SILVER FOX NEWS

Thank you to all of our Silver Fox students and families for coming out on Thursday for our First Ever Back-to-School Family Night and for participating in and supporting us

as we celebrate Year 10!

We are so grateful for our amazing students and families, and especially for our incredible teachers and staff, who showcased all the different ways our students can get involved and find their place at the Fox Den!

What a wonderful way to kick off the school year and celebrate 10 years of our Silver Fox community! Thank you for helping make tonight a SUCCESS-Nothing Less

Just in time for TOMS Family Night! Our Decade Rooted in Success banner is officially finished and on display! As you’revisiting the school today, be sure to stop by and take a look. Can you spot your teacher's roots within the TEN OAKS letters?

The banner is currently hanging in the lunchroom, where it will serve as tonight’s photo booth backdrop. After Family Night, it will find its permanent home on the cafeteria wall!

A huge thank you to Mr. Mike Tomasko and our Year 10 Celebration Committee for helping bring this special project to life. TOMS staff members contributed a landmark representing their hometown, along with a brief description, highlighting the many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that make up our TOMS family.

Here’s to our roots, our journey, and the next chapter of the TOMS story!

Happy 10th Anniversary, TOMS!

We Celebrated Academic Excellence in the Fox Den this week!

Congratulations to our Silver Foxes who earned a maximum raw score on the 2026 SC READY Assessment(s)! We loved celebrating these outstanding students and their families at our annual Max Score Breakfast this morning.

We are so proud of you! Success, Nothing Less!

The next STUCO meeting will be Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 8:25am in the downstairs collaboration space. ALL student council members must attend.

Congratulations to the New TOMS Student Council Class Representatives and Historian Commitee Members!

Thank you for stepping up to represent your classmates and help make TOMS an even better place. We can’t wait to see the leadership, ideas, and school spirit you bring this year!

Congratulations, Class Representatives and Historian Committee Members! We’re excited for a great year ahead!

CLASS REPRESENTATIVES:

Annabel Wilson

Tallulah Ruggerio

Elizabeth Voroyka

Hannah Carter

Claire Kelley

Xavier Wennersten

Jairus Aidoo

Owen Gao

HISTORIAN COMMITTEE:

Amelia Roque

Ava Viscel

Macie Galleher

McKenna Amaya

Kaleb Klopfer

Nolan Catabia

Aubriana Fuda

Saylor Bergman

📦 Fall Cleaning? Turn Your Clutter Into Goodwill! 🍂

STUCO is hosting a Goodwill Donation Drive! Check out the flyer for all the details, and bring your gently used items from your fall cleaning to donate.

The more weight we collect on the truck, the more funds we receive.

Let’s declutter, give back, and make a difference in our community! 💙

#STUCO #GoodwillDonationDrive #FallCleaning #GiveBack

🍦🥤 Food Trucks Are Coming to TOMS thanks to STUCO! 🥤🍦

STUCO will be hosting food trucks for students to enjoy during lunch and recess! 🎉

📅 DS Desserts

• October 2
• November 5

📅 Smoothie Chemist

• October 8
• December 8

More information is coming soon, so stay tuned! We can’t wait to treat our students! 😋🍧🥤

#STUCO #FoodTrucks #StudentLife #ComingSoon

Today, our Silver Foxes wore red, white, and blue to honor and remember all of the lives lost on 9/11. We will never forget the heroes, the innocent lives, and the families forever changed by that day.

TOMS PLAY IT FORWARD: My Jersey! My Bow! Make an Impact!

Every game day, our TOMS B-Team Football players and Cheerleaders have the opportunity to “Play It Forward” by sharing their jersey or bow with a TOMS staff member who has made a positive impact on them.

It’s a simple gesture with a powerful message: the people who encourage, support, and inspire us matter!

Here are just a few of the special jersey and bow shares from today - tonight is our home opener game vs Conway Middle. We love seeing our players recognize the adults who make a difference in their lives!

Keep playing it forward, TOMS!

HCS Superintendent Clifford Jones is once again challenging students to read! If you haven’t already started logging pages on Beanstack, make sure you start soon because, for this year’s Superintendent’s Reading Challenge, HCS is partnering with the Bojangles Foundation to bring amazing prizes to our top readers. Visit https://www.horrycountyschools.net/readingchallenge for more details!

