🤖🟦 Our sixth grade STEM Enrichment students have been hard at work designing custom courses and coding their Ozobots to successfully maneuver through them! Students are learning coding basics through block coding while also exploring how color sensors help guide and control their robots. It has been awesome watching their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork in action! 🚗💡🎨#GettingScienceDone
10 days ago, SMS Media
A student is standing at a table and working on her posterboard with her Chromebook.  There are students working in the background in a STEM lab..
A student is sitting next to risers and working on his computer while looking at the posterboard he made which is sitting on the floor
Two students are sitting at a table.  One is working on his computer and the other is drawing on her posterboard.
A student is siiting at a table looking at the drawing he made while holding a Gatorade bottle. There is a computer and another student in the background.

🚁🌟 Our seventh grade remote sensing students have been exploring how to program and safely fly drones in Mr. Bouwman’s classroom over the past couple of weeks! Students are now taking their skills to the next level as they work collaboratively to design and program their very own drone shows complete with synchronized movements, lights, and choreography. 🤖✨

It has been awesome watching our students combine coding, creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving while learning real-world STEM skills. Stay tuned for some amazing performances! 🚀🎮

11 days ago, SMS Media
There is a Chromebook with a drone on it on a table
A drone with a green light in the middle
A student is looking at a drone that is hovering over her hand
Mrs. Sliwinski did an activity called “My Future’s So Bright!” Students did a writing activity and then got to decorate sunglasses to show what their bright future will look like! Then, they cut out the sunglasses, glued them onto paper, and drew a picture of themselves.
13 days ago, SMS Media
A paper assignment with  picture of a girl with glasses is laying on a desk with writing below the girl
A student holds up her project with glasses on it and smiles for the camera in a classroom
A picture of a girl with glasses on held by a hand with a computer in the background
A student with a pink shirt wearing paper glasses and pointing at his face in a classroom with students in the background
Four students sit in a row working on an assignment on paper while smiling for the camera
Save the Date!! SMS Prep Day 2026!
16 days ago, SMS Media
SMS Prep Day 2026 Flyer with information about the event
StuCo Advisory had 100% eligibility for Academic Desserts! We celebrated with ice cream and sidewalk chalk!
19 days ago, SMS Media
Students are scattered around outside against the side of the builing drawing on the sidewalk with chalk
Students are posing with their sidewalk chalk creations against the school building
Sidewalk chalk drawing says StuCo 2026
The 8th grade English students are working on their speaking and listening skills by performing demonstrative ‘how to’ speeches with step by step instructions with transitions, a hook, factual research, finished products and visual aids to cap off their last middle school unit.

Some speech topics include:
Breaking down an AC unit for scrape, cleaning and caring for a pet hamster, caring for naturally curly hair, preparing a hockey stick for competition, baiting a fish hook with tips and tricks for local anglers.
24 days ago, SMS Media
A student is standing at the back of a truck demonstrating how to break down an AC unit for scrap
A student is standing in front of a hamster cage and showing how to place the bedding
A student is standing at the back of a truck demonstrating how to break down an AC unit for scrap
A student is standing up with crutches and showing how to make cotton candy
A student is standing with a hockey stick upright and demonstrating how to tape it
A student is standing up and demonstrating how to do hair on a young child
A student standing up with a fishing pole demonstrating how to use it
Announcing... NJHS Pet Food Supply Drive
25 days ago, SMS Media
Flyer announcing the NJHS Pet Supply Drive
Reminder- No School on Monday, May 25th. Happy Memorial Day!
29 days ago, SMS Media
Deorative-No School Message with colored pencils and push pins
Duck Release 2 - Our sixth grade scientists successfully relocated seven (7) baby ducks to the front pond yesterday. 🦆 x 7️⃣ #GettingScienceDone
29 days ago, SMS Media
Baby ducks are being released from a box into the pond
Baby ducks are in a box waiting to be released into the pond
Mr. Bouwman is holding a baby duck and students are behind him watching.

"Get ready—the Scholastic Summer Reading Sale is coming to our school! It’s the Book Fair with an incredible buy one, get one free offer on everything. As summer approaches, students can stock up on double the gotta-read books for their vacation reading lists. The fair will be open during Fine Arts Night on Wednesday, May 20th from 6-8:30 pm. We hope you can join us for the Best. Night. Ever!"
Book Fair Website

about 1 month ago, SMS Media
Flyer stating the Book Fair Summer Reading Sale is coming to our school.  You can get buy one, get one free!

Fine Arts Night
Join us for Shumate's annual Fine Arts Night on Wednesday May 20, 2026 from 6-8:30pm.
Come hear the Choir and Band Performances, check out the amazing artwork, and visit the Buy One Get One Free Bookfair. You can even buy dinner from the delicious food trucks. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!!

about 1 month ago, Rachel Hoover
Fine Arts Night Flyer
Get ready for some fun on the field! Our upcoming PBIS Kickball Reward is happening this Friday, May 22nd. To make sure everyone has a great time, please remember the following:

Dress for the Weather: Check the forecast and wear comfortable clothes suitable for being outdoors.

