SMS Announcements – Friday, May 16 – A Day
Monday – B Day
CONGRATULATIONS 7TH GRADE BAND
It’s with great pride that I share the results of the 2025 Adventureland Band Metro Concert Band Festival, held Friday evening at SEP Junior High. The Summit 7th grade band (98-members) garnered a (+1 and a +1) from the judges in their musical performance. The feedback was how mature this group plays and how professional they acted/looked during the evening’s event. We’ve got great kids, doing great things at Summit!
TENNIS CAMP
Johnston Girls Tennis Camp for girls entering 7th-12 grade.
When: June 9-13th from 1-3pm
Where: JHS tennis courts
Coaches: JHS Girls Tennis staff and former Dragon/current college tennis players
Sign up deadline: May 26th!
https://johnston.ce.eleyo.com/course/3699/summer-2025/dragon-girls-tennis-camp
SUMMIT GARDEN CLUB
**Summit Middle School Garden Club Vegetable Plant Sale**
Join us for a fantastic opportunity to grow your own garden while supporting a great cause! On May 17th, from 9-11 AM, Summit Middle School Garden Club is hosting a Vegetable Plant Sale featuring a variety of plant starts, including a variety of tomatoes and cucumbers, hot and sweet peppers, zucchini, kale, and chard. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, our plant sale has something for everyone!
All proceeds from the sale will go towards funding the Garden Club’s growing season next year and supporting the Johnston Partnership, making your contribution even more impactful. The sale operates on a donation basis with a minimum $5 contribution.
Swing by Summit Middle School and help us cultivate a greener community while nurturing the next generation of gardeners. We can’t wait to see you there! Weather permitting we will be outside the front entrance. If it rains, we will be set up inside the main entryway of the building.
Don’t need plants but still want to donate? Please send cash or check (made out to Summit Middle School) in an envelope labeled “Garden Club” to the Summit office!
FUTURE XC JMS GIRL DRAGONS
FROM THE LIBRARY
End of the Year
Reminder that ALL books are due Tuesday, May 20th! Please start to return your books!
Featured Book of the Week
Did you read the book, Alone, and wondered what was happening to the people that did evacuate the town? Read Away to find out! Half the state of Colorado has been evacuated from their homes. What is going on? Why did they need to leave and who is behind it all?
MAGIC THE GATHERING
Come join us in Ms. Ites’ room (#137) from 2:50 – 4:00 on Mondays when we have school. Please be sure to have your own ride home. No supplies necessary, but you are welcome to bring your own cards if you’d like.
SUMMIT SELECT CHOIR
Practice Tuesdays 2:50 – 3:30.
CHESS CLUB
Interested in the game but don’t know how to play? The Summit Chess Club welcomes all sixth and seventh graders! Mr. O’Brien and Mr. Meyer will teach you and have you challenging your friends in no time. Our expert student leaders can even give you strategies to dominate the board. Wednesdays from 2:50 to 3:30 PM.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE A RIDE HOME! The school and sponsors will not be providing transportation.
Summit Current 7th Grade Students & Guardians,
Please see the information below about the Summer Strength & Conditioning Program. This program is free and we do not require a sign up or registration. Students, especially athletes, are encouraged to attend every session, with the exception of family vacations or summer school sports.
Females are encouraged to attend the Female Only session. Session 1 & 2 will be open to both males and females. All other CURRENT 7th Graders should attend SESSION 1.
JMS STRENGTH & CONDITIONING SUMMER COORDINATOR:
Nicole Beer – nicole.beer@johnston.k12.ia.us
Ari Ross – ari.ross@johnston.k12.ia.us
Assistants: Tanner Kuhens
LOCATION:
JMS Weight Room – Johnston Middle School Door 15
6501 NW 62nd Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
DATES:
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
June 9, 2025 through July 24, 2025
CANCELLATION PROCEDURE:
In the event that we need to cancel a session due to instructor illness/emergency, PARENTS will receive an email notification and ParentSquare from Melissa Crosse, Assistant Activities Director.
SCHEDULE:
2025 JMS S&C Summer Schedule .pdf
There is no cost or registration for this program. Students must be enrolled in the Johnston Community School District and attend JMS next fall. Current 9th grade students will attend sessions at the high school and are considered “incoming 10th”.
Expectations & Requirements:
- Enter the weight room mentally and physically ready to work
- No horseplay at any time
- Use common sense and avoid potentially dangerous situations
- No food or drink or gum in the Weight Room, other than water
- Wear proper lifting clothes
- Shoes Must Be Worn at All Times (No Sandals, Open Toe Shoes, CROCS).
- No headphones (Be coachable to hear coach/teammate feedback and timing system)
- A spotter must be used on all free lifting stations. Example: Bench Press, Incline Press, Overhead Press.
- Return all free weights to their correct weight racks
- Report any Injury to the supervisor immediately
- Never lift weights without a supervisor present In the room
- Follow the prescribed weight and repetition assigned by your individual program
- Never sacrifice technique for weight! Technique and quality repetitions are the priority
- Bring the right attitude, effort, and energy. We are here to work!
- Help to create an environment that encourages optimal performance. BE EXCELLENT!
**Failure to comply with the standards above will result in a loss of privilege and student may be removed permanently **
FAMILY WEEK:
The Unified Activity Federation (Iowa High School Athletic Association, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, Iowa High School Music Association, and Iowa High School Speech Association) Non-Contact Period for the summer of 2024 will be Sunday, July 27, 2025, through Sunday, August 3, 2025. This is the third year of an annual break in activities across Iowa each summer. During this time, there will be no Activities in the Johnston Community School District to include camps, clinics, workouts, strength and conditioning, lessons, meetings, emails, etc.