🐯 Tigers to Talk About🐯
This week we're recognizing these students for embodying everything it means to be a Sandhills Tiger!
-Alan Arciniega-Barajas
-K’Mya Stamps
-Bryson Spires
-Kalli Smith-Moore
-Aiden All
-Paisley West
-Allison Pablo
-Jeyson Rivera
-Aidan English
Way to represent our four Core Values of Lead, Learn, Serve, and Excel, Tigers! We're proud of you.
This week we're recognizing these students for embodying everything it means to be a Sandhills Tiger!
-Alan Arciniega-Barajas
-K’Mya Stamps
-Bryson Spires
-Kalli Smith-Moore
-Aiden All
-Paisley West
-Allison Pablo
-Jeyson Rivera
-Aidan English
Way to represent our four Core Values of Lead, Learn, Serve, and Excel, Tigers! We're proud of you.
Thank you to these Tigers for showing our Core Values of Lead, Learn, Serve, & Excel! That's what it means to be a Sandhills Tiger! 🐯
Tigers to Talk About:
-Olivia Etzkorn
-Brynlee Moody
-Janae Hampton
-Ashley Aceves
-Ethan Smith
#SMSTigers #TigerToTalkAbout
Tigers to Talk About:
-Olivia Etzkorn
-Brynlee Moody
-Janae Hampton
-Ashley Aceves
-Ethan Smith
#SMSTigers #TigerToTalkAbout
🏈 Swansea Football Theme Nights are back! Dress up, fill the stands, and cheer on our Tigers! 🐾
Thank you to the cheerleaders for sponsoring!
Finishing out this week with more Tigers to Talk About! 🐯
- Perseus Cruz
- Mirella Grice
- Abigail Porter
- Sophia Young
We’re proud of you — keep leading, learning, serving, and excelling!
🐅 Guess what? We have even more Tigers to Talk About! 🐅
- Isaiah Sanders
- Jason Crocker
- Skylar Brown
We love celebrating students who Lead, Learn, Serve, and Excel!
🐯 Check out these Tigers to Talk About! 🐯
The following students were recognized for showing what it means to Lead, Learn, Serve, and Excel!
Way to go, Tigers!
- Tegan Williams
- Trylen Gasque
- I’byn Echols
- Janiya Johnson
- Landry Rutledge
The following students were recognized for showing what it means to Lead, Learn, Serve, and Excel!
Way to go, Tigers!
- Tegan Williams
- Trylen Gasque
- I’byn Echols
- Janiya Johnson
- Landry Rutledge
Our very own 7th grade World Geography teacher Rebecca Osborne-Melson was awarded a classroom grant from the Palmetto State Teachers Association!
PSTA Executive Director, Kathy Maness surprised Ms. Osborne-Melson at her school with the exciting news that her grant was chosen as a winner!
This grant will be used to purchase materials for financial literacy lessons in her World Geography classes. The addition of materials like a document camera and global currency collections will support lessons about the importance and differences in currency around the world.
According to Ms. Osborne-Melson, “To give students a global perspective of economics, they need to understand how money works in reference to buying power, currency exchange, and the physical appearance of currency around the world.”
i-Ready Inform Testing – Aug 18 & 20
7th and 8th grade students will take their i-Ready Inform Benchmark Assessments on Tuesday, August 18 and Thursday, August 20. Students will complete their reading assessment in their ELA classroom and their math assessment in their math classroom.
No prep is needed at home. This benchmark gives teachers valuable insight into each student's strengths and areas for growth, helping us tailor instruction throughout the year.
7th and 8th grade students will take their i-Ready Inform Benchmark Assessments on Tuesday, August 18 and Thursday, August 20. Students will complete their reading assessment in their ELA classroom and their math assessment in their math classroom.
No prep is needed at home. This benchmark gives teachers valuable insight into each student's strengths and areas for growth, helping us tailor instruction throughout the year.
💜💛 Tomorrow we welcome our Tigers back! 💛 💜
Please take a moment to review these important first-day reminders. We can't wait to see everyone!
Please take a moment to review these important first-day reminders. We can't wait to see everyone!
We can't wait to welcome you to Meet the Teacher tomorrow!
📅 Today – Wednesday, July 29
🕐 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 SMS Cafeteria (Please park in the bus lot.)
Come meet your teachers, explore the school, and get ready for an amazing school year. We are excited to see both our returning Tigers and our newest members of the SMS family!
📅 Today – Wednesday, July 29
🕐 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 SMS Cafeteria (Please park in the bus lot.)
Come meet your teachers, explore the school, and get ready for an amazing school year. We are excited to see both our returning Tigers and our newest members of the SMS family!
Meet the newest members of our SMS team!
We're excited to have them on board and can't wait for our students and families to get to know them. Join us in giving them a warm welcome! 🎉
We're excited to have them on board and can't wait for our students and families to get to know them. Join us in giving them a warm welcome! 🎉
Mark your calendars, SMS families! MEET THE TEACHER is next week.
📅 Wednesday, July 29
🕐 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Cafeteria — please park in the bus lot.
We can't wait to welcome our families back for another great year — Lead, Learn, Serve, Excel!
📅 Wednesday, July 29
🕐 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Cafeteria — please park in the bus lot.
