3101 North Oak Street

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29577

843-448-3932

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

MBMS vs. Ten Oaks (Home)

Thursday, October 4, 2024

PTO Meeting, Upper Conference Rm, 8:30 am

October 7-11, 2024

PACER Anti-Bullying Week

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

MBMS vs. Forestbrook (Home)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

PSAT

Monday, October 14, 2024

Schools Closed

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Student Holiday- No School

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

MBMS vs. St. James (Home)

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Great Southeast Shakeout, 10:17 a.m.

Friday, October 18, 2024

Fall Pep Rally, 1:30 p.m.

Back to School Bash-6th Grade, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

MBMS vs. Socastee (Home)

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Quarter 1 Ends

Thursday, October, 24, 2024

Fire Drill, 9:00 a.m.

Friday, October 25, 2024

AVID Career Fair

Hawk Card Pay Day

Monday, October 28, 2024 - Friday, November 1, 2024

Red Ribbon Week

Monday, October 28, 2024

Hawk Nest Open

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Football Playoff Game

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Ground Zero Assembly: Illusionist Bryan Drake

Quarter 1 Report Cards Available in PowerSchool

Friday, November 8, 2024

7th Grade Sneaker Bash, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

A student is considered truant:
After three (3) consecutive all-day absences, or five (5) cumulative all-day absences that are not excused by a medical doctor's written statement, proof of bereavement, or principal's approval.
After a student has accumulated ten (10) or more unexcused absences, summer school will be required.

Parent Handbook Link: https://www.horrycountyschools.net/Page/620

Myrtle Beach Middle School and the Myrtle Beach Middle School PTO are hosting a grade-level Back to School Sneaker Bash! The 8th-grade Bash was a huge success! Now it's time for the 6th and 7th Graders to dance, play games, play basketball, and enjoy refreshments. The cost for a ticket is $20.00.

Grade 6 Bash is on October 18, 2024 - 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Myrtle Beach Middle School

(Wednesday, October 16th will be the last chance to buy a ticket for the 6th grade Bash t in the Cafeteria from 7:45 am to 8:15 am)

Grade 7 Bash is rescheduled to November 8, 2024- 7:00-9:00 pm

(Wednesday, November 6th will be the last day to purchase a ticket for the 7th-grade bash in the cafeteria from 7:45 am -8:15 am)

Please see the Permission Form Below for More Details

ATTENTION 8TH GRADE PARENTS AND GUARDIANS

All 8th-grade students at Myrtle Beach Middle School will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024.

Why the PSAT/NMSQT Is Important

Taking the PSAT/NMSQT is more than just good practice for the SAT, the scores are more than just a number. With your child’s results, they can:

• See where they are and set a target: You’ll get details on the exact skills and knowledge they need to focus on, while they have plenty of time to improve. If they’ve taken the PSAT 8/9 or PSAT 10, they’ll also see how much progress they’ve made between the tests. They can also use their score from the PSAT/NMSQT, along with some research about their college and career goals, to set their own personal target SAT score. Historically, students who took the PSAT/NMSQT scored better on the SAT, on average, than those who didn’t take the test.
• Find out about their AP Potential: Students who take an AP® course are better positioned to succeed in college. Your child may not realize that they’re ready to take college level courses and that they have the potential to succeed. Using their personalized view of AP Potential , found in their score report, they’ll get recommendations for courses that may be a good fit for them.
• Enter the National Merit Scholarship Program: Students who take the PSAT/NMSQT and meet other program entry requirements specified in the PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide will enter the National Merit® Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) Visit NMSC’s website at www.nationalmerit.org for more information..
• Help pay for college: Taking the PSAT/NMSQT gives your child the chance to access over $300 million in other scholarship opportunities.
• Connect to their future: When your child takes the PSAT/NMSQT, they’ll be asked for their mobile phone number so they can download the free BigFuture School™ mobile app and have their PSAT/NMSQT scores delivered right to their phone. They’ll get customized career information and guidance about planning and paying for college. Depending on their school or district, they can use the Connections feature, which lets them hear from nonprofit colleges, scholarships, and educational organizations interested in them—without having to share any personal information.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Catherine Curtiss at 843-839-7124 or ccurtiss@horrycountyschools.net.

Parents - please be on the lookout for Calendly appointment invitations for your child’s individual grade-level conference (6th and 7th) or Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) conference (8th). During these conferences, counselors review:

• Student’s 2024-2025 Academic Progress
• Student’s Individual Career Assessment Results (Naviance)
• SC High School Graduation Requirements
• SC Uniform Grading Scale - Grade Point Average (G.P.A.)
• Horry County Schools Secondary Program Options
• SC Education Lottery Scholarship Opportunities

Conferences will be held in the parent’s absence if a parent misses or chooses not to attend their child’s meeting.

