Middle School Leadership Update: We’ve Got You!
Sacaton Elementary School District #18 would like to inform our families and community that due to the untimely resignation of our Middle School Principal, we have implemented a strong and collaborative leadership plan to ensure the continued success of our middle school students and staff.
To provide the necessary direction, supervision, and support, our current Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction Director, Marie Semodio, and Elementary Principal, Stephanie Celis, will work closely with Superintendent Robert Lewandowski to fulfill the duties of the Middle School Principal in addition to their current responsibilities.
Because of the extensive experience each of these professionals brings as both district and building administrators, we can expect a continued level of high excellence. Throughout the school year, each of these individuals has stepped in to serve as Middle School Principal, and our students are already very familiar with them.
● Ms. Semodio and Ms. Celis will handle the lion’s share of building management, discipline, and staff supervision:
● Ms. Semodio will be available in the Middle School Office on odd-numbered days of the month.
● Ms. Celis will be available in the Middle School Office on even-numbered days of the month.
Superintendent Lewandowski will work closely alongside them, maintaining a consistent administrative presence through classroom visits and campus supervision.
Our Middle School Office Secretary, Becky Acuna, will continue serving as a key point of communication and will coordinate closely with the administrative team to ensure smooth daily operations.
Additionally, although not pictured, Technology Director Jacob McCormick will serve as the Interim Athletic Director to support our middle school athletic programs.
If you have any questions or concerns, please continue to call or visit the Middle School Office. Our administrative team is here to support you and your child.
The Middle School Leadership Team also shares a group email address so families can contact them collectively if needed:
msleadership@sacatonschools.org
As always, our teachers and staff remain committed to serving our students with high expectations and diligence. This group of professionals understands that communication is key when sharing administrative responsibilities. Truly, this will be a TEAM effort — Together Everyone Achieves More. This administrative trio understands one another, along with the expectations and needs of our staff and students. They recognize the responsibility of ensuring that students get what they need today.
Like always:
Be Kind. Be Considerate. And most of all, Be Brave!
Go Braves!
Our BRAVES Boys Baseball and Girls Basketball seasons are in full swing! ⚾🏀
📅 Sports Schedule | Week of 02/09/26 (ALL Games are at 4:15 p.m. unless indicated otherwise)
02/09: SMS vs. Stanfield (AWAY)
02/10: Sports Practice (ALL Sports)
02/11: SMS vs. Maricopa Wells (HOME)
02/12–No Sports Practices
02/13- No Sports Practices
Thank you for your continued support of our students and athletic programs.
GO BRAVES! 💙💛
Mon: No School (Civil Rights Day)
Tues: Practice 3:45–5:00 p.m. (All Sports)
Wed – GAME DAY!
⚾ Boys Baseball vs. SMS @ SMS – 4:15 p.m.
🏀 Girls Basketball @ Casa Grande – 4:15 p.m.
Thurs: Practice 3:45–5:00 p.m. (All Sports)
Fri: No Practice | Half-Day Release
Good luck to our athletes and coaches!
💙🤍 GO BRAVES! 🤍💙
Sacaton Elementary Middle School is excited to announce that our Advanced Curricular Offerings (ACO) will begin on Monday, January 12, 2026.
The Advanced Curricular Offerings provide students with enriching, interdisciplinary learning opportunities designed to deepen academic engagement and promote student growth beyond the core curriculum. These courses are offered to eligible middle school students and reflect our commitment to academic excellence, cultural relevance, and whole-child development.
We look forward to launching these courses and appreciate the continued support of our parents and community as we expand learning opportunities for our students.
More details are provide on the website "News" and will be shared as classes begin. Please feel free to contact the school with any questions.
Happy New Year — we are excited for a strong start to 2026!
🚨 SMS Sports Update 🚨
Due to inclement weather on Thursday (01/08):
⚾ Boys Baseball Tryouts: CANCELLED
🏀 Girls Basketball Tryouts: STILL ON (Gym) 3:45-5:00 p.m.
Boys baseball players will go home using their normal transportation method.
Thank you for your understanding!
GO BRAVES! 💙💛
Tryouts for Boys Baseball and Girls Basketball are still in effect,
even in the rain (we made the necessary adjustments!)
Reminder:
Grades 5th-8th (SMS)
Tryouts are from 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM (Today and Tomorrow)
Students must have a valid physical on file to participate.
Thank you for your support. Go Braves!
Classes resume TOMORROW - Tuesday, January 6, and we’re excited to kick off Quarter 3 with energy, focus, and success. Let’s make this quarter our best one yet! See you all back at school, ready to learn and grow!
Boys Baseball & Girls Basketball
Grades 5–8 (Middle School)
📅 Jan 7–8
⏰ 3:45–4:45 PM
📍 MS Gym
✅ Sports physical must be on file to participate.
GO Braves!