Appropriate Footwear: Please wear sneakers or athletic shoes—no sandals or flip-flops on the playing field!

Stay Hydrated: Bring a water bottle to keep with you during the games.

Sun Safety: Don't forget to apply sunscreen before you head outside!

Enjoy the sunshine, game, and popsicles. Let’s play ball!
about 1 month ago, Rachel Hoover
Decorative- Students playing kickball
Fine Arts Night
Join us for Shumate's annual Fine Arts Night on Wednesday May 20, 2026 from 6-8:30pm.
Come hear the Choir and Band Performances, check out the amazing artwork, and visit the Buy One Get One Free Bookfair. You can even buy dinner from the delicious food trucks. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday!!
about 1 month ago, SMS Media
Fine Arts Night Flyer
May's Advisories of the Month are...
Mrs. Hobbins/Mrs. Gillum and Mrs. Wylie
Congratulations to both staff and students for rocking Advisory class time!
about 1 month ago, SMS Media
Mrs. Wylie's Advisory class posing for a picture holding a bow while standing against the wall
Mrs. Hobbins and Mrs. Gillum's Advisory class standing under a smile sign and smiling for the camera holding a sign and bow
The Shumate Boys Track and Field Team ran to a third-place finish at this past Friday's THE SHOW INVITE. They competed against 32 teams from around the state, coming in third behind Saline and Ypsi Lincoln. In addition, Noah Spence, Elijah Herrera, Gabe Marzouq, and Mason Lafferty set a new school record in the 4x800 Relay in a time of 9:13.79. Way to go, Shumate Boys Track and Field!!
about 1 month ago, SMS Media
The Boys Track and Field team gathering around the 2026 Showcase 3rd Place Banner
Last week we relocated three baby ducks from the courtyard to the pond in front of SMS. They successfully reunited with their mother at the time of release. #GettingScienceDone 🦆
about 1 month ago, SMS Media
Students are looking on as they prepare to gather up the baby ducks and release them to their mother.  Students are in a huddle around the box.
Two students stand amongst some brush and prepare to release the baby ducks into the pond.
A student is carrying a box that is partially closed containing baby ducks to the pond while students look on from behind her.
A cardboard box contains three baby ducks and three student's hands are shading the ducks from the sun.
Students are surrounding a box with three baby ducks.  One student has his hand in the box.
"Our National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) students have been busy bees this week, and for a very special reason: Staff Appreciation Week! 🍎✨

To show our gratitude for the incredible educators and support staff who make Shumate Middle School such a wonderful place to learn, NJHS officially "Stuffed the Staff Lounge!" From delicious treats and snacks to some much-needed drinks, we wanted to make sure our staff felt the love all week long.

But we didn’t stop at snacks! NJHS also presented Special Recognition Awards to our amazing staff members. It was an honor to celebrate the individuals who go above and beyond for our students every single day. 🏆

To the Shumate Staff: Thank you for your patience, your passion, and your dedication. You don't just teach; you inspire!

Check out some photos from the week below! 👇"
about 1 month ago, SMS Media
Staff lounge with snacks for teachers
Student standing next to a teacher and the teacher is giving a thumbs up
A teacher is standing next to two students and smiling
Three students stand together for a picture
Two students stand with a teacher in the middle and smiling for the camera
A student stands to the left of a teacher and a student stands to the right of a teacher and the teacher has her hands around the students' shoulders
Sixth students stand with a teacher in front  of a digital board smiling for the camera
9 NJHS students smile for the camera
4 students stand with a teacher and the teacher is holding up a note
A student stands with a secretary while the secretary holds up a sign
2026 Scheduling
Current 6th and 7th-grade students will receive scheduling information in their Social Studies classes this Monday.

Please review this information with your student and help them choose their desired electives. All forms must be signed and returned to their Social Studies teacher by the following deadlines:

Current 7th Graders: Tuesday, May 19th
Current 6th Graders: Thursday, May 21st

Counseling staff will be present in Social Studies classes on those days to assist students with inputting their requests.

**Digital forms can be found at gibdist.net under Shumate in our Counselor's Corner.
about 1 month ago, Rachel Hoover
Marauder Logo for Gibraltar School District
Mark your calendars! This event is for 5th grade parents with incoming 6th grade students! See you on Wednesday, May 13 @6 PM in the SMS Gym.
about 1 month ago, Rachel Hoover
Flyer for incoming 6th grade parents of 5th grade students announcing 6th grade orientation night
Breaking News! We have earned our Emerald Level status as a Green School. Being a Green School means SMS has committed to protecting the environment through student-led stewardship and educational activities. #MIGreenSchools #GreenFlex
about 2 months ago, SMS Media
Badge for Level: Emerald for 2025-2026 Michigan Green Schools