We are gearing up for the 2024-2025 Myrtle Beach Middle School Career Fair. The fair will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024. The last 2 years were a huge success and the students can’t wait for this year’s fair. Please let us know if you are interested in participating by telling us a little about you and your career!

Seahawk athletics are busy with year-round conditioning, practices, matches, and try outs. Please stay current by using this link - MB Athletics - purchase tickets, sign up for updates, and stay informed.

Board Members of the PTO for 2024-2025(shown above) Starting on the left, Ashley Setzer (Vice President), Priya Patel (Treasurer), Deborah Lopes ( Secretary)and Sarah Benton (President)

The MBMS PTO always welcomes new members to assist with the many events sponsored by the MBMS PTO. Please make sure you are cleared to be a Horry County School District Volunteer. Need to fill out the application? Go ahead and click here to complete the application. The PTO meets the first Thursday of each month in the upstairs conference room at 8:30 am, unless otherwise posted.

**The next PTO meeting is Thursday, September 5th, 2024

Please contact the PTO at myrtlebeachmiddlepto@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering!

Please scan the QR code below to access the new PTO online store to be able to purchase all of your MBMS Merchandise and Spirit Wear!

Title I, Part A, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is a federal program that provides opportunities for students served to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to meet challenging state content standards.

Title I resources are distributed to schools where needs are the greatest, to make a difference in the improvement of education.

Our school continually monitors the implementation of the Title I plan and welcomes input from parents, school staff, and community members regarding its current and future Title I plans.

Please Reference the 2024-2025 MBMS Title I documents below and see for more information.

We would like to welcome Mrs. Durant to our Myrtle Beach Middle School team! Mrs. Durant will be located at the main entrance and will be screening all parents and visitors as they enter the building. Thank you, Mrs. Durant, for helping to keep our school safe!

PLEASE NOTE THAT EARLY PICKUP ENDS AT 2:00 p.m. Please ensure that any appointments made for your children will work with this 2:00 p.m. daily end to early sign out. When your student has an appointment or will be leaving early from school, please send a note with your student and have the student bring it to the office first thing in the morning so that your student will be ready and waiting when you come to sign them out. This avoids class interruption. Also, you need a valid picture ID when checking students out.

Horry County Schools has adopted a Tardy to School Policy for middle schools across the county. The Tardy to School Policy is reserved for those students who arrive unexcused late to school. Any student arriving late to Myrtle Beach Middle due to HCS transportation delays will be excused. If there is a doctor's appointment or a doctor's note provided, it will be excused.

The Tardy to School Policy is in place to ensure our students are maximizing their time during the instructional day. We will adhere to the policy set forth by Horry County Schools. Please see the attached Tardy to School Policy for details on all consequences. If you have any questions, you can contact any member of our Administration Team.

HCS Middle School Tardy to School Policy

Students should be in their first class, ready to begin working at 8:20 am each school day.Any student who is not in the building and through search by 8:20 will be marked tardy to school.Consequences for arriving tardy to school are as follows:

1st offense: Verbal Warning and parent notification

2nd offense: Verbal Warning/Parent Contact to make them aware of after school detention (and consequences for subsequent tardies)

3rd through 5th offense: After School Detention/Parent Contact. A one hour after school detention assigned and supervised by school staff; assigned one week to be served the next week.

Note: If students do not attend after-school detention consequences of ISS will result (step 7)

6th offense: Suspended pending parent conference; possible revocation of waiver, if applicable.

7th offense and beyond:

7th - 1 day of ISS

8th - 2 days of ISS

9th - 1 day of OSS

10th - 2 days of OSS

11th - Evidentiary Hearing

It is the responsibility of the student and the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) to provide timely pickup and transportation home from an after school tardy detention.

Note: Accumulation of tardies will restart each semester

Myrtle Beach Area Transportation Office now has a designated Facebook page with real time updates for any bus route changes! Like them on Facebook to stay in the loop!

https://www.facebook.com/MyrtleBeach Bus Office/

HCSD has updated the school bus transportation system. For questions on bus stop locations, times, and concerns, please contact the Myrtle Beach Bus Office at 843-445-2041.

Each Thursday throughout the year students and staff are encouraged to wear purple to raise awareness of stopping the bullies. Horry County Schools and Myrtle Beach Middle School are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for students, and part of that is creating a climate where bullying is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. We know that safe and supportive environments help prevent bullying behaviors. We will clearly communicate expectations for student behavior as it relates to bullying, and then we will appropriately deal with those who violate those expectations. Likewise, we will provide appropriate support to those who are victims of bullying.

