SILVER FOX NEWS
March 20, 2026
A huge congratulations to Mr. Marty Graham for being named one of Horry County Schools’ Top 5 Finalists for Support Staff of the Year this morning! We even had a surprise visit from Superintendent Cliff Jones and members of the HCS Human Resources and Communications Team to celebrate this special recognition.
Mr. Graham now joins Mrs. Christina Hackett (2026 Top 5 Finalist) and Mr. Walt Nichols (2019 HCS Support Staff of the Year) as the third Ten Oaks honoree to receive this distinction.
As a Mod–Severe Special Education Paraprofessional, Mr. Graham serves our students with incredible love, care, service, and dedication. He consistently goes above and beyond to ensure every student feels valued, supported, and capable of success. He is also a tremendous teammate who works exceptionally well with his colleagues.
Mr. Graham, we are incredibly proud of you and honored to have you represent Ten Oaks Middle School at the district level this spring. Your kindness, humility, and dedication truly embody what it means to be a Silver Fox and reflect the core values of Horry County Schools.
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! You are shining bright, and we are all pulling for you! Success-Nothing Less!
What an incredible day for our TOMS 8th Grade Choral Program!
Under the direction of Miss Rachel Rollins, our choir competed for the first time ever at the South
Carolina Music Educators Association Concert Performance Assessment today in Summerville, SC and earned an Excellent Rating!
Miss Rollins has worked with these students for the past three years, and today’s achievement reflects their dedication, growth, and love of music. Congratulations to Miss Rollins and our amazing choral students on this fantastic accomplishment. Bravo!
We are so proud of this year’s Festival Orchestra from Ten Oaks Middle School for earning a rating of Excellent at the SCMEA Concert Performance Assessment!
This was the largest orchestra Ten Oaks has ever brought to CPA—no small feat for Director Mr. Chad Hammer! From combining two 7th grade groups into one 8th grade mega ensemble, to juggling Saturday and after-school rehearsals, to working across a wide range of skill levels… this group took on every challenge with determination and heart.
And the most incredible part? Today was the very first time all of these students performed together on stage—and they absolutely rose to the occasion. What a remarkable job!
A huge thank you to Mr. Chad Hammer for always putting his students first, to Walt Nichols for safely transporting this amazing crew, and to our Silver Fox family at TOMS for the constant support of our program. And of course, endless appreciation to “Momma Auman” for her guidance this year and always!
Ten leaders from the TOMS Student Council spent the weekend in North Charleston growing as leaders at the SCSCA State Conference! Throughout the weekend they focused on reaching up, reaching out, and reaching down while learning how to make a lasting impact in their school and community.
The TOMS and the CF Cluster represented HCS with pride and wrapped up the conference with a banquet and formal dance after a full weekend of leadership sessions and hard work.
They’re already excited to return to next year’s SCSCA Conference and can’t wait to bring fresh ideas, inspiration, and leadership back to the TOMS school community!
Thank you to Mrs. Ashley Klopfer our chaperoning and planning such a meaningful weekend for our silver foxes!
As a reminder, the Horry County Attendance policy changed for the 2025/2026 School year.
We wanted to highlight and bring to your attention a few of the changes that will affect your student's attendance if not followed!
• Parents must submit a note within 3 days of the student’s return to school from an absence. Notes may be submitted prior to the student’s absence.
• Parents may submit notes for up to 6 school days, and the days will count as parent-excused.
• Elementary/Middle Schools – 6 days total
• Parent notes will not be accepted during designated state testing dates.
To view the entire HCS Attendance policy, click on the link here. https://www.horrycountyschools.net/.../attendance-policy...
For questions, please reach out to Mrs. Stephanie Graham at SGraham005@horrycountyschools.net.
For more information, click on the link below.
The News Room at HCS/Clear Backpacks (Horrycountyschools.net)
Dear TOMS Parents/Guardians,
In an effort to minimize classroom disruptions and maintain a focused learning environment, we are implementing a few new procedures effective immediately:
Lunch Drop-Offs
If a student’s lunch is dropped off at the front office, it will be placed on a designated cart near the security desk.
Students will not be called out of class to pick up their lunch.
Please remind your child to check the cart if they realize they do not have their lunch.
Other Item Drop-Offs
If other items (e.g., forgotten computers, books, clothing, etc.) are delivered for a student, an email will be sent to the teacher of the class the student is currently attending.
Teachers will check their email regularly throughout the day so students can receive their items in a timely manner.
Changes in Dismissal
Any changes to your child’s transportation home should be communicated prior to your student arriving at school.
Dismissal changes cannot be made over the phone after 2:00 PM to allow sufficient time to notify both the teacher and student.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
TOMS Administration
Click the following link to learn more about the
HCS student cell phone policy.
Visit www.mypaymentsplus.com for more information.
Parents and guardians, if you need to change your information, phone number, email, emergency contact, address, etc., you can log in to your PowerSchool parent account, click year-round updates on the left-hand side of the page and change your information. Please note you will need to use the regular desktop version of PowerSchool as this feature is not available on the mobile app.
- Log into your PowerSchool Parent Portal account here https://myps.horrycountyschools.net/public/home.html
- Have questions? Please contact our Registrar, Stephanie Graham at sgraham005@horrycountyschools.net
Have questions about the Personalized Digital Learning Devices at Ten Oaks? Check out this information below on the Dell Latitudes our students use at Ten Oaks Middle. Distribution will begin after the first week of school.
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. Below is a detailed explanation of the difference between Tech fines and Tech fees. Only Tech FINES are currently available to be paid at My Payments Plus. 2025/2026 Tech Fees payments will need to be made in person at Ten Oaks Middle.
Technology Fines: Technology fines are charges that may have been added to your child’s account for any of the following incidents: Lost device, lost charger and or damage to the device.
Technology Fee: There is a $25 dollar technology fee that each student pays at the time of registration. It is beneficial for each student to pay this fee.
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 and full cost of repair/replacement for all subsequent accidental damage repairs during the academic year
● 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.
● pay full replacement cost for lost due to theft.
● pay full replacement cost for loss of device.
● students in grades K-12 are not allowed to take devices home.
If you have questions, please email Mr. Wilson at RWilson@horrycountyschools.net.
Check out the latest news from TOMS PTO on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TOMSPTO/
TOMS PTO is recruiting for 2025/2026! There are many events where your help is needed. Volunteering at your child's school can have a positive impact on the academic success of our children and show support for our hardworking teachers and staff. Please make sure you are cleared to be an Horry County School District Volunteer. Need to fill out the application? Go ahead and click here to complete the application.
Website: https://www.horrycountyschools.net/Ten_Oaks
Location: 150 Revolutionary War Way, Myrtle Beach SC 29579
Main Phone: 843-488-8896 Fax: 843-236-0014