🎉 Tiger Pride is on Full Display! 💜💛 Today we celebrated our students who made the Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll for the 1st nine weeks! 🐅✨ Their hard work and focus are paying off, and we’re so proud of their accomplishments. Each student received a Tiger Pride t-shirt to recognize their success and show off their achievement! 🎉 A big thank-you to GEAR UP and the University of South Carolina for partnering with us and helping make this celebration possible. 🌟📚 #TigerPride #AcademicExcellence #SMSStrong #GearUpSC #USC
about 20 hours ago, Sandhills Middle School
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We are preparing for the second i-Ready Diagnostic, an important benchmark that helps us understand your student’s growth. It’s important that students try their best so we can support them in reaching their goals.

Our i-Ready testing schedule will be:
- Reading: December 1–5 in ELA Classrooms
- Math: December 8–12 in Math Classrooms

You can help your student by:
- Making sure they get a good night’s rest before taking the Diagnostic.
- Talking with them about why the second Diagnostic matters.
- Letting them know you’re excited to celebrate their progress.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting their learning.
4 days ago, Sandhills Middle School
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🎶 Winter Band & Chorus Concert ❄️✨
What an incredible night of music! Our students performed with confidence, joy, and true Tiger Pride. Their hard work shined on stage, and the audience enjoyed every moment. 💜💛

Special appreciation to Ms. Randall and Mr. Chesnutt for their direction, creativity, and commitment to our music programs. 🎶 Your leadership makes all the difference!

📸 Check out the pictures below!
#WinterConcert #TigerPride #SMSArts
5 days ago, Sandhills Middle School
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Saturday Learning for SMS! Our dedicated SMS Math and ELA teachers spent their Saturday engaged in enriching professional development sessions with NMSI and GEAR UP! 💡 We’re proud of their commitment to continuous growth and excellence in education. #SMSStrong #MathAndELA #NMSI #GEARUP #ProfessionalDevelopment
7 days ago, Sandhills Middle School
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Join us for a special evening featuring our 7th and 8th Grade Choir and Band!

📅November 17th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Swansea High School – Performing Arts Center

This performance is a celebration of the hard work our students have put in so far this year. Come out, enjoy the music, and support our talented band and choir students!

We’d love to see you there!
8 days ago, Sandhills Middle School
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📸 Scenes from 7th Grade Science!
Ms. Albritton’s 2nd-period students dug into renewable and non-renewable resources with a gallery walk. They moved from poster to poster to learn about a variety of energy sources! 🌍✨
#Lex4Science #GalleryWalk #StudentLearning

8 days ago, Sandhills Middle School
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📣 Deadline Alert for 8th Grade Team LEAD Families!
Time is running out to schedule your child’s Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) Conference! The sign up window will close, Friday, November 21

🎓 These meetings are critical for reviewing academic progress, exploring career interests, and planning for high school and beyond.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All parents and guardians are required to participate — in person, by phone, or via Google Meet.
✅ Reserve your spot now: https://calendar.app.google/TNC7szc9YijEG3dk8

Questions? Contact Ms. Chandler Harris, School Counselor
803-490-7005
charris@lexington4.net

9 days ago, Sandhills Middle School
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📣 Interims Sent Home Today! Please ask your child for their interim report. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out. Let’s keep working together for a successful school year! 💼📚
10 days ago, Sandhills Middle School
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✨ Junior Miss Swansean Pageant Highlights ✨
This past weekend, we celebrated the incredible talent, grace, and confidence of our amazing students at the Junior Miss Swansean Pageant! A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a success.

Congratulations to all participants—you truly made this event unforgettable! 💖

🏆 Winners by Grade:
• 6th Grade: Jayda Brooks Sharpe (Miss Sixth Grade), Kylee LeaAnn Reynolds (1st Runner Up), Marley Jean Harris (2nd Runner Up)
• 7th Grade: Rachel Caroline Sutton (Miss Seventh Grade), Mirella Maisey Grice (1st Runner Up), Jaime Wren Mishoe (2nd Runner Up), Blakely Rose Jones (3rd Runner Up)
• 8th Grade: Aaliyah Lyn Harmon (Miss Eighth Grade), Belinda Nichole Castillo (1st Runner Up), Caroline Evelyn Wilder (Miss Junior Miss Swansean)


🎖 Special Awards: Miss Sweetheart – Naomi Grace Brown
Miss Entrepreneur – Rachel Caroline Sutton
Miss Congeniality – Leah Mae Fanning
Miss Photogenic – Mirella Maisey Grice
Miss Spirit of Service – Rachel Caroline Sutton
Miss Interview – Rachel Caroline Sutton
Miss Theme Wear – Mirella Maisey Grice
Miss Evening Wear – Rachel Caroline Sutton
Miss People’s Choice – Mirella Maisey Grice

11 days ago, Sandhills Middle School
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Veterans Day Ceremony November 11th at 6 PM Location: Lexington 4 Performing Arts Center Presented by Swansea High School JROTC Our veterans deserve our deepest respect and gratitude for their incredible sacrifice and unwavering commitment to our nation's ideals. They have bravely served to protect our freedoms and ensure our safety, often at great personal cost. It is our collective duty to honor their courage and dedication, recognizing the profound impact of their service. Let us stand united in support, not just in words, but through meaningful actions that reflect our appreciation for their immense contributions to preserving our way of life.
12 days ago, Sandhills Middle School
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📣 Attention 8th Grade Team LEAD Families!

