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SPMS Winter Update

Embrace, Expose, Empower

SPMS WinterUpdateEmbrace, Expose, Empower

In Honor of Dr. King

The Purpose of Education

Quarter 3 - Important dates to remember

January 17 - Teacher Workday; No School for Students

January 18 - Beginning of Quarter 3/Semester 2

January 24 - Chromebook and Yondr Pouch Check

January 27 - Semester 1/Quarter 2 Awards Program @ Burke HS Auditorium; 1:45 PM

January 27 - Report Cards Sent Home with Students (CCSD will email grades to parents)

January 30 - Students Return Report Cards with Parent Signatures

January 30 - SPMS Academic Recovery Meetings Begin

February 3 - Early Release (Student Dismissal @ 1:30 PM)

February 4 - March 11 - Saturday Academy Session 3; 9 AM - Noon

February 17 - Early Release (Student Dismissal @ 1:30 PM)

February 20 - President's Day (Schools Closed)

February 23 - Progress Reports Sent Home with Students (CCSD will email grades to parents)

February 27 - Chromebook and Yondr Pouch Check

March 10 - Early Release (Student Dismissal @ 1:30 PM)

March 24 - Teacher Workday; No School for Students

March 30 - Report Cards Sent Home with Students (CCSD will email grades to parents)

March 31 - Students Return Report Cards with Parent Signatures

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GDD Represents!

The young men of GDD, Inc. have been representing SPMS and BHS throughout the county this semester. They have performed (stepped) at local events since the summer and at the CCSD Principal's LEAD meeting in December. GDD stands for Gentlemen of Duty and Distinction. Their sponsor is Mr. Gregory Gibbs and spends countless hours with these student to help them learn what brotherhood is about. The aim for these students is to exemplify strong character, strong academics, and service to others.
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Meet Mr. Hammack

Mr. Hammack is not new to the SPMS Staffulty, but he did step into a new role this year. He joined the administrative team taking on the duties of managing our Saturday Academy Program, helping establish our new middle school basketball team, and handling discipline for sixth grade and some 8th grade too.
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New Experiences

Our Panther Scholars have been busy during semester 1. They began their first Mock Trial Team with the support of the Curry Law Firm. They are photographers working to capture memories for our school's first yearbook! They are currently working on service projects in their Crew. At SPMS, we are working to expose our scholars to experiences that can be a launching pad for a bright future.
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SPMS Perform with BHS Bulldog Band!

Our Panthers have been growing as musicians by practicing and performing in the Highsteeping Bulldog Band under the direction of Mr. Linard McCloud.
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Breast Cancer Awareness

Our school was in the "Pink" for Breast Cancer Awareness in October.
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Sing!

Members of our Staffulty met afterschool to start a choir. The group performed at the Ronald McDonald House and the D20 Holiday Extravaganza this past December. Thanks to Mr. Richard Wright for his time and talent in rehearsing the group and Dr. Creola Washington with the Teacher Love Project for putting it all together!

New Semester - Focused on Goals

On Friday, January 13, we held grade level Town Halls to remind our students of why we are at school. To paraphrase Martin Luther King's main point in the video linked above, the purpose of education is to produce students who not only have and use their intellect, but also have strong character as well. As we go into the second half of the school year, we wanted to share with you some of the main points we shared with our scholars.


Please click on this link for the Town Hall Highlights.

SPMS Feedback Form
Click the button to share what type of classes you would like your scholar experience. Also, share any questions, comments, and compliments with us. Your compliments make our day!
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Principal Spann

Here at SPMS, this statement is our call to action as we serve the middle school scholars of the Charleston Peninsula.



"We recognize that there are barriers between our ideals and our current outcomes. We create systems and structures that remove obstacles and create pathways for each student to thrive. We seek to be a safe and nurturing environment that embraces each individual's uniqueness and brilliance. We empower each student to perform at high levels with challenging work to build the strength of the school community. We believe in the promise of each student!"


Stephanie Spann, Principal