Anonymous reports can be made to the School Crime Tip Line at any time by calling:

• (843) 915-SROS (7767)

All the following must occur for your student to receive a device:

All Technology fines must be paid in full; the $25 technology fee must be paid and we must have a parent/student permission form signed. Payments not made online during registration must be made in person at Myrtle Beach Middle. Owe fees? Payment plans are available; please contact Leticia Michaca, Technology Specialist, at lmichaca@horrycountyschools.net.

Technology Fines: Technology fines are charges added to your child’s account for a lost device, a lost charger and/or damage to the device.

Technology Fee: This is a $25 dollar fee that each student pays at the time of registration.

Students who pay the technology fee receive the following benefits:

● first accidental damage repair will be $25; the second accidental damage repair will be $75; all subsequent accidental damage repairs during the academic year are charged at full cost of the repair.

● device replacement due to theft (requires formal police report) will cost an additional $25

● pay full repair for all damage caused by neglect or abuse.

● pay full replacement cost for loss of device.

● students in grades 6-12 are allowed to take devices home.

Students who do not pay the Technology Fee:

● pay full repair cost for all damage. If the screen breaks, you will be charged $275.00 for the repair.

● pay full replacement cost for lost due to theft.

● pay full replacement cost for loss of device.

● are not allowed to take devices home.

Students who have paid their $25 Tech Fee and whose computer has a green sticker may take their devices home on an "as needed only basis." This includes E-Learning Days and if their teacher has determined that assigned work needs to be completed on their computer at home.

Please click here for the MBMS Procedures to review information that has been shared with students through classroom discussions and class meetings. Please reach out to your child's grade level administrator or to Principal Christy (jchristy@horrycountyschools.net) with questions.

Grade 6 Administrator, Mrs. Andrena Baker, Abaker@horryhountyschools.net

Grade 7 Administrator, Mr. Kevin Kirksey, Kkirksey@horrycountyschools.net

Grade 8 Administrator, Mrs. Cassie Bonnell, Cbonnell@horrycountyschools.net

Juli’s Closet is a discreet service, fully funded by donors, intended to meet the basic needs of students. Our community is very generous in contributing to Juli’s Closet, and Juli herself sends a note and a contribution each and every month - she has not missed a month since September of 2018. If you would like to support Juli's Closet, please consider using the "wish lists" from Amazon or Walmart:

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/62P4W2BZZJSI

https://www.walmart.com/registry/ER/fffedb83-a051-40a3-a5b7-c773bb7f8304

In need of:

Sweatpants

Black Leggings

Sweatshirts

We always accept donations for the years to come and thank our generous donors for their support.

WHAT IS THE SPIRIT ROCK?

The spirit rock is an exciting way to celebrate birthdays, accomplishments, celebrations, well wishes, congratulatory messages, upcoming school events or inspiring messages. The rock is a fun way to spread any kind of positive message. Please note any use of profanity, symbols, offensive and political messages are not permitted. Painting the rock is one of many traditions that people can participate in with their friends and family. Please note the following:

1) The renter is responsible for providing supplies and painting the rock, rain or shine.

2) Reservations must be made to paint the rock.

3) Reservations are first come, first served.

4) The cost is $15.00 per day with a two consecutive-day maximum rental.

5) The renter may begin painting the rock at 4:00 p.m. the day before your served date; the reservation expires at 3:59 pm the day of your reservation.

How does one rent the rock?

STEP 1 - Click here https://www.horrycountyschools.net/Myrtle_Beach_Middle_School to see the Spirit Rock Calendar and check the availability of the date you desire.

STEP 2 - If your date is available, send an email to myrtlebeachmiddlepto@gmail.com requesting to reserve the date. Please include your name, child’s name and type of message you are painting.

STEP 3- The Spirit Rock Coordinator will respond to confirm that the date is available for rental.

STEP 4- Pay within 24 hours after receiving the confirmation email to secure the reservation. Payments can be made at https://myrtlebeachmiddleptomerch.square.site or scanning the QR code listed above in the PTO section. There will be a service charge attached for using a card payment.

STEP 5 - Your reservation will be published to the calendar and reserved once payment has been processed and you will receive a 2nd email confirming your reservation. If your payment is not received in the time frame, PTO reserves the right to offer the date to someone else.

Email: jchristy@horrycountyschools.net
Website: https://www.horrycountyschools.net/Myrtle_Beach_Middle_School
Location: 3101 North Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
Phone: (843) 448-3932
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyrtleBeachMiddleSchool/
Twitter: @MBMSeahawks