MMS - Week 13

We are excited to recognize our October Legendary Lions! These outstanding students have demonstrated exceptional character, leadership, and a commitment to excellence both inside and outside the classroom. They continue to set a positive example for their peers and show what it truly means to be a Moore Middle School Lion!

Please join us in celebrating:

Liam Bluman, Caleb Chapman, Jada Clemons, Emily Connolly, Braylen Durant, Grayson Guffey, Barbara Gutierrez-Rodriguez, Emma Hanna, Michael Harrington, Mairee Lopez-Aquino, Ethan Macias, Chase McClam, Ariane McCray, Hannah McGaughy, Imei Moses, Hayleigh Porter-Grainger, Jamarion Smith, Jonathan Thompson, Addison Wagner, and Isaiah Williams!

We are incredibly proud of these students for representing the very best of Moore Middle School! Keep leading, inspiring, and making a difference!

Excellence Every Day, The Moore Way! 🦁💛❤️

Stay informed about what your Lion is learning each week! Our grade-level updates provide families with an overview of the topics being taught, upcoming assessments, and special events taking place in each subject area.

Click the button below to view the grade-level updates for the upcoming week.

Throughout the school year, students will complete Module Assessments, which are unit tests developed collaboratively by teams of Florence 1 Schools teachers for each subject area. These assessments are administered district-wide and provide valuable data that helps teachers identify what students have mastered, where additional support may be needed, and how we can continue improving student learning and understanding.

Students can prepare for Module Assessments by reviewing class notes, completing study guides, revisiting assignments and activities, and asking questions about concepts they may not fully understand. A little preparation each day can make a big difference!

📚 Module Assessments scheduled for next week include:

• 7th Grade Math - Module 4 Test - November 4
• 7th Grade Social Studies - Unit 3 Test on North America - November 5

Our Moore Cubs to Lioness mentorship group, in partnership with Student Council, is sponsoring a food drive to benefit Help 4 Kids Florence from November 1–18, 2026!

Help 4 Kids Florence is a local, volunteer-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting childhood hunger in Florence County. Many children rely on school meals during the week but may not have enough food at home over the weekend. Help 4 Kids works to close this gap by providing bags of nutritious, easy-to-prepare food for students to take home each Friday, ensuring they return to school on Monday nourished and ready to learn.

We are asking our Moore families to help us make a difference! We are collecting:

• Pop-Tarts

• Vienna sausages

• Canned spaghetti, ravioli, and similar pasta meals

Donations may be placed in collection boxes in the cafeteria from November 1–18. Members of Cubs to Lioness and Student Council will also visit classrooms at 8:00 AM to collect donations.

At Moore, we believe excellence extends beyond the classroom and includes serving others! Every donation, big or small, helps fight hunger and supports children right here in our community.

Need a little extra help in class? Want to boost your grades? Have a big quiz or test coming up? We've got you covered! 💪

Our Quarter 2 POWER HOUR tutoring program is every Tuesday - Thursday!

📅 When: Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
⏰ Time: 4:00–5:00 PM
🗓️ Dates: October 22 – November 19, 2026
📍 Pick-Up: Front entrance at 5:00 PM (Transportation must be arranged!)

Whether it's math, English, science, social studies, or simply improving your study skills, we're here to help you succeed!

🌟 Don't wait until you're struggling—take advantage of the extra support and finish Quarter 2 STRONG! Excellence Every Day, The Moore Way! 🦁

John W. Moore Middle School proudly invites our parents, guardians, and families to join us for our Veterans Day Assembly on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the Moore Middle School Gymnasium! We look forward to honoring the brave men and women who have served our country and recognizing their courage, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting our freedoms.

Are you a veteran? We would love to recognize YOU! Veterans attending the program are encouraged to upload a photograph of themselves in their RSVP form to be featured in a special slideshow honoring our heroes during the assembly.

All guests planning to attend must complete the RSVP form by Friday, November 6, 2026.

We look forward to celebrating our military heroes and showing our appreciation for their service!

Get those smiles ready and dress to impress! Moore Middle School Picture Day is Wednesday, November 4, 2026! Students are encouraged to wear their best outfits and bring their brightest smiles as we capture memories for the 2026–2027 school year! These pictures will be featured in our school yearbook, and photo proofs will be sent directly to parent and student email addresses. Let's make it a picture-perfect day at The Den! 📸

November is here, Lions! 🍂🦁 We have another exciting week ahead at Moore Middle School! From Chess Club and the start of National School Psychology Week to Make-Up Picture Day and our Academic League competition, there's plenty happening in The Den!

📌 Important Reminders: There will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, November 3, due to Election Day. Make-Up Pictures will take place on Wednesday, November 4.

