Saluda Trail Wildcats

January 12, 2025

Principal's Corner

Good evening, STMS Families,

I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable weekend. Tomorrow, students will bring home their report cards for the 1st semester. These report cards provide an opportunity for students, families, and educators to celebrate successes and reflect on challenges. If you have concerns about your child’s progress, please contact their teacher or school counselor. We are committed to providing the necessary support and resources.

Regarding last Friday’s eLearning day, any student who did not complete their eLearning assignments will have a 5-day grace period to submit them. Students who fail to submit assignments after this grace period will be marked absent for the day school was canceled. Additionally, as with any school-issued assignment, failure to complete the work will result in grading in accordance with our school’s grading policy.

This week, we will begin goal-setting conversations with students. These discussions are designed to help students set academic goals and provide teachers with valuable insights for instruction. Families, I encourage you to ask your children about these conversations and the goals they are setting.

I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. Let’s have a great week!

Dr. G. Marek Marshall

Principal

Saluda Trail Middle School

2300 Saluda Road

Rock Hill, SC 29730

803-981-1800

Saluda Trail Middle School...Where You Will Experience Excellence Without Excuse!

ACADEMIC CHALLENGE

Let’s give a Wildcat Clap to the following students who earned high score honors in the buzzer rounds: Alexis Anderson, Alex Mouille, and Jordyn Allen. The team appreciates Ms. Davies, Ms. Kane, Ms. Johnson, and Ms. McCoy who volunteered their time to help run the match. Our next competition will be against Castle Heights Middle School at STMS at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22.

LET'S SPRUCE UP THE TRAIL -- FEB. 8

The STMS School Improvement Council is sponsoring SPRUCE UP Saturdays every 2nd Saturday of the month. The goal is to find ways to "spruce up" the school building and ensure our students and teachers have a beautiful building in which to work. We'll be painting two walls in a couple of classrooms and could use your help! This is a perfect opportunity to get some service hours! Please sign up at the link below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B4BAEA722A1F58-53422859-spruce

7th grade parents please donate this month to the Woot Woot Wagon for teachers.

Venmo.com/stms-pto or PayPal.com/paypalme/stmspto

⭐ IMPORTANT DATES ⭐

Monday, January 13 = Report Cards

Monday, January 13 = Boys B-ball vs. Rawlinson Road @ 5:00; STMS

Monday, January 13 = Girls B-ball @ 5:00; Rawlinson Road Middle

Tuesday, January 14 = Wrestling vs. Oakridge and Castle Heights @ 5:00; Castle Heights Middle

Tuesday, January 14 = Ambassador Induction @ 6:00; Auditorium

Wednesday, January 15 = School of Choice Tours @ 9:00 - 10:00

Thursday, January 16 = 8th Grade Elective Fair @ 9:00 - 11:00; STMS

Thursday, January 16 = Boys B-ball @ 5:00; Oakridge Middle

Thursday, January 16 = Girls B-ball vs. Oakridge Middle @ 5:00; STMS

Thursday, January 16 = PTO Fundraiser - Richie's Italian Bistro @ 4:00 - 8:00; 819 Terrace Park

Monday, January 20 = No School

Tuesday, January 21 = Faculty Meeting

Tuesday, January 21 = SIC & PTO Meeting @ 6:00; Media Center

Wednesday, January 22 = School of Choice Tours @ 9:00 - 10:00

Wednesday, January 22 = Academic Challenge vs. Castle Heights @ 4:00; STMS

Thursday, January 23 = Wildcat Card Ceremonies & Celebrations

Thursday, January 23 = Boys B-ball vs. Clover Middle @ 5:00; STMS

Thursday, January 23 = Girls B-ball @ 5:00; Clover Middle

Thursday, January 23 = 6th Grade Band Winter Concert @ 7:00; Auditorium

Saturday, January 25 = Wrestling Conference Tournament; SPHS

PTO FUNDRAISERS

January PTO Fundraisers

January 16 - Ritchie’s Italian Bistro
January 31 - Whit’s Frozen Custard

**Did you know that STMS PTO has 501(c)(3) status? Donors can deduct their contributions to us on their taxes. Contact us at saludapto@gmail.com for more information.

PTO MEETING

The next PTO Business Meeting for the 2024-2025 school year will be in person and virtually on Tuesday, January 21, at 6:30 pm in the Media Center.

Join the Zoom Meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82652420473?pwd=6BWnPVhr05cOIEG756cb2ZAj28NErv.1

Meeting ID: 826 5242 0473

Passcode: 639519

Tickets for our sporting events must be purchased on GoFan.co at the gate but can also be purchased online. Tickets for our home events will go live the day before the event. Cash will not be accepted at the gate but can be purchased at the school the day of the event between 11am & 1pm. We thank you for your continued cooperation with this matter.

Baseball workouts have started for those students interested in trying out for their zoned high schools. Both NWHS & SPHS will have workouts every Monday – Friday from 4pm until 6pm weather permitting. Reach out to Coach Hunt (NWHS) rhunt@rhmail.org or Coach Brown (SPHS) Sdbrown24@gmail.com if you have any questions.