SIC Annual Report

The mission of Lugoff-Elgin Middle School is to inspire all students to achieve excellence and become productive citizens.

We foster an inclusive atmosphere in which each member of the school family can feel a sense of belonging. This is embodied in our school motto, “I am, You are, WE are L -E! ”

• Each human life is of value and needs to be treated with integrity and respect.
• Every student is a pathway to the future with promise, potential, and possibilities.
• Learning is a lifelong process enhanced by a rigorous and comprehensive education including world -class and career -ready skills. Our community is strengthened by respecting, celebrating, and utilizing its diversity.
• A safe, healthy, and nurturing environment is essential for positive growth and development.

LEMS continues to strengthen instruction in ELA and Math through standards-based teaching and data-driven decisions. i-Ready assessments help monitor student progress and guide instruction. Students receive additional support through MTSS interventions, instructional coaches and interventionists, after-school tutoring, and Camp Ignite, a new week-long academic support camp.

IEPs are developed based on individual needs, and inclusive practices such as co-teaching help students access grade-level curriculum while receiving targeted support. Student and Parent Agency LEMS keeps families informed through The Spot newsletter and encourages student voice through leadership opportunities, surveys, and support programs that address social and emotional needs.

Overall Rating

EXCELLENT

Climate Rating

EXCELLENT

Growth Rating

EXCELLENT

Academic Achievement Rating

GOOD

Literacy will remain a focus through the monitoring and adjustment of a comprehensive literacy plan, which includes the RTI (Response to Intervention) approach. The plan will ensure continuity for all grade levels and subjects.

LEMS is a proud Title I School

We have expanded our MTSS interventions to include after-school tutoring and Camp Ignite, a week-long academic camp focused on strengthening reading and math skills. Students also participate in a flex time learning block during the school day for remediation or acceleration. This time is data-driven and adjusted weekly based on student needs.

We will continue to provide intervention through MTSS and classroom support in both ELA and Math, in collaboration with our instructional coaches and interventionists for each content area. Teachers will continue implementing best practices such as blended learning, station rotations, and targeted small-group instruction, as well as appropriate virtual instruction when needed.

• Implementing math and ELA curriculum with fidelity to target student growth and tailor instruction and remediation to meet students’ needs

• Administering iReady tests to all students three times per year, to identify and monitor strengths/weaknesses in ELA and Mathematics
• Teachers collaborating weekly in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to analyze and review data to drive best instructional practices
• Provide student-centered professional development during school-based Professional Learning Opportunities

• Ensure that IEPs are written based on individualized student needs

• Utilize testing data to individualize instruction
• Provide mainstreaming opportunities through co-teaching
• Move to inclusion model of services to ensure realtime support for student academic needs in order to provide a higher level of support

• Maintain our parent and community "The Spot” newsletter to increase the volume of communication

• Collaborate with student leaders to foster student agency using survey boxes and group meetings
• Identify students who require social and emotional support (e.g., mentoring, counseling, small group intervention, etc.)

SC School Report Card — Excellent Rating (2024–2025)

National Beta School of Merit (2024–2025)

Student Achievement

• Multiple SCReady Perfect Scores (2024–2025)
• ACDA Honors Chorus selections (2024–2025)
• SC State Fair Student Art Recognition and Art Club State Fair Award

Teacher Excellence

• South Carolina VFW Teacher of the Year (Grades 6–8) — Kristine Adams (2026)
• Region 2 STEM Teacher of the Year — Crystal Blanton (2025)
• SCCH Educator of Excellence — Emily Baccomo (2025)

Academic & Program Excellence

• South Carolina Growing in STEM Education Grant (2025)
• SCNSPRA Golden Achievement Award for Annual STEAM Night (2025)

Community & School Pride

• Best School Float — Lights of Lugoff Parade (2024)
• School-wide service initiatives including food drives, toy drives, and international book donations

Alpha Center Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program

Art Club

Author Visit

Awards Ceremonies

Black History Trivia

Book Challenge Team

Camp Paws

Career Day Job Shadowing

Compassionate Competition Canned Food Drive

Clubs Schedule

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Guidance Classroom Lessons

Intervention Classes in Math and ELA

Leopard Student Ambassadors

Military Child Club

Million Women Mentor Symposium

Oratorical Contest

Partners in Education

Purple Star Designation

Read Across America/1 Million Minutes Reading Challenge

Science Club

SEAGUL (Gifted/Talented Program)

Sixth Grade Parent/Student Orientation

Student Council

Tutoring

Enrichment Program after school

5 Project Lead the Way Related Arts Programs

Sara Stokes, Chairperson