❤️ Give Back: Our Cubs to Lioness Food Drive for Help 4 Kids continues throughout the week! We encourage all Lions to participate and help make a difference in our community.

Be sure to review the full schedule for important dates, times, and activities. Let's make it another great week of Excellence Every Day, The Moore Way!

Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Tiffany Hendrick, our October Golden Paw Award Winner! Mrs. Hendrick goes above and beyond each day to make Moore Middle School a better place! From teaching social studies and leading our Title I Power Hour program to coordinating exciting field trips for our 8th graders and serving on numerous school committees, she does it all with a smile and a willingness to help others. Her colleagues describe her as hardworking, positive, dependable, and always ready to lend a helping hand. Whether she's creating meaningful learning experiences for students or supporting her fellow educators, Mrs. Hendrick truly embodies what it means to put students first.

Thank you, Mrs. Hendrick, for your dedication, leadership, and commitment to Excellence Every Day, The Moore Way! We are lucky to have you in The Den! 🦁

Our Moore Middle School Association of Parents and Teachers (APT) is hosting a Belt Drive to support students in need! We are collecting new or gently used belts for young boys, in all sizes. Donations can be dropped off in the collection box located in the front office. Every donation, big or small, helps us support our Lions and ensure they have what they need to be successful. Thank you for your generosity and continued support of our Moore family!

Calling all Lions! Join in and READ, ROAR, and REAP THE REWARDS! Our Roaring Readers Challenge is underway and runs through December 11! Students can select a book from the list in Google Classroom, read it, take a test, and earn points toward exciting prizes!

Ready to test your knowledge? Simply email Dr. Kleinknecht, who will send the test to your ELA teacher. The more you read, the more points you earn, and the more prizes you can win!

Let's turn those pages, expand our minds, and show everyone that Moore Lions are ROARING READERS! 🦁📖

It's time to celebrate our incredible Lion student-athletes! Join us on Tuesday, November 10, at 6:00 PM in Moore's Gymnasium for our Fall Sports Awards Night!

We will recognize the hard work, dedication, teamwork, and outstanding accomplishments of our fall athletes, including football, volleyball, and cheerleading! From exciting victories to unforgettable moments, our Lions have given us so much to celebrate this season!

We invite all athletes, families, and supporters to join us as we honor their achievements and celebrate another successful season of Moore Athletics! #FEARtheROAR!

The WFHS STEM Magnet Recruitment Team will visit Moore Middle School on Tuesday, December 15th, at 9:15 a.m. The application window opens December 1st. To apply you must be currently enrolled in English 1 and Geometry. If you have any questions regarding our program please reach out to Dr. Haley Taylor at haley.taylor@fsd1.org

**Applications for The Florence 1 Center for the Arts for the 2027-2028 school year officially open on NOVEMBER 2, 2026!**

Whether you're a dancer , a singer , an actor , a visual artist , or a musician , this is YOUR moment to shine! The Florence 1 Center for the Arts is where creativity comes to life, where talent gets challenged, and where passion turns into something unforgettable.

**Here's what you need to know:**

Applications open: November 2, 2026

For the 2027-2028 school year

Open to students ready to take their artistic journey to the next level

Application Deadline: January 8, 2027

**Pro tip:** Don't wait until the last minute! Start thinking about your talents, gather your materials, and get ready to show the world what you've got!

Know a student who's bursting with creative energy? **TAG THEM below** and share this post so no future star misses out!

The stage is set. The canvas is ready. The spotlight is waiting. **Will you answer the call?**

Visit the Florence 1 Center For The Arts website for details, and stay tuned for more updates!

Show your Lion pride! The Moore Middle Mascot Shop through Jostens is officially open and ready for our Moore families to shop.

Choose from a wide variety of Moore Middle spirit wear and merchandise, with tons of different artwork and designs available for students, families, and supporters. Represent The Den in style and show your Moore pride wherever you go!

Click the button below to shop the Moore Middle Mascot Shop!

Excellence Every Day, The Moore Way!

🚗 MORNING DROP-OFF REMINDERS:

1. Arrival Time: School doors open at 7:45 AM. Students should not be dropped off and left unattended before this time, as there is no supervision available.

2. Westfield Drive: Please do not drop off students on Westfield Drive at any time. All student drop-offs must occur in the designated car line.

3. Gym Entrance: The gym entrance is reserved for bus traffic only. Deputy Conner will be stationed at this entrance to help enforce this policy.

4. After 8:25 AM, all car riders must be dropped off in the front carline.

MORNING DROP-OFF LOCATIONS:

Please note that the school doors will open at 7:45 AM each morning.

