Sandhills Middle School

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!

🍂🦃 Happy Thanksgiving, Tiger Family! 🦃🍂 We hope you enjoy a safe, relaxing, and joy-filled break with your loved ones! 📅 Reminder: There will be no school November 24–28. We’ll see everyone back on December 1! Wishing you all rest, gratitude, and plenty of good food! 💛💜

🎉 Tiger Pride is on Full Display! 💜💛 Today we celebrated our students who made the Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll for the 1st nine weeks! 🐅✨ Their hard work and focus are paying off, and we’re so proud of their accomplishments. Each student received a Tiger Pride t-shirt to recognize their success and show off their achievement! 🎉 A big thank-you to GEAR UP and the University of South Carolina for partnering with us and helping make this celebration possible. 🌟📚 #TigerPride #AcademicExcellence #SMSStrong #GearUpSC #USC

We are preparing for the second i-Ready Diagnostic, an important benchmark that helps us understand your student’s growth. It’s important that students try their best so we can support them in reaching their goals.

Our i-Ready testing schedule will be:
- Reading: December 1–5 in ELA Classrooms
- Math: December 8–12 in Math Classrooms

You can help your student by:
- Making sure they get a good night’s rest before taking the Diagnostic.
- Talking with them about why the second Diagnostic matters.
- Letting them know you’re excited to celebrate their progress.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting their learning.

🎶 Winter Band & Chorus Concert ❄️✨
What an incredible night of music! Our students performed with confidence, joy, and true Tiger Pride. Their hard work shined on stage, and the audience enjoyed every moment. 💜💛

Special appreciation to Ms. Randall and Mr. Chesnutt for their direction, creativity, and commitment to our music programs. 🎶 Your leadership makes all the difference!

📸 Check out the pictures below!
#WinterConcert #TigerPride #SMSArts

Saturday Learning for SMS! Our dedicated SMS Math and ELA teachers spent their Saturday engaged in enriching professional development sessions with NMSI and GEAR UP! 💡 We’re proud of their commitment to continuous growth and excellence in education. #SMSStrong #MathAndELA #NMSI #GEARUP #ProfessionalDevelopment

Join us for a special evening featuring our 7th and 8th Grade Choir and Band!

📅November 17th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Swansea High School – Performing Arts Center

This performance is a celebration of the hard work our students have put in so far this year. Come out, enjoy the music, and support our talented band and choir students!

We’d love to see you there!