your child’s education. And most importantly, we celebrate our students, who inspire us every day with their hard work, determination, and pursuit of excellence.

This achievement reminds us of what we can accomplish when we work together toward a shared vision of academic excellence. As we celebrate, we also recommit ourselves to building on this success and ensuring every student in our district has the tools and opportunities they need to thrive.

As a district, we will continue to empower all students to be academically, technologically, and socially successful,  we will challenge all students to be productive citizens, and we will succeed by creating strong home, community, and school partnerships.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we will continue striving for greatness!

Sincerely, 

**Dr. Alan Cosby, Superintendent of Etowah County Schools**

2023-2024 State Report Card

### **What is Child Find?**

Child Find is a statewide effort by the Alabama State Department of Education and the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services to locate, identify, and evaluate children with disabilities from birth to age 21.

### **How Does Child Find Work?**

Early Intervention and Special Education Services work closely with community service agencies, parents, and local school systems to locate children with disabilities. For parents or other persons interested in information about referring a child from birth to age 21, the toll-free telephone number is 1-800-543-3098.

### **Why is Child Find Important?**

Child Find helps the child, the family, and the provider to plan appropriate services and link families to services for students who may meet special education eligibility requirements.

**For more information about Child Find, contact Etowah County Schools at 256-442-1050.**

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