Principal's Message

Welcome to Spencerville Middle School! I am so proud and grateful to be a part of this school district and to be the Middle School Principal.  

Our annual Back to School Fair will be on Monday, August 26th from 12:00pm-2:00pm and again from 4:00pm-6:30pm, and the first day of school is Wednesday, August 28th.

I would like to thank our custodial and maintenance staff for the work they have done over the summer to clean and have the building ready for the start of school.

We will work diligently to make our building a place that is respectful, responsible, and safe. We will begin implementing Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) at SMS. Students will have clear behavior expectations outlined in every location and situation throughout the building that are reinforced through weekly character building lessons and activities. 

Attendance is crucial to your student's success, and our staff makes attendance a priority. Missing 1 or 2 days a week may not seem like much, but that time adds up very quickly and can lead to learning gaps. The last thing we want is for your student to miss out on the learning and development opportunities we offer here. If your student is going to be absent, we ask that you please contact the office. Upon return, please bring in a doctor's note so we can keep accurate attendance records. Attendance questions can be directed to me or Mrs. Wood, our secretary.

The last but certainly not least outstanding feature of SMS is our amazing teaching staff.  Our teachers do an incredible job of creating a learning environment that focuses on full engagement, which is the key to learning, retention, and application. Studies have shown that retention goes up 80-90% when three elements are involved: physical (working hard), mental (staying focused), and emotional (having fun). 

For these reasons and more, we are excited to have your student attend Spencerville Middle School. If I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me. Let’s make this the best school year yet!

Sincerely,

John Zerbe

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