• 6th Grade Car Riders: Drop off in the 6th grade car line, located near Lucy T. Davis Elementary.

• 7th & 8th Grade Car Riders: Use the main entrance car line for morning drop-off only.

• Bus Riders: All buses will drop students off at the gymnasium entrance.

🚙 AFTERNOON PICK-UP REMINDERS:

1. Pick-Up Time: All car riders must be picked up by 4:00 PM. Any student picked up after 4:00 PM more than twice will be assigned to bus transportation moving forward.

2. Pull Forward: Please pull all the way forward in the car line and avoid leaving large gaps between vehicles.

3. Be Alert: Encourage your child(ren) to actively watch for your vehicle to help keep the line moving efficiently.

***NOTE: If you have multiple students to drop-off or pick-up at Moore Middle, you will drop-off and pick-up all children at the oldest child's drop-off and pick-up location.***

We truly appreciate your cooperation and support in keeping our students safe and our processes efficient. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

ARRIVAL TIME:

• Students should arrive at their bus stop 10–15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.

ROUTES AND STOPS:

• Bus routes are monitored closely and usually run on a consistent schedule. However, delays can occur due to unexpected issues.
• New bus stops are only added if a student lives more than 0.3 miles from an existing stop.

FOR SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY:

• Bus stops must be 0.2 miles apart. Nearby stops may be combined unless a safety concern requires otherwise. Bus stops are established only at locations deemed safe for student pickup and drop-off. Students will not be required to cross four-lane roads or highways or be dropped off at locations that present a safety hazard.

PARENT/GUARDIAN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under South Carolina law (SC Code §§ 59-67-415 and 59-67-245), parents and guardians are responsible for their child’s safety, behavior, and timely arrival at the designated bus stop before pickup, as well as their safe departure after the bus leaves.

PARENTS MUST:

• REINFORCE safe bus behavior with their child.
• REPORT: Student misconduct to the school principal. Transportation safety concerns to the Transportation Office.

• South Carolina law PROHIBITS boarding a school bus without authorization, interfering with its operation, restricting its movement, or threatening or using obscene or profane language toward the driver or passengers. Review Board Policy JICDA Code of Conduct online at f1s.org for additional information.

DOWNLOAD THE MY RIDE K-12 APP

• This app allows you to view the scheduled pick-up and drop-off times, bus numbers, and the real-time location of the bus once your child’s route begins.

WHAT CAN BE BROUGHT ON THE BUS:

• Band instruments and other personal items must fit safely in a student’s lap, remain under the student’s control, and not block aisles, seats, or emergency exits. Transportation staff will determine whether an item can be safely transported based on its size, the student’s ability to control it, and the safety of all passengers. Items that create safety hazards or interfere with emergency evacuation are not permitted.

SEVERE WEATHER

• During inclement weather, some roads may become impassable due to hazardous conditions. The District will make every effort to contact parents and guardians in affected areas. Buses cannot leave their regular routes. However, students who live along the route may qualify for additional stops.

For the 2026-2027 school year, we will be using Navigate 360, a visitor management system, to enhance security and streamline the student sign-in and sign-out process. Beginning in the upcoming school year, anyone signing students in or out during the school day must present a valid photo ID. Extended Day will also require a valid photo ID to be presented to staff at student pickup.

Accepted forms of ID:

• Driver’s license

• State-issued ID

• Passport

How will the system work?

1. When arriving at the school, ring the doorbell as you normally would.

2. Once inside the building, use the Navigate 360 Self-Serve Kiosk to select your reason for visiting the school and scan your photo ID.

3. Before a student is released, Navigate360 will confirm that the person signing the student out is listed in PowerSchool as having pickup authorization. The front office staff will then complete the sign-in or sign-out process.

Need to make changes to PowerSchool information, including pickup authorization?
Parents or guardians requesting changes to student information in PowerSchool must present a government-issued ID, complete and sign a form at the school. After ID verification, front office staff will process the requested updates. Changes involving guardianship, custody, or other restrictions will continue to require the appropriate supporting documentation.

Find an introduction video on the Florence 1 Schools website: https://florence1schools.link/DgSEjrS

As we prepare for a successful school year, please help us reinforce Moore Middle School’s dress code and daily expectations.

Students must wear their school ID and correct grade-level lanyard at all times. If a student forgets their ID, they will have to pay $1 for a temporary ID or have their account charged $1. In the event a student loses their ID, they will have to pay $8 to replace the physical ID, $2 to replace a lanyard, or $10 to replace both the ID and lanyard.

