Scott's Branch Middle High School

We had an awesome first week of September at the Branch. Thank you students for working hard on your MAP assessments Thursday and Friday. On Monday, September 8th, we will finish up our MAP assessments with our 6th graders will taking the Science test. Any students who were absent for MAP ELA/Math assessments will complete these tests on Monday as well.

Students are expected to bring their laptops to school every day FULLY charged. Parents we are kindly asking that you assist us in making sure that students are meeting this expectation.

High School EOCs will be administered at the end of the semester for English 2, US History, Biology, and Algebra 1. Parents we kindly ask that you remind students to be on time for class, pay attention, and be actively engaged in their learning so that they will be prepared for upcoming EOCs.

Parents and students, please remember that teachers have office hours once a week after school for an hour. Students please utilize these opportunities to get extra help or to make-up/retake assignments.

Congratulations to the Scott's Branch Varsity football team for their win against the Manning Monarchs this past Friday!

Rise up, Eagle Nation, and meet the expectation!

Dr. Tyrone Cummings, Ed. D.

Principal

This week the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Assessment was administered to all middle school students and high school students taking Algebra 1 and English 2. Thank you students for taking your time and doing your best on these assessments. Let's keep working hard so we can see lots of growth throughout the year.

On Monday, Sept. 8, our sixth grade students will take the Science MAP assessment. Students we know that you will work hard and do your best on the science test!

📚 Reading BINGO 📚

This week we began our first reading challenge of the 2025-2026 school year. Students have been stopping by the library to grab a book and a BINGO card. Parents please remind students to join the "SB Library Legends" Google Classroom so they can stay updated on the response prompts announced for a chance to win the BINGO prize. I can't wait to find out who will win BINGO!! 🤩

Attention BINGO Players

Thanks for participating in our September Reading BINGO, here is a SURPRISE prompt for you all. Grab your books and your bingo card...your next prompt is:

"I can imagine what ________ looked like."

🔍**Hint**🔍

Think about a setting or event from your book that you could visualize in your mind while reading. Briefly share what helped you to see this event/setting while you were reading.

National Read a Book Day

Saturday, September 6th is National Read a Book Day. We encourage all Eagles to take some time to read a book on Saturday!

Ashley Davis, LMIS

Library Media Specialist

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, to educate, and to remind one another that every single life matters.

Suicide does not discriminate. It touches families, friends, schools, and communities everywhere. Too often, it grows out of silence, stigma, and struggles that people feel they must carry alone.

This month, we come together to break that silence. To remind each other that it’s okay to not be okay. To show that help is out there, that support is real, and that no one has to walk through their darkest moments alone.

Each of us can be a light. A kind word, a listening ear, or simply being present can truly save a life. Let us use this month as a call to action—to speak up, to stand together, and to spread hope.

Marjetta J. Butler, LMSW

School Social Worker

Our first week of the Eagle Bucks Initiative was a great success! 🎉 Throughout the week, our students worked diligently to earn Bucks, and we are proud to share that many were “caught in the act” showing leadership, classroom academic achievement, and even earning Bucks for their strong performance on the first Common Assessment scores.

Parents, we encourage you to continue motivating your children to set the standard each day at school and keep working hard to earn those Bucks.

✨ Keep striving, Eagles—you are soaring high! ✨

We proudly kicked off our Week 1 Eagle Bucks Basket Raffle! Students who earned Eagle Bucks for showing leadership, respect, and Eagle Pride were entered into Mr. Caldwell’s weekly raffle for the chance to win a prize and even more Eagle Bucks incentives.

🎉 Congratulations to our very first winner, Lia Johnson! 🎉

Way to go, Lia—keep setting the standard and soaring high with Eagle Pride!

To our parents, thank you for continuing to encourage your students to come to school ready and prepared to learn. Your partnership truly makes a difference. We can’t wait to see who will claim the prize in Week 2’s raffle! 🦅💙💛

🏈💙💛 Congratulations Eagles! 💛💙🏈

We would like to extend a huge congratulations to our Scott’s Branch Eagles football team for their unforgettable victory over the Manning Monarchs last Friday! Our Eagles truly showed up and showed out, bringing home a history-making win!

A special shout-out goes to our amazing Lady Eagles Cheerleaders for their hard work and dedication in making our first home game one to remember. Their creativity and spirit in leading our NEON NIGHT theme kept the energy high all evening!

Finally, a heartfelt thank you to all of our Scott’s Branch fans and supporters who filled the stands with energy, pride, and school spirit. We couldn’t do it without you!

💙💛 Until the next home game—Go Eagles! 💛💙

📚 After School Program for Grades 2-6 at Dr. Rose H. Wilder and Scott's Branch Middle School📚

🌟 CCSD GEAR UP After School Program for 7th-8th Grade District Students! 🌟

📚 Clarendon County School District GEAR UP Saturday Student Success Support 📚

Attention CCSD Senior Students! Enhance your learning experience with our GEAR UP Saturday Tutoring sessions at Manning High School. Join us for focused learning and academic support designed to help you excel in your final year.

🗓️ Sessions Begin: Saturday, September 13th
🕘 Time: 9 AM - 11 AM
📍 Location: Determined based on signup from each area
🚌 Snacks and Transportation Provided!
🔗 https://www.clarendoncsd.org/page/afterschool or use the QR Code

Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your skills and prepare for graduation. Sign up TODAY to secure your spot!

For more information, visit our website or contact the school office. Let's GEAR UP for success together!