SILVER FOX NEWS

Welcome Back to Ten Oaks Middle School!

Dear Students, Parents, Guardians, and Silver Fox Community,

We are excited to welcome our Silver Foxes back on Wednesday, August 19, 2026! As we prepare to begin the 2026–2027 school year, I can honestly say this is the most excited I have ever been to welcome our students, families, and community back to Ten Oaks Middle School.

This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate Year 10 with the theme, "A Decade Rooted in Success." Together, we will honor the strong foundation that has made Ten Oaks a special place while continuing to grow and prepare every student for future success.

At Ten Oaks Middle School, we know that student success is built through a strong partnership between school and home. When educators, families, and students work together with a shared commitment, incredible things happen.

We ask our parents and guardians to support their child's success by helping them:

* Attend school every day ready to learn- preferred arrival is by 8:15 a.m.

* Complete assignments and give their best effort each day.

* Share their school experiences, successes, and challenges with you.

* Ask for help whenever they need it.

* Regularly check PowerSchool and Google Classroom to stay informed.

* Know that you believe in them and expect them to succeed.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to another outstanding year as we celebrate a decade of excellence and continue our commitment to Success, Nothing Less!

Thank you to our TOMS Staff for representing Ten Oaks Middle so well at the Carolina Forest Cluster Back to School Meeting this August! Success Nothing Less!

Congratulations to the Ten Oaks Middle School Junior Beta Club Chapter on being recognized as a School of Distinction!

Our students and sponsors worked extremely hard last year, and this well-deserved recognition is a reflection of their dedication and commitment to excellence. We are so proud of all they accomplished and look forward to an even more successful year ahead!

Way to go, Junior Beta!

Success-Nothing Less!

Thank you to Help for Kids for generously donating 100 book bags to our students at TOMS! We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to Mr. Carrasco and his family for their continued support of our students and school community.

Our TOMS Student Council Organization is also collecting donations for the TOMS Care Closet. You are welcome to drop off requested items this afternoon during Open House.

For questions about donations, please contact Mrs. Ashley Klopfer.

Thank you for supporting our students and helping make a difference in our TOMS community!

TOMS Teachers & Support Staff Shine!

Once again, our TOMS teachers and support staff did an outstanding job presenting and participating at HCS Professional Development Day 2 yesterday!

We are incredibly thankful for their willingness to share the amazing work they do, learn alongside colleagues, and collaborate to better support our students. Highlights from the day included staff leading sessions, presenting at the first-ever HCS ParaNation Conference, supporting classrooms, and sharing practical approaches for differentiating instruction to support all students!

The excitement for Year 10 is palpable—and this team is truly AMAZING! Here’s to continued learning, collaboration, and success!

Success—Nothing Less!

Way to go, Mrs. Heather Gagner, Mrs. Teresa LaValle and Ms. Macie Phillips!

We are excited to celebrate these amazing teachers for representing TOMS with excellence!

We are proud to have you as part of the TOMS Family!

Year 10: A Decade Rooted in Success

Success—Nothing Less!

Just a few photos of some of our amazing Ten Oaks Middle School teacher leaders who presented today during the first HCS Professional Development Day!

They did a fantastic job planting roots and sharing their expertise with teachers across the district and across content areas. We are so proud of the leadership, passion, and collaboration they brought to the day!

Thank you, TOMS teachers, for participating, representing our school so well, and doing great work every day. We appreciate all that you do for our students, our staff, and our school community!

A Decade Rooted in Success

As many of you know, the 2026–2027 school year marks Ten Oaks Middle School’s 10th anniversary, and we have rallied around our theme, “A Decade Rooted in Success.”

Recently, Coach Marc Frechette, TOMS CTE teacher, reflected on the culture and sense of family that have been built at TOMS. It reminded him of a T-shirt connected to Columbine High School, where his best friend served as the head lacrosse coach.

Through that connection, Coach Frechette learned how deeply rooted Columbine is in its community. Rather than allowing tragedy to define them, the school honors the lives lost while continuing to draw strength from their memory and from one another. Many of Columbine’s current teachers, staff members, and administrators are themselves graduates—a powerful example of roots that run deep and continue to grow.

The T-shirt Mrs. Lennon is wearing today was given to her by Coach Frechette and was originally created for Columbine students. When he saw its message, he immediately thought of Ten Oaks Middle and the community we are building together.

Even in his relatively short time at TOMS, Coach Frechette said it has become clear how deeply our school cares about its students, staff, families, and community.

What has been cultivated at Ten Oaks goes far beyond a theme, a motto, or a social media post. It is genuine. It is felt throughout our school. It is who we are.

And just like strong roots, it continues to grow deeper and stronger with each passing year.

Ten years. Strong roots. One TOMS Family. A Decade Rooted in Success.

August

19 ~ First Day of School

26 ~ Mock Trial Club tryouts 3:30 -6:00 PM

30 ~ Amici Pizza Fundraiser Night - STUCO

September

3 ~ All School Picture Day

7 ~ Labor Day (schools and offices closed)

9 ~ Science Club 3:45 -4:45

10 ~ TOMS Family Night Open House

18 ~ End Date for 1st Interim Report

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.

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.

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.

MOCK TRIAL AUDITIONS!

Interested in joining the Mock Trial Team? Auditions will be held on August 26 from 3:30–6:00 PM in Room 204.

Important: Students will call home to arrange pickup immediately following their individual audition. The 6:00 PM end time is tentative and will depend on the number of students auditioning.

Audition Packets:

Packets will be available at Open House on August 17. All students must receive an audition packet in order to audition for the team.

Additional packets will be available once school begins in:

Room P302

Room P309

Room 204

And just a little bragging… Our Mock Trial Team is currently #4 in the State and #1 in Regionals! Come join a team that knows how to compete!

Come prepared, bring your best, and good luck to everyone auditioning! MOCK TRIAL AUDITIONS!

TOMS Science Club is Back!

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! check back here next week for the rules and procedures. 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 9th!

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 will be sent home next week with 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!

The very first video newsletter of the 2026/2027 will be found here weekly and on Facebook soon! 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

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