We can't wait to welcome our families back for another great year — Lead, Learn, Serve, Excel!
Sandhills Middle School Shines at the National Beta Convention!
Last week, several talented Sandhills Middle School students proudly represented our school at the National Beta Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. We are incredibly proud of each of them for showcasing their creativity, hard work, and dedication on the national stage!
Emma G – Digital Art
Leah F – Jewelry
Brystol H – Digitally Enhanced Photography
Blakely J – Quilling
Brynlee M , Hayden R, & Layla J – Marketing & Communications
A special congratulations goes to Brystol H, who earned 8th Place in the Nation in Junior Digitally Enhanced Photography! Her stunning photograph impressed judges from across the country and is a testament to her incredible talent and creativity.
We are incredibly proud of all of our National Beta members for representing Sandhills Middle School!
Congratulations, Tigers! 🎉🐯
#SandhillsMiddleSchool #NationalBeta #WiredForSuccess #TigerPride #StudentSuccess #BetaConvention #Lex4Excellence
Last week, several talented Sandhills Middle School students proudly represented our school at the National Beta Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. We are incredibly proud of each of them for showcasing their creativity, hard work, and dedication on the national stage!
Emma G – Digital Art
Leah F – Jewelry
Brystol H – Digitally Enhanced Photography
Blakely J – Quilling
Brynlee M , Hayden R, & Layla J – Marketing & Communications
A special congratulations goes to Brystol H, who earned 8th Place in the Nation in Junior Digitally Enhanced Photography! Her stunning photograph impressed judges from across the country and is a testament to her incredible talent and creativity.
We are incredibly proud of all of our National Beta members for representing Sandhills Middle School!
Congratulations, Tigers! 🎉🐯
#SandhillsMiddleSchool #NationalBeta #WiredForSuccess #TigerPride #StudentSuccess #BetaConvention #Lex4Excellence
📣 Attention Rising 7th Grade Families! 📣
As you prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, please remember that South Carolina state law requires all students entering 7th grade to receive the Tdap vaccine before attending school.
✅ Make sure your child’s immunization
record is up to date.
✅ Submit a current immunization record to the school before the first day of school.
Taking care of this now will help ensure a smooth start to the new school year!
If you have questions about immunization requirements or need assistance, please contact the front office.
Returning Student Registration is now OPEN for all returning students in Lexington School District Four! 🎉📚
Families will need their 15-digit SNAPCODE to complete registration. SNAPCODE's were sent out via email a couple of weeks ago, so please check your inbox (and spam/junk folders just in case).
For additional information and registration details, please visit the Lexington School District Four website https://www.lex4.org/
Let’s get ready for another great school year!
The first day of school will be here before we know it! As you enjoy the rest of your summer, take a moment to check out the 2026–2027 Sandhills Middle School Supply List so you can be ready for a successful start to the school year.
Suggested supplies for all students are listed below.
Suggested supplies for all students are listed below.
The Swansea Tigers Volleyball Program is excited to kick off Summer Conditioning for all rising 7th–12th grade athletes!
Join us as we build strength, improve skills, and prepare for an exciting volleyball season. Whether you're returning to the court or interested in becoming part of the Lady Tigers program, this is a great opportunity to get involved and get ready for the fall season!
🕗 When: Monday–Thursday | 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
📍 Where: Swansea High Freshman Academy Gym
✅ Open to rising 7th–12th graders
✅ Current physical required (dated after April 2026)
Come ready to work hard, improve your game, and be part of something great!
#SwanseaTigers #LadyTigersVolleyball #TigerPride #SummerConditioning #FutureLadyTigers #OneTeamOneGoal 🏐🐅💜💛
Join us as we build strength, improve skills, and prepare for an exciting volleyball season. Whether you're returning to the court or interested in becoming part of the Lady Tigers program, this is a great opportunity to get involved and get ready for the fall season!
🕗 When: Monday–Thursday | 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
📍 Where: Swansea High Freshman Academy Gym
✅ Open to rising 7th–12th graders
✅ Current physical required (dated after April 2026)
Come ready to work hard, improve your game, and be part of something great!
#SwanseaTigers #LadyTigersVolleyball #TigerPride #SummerConditioning #FutureLadyTigers #OneTeamOneGoal 🏐🐅💜💛
☀️ SMS Summer Hours Are Here! ☀️
While students are enjoying a well-deserved break, our office is still here to help!
📅 Monday–Thursday
🕗 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Whether you need registration assistance, records, enrollment information, or have questions as we prepare for the new school year, feel free to stop by or give us a call.
We hope all of our Tigers and their families have a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled summer! 🐯🌴☀️
While students are enjoying a well-deserved break, our office is still here to help!
📅 Monday–Thursday
🕗 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Whether you need registration assistance, records, enrollment information, or have questions as we prepare for the new school year, feel free to stop by or give us a call.
We hope all of our Tigers and their families have a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled summer! 🐯🌴☀️
Today, we celebrate two incredible members of the Sandhills Middle School family.
Thank you, Mr. Tony King and Mrs. Heather Jackson, for your years of dedication, service, and care for our students, staff, and community.
We are grateful for your commitment to Sandhills Middle School and wish you both happiness, health, and many exciting adventures in retirement!
