SILVER FOX NEWS
August 29, 2025
Just a friendly reminder that Horry County Schools and Offices will be closed on Monday, September 1 for the Labor Day holiday! Have a safe and relaxing long weekend!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to Mr. Cameron Lentz, our TOMS Staff Member of the Week!
He was nominated by Mrs. Mary Atlasy.
Mr. Lentz is an 8th Grade ELA Teacher and Mock Trial Coach at TOMS and this is his 9th year here.
My favorite memory of middle school was all the field trips my teachers used to take us on. Going to the Great Serpent Burial Mound in Ohi is one that stands out strongly.
My advice to my middle school self would be...Be nice to your parents. They love you.
Exciting News!
TOMS PTO & SCA are thrilled to introduce The Silver Fox Store – a special place where our students can spend the Silver Dollars they’ve earned through hard work, responsibility, and positive choices!
To help stock the store with fun and useful items, we’ve created an Amazon Wish List. If you’d like to support our students, please consider donating – every contribution makes a difference and gives our kids something exciting to look forward to!
Check out the Wish List here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/10EZ782HBICHP...
Thank you for helping us encourage and reward our students!
Big thanks to Mr. Carr Gilmore!
Today, we had a special visit from Mr. Gilmore, who led our recent First Aid/CPR training. He generously dropped by to donate two AED kits to our organization!
These kits contain essential supplies that support the use of AEDs in emergency situations—an incredible contribution to help keep our space safer and more prepared.
Thank you again, Mr. Gilmore, for your continued support and commitment to safety!
Important Dates
September
1 ~ Labor Day (schools and offices closed)
3 ~TOMS FB Scrimmage at CFHS
3~ Chess Club 3:45-4:45 PM
4 ~ Kindness Club 8:00 AM
8 ~ Attraction Book Fundraiser Sales End
8 ~ PTO Meeting 4:30 PM
8 ~ Jr. Beta Club returning Members 3:45- 4:45 PM
9 ~ All School Picture Day
10 ~ Flight Crew Disc Golf Club 3:45 -4:45
10 ~ Science Club 3:45 -4:45 PM
10 ~ TOMS Football Away at Conway
11 ~ Kona Ice
12 ~ Guitar Club 7:45-8:15 AM
12 ~ Student Council Meeting
12 ~ CogAT Testing Request deadline
15 ~ Math Counts Club
16 ~ SIC Meeting 7:45AM
16 ~ TOMS Football Away at Blackwater
17 ~ End Date for 1st Interim Report
23 ~ TOMS Football Away at St. James
25 ~ Paradise Flavors
26 ~ Guitar Club 7:45-8:15 AM
30~ TOMS Football Away at Socastee
Attendance
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.
Backpacks
For more information, click on the link below.
The News Room at HCS/Clear Backpacks (Horrycountyschools.net)
BUS
Cafeteria Information
HCS Offers Students Free Breakfast & Lunch in 2025-26
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.
Calendar
The 2025-2026 Student Calendar is available now!
Visit www.horrycountyschools.net/calendars to view or download the PDF.
Cell Phone Policy
Click the following link to learn more about the
HCS student cell phone policy.
Check Return Policy
CogAT Testing
Attention Parents/Guardians:
The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) is one of the screening tools used to identify students for Gifted and Talented identification.
If you are a parent or guardian of a student at Ten Oaks Middle and would like your student tested please complete the following google form - Parent Referral or email Cassandra Beale at cbeale@horrycountyschools.net. If your student is already identified as Gifted and Talented there is no need for the student to test.
The deadline to refer your student for testing is September 12, 2025.
Counseling Departments at TOMS
Check our link below to hear from our TOMS Counselors for important information
throughout the year! See what is happening here.
The TOMS Counseling Team is hitting the road!
This week, our counselors are visiting 6th grade classes during TOMS Time to introduce themselves, share how they support students, and explain the different ways to reach out throughout the school year. They are excited to connect with our newest Silver Foxes and remind them, they are here to help every step of the way!
Clubs at TOMS
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.
Any sixth, seventh, or eighth grade student interested in applying to Jr. Beta Club and meet the membership requirements may get an application form from:
6th—Mrs. Ladd, 7th—Mrs. Brady or Mrs. Wims and 8th Mrs. Brady or Mr. Lentz. Applications must be submitted BEFORE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025
Chess Club Registration forms can be picked up before your discovery classes in Mr. Campman's room 270, for students that are interested.
The next meeting will be held Wednesday, September 3rd, immediately after school. Registration forms must be submitted to Mr. Campman in order to participate. Chess Club Registration
Student Council members will meet on September 12th from 8:20 - 8:40 AM
in the downstairs Purple Collaboration Space.
Come check out our newest TOMS Club on September 10th! Disc Golf!
Registration forms are available from Mr. Saar in room #220. All students interested in participation mut have a parent/guardian complete the form and return to Mr. Saar.
Exciting News!
We’re hosting our first Math Counts Meeting on September 15th!
All students interested in problem-solving, math challenges, and competitions are welcome to join. Location and time details are on the flyer—check it out above!
TOMS Science Club is Back!
Get ready for experiments, discoveries, and hands-on fun—Science Club kicks off on
September 10th!
Permission slips are now available in Advisory classes.
A parent or guardian must sign the form for students to participate.
Don’t miss out on an exciting year of science exploration!
Delivery Information
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.
MyPaymentsPlus
Visit www.mypaymentsplus.com for more information.
Power School
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
Schedule
Student Handbook and Resource Guide
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. TOMS Student Handbook Link
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!
Let's Talk Technology!
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. 2025/2026 Tech 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 6-12 are allowed to take devices home.
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.
● students in grades K-12 are not allowed to take devices home.
If you have questions, please email Mr. Wilson at RWilson@horrycountyschools.net.
Sports at Ten Oaks Middle and CFHS
All Athletic information for sports not managed by Ten Oaks Middle
can be found at www.cfpanthers.com.
Spirit Rock
TOMS PTO is excited to announce that the TOMS Spirit Rock is now available for rent! Please see the link below for the rules and procedures. Thank you supporting TOMS PTO!
Sign up HERE!
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 2025/2026! 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 runs 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!
Click the link below to register your child to start selling to family & friends in 27 states! Top 3 sellers will win amazing prizes! Help us raise money for sunshades at TOMS!
https://partnerlink.savearound.com/SellerRe.../Invite/288759
Have questions? Please contact PTO President Callie Bowden at TOMSPTO@gmail.com.
TOMS VIRTUAL NEWS / YouTube
The first TOMS Talk Newsletter of the 25-26 School Year has been posted!
Highlights of the first week of school, the athletic prowess of some of our TOMS Staff, a first look at this year's Silver Fox Football Team, and even a weather forecast all await you in Newsletter #1! Enjoy!
Please take time to watch, like and subscribe to see all of our student's work this year!
Volunteer in HCS
Click on the photo below to learn more about becoming a HCS Volunteer!
Yearbooks
Click below to pre-order your TOMS 202-2026 Yearbook from Jostens!
The cost is $45.00 until September 12, 2025. The price will go up to $50.00.
You can order by clicking here!
About Ten Oaks Middle School
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