Dear Bullpup Families,

The countdown to the first day of school is ON! The first day of school will be

September 3rd . Doors will open at 7:45 and classes start at 8:05 sharp. We hope you

get out there and enjoy these last glorious days of summer, but it’s also time to start

looking ahead and preparing for the upcoming year. Please read through these few

informational items. We look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday morning, September 3rd, when the school year kicks off and doors open at 7:45 AM. 

Open House August 27th

On August 27th, any time from 4:30 to 6:30, please come to the school with all

your school supplies and locker goodies and move on in! We want you to be

ready for Day 1. You’ll also have a chance to meet your teachers and walk

through your 1st Semester schedule.

When you get here, we’d appreciate it if you would park on the north side of the

school if possible – SHS is hosting their Freshman BBQ and orientation at the

same time.

Start in the gym to check in and get your locker assignment. If you haven’t

figured out the PowerSchool Parent Portal, then we can help you with a class

schedule also. Then, you’re free to find your locker, move in, and take a practice

walk-through of your day. Also in the gym, you will be able to pay optional fees

(see below).

2024 Optional Fees

At the Open House, please take a moment to pay optional fees – it really saves stress

down the road! We can take cards or cash.

•  ASB (All Student Body) cards are required if you participate in a sport and

optional if you want to get into all SMS home games for free: $30 for an

individual; $50 for a Family Pass.

•  Chromebook Protection is highly advised – stuff happens! -- $20 for the year.

•  The Yearbook will cost $30 if you pay now, $35 after October 1st.

Suggested School Supplies

We suggest you keep your supplies simple until you attend class and are sure of what

you need for each class. If anything is needed specifically for a class, that teacher will

tell you the first day of school. Here are the supplies we suggest, yet are not required:

•  2" binder with loose leaf paper

•  Plastic dividers (with pockets)

•  Pencil pouch

•  Pencils

•  Pens

•  Colored pencils

•  Pencil sharpener

•  Single subject spiral notebooks (start with 2)

•  Lock for hallway locker – we recommend combination NOT keyed lock!

•  Lock for PE locker (if you keep your PE clothes in the locker room)

I look forward to seeing you all soon!

Sincerely,

Mr. Penrose