Thanks to our partnership with the Bojangles Foundation, students and schools have even more to celebrate this year:

• Summit Readers (4,000 pages) will receive a $10 Bojangles gift card.
• Bo Readers (10,000 pages) will receive a Free Family Meal — a 20-piece Bojangles Family Meal for their whole family.
• The school with the highest average pages read per student will be named Bo's Reading Champions and will win a visit from the Bojangles Food Truck!

All pages must be read and logged by April 30 to quality for rewards given by Bojangles

Thsi week we celebrated International Literacy Day at Ten Oaks Middle School by having our Silver Foxes Stop, Sit, and Read during TOMS Time!

This year, students are challenged to read 4,000 pages by May 21st! Students who meet the challenge will get to select a book from several great choices, and our Top 10 readers will also receive a special Surprise Bag filled with some extra treats!

Last year, about 140 students reached the 4,000-page goal, and we would LOVE to see even more Silver Foxes meet the challenge this year!

Silver Foxes keep encouraging our students to read, read, read! With your support, we know they can do it!

TOMS Coffee Shop is back open on Friday mornings!

The service from Mrs. Shriver and Mr. Graham's students is superb, the doughnuts are fresh, and the coffee is delicious! Our students and staff are doing a fantastic job,

and we couldn’t be more proud of them!

TOMS and Domino’s are teaming up to support our National History Day students at Ten Oaks Middle School!

For 10 years, we have used National History Day to help students develop critical analysis, argument-building, research, and historical thinking skills. Many of your children have participated in this program, and for the past 8 years in a row, we have been fortunate enough to send students to the National Competition!

The proceeds from this fundraiser help cover the costs of supplies, registration, and travel associated with the three levels of competition.

And if you love pizza, this is a STEAL!

Buy one large pizza and get a second large pizza FREE!

The Slice the Price Card pays for itself after just ONE use and can be used as often as you like through June 30, 2027. More than 1,700 Domino’s locations accept the card!

Get your card here:

https://store.dominos.cards/57534

A HUGE thank you to everyone who supported us by purchasing a card over the past two years! Even if you only used it twice, you saved money — and every purchase helps our students.

These cards are also great for families, clubs, organizations, feeding a group of kids, or even stocking stuffers for Christmas!

The fundraiser ends September 28!

Support our National History Day students and get your pizza while it's free!

Thank you for supporting our students and their journey to Nationals!

September

14 ~ Monday Morning Devotion Club 7:30 -8:00

14 ~ NHD Dominoes Fundariser Starts

15 ~ Boys on the Run Club 3:45 -4:45 PM

15 ~ Girls Running Club 3:45 - 4:45 PM

15 ~ eSports Club 345-4:45 PM

15 ~ TOMS B-Team Football VS Blackwater MS 5:30 PM CFHS

17 ~ FCA 7:45 AM - 8:15 AM

17 ~ Boys on the Run Club 3:45 -4:45 PM

17 ~ Girls Running Club 3:45 - 4:45 PM

17 ~ Tech Club Interest Meeting 3:30 -4:20 PM

18 ~ End Date for 1st Interim Report

21 ~ MathCounts Club 3:45 -4:45 PM

22 ~ Boys on the Run Club 3:45 -4:45 PM

22 ~ Girls Running Club 3:45 - 4:45 PM

22 ~ eSports Club 345-4:45 PM

22 ~ Rubix Cube Club 3:35 - 4:45 PM

22 ~ TOMS B-Team Football VS St. James MS 6:00 PM CFHS

24 ~ FCA 7:45 AM - 8:15 AM

24 ~ Boys on the Run Club 3:45 -4:45 PM

24 ~ Girls Running Club 3:45 - 4:45 PM

25 ~ Jr. Beta Club Applications Due

28 ~ NHD Dominoes Fundariser Ends

29 ~ Boys on the Run Club 3:45 -4:45 PM

29 ~ Girls Running Club 3:45 - 4:45 PM

29 ~ eSports Club 345-4:45 PM

30 ~ TOMS B-Team Football VS Socastee MS 6:00 PM CFHS

October

12 ~ Student Holiday - Schools Closed

13 ~ Student Holiday - Teacher Work Day

23 ~ End Date for 1st Quarter

TOMS STUDENT COUNCIL COMMUNITY DONATION DRIVE

TOMS Ten Oaks Middle School PTO is collecting donations to support two amazing resources for our students: The Care Closet & The Silver Fox Shop!

