Sandhills Middle School

SMS and SHS Volleyball Tryouts will be held on August 5th and 6th from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM in the SHS Gym. All athletes must attend both days of tryouts to be considered for the team.
Participants must have a current sports physical dated after April 1, 2025 in order to try out.
For more information, please contact: mhall-williams@lexington4.net or csmith@lexington4.net
We look forward to seeing our future Lady Tigers on the court!

📣 Early Dismissal Reminder for Next Week! There will be no school on Monday in honor of Memorial Day. From Tuesday through Thursday, students will be dismissed at 11:00 AM for half days!☀️

The yearbook has arrived! Only 30 copies remain so order yours today!! https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1025724/Sandhills-Middle-School/

📝 State Testing Starts Tomorrow! Make sure you're ready by: 📌 Getting a good night’s sleep 📌 Eating a healthy breakfast 📌 Arriving on time 📌 Reading directions carefully 📌 Taking your time and double-checking your answers 💡 Parents can help by encouraging a positive mindset, ensuring students get plenty of rest, and helping them stick to a consistent routine. You've got this!

🏌️‍♀️ Interested in Playing Golf This Fall? Any girl interested in joining the Fall 2025 Girls Golf Team can pick up an information form in the front office. Please complete and return it as soon as possible. Questions? Email Coach Hill at chill@lexington4.net for more details!

Standardized Testing is just around the corner! The schedule below outlines the specific tests your child will take. These assessments are a key part of the learning process, helping us measure academic growth and adjust instruction to better support each student’s needs. To help your child approach testing with confidence and a positive mindset, please support their well-being by ensuring they: -Get plenty of rest the night before each test -Eat a healthy breakfast -Arrive at school on time Your partnership makes a difference! Resources regarding testing such as brochures, sample items, sample score reports, Score Report User’s Guide, translations, and alternate formats for these resources are available on the school web page and the SCDE Website.

🌸 Spring Break is here! 🌸 Students will be out from April 14 through April 21. We hope everyone enjoys a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled break! We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, April 22—refreshed and ready to finish the school year strong! 💪📚✨

📣Quarter 4 Interims and SCReady info went home with students today! Be sure to check for updates on your child’s progress and details about the upcoming state tests!

📢 Don't Miss Out—Get Your Yearbook Today! 🎉 Capture the memories, the laughs, and the moments that made this year unforgettable! 📸✨ Yearbooks are on sale now—order yours before it's too late! https://www.jostens.com/.../1025724/Sandhills-Middle-School/

Quarter 3 report cards were sent home today. Please check your student’s progress! 📚✉️

🚨 Basketball Interest Meeting 🚨 Students interested in trying out for next year’s basketball team—don’t miss this important meeting! 🏀 📅 Monday, March 24 ⏰ 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Swansea High School Gym Coach Britt and his staff will share details about spring & summer workouts and potential travel basketball opportunities. Parents are encouraged to attend! See you there! 💪🔥 #TigerBasketball #FutureChampions

Date and Time: May 17, 2025 8:00-10:00am Location: Swansea High School Gym Available to all students in grades 6-11 interested in trying out for a sport during the 2025-26 school year All students must have a completed and signed health history form and parent permission form on the date of physicals. We would like all middle schoolers to have a parent or guardian with them for the physical.

🚀🔬 Join us for STEM Night at SMS! 🔬🚀 Mark your calendars for March 13 from 5:00–6:30 PM and get ready for an evening of hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math fun! 🌟 Bring the whole family and explore exciting activities, experiments, and demonstrations. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉 #STEMNight #SMS #HandsOnLearning #WintheDay

Our School Improvement Council (SIC) meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 11, at 5:00 PM. Please note the change in our usual meeting day. We look forward to seeing you there as we continue working together to support our school! 💙📚

Attention Parents: We will be hosting a meeting about WIDA testing for invited families. 📅 Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM 📍 Location: SMS Media Center This meeting is specifically for parents of students participating in WIDA testing. We look forward to seeing you there!

🎉 We’re excited to welcome everyone back to school on Monday, December 2! 📚 This week, we’ll kick off our mid-year iReady testing. Make sure you’re prepared and ready to do your best! See you all Monday! 👋✨

Join us tonight for the Lexington 4 Beta Booster Club monthly meeting! We will meet in the SPS library at 6pm!

Reminder: There will be no school on Election Day! We’ll see everyone back on Wednesday.

We’re thrilled to celebrate two outstanding members of our school community who go above and beyond each day: 🏅 Teacher of the Month: Dana Bailey 💼 Staff Member of the Month: Chisele Bullock Join us in honoring their dedication and the positive impact they bring to our school! 🐅