The Florence 1 Schools' Dress Code Policy will be followed at Moore Middle. Clothing should be appropriate for school, cover the midsection, and meet the length and strap requirements outlined in the dress code. Hats, hoods, pajamas, bedroom shoes, tank tops, bandanas, and rolling bookbags are not permitted.

Students may bring only clear water bottles to school. Water bottles can only have water in them.

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe, respectful, and focused learning environment as we continue delivering Excellence Every Day, The Moore Way!

In accordance with South Carolina Law and Florence 1 Schools Board Policy, all student phones, smartwatches, wireless headphones, smart glasses, and other personal electronic devices must be turned off and stored securely in a backpack or other non-visible location throughout the school day.

Devices may not be used during classes, lunch, transitions, or restroom breaks.

• 1st Offense: Device confiscated and returned at the end of the day
• 2nd Offense: Device confiscated and returned to a parent/guardian
• 3rd Offense: Device confiscated and returned to a parent/guardian, 1 day OSS
• 4th Offense: Device confiscated and returned to a parent/guardian, 2 days OSS
• 5th Offense: Device confiscated and returned to a parent/guardian, Administrative Hearing

Please review the complete Florence 1 Schools Personal Device Guidelines below with your student before the first day of school.

Check out next week's athletics schedule! Practices, conditioning, games, and more!

Attention all Florence 1 families, supporters, and fans! Score your tickets early! Purchase discounted tickets through Hometown Ticketing on our school website: https://moore.f1s.org/athletics

PAY ONLINE: $5.00, Plus a $1.00 online fee

PAY AT THE GATE: $10.00

Games begin at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $5 online and $10 at the door.

• A reminder that Students may not keep medications or other drugs in their possession. Please do not send your student to school with any type of medication for him/her to administer to himself/herself throughout the school day. All medication must be administered by the nurses, or trained staff member, according to a physician's order. If you have any questions, or are in need of a F1S Medication permission form, please contact the nurses.

You can reach Ashley McLeod, RN and Emily Holland, RN in the Health office at 843-269-2598 if you have any questions.

BREAKFAST FOR NEXT WEEK:

LUNCH FOR NEXT WEEK:

As a parent of a student enrolled in one of Florence One Schools, you have the right to know the professional qualifications of any teacher of your child. Under federal law, parents have the right to know:

• Whether a teacher has met state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction

• Whether a teacher is teaching under an emergency or other provisional status through which state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived

• The baccalaureate degree major of a teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree

Teacher qualifications can be accessed at Educator Qualification Search.

For any questions relating to our Title I plan, please email Ms. Counts-Davis at acountsdavis@fsd1.org.

Monday, November 2, 2026:

• National School Psychologists' Week
• Cubs to Lioness Service Project: Food Drive for Help 4 Kids
• Boys' Basketball Conditioning, 3:45 - 5 pm
• Chess/Checkers Club - 3:40 - 4:30 pm
• Football Practice, 4 - 6 pm
• Wrestling Tryouts, 4 - 6 pm

Tuesday, November 3, 2026:

• NO SCHOOL - ELECTION DAY

Wednesday, November 4, 2026:

• National School Psychologists' Week
• Cubs to Lioness Service Project: Food Drive for Help 4 Kids
• Make-Up Picture Day
• Boys' Basketball Tryouts, 3:45 - 6 pm
• Wrestling Tryouts, 4 - 6 pm
• Football Regional Championship @ Southside Middle

Thursday, November 5, 2026:

• National School Psychologists' Week
• Cubs to Lioness Service Project: Food Drive for Help 4 Kids
• Recycling Ambassadors Club - 8 - 8:30 am
• Quiz Bowl Competition vs. Williams and Sneed - 4:30
• Boys' Basketball Tryouts, 3:45 - 6 pm
• Softball Conditioning, 3:50 - 5 pm
• Girls' Basketball Tryouts, 4 - 6 pm
• Wrestling Tryouts, 4 - 6 pm
• Baseball, 6 - 7:15 pm - Football Field

Friday, November 6, 2026:

• National School Psychologists' Week
• Cubs to Lioness Service Project: Food Drive for Help 4 Kids
• Boys' Basketball Practice, 3:45 - 5:45
• Wrestling Tryouts, 4 - 6 pm

Dr. Saani N. Perry, Principal

rperry@fsd1.org

Mrs. Retta Hall-Ross, 6th Grade Assistant Principal

hhall@fsd1.org

Mr. Steven Samuel, 7th Grade Assistant Principal

Ms. Christine Counts-Davis, 8th Grade Assistant Principal

Website: https://moore.f1s.org/

Location: 191 Westfield Drive, Florence, SC, 29501
Phone: (843) 664 - 8171
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MooreMiddleF1S/