These spaces help make sure our students have access to items they may need while also providing a little extra comfort, encouragement, and kindness throughout the school year. Additionally, supporting our students who have gone above and beyond to demonstrate success- nothing less!

Wish Lists can be found on the flyers below.

DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED NOW THROUGH TOMS FAMILY NIGHT — SEPTEMBER 10TH!

Donations can be dropped off at the Main Office for Mrs. Klopfer or brought to Room 215 for Mrs. Klopfer.

Let's come together as a TOMS community and show our students just how much we care!

Together we shop. Together we support. Together we make a difference!

#TOMSStudentCouncil #SilverFoxShop #CareCloset #TOMSFamilyNight #TenOaksMiddleSchool #StudentCouncil #CommunitySupport

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Attention TOMS Parents/Guardians/Community Members!!

Speakers needed for 6th and 7th grade Career Day at Ten Oaks Middle School on Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 8:30am-11:30am

Would you be interested in presenting your career to 6th and 7th grade students at Ten Oaks Middle School? If so, please complete this google form...

Ten Oaks Middle Career Day Interest Form 2026 or email Mrs. Cassandra Beale at cbeale@horrycountyschools.net by Friday October 30, 2026.

We would love to have you share your career and work experience with students. Some ideas to include in your presentation could include education/training, skills needed for the career, what a typical day in your career looks like, why you chose this career, etc. Speakers will be stationed at tables in the Gym - 6th and 7th grade students will rotate around the gym and visit the different tables/speakers. Please feel free to be creative by bringing visual aids, props, hands on items, uniform, etc.

Light refreshments will be served. Thank you for your support in promoting career awareness at TOMS!!

To view the new HCS Attendance policy, click on the link here.

For questions, please reach out to Mrs. Stephanie Graham at SGraham005@horrycountyschools.net.

Horry County Schools has adopted a Tardy to School Policy for middle schools across the county. The Tardy To School policy is reserved for those students who arrive unexcused late to school. Any student arriving late to Ten Oaks Middle due to HCS transportation delays will be excused. If there is a doctor's appointment or a doctor's note is provide, this would be excused.

The Tardy to School Policy is in place to ensure our students are maximizing their time during the instructional day. We will adhere to the policy set forth by Horry County Schools. Please see the attached Tardy Policy for details on all consequences.

This policy will go into effect on Wednesday, September 9th at Ten Oaks Middle School. If you have any questions, you can contact any member of our Administration Team.

For more information, click on the link below.

The News Room at HCS/Clear Backpacks (Horrycountyschools.net)

Did you know that the Carolina Forest Bus Office has a Facebook page that is updated daily during the school year with announcements regarding bus schedules for the school day? Like their page to get more information!

https://www.facebook.com/CarolinaForestBusOffice

While stops and times for most Horry County buses are fairly established, it is a good idea for parents to reach out to their local bus office at the beginning of the year to verify stop times and locations.

You can click the link, https://forms.gle/Fj3Hu5kLqcZLJWW58 for a form to request information on stops. The forms will be worked and you will be emailed back the stop bus number and times. This may speed up the process as phone lines will be busy.

HCS Offers Students Free Breakfast & Lunch in 2026-2027

All students in Horry County Schools will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2025-2026 school year as part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program.

Students will still have the option to purchase additional meals, food & snack items, and beverages at à la carte prices. À la carte items can be paid for in cash or by prepayment on the student’s cafeteria account.

Click here for more information.

The 2026-2027 Student Calendar is available now!

Visit www.horrycountyschools.net/calendars to view or download the PDF.

Click the following link to learn more about the

HCS student cell phone policy.

Student Cell Phone Policy - Horry County Schools

Check our link below to hear from our TOMS Counselors for important information

throughout the year! See what is happening here.

Click here for the online referral form: https://app-gifted-public-prod.azurewebsites.net/

Ten Oaks Middle offers a variety of Clubs and Discovery classes! Our students enjoy everything from Chorus, Band and Orchestra to Drama, Science Club and Mock Trial, just to name a few!

Many Clubs will begin this month and we will share information in Advisory classrooms, Facebook and here in the newsletter. We encourage all students to get involved! Check back with us here for important upcoming dates and information.

