• At Sparks Middle School; We Believe in our POWER, We embrace our Learning and We own our Future.

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    SMS BELL SCHEDULE

    Breakfast Doors open at 7:10 am

    First Bell Rings at 7:23 am

    Classes start promptly at 7:30am

    Daily Schedule M, Tu, Th, F 7:30am-2:00pm

    Early Release Wednesday 7:30am-1:15pm

     

    ACCESS testing will start on January 28, 2025, and continue until February 28, 2025. Please make sure your child is rested and prepared. This is for our students who speak another language other than English. They will be tested on their listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills in English. Please contact Sara Timmons if you have any questions regarding this testing. 

     

    IMPORTANT SECOND SEMESTER DATES

    January 20th- No School  

    January 24th-School Board Appreciation Breakfast

    January 28-30th School wide ACCESS/WIDA testing 

    February 12th-Valentines Day Dance  

    February 17th- No School  

    February 27th- Community Resource Fair 5:30-7:00pm 

    March 12th Data Chat Night 3:30-5:30

    March 10th-14th- Spirit Week  

    March 14th- Third Quarter Leadership Assembly  

    March 14th- End of 3rd Quarter 

    March 16th-28th Spring Break 

     

    SBAC Testing April 15-May 1st  

      

    April 24th- Family Night

    END OF TESTING TIMELINE May 9th

    May 5th-May 9th- Teacher Appreciation Week  

    May 13th- 6th Grade transition night at SMS- Incoming 6th graders 5-6:30pm 

    May 15th HS Transition Night-at Sparks High School 

    May 16th- Future Golden Bear Day 

    May 27th-30th Spirit Week  

    May 27th-Orchestra Concert 

    May 28th-Band Concert 

    May 30th-Fourth Quarter Leadership Assembly  

    June 4th -8th Grade Promotion – 6pm at Sparks High School.  

    June 5th- 8th grade trip 

    June 6th- Field-Day- All Grades PM ONLY 

     
     

    Athletics Information  

    There’s exciting news for athletics and 6th grade. Starting in the 2024-25 school year, WCSD is offering extracurricular athletic opportunities for 6th grade. As a result, Sparks Middle School has some coaching opportunities that we need filled to be able to make this happen. If you are interested in applying to be a coach for any sport listed below, please reach out to our Dean of Students, David Connor dconnor@washoeschools.net or 775-353-5770. 

     

    Grade  

    Sport 

    Start 

    End 

    7,8 

    Girls Basketball 

    Sept 10 

    Oct 24 

    7,8 

    Boys Soccer 

    Sept 12 

    Oct 24 

    7,8 

    Boys Basketball  

    Nov 4 

    Dec 16 

    7,8 

    Girls Soccer  

    Nov 4 

    Dec 16 

    7,8 

    Girls Volleyball 

    Jan 7 

    Feb 13 

    6,7,8 

    Wrestling 

    Feb 18 

    Apr 10 

    6 

    Girls Volleyball 

    Feb 18 

    Apr 8 

    6,7,8 

    Track 

    Apr 14 

    May15 

    6

    Girls Basketball

    Apr 14

    May 15

    6 

    Boys Basketball 

    Apr 14 

    May 15 

     

     

     

     

Contact Us

  • Office
    775-353-5770 (Office)
    7am - 3pm Mon - Fri
     
    WCSD Parent Line
    (Delayed Starts, Closures)
    (775)334-8373
     
    Fax
    (775)353-5585
     
    2275 18th St.
    Sparks, NV 89431
     
     
     
     
     
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