Check out next week's American Education Week celebrations at SMS!
November 15 is School Board Members Day in Illinois. The honorary day is a chance to build community awareness about the essential role of volunteer school board members and thank them for their commitment to providing quality educational opportunities for all students.
Scales Mound Schools is thankful for our school board members:
Back Row (L-R): Peter Zito, Jim Stoewer, Jeff Bader, Paul Homb
Front Row (L-R): Ashlee Miller, Katie Meusel, Staci Duerr
Scales Mound Schools is thankful for our school board members:
Back Row (L-R): Peter Zito, Jim Stoewer, Jeff Bader, Paul Homb
Front Row (L-R): Ashlee Miller, Katie Meusel, Staci Duerr
Sign up for Family Paint Night on November 17 from 6-8 p.m.
Please join Scales Mound Schools for a special Veterans Day program.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
9:30 a.m.
Scales Mound Gymnasium
2026 Fruit and Chocolate Fundraiser Orders are due Wednesday, November 11!
Students who sold fruit and chocolate need to turn in all orders and money to their class advisor tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11.
All items will be delivered the week of December 7!
The Book Fair is coming soon!
Thanks to the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers and staff, and the continued support of our families, two of our schools have earned an EXEMPLARY designation, and the other an APPROACHING EXEMPLARY designation.
These ratings reflect the commitment, perseverance, and teamwork that make our school community so special. Let’s celebrate this incredible accomplishment and continue striving for excellence together!
These ratings reflect the commitment, perseverance, and teamwork that make our school community so special. Let’s celebrate this incredible accomplishment and continue striving for excellence together!
Pre-Order a copy of Jory John's latest book from the Food Group series--The Toast of the Town!
Copies of Jory John's new book will be shipped with the Book Fair, which will take place in the SMS library during the week of November 30-December 4, 2026. Your purchase will support the library's biggest fundraiser.
Scales Mound FFA invites you to Family Reading Night!
Please RSVP (either online or on the form sent home) by Friday, November 6.
https://forms.gle/3ufng6mE8fQN8kDE9
November Menu
Dear Parents and Community Members,
The teachers and students will engage in a STEM activity as a reward to meeting the first quarter Accelerated Reader on Friday, October 30th, 2026. We are in need of supplies for the activity. Here is a list of supplies needed but we’re not limited to just this list of supplies. If you have other supplies that would work, we’ll gladly use them.
Thanks for all you do for the students of the Scales Mound School District. Much appreciated!
Check out the RRSM Girls Basketball Apparel Store!
https://rrsmhsgirlsbb26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
The store closes on Wednesday, November 4, at midnight.
The Scales Mound School Drama Department Presents:
Scales Mound Elementary Respect Week is October 19-23!
Dates: Meetings are December 7, January 25, February 8, March 8, and April 5
Time: 5:30-6:30 pm
Where: Jo Daviess County Extension Office.
Cost: $25 for non-4-H members and $10 for current 4-H members.
The Brighter Christmas program in JoDaviess County is open to any family who can use assistance for the holidays. Please complete the form and return to the address indicated by October 30th, or ask your school counselor for a copy.
Celebrate National 4-H Week
October 5-9, 2026
October 5-9, 2026
Developmental Screenings Information for Preschool-Aged Children
September 2026 Menu
2026 Scales Mound Fresh/Soph Volleyball Invite