🏃‍♂️ TOMS Boys On The Run Running Club – Coming Soon! 🏃‍♂️
We’re excited to announce this years Interst Meeting will be help tomorrow morning from 8 - 8:15 AM in he Purple Collaboration Space!

📅 Interest Meeting: September 11th
📍 Location: Purple Collaboration Space
📅 First Official Practice: September 15th
🗓️ Regular Practice Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:45 - 4:45 PM

This club will be a great opportunity for our TOMS boys to stay active, build endurance, and have fun in a supportive team environment. All experience levels are welcome!

If you're interested or have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mr. Brown or Mr. Butterfield!

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TOMS Chess Club is back! Chess Club Recommendation Forms Are Now Being Accepted!

Students interested in joining Chess Club can pick up a recommendation form from Room 270 during Discovery Time, lunch, or after school.

Once completed, please return your form to Mr. Campman.

We look forward to welcoming our future chess champions!

ESports regular Tuesday meetings will begin on September 15th and will be held from 3:45–4:45 PM.

To join TOMS Esports, students must:

* Complete a permission slip, which includes the team rules.

* Pay the $25 participation fee before joining.

See Mr. Debell and pick up your permission to join!

FCA is back at TOMS!

We’re thrilled to announce that Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is back. All athletes, students, and teachers are welcome to join us for a time of fellowship, encouragement, and community. We will meet each Thursday morning, at 7:45 AM on the recess basketball courts!

If you have any questions or would like more information, please see Coach Hughes.

We can’t wait to see you there!

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Attention TOMS Girls! Are you interested in running?

Whether you're a seasoned runner or just want to try something new, come check out the Foxes on the Run Club, get your permission slip and get moving this fall!

See Mrs. LaValle in Room #222 for more information.

The club will officially begin on Tuesday, September 15th and will meet every Tuesday and Thursday Starting Tuesday, September 15th from 3:45- 4:45 PM.

Let’s hit the ground running!

Gag Ball Club will start this November!

Attention TOMS Girls!

Are you interested in running? The TOMS Fall Girls Running Club is a great place to start! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just want to try something new, come check out the club meeting, get your permission slip and get moving this fall!

See Mrs. LaValle in Room #222 for more information.

The club will officially begin on Tuesday, September 15th and will meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:45- 4:45 PM.

Let’s hit the ground running!

Jr. Beta Club Update!

We are looking forward to a new year with Jr. Beta Club! We are excited for another year filled with leadership, service, and opportunities to make a difference in our school and community.

Meetings: Our meetings will be held on TOMS Club Days, which will be announced soon. Last year’s members will meet on the September School Club Day, so be sure to watch the advisory board for updates!

Interested in Joining Jr. Beta?

Any TOMS students wishing to join Jr. Beta must:

* Have a 3.5 GPA

* Complete a Jr. Beta Club application

* Applications may be obtained from Mrs. Ladd, Mrs. Brady, Ms. Hyatt, Mrs. Lowery, or Dr. Simmons.

Application Deadline: Friday, September 25, 2026. No late applications will be considered.

New members will be notified of their acceptance in early October.

We are looking forward to another wonderful year of community service, leadership, and making a difference alongside our amazing Jr. Beta members!

🌟 Kindness Club 💙

We’re excited to our next meeting will be held on Thursday, October 1st, from 7:50–8:15 AM in the White Collaboration Space!

📋 Permission slips are available at the Circulation Desk in the Media Center. Students can return completed slips to the circulation desk or bring them to our meeting.

🤝 Kindness Club will meet once a month on the first Thursday of the month.

We can’t wait to spread kindness throughout our school community! 💙✨

#KindnessClub #ChooseKindness #SpreadKindness

TOMS MathCounts Club is Back!

The first MathCounts meeting will be held on September 21st!

Students interested in participating should pick up a permission slip. We’re looking forward to another great year of problem-solving, teamwork, and math fun!

Please see the flyer for more details.

Auditions were held on August 26 - thank you to all of the students who tried out!

Our team is now working hard to prepare for their first competition!

TOMS Morning Devotional Group — a student-led club designed to start the week with purpose and positivity1 First Interest Meeting this coming Monday, September 14th!

What It Is:

A time for students to come together, read and discuss Bible verses, and explore how faith connects to everyday life. The focus is on reflection, responsibility, and leadership — all led by students, for students.

When & Where:

Every Monday Morning | 7:30–8:00 AM

Room 122 | Starting this Monday!

