POPLAR MIDDLE SCHOOL
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ARCHIVE
FIRST QUARTER 2020-21
SEPTEMBER 24 - NOVEMBER 4
RED RIBBON WEEK ACTIVITIES EXTENDED
November 4, 2020
Red Ribbon Week substance abuse prevention activities have been extended for one more week. Goodie bags have been prepared for every enrolled Poplar MS student and the prize drawing is still open. Click the link below to enter.
REMOTE STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO JOIN WRESTLING
November 3, 2020
REMOTE learning students are still able to join wrestling. Practice is at 3:30 Monday -Thursday and 2:30 on Fridays. If they don't have participation and physical paperwork from fall sports, they will need to pick up the necessary paperwork at the front office.
HPDP TELE-HEALTH APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
November 3, 2020
Jennifer Lawrence Dixon will be available to see Poplar MS students for tele-health therapy and addictions counseling at the Red House. Please call Jennifer at 406-318-6100 or Christian at 406-768-5900 to schedule or for any questions.
FANS ALLOWED AT SIDNEY BB GAMES TODAY
November 3, 2020
According to Mr. Weeks, Poplar Schools athletic director, Sidney Middle School is allowing fans for today's 7th/8th grade basketball games at Sidney Middle School with games starting at 4:30 PM
AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING
November 2, 2020
Sign ups for tutoring will be taken after school NOV 2-6 in the middle school lobby. Sessions begin on NOV 9 and will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:00 in Ms. Ferguson's Room 208. Transportation is available if needed.
NOVEMBER IS NON-FICTION MONTH
November 2, 2020
The middle school library is having a contest on reading nonfiction books or articles and taking AR tests. The winner will receive a root beer float or ice cream.
REMOTE LEARNING REGISTRATION DEADLINE NOV 6
November 2, 2020
Parents/Guardians wishing to register for REMOTE learning need to submit the application by Friday, November 6 at 2:30. Click here for a printable REGISTRATION FORM
ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE
October 30, 2020
Poplar MS students and staff are called to collect donations of canned goods, dry goods, non-perishables and toiletries to be distributed to families in need here in Poplar. Donations will be accepted November 9 to December 4. Click the link below for more information and food drive contest rules.
INDIAN CLUB SIGN UP: NOV 6
October 30, 2020
Committed Grade 7-8 students are encouraged to sign up for Indian Club on Friday, November 6 between 1:00 and 3:00 pm in the middle school gymnasium.
LOOK WHAT'S COOKING AT POPLAR MS
October 29, 2020
Students in Mrs. McCabe's family and consumer sciences (FCS) classes have been busy baking up these most scrumptious cinnamon-spiced pumpkin muffins! Get the recipe at the link below.
COVID-19 SPECTATOR PLAN: MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS
October 28, 2020
Per the Governor’s Directive, Roosevelt County Health Department, and Poplar School District, certain considerations must be made to protect the health and safety of our communities to the best of our ability.
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION
October 26, 2020
Why are teens at a much higher risk of alcohol addiction than someone who may have started drinking at a higher age? Find out at the link below by reading the Scholastic article, "Drugs and the Teen Brain." Then take the quiz to be to get entered in the Red Ribbon Week prize drawing.
PLEDGE TO BE DRUG FREE
October 26, 2020
Choosing to stay drug free results in improved relationships, more success in achieving your goals, and more time to enjoy your life. Putting your commitment in writing, reading it everyday, and sharing it with the people who care about you can help you keep the commitment over time. Get your pledge card at the MS office or library or print your own at the link below.
WEBSITE LAUNCH PRIZE DRAWING WINNERS
October 26, 2020
The winners of a $25 gas card in the Poplar MS website launch prize drawing are Dalonna Youngman, Arleda Shields, Birdie Hawk and Kristen Crowe.
RED RIBBON WEEK
October 19, 2020
Red Ribbon Week is an annual event held each October to increase awareness for substance abuse prevention as well as to promote physical and emotional health. Click the link below to access information and activities that support the drug free message.
HPDP TELEMEDICINE
September 23, 2020
Complete a Telemedicine consent form for your child by October 16, 2020 and their name will be entered for this raffle for one of these prizes! There will be 9 winners for each school! Each HPDP clinic in the school will have copies of the Telemedicine Consent form. Please contact the Poplar Schools HPDP clinic at 768-3384 if you have any questions.
