South Charlotte Shockwave

Did you know that in 2023, 4.6% of middle school students reported using e-cigarettes (vaping) in the last 30 days? At SCMS we have seen an uptick in the last several years of students who either divulge that they vape or know friends who vape. Many students report that they do vape to relieve stress. It is important that we teach our middle school students healthy coping skills to deal with stress as well as ways to avoid peer pressure.

Watch this video on vaping in NC that Ms. Kissman found for more information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li_1m6eyW5k

A dusting of snow and a pajama day? Now that's a wonderful Wednesday! Mrs. Haynes' seventh-grade ELA classes enjoyed sharing the haiku they composed about snow... in the snow!

A light dusting of snow and a pajama day? Now, that's a wonderful Wednesday! Mrs. Haynes' seventh-grade ELA classes made the most of it, sharing haiku they'd composed about snow... in the snow!

It's even prettier with its winter coat! When warm weather returns, our students will again enjoy courtyard lunches. We so appreciate the hard work of Judy Thompson, our eighth-grade Quinn's mom, that has transformed it into a beautiful, peaceful space. We 💓 you!

Sure, there are online sites that simulate dissections, but we in the Shocker Nation believe that real experiences still matter. Putting lab practices to work opens up the world to our students. Ms. Gardner's and Mrs. Burnett's seventh grade science classes took on an exploration of body systems and comparative zoology that we hope will pique further interest in health sciences for them in the future.

The snow was beautiful, but it also meant that some spring sports tryouts were postponed. They'll resume this week:

Baseball - continues on Monday, February 24

Girls' Soccer - Monday, February 24 and Tuesday, February 25

Boys' Track - Monday, February 24 and Tuesday, February 25

Girls' Track - Thursday, February 27 and Friday, February 28