It’s time for your child’s Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) Conference! 🎓 These important meetings help students explore their academic progress, career interests, and future goals as they prepare for high school and beyond.

📅 Conferences for Team LEAD (Homeroom Teachers: Heimall, Lawson, Mishoe & Hart) will take place between November 11 and December 16.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All parents and guardians must participate — either in person, by phone, or via Google Meet.

Click here to schedule your conference:
🔗 https://calendar.app.google/TNC7szc9YijEG3dk8

If you have questions, contact Ms. Chandler Harris, School Counselor, at 803-490-7005 or charris@lexington4.net

Let’s work together to help every student map their path to success! 💪🐯
12 days ago, Sandhills Middle School
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🎉🚪 Classroom Door Decorating Contest Results Are In! 🚪🎉
The SMS Jr. Beta Club is excited to announce the winners of this year’s Door Decorating Contest! 🐯✨

Our students and staff showed off their creativity and school spirit in a big way—every door was amazing! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make our hallways festive and fun. 💛🖤

🏆 Here are our winners!
🥇 Best Overall –Ms. Hale
🥈 Most Creative – Ms. Heimall & Ms. Lawson
🥉 Spookiest – Ms. Santos

Way to go, Tigers! 🐾👏
24 days ago, Sandhills Middle School
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🎃 Pumpkin Decorating Contest Results Are In! 🐯

We were blown away by the creativity this year — every single pumpkin was amazing! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped raise funds with your donations. 💛🖤

👏 Top 3 Pumpkins:
Freaky Friday by Anne Struckman
Latte Pumpkin by Sadie Sightler
Scrowl Pumpkin by Osama Diaz Santiago

Your creativity helped make Trick or Treat Lane a huge success! 🌟
24 days ago, Sandhills Middle School
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🎃 Trick or Treat Lane was a blast! 🐯


We had so much fun seeing our families, students, and staff come together to celebrate. Thank you to everyone who came out and made the evening such a memorable one.

A special shoutout to our Jr. Beta Club for hosting the Pumpkin Decorating Contest and helping raise funds for convention supplies. The creativity on display was incredible! 🌟 The winners will be announced tomorrow on Facebook!

Can’t wait to do it again next year! 🎉

Click here for our highlight video!

#SMSPride #BetaClub #TrickOrTreatLane

25 days ago, Sandhills Middle School
🎃👻 Trick or Treat Lane is TOMORROW! 👻🎃

Join us from 5:30 to 6:30 for a fun evening full of treats and Halloween fun! 🍬🍭

🎯 Park in the bus lot when you arrive.

We’re still accepting candy donations until 3:00 PM tomorrow — every bag helps make this event even more awesome for our students and community! 🧡

Come out, dress up, and celebrate with us! 🎃✨
26 days ago, Sandhills Middle School
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💕Coming Together for a Cause 💕 This morning, our Lexington 4 Beta Clubs united to honor and support those in our community who have faced breast cancer. We are proud of their commitment to raising awareness and showing love to those who have battled this disease. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this morning so meaningful. #Lex4Beta #BreastCancerAwareness #CommunityStrong #PinkPower
about 1 month ago, Sandhills Middle School
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🎃 Help Make Trick or Treat Lane Magical! 👻

We are in need of candy donations to make sure everyone leaves with a smile and sweet treats! 🍬
Drop off your donations at the SMS front office anytime before Oct 28!

Plus, don’t miss your chance to show off your creativity in our Pumpkin Decorating Contest!
🎨 Cast your vote during Trick or Treat Lane and check out all the amazing entries!
📎 Contest Info & Entry Form - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-o2AEpsnBU5HCzM2cTy_wLaIdlzDfPus/view?usp=sharing

Let’s make this event unforgettable! 🧡🕸️
#PumpkinContest #CandyDonations #TrickOrTreatLane #SMSHalloween
about 1 month ago, Sandhills Middle School
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💻✨ This week, 7th grade students in Ms. Reeves’s Fundamentals of Computing classes took the lead in promoting responsible technology use! Students created and presented Public Service Announcements (PSAs) focused on digital citizenship and cyber hygiene—highlighting the importance of safe, respectful, and informed behavior in today’s digital world. From protecting personal information to practicing good online etiquette, their messages were both creative and impactful! #DigitalCitizenship #CyberHygiene #FundamentalsOfComputing #Lex4Pride
about 1 month ago, Sandhills Middle School
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🎉 Tigers to Talk About – Quarter 1! 🐾
We’re proud to spotlight our Tigers who’ve stood out by leading, learning, serving, and excelling this quarter!
These students are making a difference and showing true Tiger Pride every day!
Help us celebrate these amazing Tigers!
#TigersToTalkAbout #LeadLearnServeExcel #Lex4Pride #TigerPride
about 1 month ago, Sandhills Middle School
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🍌 Science in Action! 🍌 Our 8th grade scientists rolled up their sleeves and dove into the world of genetics this week with a hands-on Banana DNA Extraction Lab! It was a fun and fascinating way to explore the building blocks of life and understand how genetics play a role in all living things. We love seeing our students excited about science and discovering how the invisible world works. Great job, 8th grade!
about 2 months ago, Sandhills Middle School
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