Tiger Pride

New week, same amazing team!

Take a quick moment to complete the Monday Check-In, it helps us support you as you support our students. When we care for each other, we all shine brighter! #WeOverMe #TigerPride

• Dec 8: Art Students Field Trip (Mr. Dunson) Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, SC
• Dec 09: iReady MOY Reading Test, 9-11AM
• Dec 10: iReady MOY Math Test, 9-11AM
• Dec 11: Math PD
• Dec 11: Title I Festival of Lights Event, 5:00-6:30PM
• Dec 16: Chorus Winter Concert @ USC Carolina Theatre 11:30AM
• Dec 15: National Ugly Sweater Day Contest
• Dec 15: Grade 6 Sponsored Holiday Feast
• Dec 16: Grade 7 Sponsored Holiday Feast
• Dec 17: Related Arts, Fine Arts, Media Specialist, Kinard, & Prasad Sponsored Holiday Feast
• Dec 18: Grade 8 Sponsored Holiday Feast
• Dec 19: Club Day 8:00-9:30AM
• Dec 19: Early Release
• Dec 19: Staff Holiday Celebration
• Dec 22: Christmas & New Year Holiday, Ends 1/5/26

School Board Recognition Month

January

• Jan 06: Staff Development Day
• Jan 07: Teacher Work Day
• Jan 08: Math PD
• Jan 08: Students Return to School
• Jan 13: SIC Meeting Mid-Year Review & Community Feedback, Virtual 5:30PM
• Jan 15: iReady PD
• Jan 19: MLK Holiday
• Jan 21-23: Junior Beta Convention Field Trip, Myrtle Beach, SC
• Jan 27: Thrive Ed Teacher Induction, Media Center 4PM
• Jan 29: Title I College & Career Readiness Night (Middle/High)

2026-2027 Letter of Intent for both certified and classified employees were distributed through Frontline Central. Please review, complete, and return via Frontline on or before Friday, December 12th.

Here are some tips for filling out the form:

• You will receive an email with a subject like this or similar: "Frontline Notification"

• Click on the email. You will have to log into your Frontline account unless you are already logged in.

• Complete the form in its entirety. When it comes to the portion of the form for you to choose an option, please hover over it in order to see the entire statement.

• Please note that there is a field for you to upload a document, for example, a letter of resignation or statement of your intent to retire effective at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year, etc. (if applicable)

• Click the submit form button (your form will be sent electronically through Frontline to my attention in the Office of Human Resources).

Your responses are critical to guiding our decisions for the 2026-2027 school year. They will help shape our plans as we work together to ensure success for our students and staff. Please note that the "Letter of Intent" will come to your email at some point between today and Monday.

It’s that magical time of year again, the Festival of Lights Hall Decorating Showcase is back for the 2nd year. Last year's event was so much fun and the school looked beautiful. Decorating wraps up on December 19th, just in time for the holidays!

• Theme: Festival of Lights – Celebrating Joy, Unity, and Creativity
• Decorating Dates: December 1–17
• School Showcase Event: Open to the public on December 11th - 5:00 -6:30PM
• Judging Day: December 17
• Judging Criteria: Creativity, student involvement, and overall festive flair

• Technology is a tool to enhance learning, not to replace high-quality instruction.

• All lessons must use high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) aligned to the standard, learning intention, and success criteria.

• Projects and performance tasks require a rubric that clearly communicates expectations for mastery.

• Small-group instruction is required daily to provide targeted support and differentiation. All departments MUST conduct small group twice per week.

• Aggressive monitoring must be evident during independent practice to check for understanding and provide immediate feedback.

• Instruction must reflect Teacher Clarity, students should always know:

  • What they are learning

  • Why it matters

  • How they will know they’ve mastered it

Let’s remain consistent in our commitment to high expectations, clarity, and academic excellence.

From First Day to "District Teacher of the Year": A Journey of Growth

This session will explore the journey from day one, including overcoming early challenges, building a classroom community, and fostering student growth beyond the standard curriculum. Discover how this teacher's commitment to initiatives like public a speaking club , crazy sock day, and their ability to connect with students led to a remarkable achievement, demonstrating that exceptional dedication and a willingness to innovate can lead to extraordinary recognition right from the start. Learn practical strategies and a new perspective on how to make an immediate impact in your own teaching career.

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Over the holiday break, we received some wonderful news Mrs. Bertha Folk and Mr. Isadore Ray got engaged! Please join us in congratulating them on this exciting new chapter. We wish them a lifetime of love and happiness.

Dec 4 – Red & White Candy Cane Day
Wear red & white + Candy Cane Treats

Dec 5 – Grinch Day
Dress like the Grinch or in green + Grinch Punch

Dec 8 – Team Elf vs. Team Santa
Choose a side! Elf or Santa gear + Cookies

Dec 9 – Winter Wonderland
Wear all white

Dec 10 – Reindeer Day
Wear antlers or your favorite festive hat. Must wear uniforms.

Dec 11 – Holiday Sock Day
Show off your holiday socks! Must wear uniforms.

Dec 12 – Rock Your Class Color Party!
6th = Green | 7th = Red | 8th = Gold

Bring color-themed party items

Dec 15 – Ugly Sweater Contest
Show your most festive (and tacky!) sweater

Dec 16 – Mad About Plaid
Wear your favorite plaid

Dec 17 – Shine Bright Like a Light
Light up your wardrobe with lights, tinsel, or sparkle.

Dec 18 – Santa’s Ho Ho Ho-Down
Dress in your favorite western wear (boots & hats encouraged!)

Dec 19 – Pajamas & Slippers Day
Cozy PJs & Slippers + Hot Chocolate Bar

Hiram Davis, December 20

Chorus Director

Dr. Samose Mays, December 27

P.E. & Health

Arlene Sease, January 1

Grade 6 Science

Trust Dabangana, January 1

Grade 7 Science

Dorothy Priester, January 5

Assistant Principal

Carolee Williams, PowerSchool Clerk

January 21

Zavier Reid, January 30

Grade 8 Math

12/8 Blackville (MS)

12/9 Edisto (Varsity & JV)

12/11 @ Hampton County (Varsity & JV)

12/15 @ Branchville (MS)

12/17 Bamberg (MS)

12/18 @ Edisto (Varsity & JV)

12//26-1/3 (TBA) Christmas Tournament

1/6 @ Bamberg (Varsity & JV)

1/8 @ Denmark (MS)

1/9 @ Hardeeville (Varsity & JV)

1/13 @ Ridgeland (Varsity & JV)

1/14 Branchville (MS)

1/16 Denmark (Varsity & JV)

1/20 @ Royal (Varsity)

1/21 @ Bamberg (MS)

1/26 Bowman (MS)

1/27 Ridgeland (Varsity & JV)

1/28 Denmark (MS)

1/30 Bamberg (Varsity & JV)

2/3 Hardeeville (Varsity & JV)

2/10 @ Denmark (Varsity & JV)

2/13 Royal Live Oaks (Varsity & JV)

Dr. Mays will conducti the morning and afternoon announcements moving forward.

If you would like to make an announcement, submit your request using the Announcements Request Form linked below. When a request is submitted, it will be sent directly to Dr. Mays' email for inclusion.

• Morning Announcement Request Form
• Afternoon Announcement Request Form