The Industrialization era was a time of innovation. History students in 8th grade explore the innovators, their inventions, and the contributions they made in the American society as it went from rural to urban!
🔵💛 Dedication. Protection. Excellence. 💛🔵
In 35-degree weather, on their day off, at the outdoor range, our Shepherd I.S.D. Police Officers are putting in the work—training and qualifying to ensure TOP-TIER protection for ALL our students and staff. 💪🎯
Their commitment goes beyond the badge, and we are grateful for their dedication to safety and service! 🚔🔹
#ShepherdISD #SafetyFirst #TopTierProtection #CommittedToExcellence
📚✨ Exploring the World of Genre! ✨📚
Students in Ms. Higginbotham's class are diving into the elements of genre by working in groups to create engaging slideshow presentations! 🎭📖 From mystery to fantasy, historical fiction to science fiction, they’re breaking down what makes each genre unique.
📢 At the end of the project, they’ll present their findings to the class—building teamwork, research skills, and confidence along the way! 💡🎤
#SMSProud #GenreExploration #TeamworkInAction #LearningIsFun
📚✨ Digging Deeper into Learning! ✨📚
Mrs. Berry’s class is taking a closer look at their previous CBA test, revisiting questions and sharpening their critical thinking skills! 🧐💡 Students are analyzing controlling ideas within a passage and using text evidence to prove whether their assigned answers were correct or incorrect.
🔍 Learning from the past leads to stronger skills for the future! 💪 Keep up the great work, students!
#SMSProud #ThinkDeep #LearningInAction #TextEvidenceMatters
📢 Engaged & Excelling in Social Studies! 🌍📚
Mrs. Wheeler’s 6th grade Social Studies class is diving into a creative and interactive review for their benchmark CBA this week! 🏆💡 Students are exploring American democracy, learning about dominant religions in different regions, and comparing various world governments.
💭 Who says studying can’t be fun? These students are making connections, thinking critically, and preparing for success! 💪✏️
Drop a 👍 to cheer them on! #SMSProud #FutureLeaders #EngagedLearning #SocialStudiesRock
"To empower their classmates, our students will share an inspiring quote each Friday to launch everyone into the weekend on a positive note."
"What you do today can improve all your tomorrows." – Ralph Marston
#CKH #empoweringstudents
Mrs. Wheeler’s 6th grade students are reviewing Russian culture, past czars, and the reign of President Putin with a fun and interactive game! 🏆📚 This engaging activity is helping them prepare for their upcoming quiz while making history come to life!
Who will be the ultimate Russian history champion?
#HistoryInAction #RussianCulture #GameBasedLearning #SMS
📚✨ Building Stronger Readers, One Page at a Time! ✨📚
Mrs. Berry’s 6th grade ELAR students are starting each class with 10 minutes of silent reading! This daily routine helps strengthen vocabulary, grammar skills, and reading endurance—all while fostering a love for books!
Great readers make great thinkers! Keep up the awesome work, 6th graders! 📖👏
#ReadingIsPower #SilentReading #BuildingBetterReaders #SMS
🚀💥 Explosive Note-Taking in Action! 💥🚀
Our students are gearing up for 8th grade by mastering Explosive Notes! Using a paired passage about Batman 🦇 vs. Iron Man 🦾, they’re learning how to break down key information, organize their thoughts, and take notes like superheroes!
📝⚡ Who will win—Batman’s strategy or Iron Man’s tech? Either way, our students are the real champions of note-taking!
#SuperheroStudies #ExplosiveNotes #Future8thGraders #SMS
After a long day of working hard on mock STAAR students took a much needed brain break by revisiting parts of speech in a colorful way.
Ms. Lester’s 8th grade students are enjoying some silent reading after coming back from the book fair.
📚 Advanced Reading Book Club! 📚
Our Adv. Reading classes are diving into their own Book Club experience! 🏫✨ Students enjoy silent reading before engaging in lively discussions on an online board—just like a collegiate course! 💻📖 They ask questions, share insights, and even foreshadow what’s to come.
