Scott's Branch Middle High School

It’s been a great week at the Branch! Parents/Guardians we are looking for to seeing you on March 24th at our Parent-Teacher conference event. We hope that you are able to stop by and meet with us between 4:00 - 6:00 PM on Tuesday, March 24th.

High school teachers who teach an EOC tested course will be holding EOC test prep sessions after school beginning Monday, March 23rd. Sessions will be held from 3:30 PM until 4:30 PM on the following dates. English 2 prep sessions will be held on Mondays. Algebra and US History prep sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We encourage any high school student who is enrolled in English 2, Algebra, and US History courses to take advantage of these EOC prep sessions.

Rise up, Eagle Nation, and meet the expectation!

Dr. Tyrone Cummings, Ed. D.

Principal

Join Us for Parent-Teacher Conferences & Title I Stakeholder Meeting!

We invite you to join us on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM for an important evening of connection and collaboration.

Parents and Guardians, please stop by to:

• Meet with your child’s teachers

• Discuss your child’s progress and success

• Collaborate on ways to support learning at home

• Receive important updates about our Title I program

Your involvement makes a difference, and we truly value your partnership in your child’s education.

Teachers hold weekly office hours from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. Check the chart for each teacher’s day. This time can be used for make‑up work, extra help, or retakes. Students may take up to five retakes per course, except for benchmark tests, and should let their teacher know ahead of time.

Students, please help us locate some missing chargers. If found please return to Ms. Davis in the library, a $5 Eagle buck reward will be given for turning in a missing charger. Thank you!

Seniors please check Google Classroom for scholarship opportunities daily. If you need help applying, please contact: Mrs. Yolanda Fanning, school counselor, or Mrs. Carolyn Reed-Dingle, career specialist.

WIN testing will be next week. Students taking the test can prepare to do their best by: getting a good night sleep the night before the test, make sure to charge your device, and bring your school-issued device on the day of the test.

11th graders will test on Wednesday, March 25th and 12th graders will test on Thursday, March 26th.

This week students in Ms. Reid's high school creative writing class wrote original limerick and haiku poems. A limerick is a short, playful poem with five lines, a bouncy beat, and an AABBA rhyme pattern. A haiku is a short Japanese poem with three lines that follow a 5, 7, 5 rhythm, often capturing a moment in nature or a passing feeling. Please enjoy these pieces by our SBHS creative writing poets. Way to go Eagles! We look forward to reading more of your written pieces.

There once was a kid in my class

Who ran too fast in the grass

He tripped on his shoe

His friends started to boo

Then he laughed and got up with some sass

- Keith Rogers

There once was a kid with a bike

He told people his name was Mike

He rode fast down the street

Rode to go meet and greet

Then he said, “I think I like this bike”

- Michael Wells

There once was a man named Dave

Who stayed in a very dark cave

He lit up a light

That brightened the night

And now it’s not dark in the cave.

- Majestic Hatcher

Waves kiss the sandy shores

Seagulls fly over the vast blue sea

Salt fills the air

- Majestic Hatcher

Trees move in the wind

Leaves dance soft in the air

Peace fills up my mind.

- Keith Rogers

Tall trees sway slowly

Cool wind moves the quiet leaves

Birds sing in the shade

- Michael Wells

With candy in hand

Kids smile on the busy street

Sugar rush delight

- Jasmine Holliday

The sky is so blue

The sun is so warm up high

I love the summer.

- Bryant Singleton

In honor of World Social Work Day and National Social Work Month, we proudly recognize our School Social Worker, Marjetta J. Butler, LMSW, for her dedication to supporting students and families. As a school social worker, Mrs. Butler works enthusiastically to promote students’ emotional well-being, connect families with resources, and advocate for equitable opportunities that help all students thrive.

With a strong commitment to service, compassion, and community empowerment, Mrs. Butler exemplifies the core values of the social work profession. Her work helps create a supportive school environment where students feel seen, heard, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

We thank Mrs. Butler for the meaningful difference you make in the lives of our students and families every day. 💙💛🦅

End-of-Course (EOC) Testing is quickly approaching!

To help students feel confident and prepared, we are offering EOC Test Prep sessions during teacher office hours.

Students enrolled in:

English 2

Algebra

U.S. History

are strongly encouraged to attend!

📆 Please see the attached flyer for specific dates and times. 📆

These sessions are a great opportunity to:

• Review key concepts

• Get extra support from teachers

• Build confidence before testing

Students, let’s get ready for a successful EOC testing season! 📚💪

Please mark your calendars and come out to support our Eagle Baseball Team!! #GoEagles

Scott Branch High School is partnering with The Blood Connection to sponsor a blood drive on Thursday, April 23 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Each donor will receive $30 in donor rewards and the school will receive $500 for 30+ units collected! Each blood donation saves up to 3 lives!

Donors need to be at least 16 years old (16-year-olds need a signed parental consent form), weigh at least 110 pounds, have a photo ID and be in general good health.

Please schedule an appointment by clicking on this link: https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/303847

Walk-ins are welcome but appointments will be honored first.

Permission Slips:

All 16 and 17-year-olds will need a permission slip completed by their parent/guardian. We now have them electronically and students can send this link to their parents to have them fill out: https://epcf.thebloodconnection.org/

The Sumter Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and the Gamma Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated invite young men to an empowering afternoon of leadership, mentorship, and meaningful conversations.

Register today: https://form.jotform.com/260474890187063

For More info: embodisumteralumnaedst47@gmail.com

More Info To Come!

If you need toiletry items, you can stop by Mrs. Butler’s office to get what you need. These items are available for use at school or at home. Please feel free to come by—help is always available.

Marjetta J. Butler, LMSW

School Social Worker