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! 💪🐯


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! 🐾👏

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! 🌟

🎃 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
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! 🎃✨











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





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









Today we celebrate the heart and hard work of our school — our incredible custodians:
Ms. Johnson, Ms. Adams, and Ms. Brooks!
These amazing women go above and beyond every single day to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming. Their dedication never goes unnoticed — and we are so thankful for all they do!
Happy National Custodians Day!
#NationalCustodiansDay #ThankYouCustodians #Lex4BetaClub #GratitudeInAction #WeAppreciateYou









We’re roaring with pride as our talented band earned 2nd place in their class at the White Knoll High School Silver Invitational! 🥈🎶

Get ready for a spooktacular evening of fun, candy, and creativity!
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 28
🕠 Time: 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Location: Sandhills Middle School Bus Lot
Bring your family and friends to stroll through the SMS hallways and collect sweet treats! 🍬 Plus, cast your vote in our Pumpkin Decorating Contest! 🎃
Link to Contest Info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-o2AEpsnBU5HCzM2cTy_wLaIdlzDfPus/view?usp=sharing
We’re accepting candy donations to help make this event magical—drop them off at the SMS front office!
#TrickOrTreatLane #HalloweenFun #SandhillsMiddleSchool

September 15th to October 15th
Join us in celebrating the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. This month, we honor the voices, traditions, and achievements that have helped shape our nation and continue to inspire future generations. ¡Celebremos juntos!





As we wrap up this week of honoring the arts in our schools, we want to recognize our chorus teacher, Mr. Chesnutt. His guidance helps students grow not only as performers, but as confident individuals who discover the joy of learning through music!
Thank you, Mr. Chesnutt! We’re so lucky to have you!
🎓 Attention 8th Grade Students!
The PSAT will be offered at NO COST this year!
📅 Sign up today to take advantage of this opportunity and get ready for your future!
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqcsg_LdKgbVz59xZGvD3EhSjHF_mWSfRw4x_wyoSYRTh-VQ/viewform


To continue our celebration of National Arts in Education Week, we’re highlighting the amazing work happening in Ms. Like’s classroom. Students have been creating some awesome art projects — full of color, creativity, and personal expression.
Check out the photos below to see what they’ve been working on. We’re proud of their effort and excited to share their talent with you!
#ArtsInEducationWeek #MsLike #StudentArt #CreativeClassroom #ArtMatters
🎶 Check out what’s happening in Band! 🎶
To continue our celebration of National Arts in Education Week, we’re shining a spotlight on our amazing band program! Band plays a vital role in helping students grow through creativity, discipline, and collaboration. We’re incredibly lucky to have Ms. Randall, our dedicated band director, leading the way. Her passion for music and commitment to her students make a lasting impact both in and out of the classroom.
🎺🥁🎷 Thank you, Ms. Randall, for helping our students shine! 🎺🥁🎷
It’s National Arts in Education Week!
This week, we’re celebrating the impact of the arts in our schools. From creativity to collaboration, the arts help our students grow in meaningful ways.
Meet Our Arts Teachers:
🎨 Art – Ms. Taylor Like
🎺 Band – Ms. Christina Randall
🎤 Chorus and General Music – Mr. Matthew Chesnutt
We’ll be sharing photos from these classes throughout the week. Check back to see what’s happening!
#ArtsEdWeek #ArtsInEducation

