The Mustang Memo

It's the final Mustang Memo of the school year! We value your input.

Returning student registration is now open. ALL students must register for the 2024-2025 school year. It is a district requirement that all parents/guardians update important information each year. Please use the following links to access and update before May 31, 2024.

English 24-25 RETURNING Student Registration Quick Start Guide

Spanish 24-25 RETURNING Student Registration Quick Start Guide

ENGLISH Returning Student Registration 2024-2025

SPANISH Returning Student Registration 2024-2025

SC Ready testing is just a week away. Please make sure that students come to school on time, no later than 8:30 am, with a charged chromebook and having had a healthy breakfast. Statistics show that middle school students need between 8-10 hours of sleep each night. Additionally, having cell phones within arms reach for students can negatively impact sleep patterns and mental health. Testing will begin promptly at 8:45 am each morning.

Tuesday, May 7 - ELA Writing

Wednesday, May 8 - Math

Thursday, May 9 - ELA Reading

Friday, May 10 - Make up Testing

Monday, May 13 - 6th Grade only Science

Students will be taking final exams in their academics and elective classes. Teachers will notify students of what exams will cover. The following schedule will be in place:

May 14 - Electives

May 15 - ELA

May 16 - Math

May 17 - Science/Social Studies

Yearbooks will be distributed on Monday, May 20.

South's new and improved Facebook page is up and running. Please like and follow, we will be selecting a winner when we get to 500 followers for some SMS swag!

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556929503523

*Please be aware from time to time the school nurse may call regarding your student. However, when the nurse calls, it does not necessarily mean they need to leave school. Any reasonable cause to leave school will be discussed and it will be made clear when the nurse is taking responsibility for sending the student home. Should a parent or guardian choose to pick their student up, it may be considered an early dismissal. Thank you for your understanding.

Nurse Jackson and Nurse Taylor

As a reminder, students must be dropped off and picked up each day in the car rider line. ALL students must be picked up from school each day no later than 3:50 unless they are enrolled in our after school programs or trying out for basketball. You can log into PowerSchool to register for the bus transportation if needed.

Do you have a new phone number? Have you recently moved? Please log into the Parent Portal of PowerSchool to update any contact information that may have changed.

Wednesday, May 1 - Asian Pacific Heritage Month

Thursday, May 2 - Cheer Parent Meeting 5:30 pm

Friday, May 3 - 8th Grade Myrtle Beach Field Trip, MUSC Free Sports Physicals @ LHS 2:30-5:30

Monday, May 6 - Teacher Appreciation Week begins

Tuesday, May 7 - SC Ready Writing, Spring Band Concert 6:00 pm

Wednesday, May 8 - SC Ready Math

Thursday, May 9 - SC Ready ELA Reading

Friday, May 10 - SC Ready Make up Testing

Monday, May 13 - 6th Grade only SC Ready Science

Tuesday, May 14 - Electives Final Exams

Wednesday, May 15 - ELA Final Exams

Thursday, May 16 - Math Final Exam, Last Day for SPARK, Rising 6th Grade Student/Parent Night

Friday, May 17 - Science/Social Studies Final Exam, Mustang of the Month Celebration 1:30

Monday, May 20 - Yearbook Distribution

Tuesday, May 21 - Algebra 1 EOC, LCSD Board Meeting 7:00 pm

Wednesday, May 22 - TDW Field Test, 8th Grade Chromebook Collection

Thursday, May 23 - 8th Grade Picnic

Friday, May 24 - 8th Grade Promotion Practice, 8th Grade Promotion at LHS Multipurpose Building 6:00 pm

Monday, May 27 - No School-Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 29 - 7th Grade Awards 9:00 am, 6th Grade Awards 10:30 am

Thursday, May 30 - 1/2 day for students

Friday, May 31 - Early dismissal, last day of school

1. Respect yourself and others
2. Follow all directions when given
3. Be ready to learn with required materials/supplies
4. Food and drink are allowed in the cafeteria only
5. Obey all school and district rules

Visit www.lancastercsd.com to review the LCSD Middle School Discipline Codes (Grades 6-8)

School-wide positive discipline

South Middle School follows a school-wide positive discipline system. South Mustangs are held to high expectations and standards for their behavior. All students will begin each week with 0 blocks. However, there are times when students may fail to meet these standards and blocks will be issued. Parents will be contacted as blocks occur. Please see the student/parent handbook for a detailed explanation of the block system.

• All clothing must be appropriate. Clothing should not have any offensive language, advertisements, or images visible.

• All shirts must have sleeves.

• Shorts and skirts should be mid-thigh or lower in length.

• No belly shirts where the midriff is exposed. When students raise their hands, the midriff should not become exposed.

• No ripped jeans or jeans with holes above the knee causing skin to be exposed.

• Sneakers or tennis shoes must be worn for physical education classes.

• Hoods and hats are not to be on a student’s head inside of the school building. This is for security purposes so that we are able to identify the people in the building.

• A long top, skirt, or shorts must be worn with leggings.

• Pants must be worn at the waist. Administrators have zip ties available for students that display pants lower than waist level.

If you are dressed inappropriately and violate the dress code, you will have the following options:

• Change into appropriate clothing that you have at school.

• Call your parents and have them bring a change of clothes. Students will remain in ISS until appropriate clothes are provided.

• Change into clothing provided by the guidance office.

• If you refuse to change, it will result in disciplinary consequences.

All medical services will be attended to by our school nurse, Julie Jackson. All medication is kept locked in the clinic and dispensed by the nurse or designee. Daily regular medication must be logged when given. We MUST have signed permission from the parent/guardian in order to administer any medication at school.

● All medication must be properly labeled and in its original container.

● The parent/legal guardian will reclaim any unused medications within one week of the termination of treatment or within one week of the last day of school.

● The nurse or principal or his/her designee will destroy any unused medications not reclaimed within one week of the termination of treatment or within one week of the last day of school.

● Neither the school district nor its personnel will be responsible for the occurrence of any adverse drug reaction when the medication has been given in the manner prescribed.

● Students will not share any prescriptions or over the counter medication with another student.

● Students who share any prescriptions or over the counter medication with another student will face disciplinary action including, but not limited to, suspension or expulsion.

Please keep in mind that we do not administer non-prescription/over the counter medications without a consent form. If a child needs medical assistance during the day, the parent/guardian or someone designated on the emergency information sheet on file in the office will be contacted. Students are NOT to keep ANY medication with them during the school day. In specific cases, the district will grant permission to self-monitor and self-administer medication on a year-by-year basis.

Website: https://sms.lancastercsd.com/
Location: 1551 Billings Drive, Lancaster, SC, USA
Phone: 803-283-8416
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouthMiddleSchoolMustangs