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Welcome to Sparkman MS

Sparkman Middle School is located in Toney, Alabama and is a part of the Madison County School System. We have approximately 830 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Our feeder elementary schools are Madison Cross Roads Elementary and Harvest Elementary Schools. We feed into Sparkman 9 and Sparkman High School. Our school mascot is the cougar; our colors are royal blue, black, and white. We believe in high levels of learning for ALL students. We work to meet our students' academic and social-emotional needs because we strive to educate the whole child.

SMS is led by our principal, Dr. Kellen Conaway, and our assistant principals, Mrs. Machiah Fuqua, Mrs. Amanda Jackson, and Mr. Rico Williams. We know that #CougarsClimbHigher and we are #TheSparkmanStandard.

Sparkman Middle School is a Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School of Excellence, a CLAS School of Distinction, and a SolutionTree Model PLC School. 

 

Mission
To create the highest quality public school that prepares all students for success in a globally competitive world.

Vision
Excellence and Integrity

Values

  • We are focused on learning.
  • We sustain a collaborative culture with a focus on learning for all.
  • We are focused on results.

SMS works to meet the unique needs of the middle school student. We facilitate student learning by integrating purposeful technology into all content areas, offering a challenging curriculum, and delivering strategically taught lessons to elicit cognitive engagement.

Our Pupil Support Team provides an avenue for teachers to problem solve when students are struggling and find ways to move their learning forward.  Student learning at SMS is not limited to the academic curriculum, however. We have implemented several efforts to enhance the climate and culture of our school to increase student motivation and the learning of respect and responsibility. A qualified, unified, and diverse faculty provides consistent learning opportunities designed to educate the whole child, helping to bridge the gap between elementary and high school.

The family atmosphere of Sparkman Middle School is one of our greatest assets. Faculty members willingly take the responsibility for making our school the best place for students to learn and grow. Staff morale is high, and the commitment to the students is even higher. SMS teachers are dedicated to helping all students overcome the obstacles they face and achieve their greatest potential. 

School Profile

  • Accredited by Cognia
  • Madison County Board of Education, District 4, Dave Weis
  • 850+ students
  • 55 certified employees
  • 1 Principal 
  • 3 Assistant Principals
  • 1 Library-Media Specialist
  • 2 Guidance Counselors
  • 1 School Resource Officer
  • 22 support employees
  • 5 National Board Certified Educators- Machiah Fuqua, Merri Gardunia, Amanda Jackson, Ann Johnson, Sarah Wildes

Awards and Recognition

  • Blue Ribbon Lighthhouse School of Excellence
  • CLAS School of Distinction
  • Solution Tree Model PLC School
  • Solution Tree Highly Effective Schools Accreditation 

Cougars Climb Higher