#BookClub #AdvancedReading #EngagedReaders #ForeshadowingFun
💖🎶 Dancing, Friendship, and Fun! 🎶💖
Last Thursday, some of our amazing Middle School students attended a Valentine’s Dance hosted by Coldspring ISD with students from multiple districts, and it was an unforgettable experience! ❤️✨
From showing off their best dance moves 🕺💃 to making new friends (shout out to the peer pals of CISD 🤝 and practicing important social skills, they truly danced the day away with smiles, laughter, and love! 🥰🎈
It was heartwarming to see them step out of their comfort zones, cheer each other on, and just enjoy the moment. This was more than just a dance—it was an opportunity for growth, connection, and pure happiness. 💕
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this event so special! It was a day to remember! 🌟
📐 Hands-On Learning in Mrs. Rhoden and Mrs. McDaniel’s Class! 📏
Students are diving into geometry as they explore the area of parallelograms and triangles! Through interactive activities and problem-solving, they’re mastering the formulas and discovering how shapes come to life in the world around them.
At SMS, we make math engaging and fun! 🚀 #GeometryInAction #MathExplorers #ParallelogramsAndTriangles #SMSLearners
🌍 Exploring Earth’s Revolution in Mr. Jones’ Class! 🍂☀️❄️🌸
Mr. Jones’ students are diving into the science behind Earth’s revolution and discovering how it causes the seasons to change! By exploring the tilt of the Earth and its orbit around the sun, they’re learning why we experience winter’s chill, spring’s bloom, summer’s warmth, and fall’s colors.
Curiosity and discovery are at the heart of learning at SMS! 🌟 #ScienceInAction #EarthsRevolution #ChangingSeasons #SMSLearners
📚 6th Grade TELPAS Preparation Underway! 🎉
Our 6th graders are gearing up for TELPAS with dedication and enthusiasm! 🚀 They’re honing their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to show off their incredible growth in English language proficiency.
At SMS, we empower our students to shine and reach their full potential—and preparing for TELPAS is just one step on their journey to success! 🌟
Let’s cheer them on as they get ready to show what they know! 💪 #TELPASPrep #SMSLearners #ShineBright #AcademicExcellence
🎉 Congratulations to Our Student, Para, and Teacher of the Month for January! 🎉
At SMS, we believe in the power of positive relationships and leading with heart—core values of Capturing Kids’ Hearts! 💖
We are proud to recognize:
⭐ Students: Braelynn Corbridge, Cason Counseller, Darmani Estrada Mandujano, Alyssa Verdone, Lilianna Angel, and (not pictured) Mason Enloe.
⭐ Para: Ms. Norma Huerta
⭐ Teacher: Shelby Alexander
Their outstanding dedication, leadership, and positive impact reflect the heart of our community. By building meaningful connections and showing empathy and respect, they inspire us all! 🌟
Let’s give them a big round of applause for truly Capturing Kids’ Hearts! 👏👏👏 #CapturingKidsHearts #SMSPride #LeadershipWithHeart #MakingADifference
Students are showing Ms .Higginbotham what they have learned in previous years about genre as they begin their new unit. Students had fun working together to try to beat the timer
🚔💙 Happy School Resource Officer Day!
Students and staff at SMS appreciate and love Officer Sparks for keeping our school safe and being a positive presence every day. Thank you for all that you do! #SchoolResourceOfficerDay #ThankYouOfficerSparks #SMSFamily #CommunityHero
🎉 Excitement is in the air in Mrs. Bowman’s class! 🎉
Her students are kicking off each day by sharing Good Things, building connections, and spreading positivity! From personal wins to classroom successes, they’re creating a culture of encouragement and leadership. 💡💬
We love seeing students excited to lift each other up—keep the Good Things coming! 🙌 #CKH #GoodThings #PositiveVibes #StudentLeadership
