Chief News
Parent Edition 13: November 2, 2026
Greetings from Dr. Gillett!
Every Child, Every Classroom, Every Day!
Student Announcements
Make-Up Picture Day
Picture Make-Up & Retake Day – Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Picture Make-Up Day is Tuesday, November 17, 2026! Students who missed the original Picture Day or would like a retake will have the opportunity to be photographed. Students requesting retakes must bring their original picture package or a note from a parent/guardian.
Questions? Please contact Mrs. Sauers at lsauers@horrycountyschools.net
Wresting practices
Attention, Chiefs! Wrestling practices begin Monday, November 2, 2026 right after school!
Interested students should meet in the high school wrestling room.
Be sure to bring your running shoes!
Jr. Beta Canned Food Drive
Jr. Beta is kicking off their canned food drive to help fight hunger in our community.
The posters in the hallway or on Schoology will outline what we like to collect.
We will collect items until November 13, 2026. Bring all items in a bag with your name on it to Mrs. DeVall or Mrs. Ruggieri.
Dodgeball Tournament
PE is hosting our annual Dodgeball Tournament on November 6, 2026.
Dodgeball registration forms are now available outside of the gym.
Cost is $5 to watch and $5 to play. Tags for attendance may only be purchased at the door on November 6, 2026.
Get registered to participate!
Lemons and Dough
Lemons and Dough will be at
Social Recess on November 10, 2026
Basketball Recess on November 11, 2026
Due to o the volume and timing, students will only be able to purchase on their designated location per recess time.
NMBM All State Chorus Students
Chief Poetry Contest
Arrow Academy
Contact: JAnderson003@horrycountyschools.net
Click on the link to access the Parent Permission Link
Arrow Academy supports academic support for our students. Your child's teacher will contact you and sign your child up.
Scholar's has been renamed to RISE Academy
RISE Academy
Staff contact
Please reach out to Diana Brown or Sarah Pruitt for any questions.
"Diana Brown" dbrown012@horrycountyschools.net
"Sarah Pruitt" SPruitt@horrycountyschools.net
Click on the link below to access the Parent Permission form.
Palmetto Explorers
Attention, future travelers! Get ready for an unforgettable European adventure! The Palmetto Explorers are heading to Portugal and Spain in June 2028, where you can explore the colorful streets of Lisbon, experience the passion of Seville’s Spanish culture, and discover the exciting sights, royal palaces, and delicious food of Madrid!
✈️ Want to find out more? Join our VIRTUAL information session on Monday, November 9th, at 6:30 PM! Homeroom teachers will be giving out flyers. Questions? Contact Ms. Devall or Mrs. Hamilton!
Veteran's Day Program
Please click on the attachment below.
Rise with Reading Chiefs
Ladies of Distinction
Student Sign Up Link- https://forms.gle/qT7ugmZyA9kBGwqq9
Volunteer Sign Up Link- https://forms.gle/U64uLQzGu311aiso7
If you attended our first meeting, you still need to sign up for this meeting.
Weekly Lunch Menu
Join us for our Theater Production!
District Updates
District Strategic Plan
Click on the attachment to view the district strategic plan process and input opportunities.
Superintendent's Reading Challenge
PTO Corner
New Updates
The North Myrtle Beach Middle School PTO invites all parents to get involved and join our volunteer team! We offer weekly opportunities to support our students and staff, and we’d love to have you be a part of it. To learn more, please visit www.nmbmiddlepto.com or email us directly at nmbmpto@yahoo.com to sign up.
Enter for your chance to win skip the line for an entire month! Ticket sales cut off on the 25th of each month to win for the following month. Buy your tickets here, www.nmbmiddlepto.com
Book the Spirit Rock for your students birthday or any special occasion, just $25 a day. Book online, www.nmbmiddlepto.com
We are excited to announce that the Chief Store will be open Friday, November 6, 2026 for students who have Chief Bucks to spend 🎉 The Chief Store will be open during each grade level’s lunch. If your student plans to shop, please remind them to bring their student ID — they will need it to spend their Chief Bucks!
Chief Athletics
NMBM Chief Athletic Website
Check this link out for all things middle school sports!
All middle school students must attend the game with their parent/guardian.
B-Team Boys and Girls Tryouts
In case you missed it.....
Mark Your Calendars!
November is Career Development Month
November 3, 2026 Election Day - Schools are closed.
November 5, 2026 Intruder Alert Drill
November 5, 2026 Ladies of Distinction
November 5, 2026 Morning Detention
November 6, 2026 Region Orchestra
November 6, 2026 Dodgeball Tournament
November 6, 2026 Chief Store open
November 10, 2026 Lemons and Dough -Social Recess
November 11, 2026 Lemons and Dough - Basketball courts recess
November 11, 2026 Veteran's Day program
November 12, 2026 Theater production
November 16, 2026 Fire Drill
November 17, 2026 Make-Up Picture Day
November 17, 2026 All County band
November 19, 2026 All County Orchestra
November 19, 2026 All County Chorus
November 20, 2026 All County Chorus
November 20, 2026 Chief Store open
November 23 - 27, 2026 Thanksgiving Holiday -Schools are closed.
November 30, 2026 School back in session
December 1, 2026 Home basketball game vs Myrtle Beach