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!
And just like that… another school year is in the books ☀️🕶️
Now it’s time for a well-deserved break!
Here’s to sunshine, rest, and a summer full of fun! 😎
Hello, Summer! #TigerPride #HelloSummer
🏈🐅 Calling all future Tigers! 🐅🏈
Join the Swansea Tigers for our FREE Youth Football Camp on June 4 at the SHS Track Field!
Campers ages 5 through rising 8th grade will have the opportunity to learn football fundamentals and skills from Tiger players and coaches while having fun and building confidence on the field.
🕕 Registration: 6:00–6:30 PM
🏈 Camp: 6:30–8:00 PM
🎽 Free T-shirts while supplies last!
A huge thank you to NUCOR for sponsoring this opportunity for our community!
Come out and be a part of Tiger football! 💜💛
Join the Swansea Tigers for our FREE Youth Football Camp on June 4 at the SHS Track Field!
Campers ages 5 through rising 8th grade will have the opportunity to learn football fundamentals and skills from Tiger players and coaches while having fun and building confidence on the field.
🕕 Registration: 6:00–6:30 PM
🏈 Camp: 6:30–8:00 PM
🎽 Free T-shirts while supplies last!
A huge thank you to NUCOR for sponsoring this opportunity for our community!
Come out and be a part of Tiger football! 💜💛
📣 Reminder for SMS Families!
Sandhills Middle School will have half-day dismissal at 11:00 AM on:
📅 Tuesday, May 26
📅 Wednesday, May 27
📅 Thursday, May 28
Please make transportation arrangements for your student ahead of time. We appreciate your support as we wrap up another great school year! 🐾
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓🐾
Today, we celebrated our graduates during the annual Grad Walk, and what an incredible moment it was! Thank you for coming back to walk the halls that helped shape your journey and inspire the next generation of Tigers.
We are so proud of each of you and excited to see all the amazing things ahead. Once a Tiger, always a Tiger!
Today, we celebrated our graduates during the annual Grad Walk, and what an incredible moment it was! Thank you for coming back to walk the halls that helped shape your journey and inspire the next generation of Tigers.
We are so proud of each of you and excited to see all the amazing things ahead. Once a Tiger, always a Tiger!
Join us in celebrating Ms. Chisele Bullock as our Sandhills Middle School Support Staff Member of the Year! 🌟🐅
Ms. Bullock brings positivity, care, and dedication to SMS each and every day, and we are so proud to recognize her for the difference she makes in the lives of our students and staff!
We are grateful for all you do for SMS! 💜💛
Ms. Bullock brings positivity, care, and dedication to SMS each and every day, and we are so proud to recognize her for the difference she makes in the lives of our students and staff!
We are grateful for all you do for SMS! 💜💛
🎉 Congratulations to our Sandhills Middle School Staff Member of the Year Finalists! 🎉
Please help us celebrate these outstanding staff members who make a difference in our school community each day:
⭐ Ms. Chisele Bullock
⭐ Mr. Tristen Watts
⭐ Ms. Tricia Harper
Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and commitment to making SMS a great place to learn and grow. We are proud to recognize each of you! 💜💛 #SMSTigers
✨ Light Up the Night ✨
Our 8th graders looked incredible and had a great time at tonight’s formal! It was the perfect way to celebrate the end of the school year and all the memories made at SMS. 💜💛
Light Up the Night 2026
#SMSTigers #LightUpTheNight
What an incredible day at our Special Olympics event at Sandhills Primary School! 💜💛
We are so proud of our SMS Beta students who served as Unified Partners and helped run activity stations throughout the event. From cheering on athletes to encouraging participation and helping make the day fun for everyone, our students showed leadership, kindness, and true Tiger spirit. 🐯
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a success. It was a day full of smiles, teamwork, and unforgettable memories! #SMSBetas #UnifiedChampions #TigerPride #SpecialOlympics
We are so proud of our SMS Beta students who served as Unified Partners and helped run activity stations throughout the event. From cheering on athletes to encouraging participation and helping make the day fun for everyone, our students showed leadership, kindness, and true Tiger spirit. 🐯
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a success. It was a day full of smiles, teamwork, and unforgettable memories! #SMSBetas #UnifiedChampions #TigerPride #SpecialOlympics
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!
📢 Medication Pickup Reminder for SMS Families
All student medications currently stored in the SMS Nurse’s Office must be picked up no later than Thursday, May 28, 2026, by 11:00 AM.
Please make arrangements to pick up your student’s medication by this date and time. Any medications not picked up will be properly destroyed according to district policy.
If you need to schedule a pickup time or have any questions, please contact the SMS Nurse.
Thank you for helping us close out the school year safely and smoothly! 💜💛
All student medications currently stored in the SMS Nurse’s Office must be picked up no later than Thursday, May 28, 2026, by 11:00 AM.
Please make arrangements to pick up your student’s medication by this date and time. Any medications not picked up will be properly destroyed according to district policy.
If you need to schedule a pickup time or have any questions, please contact the SMS Nurse.
Thank you for helping us close out the school year safely and smoothly! 💜💛
⛳️🐯 Attention future golfers! 🐯⛳️
Are you interested in joining the Swansea High School Girls Golf Team? Now is the perfect time to get involved! 💜💗
Practice/Tryouts for Girls Golf will begin on August 4th at Charwood Golf Course. Practices will typically be held Monday–Thursday from 4:15–5:45 PM, with matches taking place once or twice a week during the season.
We look forward to a great season! 💜⛳💗
Are you interested in joining the Swansea High School Girls Golf Team? Now is the perfect time to get involved! 💜💗
Practice/Tryouts for Girls Golf will begin on August 4th at Charwood Golf Course. Practices will typically be held Monday–Thursday from 4:15–5:45 PM, with matches taking place once or twice a week during the season.
We look forward to a great season! 💜⛳💗
We are excited to celebrate our amazing 8th graders during our SMS Bridge Ceremony as we honor the future Class of 2030!
📍 Location: SMS Gym
🕗 Time: 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM
📅 Tuesday, May 26 - Heimall, Lawson, Mishoe, Hart Homerooms
📅 Wednesday, May 27 - Nalwa, Nelson, Brook, Hodges Homerooms
📅 Thursday, May 28- Bryant, McGarry, Page, Guevarra, Shannon, McMillian Homerooms
If you plan to sign your child out after the ceremony, please complete this form ahead of time to help us make dismissal smoother: https://forms.gle/hXFiUPTEuDxyGUFB6
We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with our students and families! 🐾
Our 8th grade Social Studies students brought history to life through their Voices of Change Museum projects!
Students researched and created exhibits to teach others about influential people, landmark court cases, and important events from the Civil Rights Movement in South Carolina. Students then participated in a gallery walk, exploring one another’s exhibits and learning about the impact these individuals and moments had on history.
Students researched and created exhibits to teach others about influential people, landmark court cases, and important events from the Civil Rights Movement in South Carolina. Students then participated in a gallery walk, exploring one another’s exhibits and learning about the impact these individuals and moments had on history.
