Serena Middle School

Congratulations to the February Students of the Month! 5th Grade: Graham Adams 6th Grade: Reagan Miller 7th Grade: Casey Drew 8th Grade: Caden Niles

Eighteen Serena Middle School students have earned a place among the brightest stars in education, as they have been recognized by the PreACT Rising Stars program! The PreACT Rising Stars program celebrates outstanding students who have excelled on the PreACT Assessment, highlighting their commitment to academic achievement and setting them on a path for continued success. PreACT Rising Stars Program: 🌟 Distinguished Scholars Top 3% In U.S. (97th Percentile Or Higher) 🌟 Rising Scholars Top 4% - 10% In U.S. (96th Percentile - 90th Percentile) 🌟 Early Scholars Top 11% - 50% In U.S. (89th Percentile - 50th Percentile) ⭐️ SMS Rising Scholars Kathryn Jenness Brayden Backos ⭐️ SMS Early Scholars Austin Benson Justin Bolen Max Brodbeck Zaydee Bucz Hudson DeBernardi Kaleb Duffy Ginger Edwards Aiden Lecuyer Isabella Meyer Caden Niles Mia Sanders Matthew Taft Torrey Temple Abigail Walsh Karter Walters Brooklyn Zentmeyer Congratulations to all!

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Last night, the SMS Huskers danced the night away at the Valentine Dance!

Congratulations Mrs. Miranda! Mrs. Miranda has been recognized as a Champion of Change! The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2025 Champions of Change through its annual acknowledgment of 40 Under Forty. Individuals honored highlight innovation, service, leadership and a commitment to community. Their recognition reflects their accomplishments and the lasting impact they make each day. Thank you for your dedication Mrs. Miranda!

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The SMS 5th grade volleyball team played the final game of their season tonight. The Lady Huskers walked away with a WIN over Academy of St. Carlo Acutis! Congratulations Ladies!

Congratulations Mrs. Dierzen! Mrs. Dierzen is Serena Middle School's Excellence In Education Award winner. The ROE 35 Excellence in Education Award for teachers is an award given annually to outstanding educators in La Salle, Marshall, and Putnam counties. The award is a testament to the dedication and excellence of educators in the region, who consistently bring forth their best efforts to ensure all students benefit from a high-quality education. Thank you for your continued dedication to Serena Middle School and the Serena, Harding and Sheridan students and families!

It has been brought to our attention that the Polar Plunge QR code that was originally provided to students is not working. If your child is interested in raising money for Special Olympics Illinois, a Polar Plunge account can be created via the following link: https://support.soill.org/event/2026-letr-cool-school-serena-ms-region-a/e754686 THANK YOU for supporting a great cause!

Congratulations! Faith Miller & Max Brodbeck are the recipients of the IPA John Ourth Student Recognition Award. The John Ourth Student Recognition Award is given to students who consistently demonstrate the qualities that Serena Middle School values most: strong character, personal responsibility and a commitment to learning. Students who receive this award exemplify: 🌟Respect for self, others and the learning environment 🌟Responsibility and accountability through honest effort, preparedness and ownership of choices 🌟Integrity by acting ethically and doing what is right even when unobserved 🌟Perseverance and growth mindset when facing challenges or setbacks 🌟Kindness and empathy toward peers and adults 🌟Self-control and sound judgment that contribute to a safe, positive school community John Ourth Student Recognition Award recipients serve as positive role models and contribute to a culture of learning, respect and continuous improvement. Congratulations Faith & Max!

Last week, Crystal from Financial Plus Credit Union spent time with the 6th grade
students to talk about "All Things Financial."

Serena Middle School is so appreciates FPCU's support.

Mrs. Dierzen's 8th Grade Social Studies class has been studying the Civil Rights Movement.
Students created t-shirts to represent the individuals, groups and events that they learned about.

Great job 8th graders!

Congratulations to our "StEPS' February calendar winners: 2/7-Sarah Dukic, 2/14-Saturday-Melissa LeCuyer,
2/14-Valentine's Day-Beverly Boorsma, 2/21-Gary Anderson, 2/28-Adam Thompson

Thank you for your continued support to the Serena Middle School students/staff.

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The 5Essentials Survey identifies five indicators that lead to improved outcomes for all students. The five indicators that positively affect school success are: Effective Leaders Collaborative Teachers Involved Families Supportive Environments Ambitious Instruction Your completion of the Parent Survey will help us guide improvement at Serena Middle School. Your identity and survey responses will be kept confidential and will never be connected to you or your child. Thank you for taking the time to complete the 5Essentials Parent Survey. We value your input! Take the survey here ⬇️ https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/

If you can spare a half hour or so, stop by the SHS / SMS Library @ 6:00PM for the StEPS meeting tonight. See you there! 😊

Support Your Favorite SMS Student ! SMS is participating in the Polar Plunge in an effort to raise money for the athletes of the Special Olympics Illinois. Each year, Special Olympics Illinois serves a community of more than 60,000 traditional athletes, coaches, volunteers and more throughout the state by creating opportunities for growth, personal development and connection through sports, health and leadership programs. Will you help us reach our goal of raising at least $3000? If you would like to make a donation, please click on the link below or scan the QR code. Thank you for helping to make a difference for the amazing athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. https://support.soill.org/event/2026-letr-cool-school-serena-ms-region-a/e754686

The 5Essentials Survey identifies five indicators that lead to improved outcomes for all students. The five indicators that positively affect school success are: Effective Leaders Collaborative Teachers Involved Families Supportive Environments Ambitious Instruction Your completion of the Parent Survey will help us guide improvement at Serena Middle School. Your identity and survey responses will be kept confidential and will never be connected to you or your child. Thank you for taking the time to complete the 5Essentials Parent Survey. We value your input! Take the survey here ⬇️ https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/