Important Info:

* Open to all students

* Permission slip will be handed out on Monday, or see Mr. Tomasko in room 122

* Arrive by 7:25 AM for bag checks with Officer Davis

Let’s start the week off strong — see you there!

TOMS Rubik’s Cube Club is Back!

TOMS Rubik’s Cube Club will be starting up again in September! Whether you’re already a speed-cuber or just interested in learning, come join us!

We will meet twice a month, with our first regular meeting taking place on September 22nd. 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM.

Come hang out, learn some new skills, and see what Rubik’s Cube Club is all about!

TOMS Science Club is Back!

TECH CLUB IS COMING!

Interested in technology, computers, coding, electronics, or just learning how things work? Come check out Tech Club!

Interest Meeting: September 17

3:30–4:20 PM

This will be a chance to learn more about the club, what we’ll be doing, and how you can get involved.

Tech Club officially starts October 8th!

Come see what Tech Club is all about—we’d love to have you join us!

Attention TOMS Parents and Students,

For security purposes, we do not accept ANY deliveries for students. This includes, but is not limited to, floral deliveries, gifts or outside restaurant food items etc. We are not responsible for your student’s personal property. Please have your student be mindful of having everything they may need for the school day and after school activities prior to leaving home for school.

If the items are an absolute necessity, you can come to the school and drop off in the front office. We WILL NOT interrupt instructional time for students to leave class to retrieve items from a family member.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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

All students reviewed a copy of the TOMS Student Handbook and Resource Guide during the first week of school. Please make sure you have read through all documents and discuss with your child.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aXCqJy_HyqdnfXkY3P7j44860-GUO7tC7uMtqeph4ps/edit?usp=sharing

Our school motto is Success Nothing Less! We strive to succeed in everything we do and partnering with students and families helps all of us achieve this goal!

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. 2026/2027Tech 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 6-8 will be allowed to take devices home with Teacher approved assignment and a signed form in advance.

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.

If you have questions, please email Mr. Wilson at RWilson@horrycountyschools.net.

All Athletic information for sports not managed by Ten Oaks Middle

can be found at www.cfpanthers.com.

TOMS Spirit Wear Team Shop is LIVE! 🎉

Our team shop is officially open and ready for orders! 🛍️ The shop will remain open for the next 70 days, so there’s plenty of time to grab your gear.

⚡ Quick Shop Details:
This is one of our 48-hour Quick Shops, which means it features items we currently have in stock and can decorate and ship quickly. Because of that, embroidery and headwear are not available, and some items may have limited inventory.

📦 Orders ship within 48 hours or less once the order is placed and paid for—perfect for anyone who needs their gear quickly!

👉 Shop here: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/MukznDGaTu

Please note: The shop may say CFHS because it is linked to the parent account.

TOMS PTO is excited to announce that the TOMS Spirit Rock will again be available for rent! Click the lnk here for the rules and procedures to sign up. Thank you supporting TOMS PTO!

Check out the latest news from TOMS PTO on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TOMSPTO/

TOMS PTO is recruiting for 2026/2027! 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.

TOMS PTO's first Fundraiser of the year will run through September 18th!

Grand Strand Attraction Books will be sold to help raise funds to support Student and Staff Activities throughout the year. The books are $25 and hold over $8,800 worth of LOCAL Savings!

Scan the QR code above to take an advanced look at all the great savings! Books have been sent home wiht the order form!

Top 3 sellers will win amazing prizes! Help us raise money for studne and staff events at TOMS!

Have questions? Please contact PTO President Dr. Lennie Halstead at TOMSPTO@gmail.com.

Don’t forget to stop by the Spirit Store here!

Show your school pride with gear for the whole family — shirts, hoodies, hats, and more!

Every purchase helps support our students and school programs.

Make sure you shop before August 27th!

Click the link below to shop:

Let’s show our silver fox pride!

Please enjoy this week's TOMS Talk Newsletter!

https://youtu.be/Z_iCmVFL8OE

Please take time to watch, like and subscribe to see all of our student's work this year!

Click on the photo below to learn more about becoming a HCS Volunteer!

Click below to pre-order your TOMS 2026-2027 Yearbook from Jostens!

The cost is $45.00 until September 18, 2025. The price will go up to $50.00.

You can order by clicking here!

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tenoaksmiddleschool/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/tenoaksmiddleschool