Sandhills Middle School

🚌🐾 Rolling with Tiger Pride! 🐾🚌 Last week, Sandhills Middle School took time to recognize the drivers who do far more than provide transportation — they help ensure our students arrive safely, consistently, and ready for the day ahead. Thank you for being such an important part of the Sandhills community! 💜

❄️💜 Freezin’ for a Reason! 💜❄️ Shout out to the Sandhills Middle School Jr. Beta Club for their incredible effort today at the Lake Murray Special Olympics Polar Plunge! Our Betas braved the freezing water for a cause bigger than themselves. Thanks to their leadership and the generosity of our community, they raised over $1,000! These funds directly support our school while promoting inclusion, service, and opportunity for all. Thank you to everyone who donated, supported, and cheered them on!

📘 Don’t Miss the Memories — Order Your Yearbook Today!

The school year is flying by, and the yearbook is the perfect way for your Tiger to remember the friendships, milestones, and moments that made this year special.

✅ Order online: ybpay.lifetouch.com
📅 Deadline: April 3rd

Secure your copy now so your student can look back on an unforgettable year at Sandhills Middle School!

Interim reports were sent home with students today, February 6. This is a great opportunity to review your child’s progress, celebrate successes, and identify any areas where additional support may be needed. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teachers. Let’s keep working together to support our Tigers! 🐾

This National School Counseling Week, we’re celebrating Ms. Harris for the difference she makes in the lives of our students each day! Thank you for helping our Tigers navigate challenges, plan for their futures, and grow both academically and personally. We are grateful to have you as part of the Sandhills family. Your impact is felt across our entire school community! 💜💛

All Lexington Four schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

District officials continue to monitor road conditions across the district and have identified isolated issues on several secondary and dirt roads. In addition, the National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures well below freezing again tomorrow morning.

As a result, schools will operate on a two-hour delay to allow buses, parents, staff, and students to travel during daylight hours for increased visibility of road conditions.

All school operations will be delayed by two hours, including transportation services. Students and staff should report to their schools two hours later than their usual start time. All schools will follow a normal schedule for the remainder of the day.

Lexington Four will transition to an eLearning day for all schools, Monday, February 2, 2026.

A winter storm warning for the area continues through Sunday morning with the potential for a significant accumulation of snow. Very cold temperatures are expected overnight Sunday into Monday which will freeze any remaining surface water. The National Weather Service forecasts that travel conditions will likely remain hazardous through Monday mid-morning. Lexington 4 is making a decision today in order to give families additional time to prepare.

Expect additional communication from your school and your child's teacher(s) with details about e-Learning instruction. Please watch for these updates. To be marked present for the e-Learning day, your child must complete all assignments by Friday, February 6.

All weekend activities are canceled. Also, afterschool activities and athletics are cancelled for Monday.

Lexington 4 will resume normal operations tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026. As a reminder, to be marked present for the e-Learning day, your child must complete all assignments by Friday, January 30.

📣 WIDA Testing Window: February 2 – March 6

Our Multilingual Learners will be participating in WIDA ACCESS testing during the dates listed below. This assessment helps us measure students’ growth in listening, reading, writing, and speaking English and supports us in planning instruction that best meets their needs.

📝 What families can do to help:
Make sure students arrive to school on time
Encourage a good night’s sleep
Offer positive encouragement and reassurance

Thank you for your continued support as our students show what they know and can do! 💛🐯

We are proud to share the results from the State National Beta Club Convention held in Myrtle Beach, SC!

This year, 24 Sandhills Middle School students represented SMS, competing in a wide range of events that required collaboration, communication, and critical thinking. Our Betas worked together, supported one another, and represented Sandhills Middle School with pride!

Join us in congratulating the following students who placed and will go on to compete at Nationals this summer!

3rd Place: Club Trading Pin - Evelyn Brown, Mirella Grice, Blakely Jones, Layla Jones, Jaime Mishoe, Brynlee Moody, Natalie Oxendine, Aiden Smith

4th Place: Marketing & Communications - London Mack, Leah Fanning, Blakely Jones, Baston Deaver

1st Place: Digital Art - Emma Geiger

2nd Place: Digitally Enhanced Photography - Brystol Hathway

5th Place: Fiber Arts - Layla Jones

2nd Place: Jewelry - Leah Fanning

5th Place: Solo Vocalist - Abigail Figueroa

Premier Performer: Abigail Figueroa

3rd Place: Quilling - Blakely Jones

4th Place: Recyclable Art - Aiden Smith

4th Place: Sculpture - Batson Deaver

5th Place: Spanish - Abigail Figueroa

2nd Place: Woodworking - Charleston Williamson

Lexington Four will transition to an eLearning day for all schools, Monday, January 26, 2026. An ice storm warning for the area continues until 1pm on Monday with the likelihood that road conditions will continue to be hazardous through late tomorrow morning. Expect additional communication from your school and your child's teacher(s) with details about e-Learning instruction. Please watch for these updates. To be marked present for the e-Learning day, your child must complete all assignments by Friday, January 30. All afterschool activities and athletics are canceled for tomorrow.

Report cards were sent home with students on Wednesday, 11/14. This is a great opportunity to celebrate progress, reflect on goals, and talk together about next steps for continued growth. If you have any questions after reviewing your child’s report card, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teachers. Thank you for your continued support and partnership! 🐯

Welcome Back, Students!

We’re excited to welcome our students back to campus on Tuesday, January 6!

Reminder: Our instructional day begins at 7:40 AM, so please plan to arrive on time and ready to start strong!

We can’t wait to kick off the new semester together! See you soon!

Winter Break is here! Our break runs December 22 – January 5, and students return January 6. Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and wonderful holiday season. See you in the new year!

Holiday Cheer in Chorus 🎶

Our 7th and 8th grade chorus spent today caroling for our teachers, filling the day with festive music and seasonal spirit. Students also shared handwritten thank-you notes to show their appreciation.

Great job, everyone! And thank you to Mr. Chesnutt for making it all happen. 💜🐯

📚✨ Student Spotlight! ✨📚 We’re celebrating Sandhills Middle School students whose work was selected for publication in the Young Writers anthology, Stranger Sagas. A big accomplishment and well-earned recognition of their creativity and writing skills! Way to represent SMS! 🐯✍️

✨🎄 Holiday Lights at Swansea High School 🎄✨ If you’re heading out to check out the Holiday Lights at Swansea High School, be sure to stop by and visit Sandhills Middle School’s Whoville display! Our SMS Betas have been hard at work spreading Whoville cheer and school spirit. 🎅💡 It’s a fun stop for families and a great way to see our Tigers shine in the community.

❄️🐯 Winter Break Countdown = Spirit Week Time! 🐯❄️

We’re ending the semester with school spirit and good energy before Winter Break!