SILVER FOX NEWS
November 21, 2025
At TOMS, we are so thankful for all of our amazing staff!
In the spirit of the upcoming holiday, more than half of us dressed up as our favorite parts of a Thanksgiving feast! Even Ares had a special shirt!
Thanks to everyone’s enthusiasm, we were also able to raise funds that will go toward much-needed relief efforts for hurricane victims in Jamaica.
A special thank-you to Millie McKenith and Jennifer Levinsky for coordinating this fun event, creating the shirts and making it a reality for our TOMS Team. We appreciate you!
Superintendent Jones would like to continue his community engagement events across our school district for the 2025-2206 school year. These events will cover all nine attendance areas and include morning sessions and evening sessions.
Looking for unique summer opportunities for your artistically talented child? The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, in Greenville, is now accepting applications for overnight, summer programs in Creative Writing, Dance, Drama, Film, Music and Visual Arts. These arts-immersive experiences, led by practicing artists, are challenging, rewarding and transformative.
The Priority Deadline to apply is January 14, 2026. Learn more and apply online at SCGSAH.org/summer-programs.
As a reminder, the Horry County Attendance policy changed for the 2025/2026 School year.
We wanted to highlight and bring to your attention a few of the changes that will affect your student's attendance if not followed!
• Parents must submit a note within 3 days of the student’s return to school from an absence. Notes may be submitted prior to the student’s absence.
• Parents may submit notes for up to 6 school days, and the days will count as parent-excused.
• Elementary/Middle Schools – 6 days total
• Parent notes will not be accepted during designated state testing dates.
To view the entire HCS Attendance policy, click on the link here. https://www.horrycountyschools.net/.../attendance-policy...
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)
Dear TOMS Parents/Guardians,
In an effort to minimize classroom disruptions and maintain a focused learning environment, we are implementing a few new procedures effective immediately:
Lunch Drop-Offs
If a student’s lunch is dropped off at the front office, it will be placed on a designated cart near the security desk.
Students will not be called out of class to pick up their lunch.
Please remind your child to check the cart if they realize they do not have their lunch.
Other Item Drop-Offs
If other items (e.g., forgotten computers, books, clothing, etc.) are delivered for a student, an email will be sent to the teacher of the class the student is currently attending.
Teachers will check their email regularly throughout the day so students can receive their items in a timely manner.
Changes in Dismissal
Any changes to your child’s transportation home should be communicated prior to your student arriving at school.
Dismissal changes cannot be made over the phone after 2:00 PM to allow sufficient time to notify both the teacher and student.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
TOMS Administration
Click the following link to learn more about the
HCS student cell phone policy.
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
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.
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.
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