Knighthawk Family News

Knighthawk Family,

I can’t believe we’re already heading into the last month of the school year! It truly flew by! Even with the end in sight, we still have a lot going on with end-of-year celebrations, state testing, and Teacher Appreciation Week which will keep us busy right up to the finish. We hope our students can see just how much they’ve grown this year, both in the classroom and as individuals. It’s been special to watch their progress, and we are so proud every day to call each of them a PKMS Knighthawk. Thank you for being such an important part of our PKMS family. We love our school and community, and we’re excited to finish the year strong together!

• May 1st: Early Release, School Lunch Hero Day
• May 4th - May 8th: Teacher Appreciation Week
• May 6th: All Library Materials Due, Spring STAR Spectacular
• May 7th-May 8th: 8th Grade Trip to Beaufort
• May 7th: Super Icy Bros at Blacktop
• May 8th: General PTO Meeting, Rising 6th Grade Tours, School Nurse Appreciation Day, 7th Grade to Carowinds, 6th Grade Band to Carowinds
• May 11th: State Testing: SC Ready Math, Athletic Awards Banquet
• May 12th: Spring Chorus Concert at FMHS
• May 13th: State Testing: SC Ready Reading, Spring Band Concert
• May 14th: State Testing: SC Ready Writing
• May 19th: State Testing: SC Ready Science (6th Grade Only)
• May 21st: End of Q4 Grades
• May 22nd: Q4 Incentives
• May 25th: Memorial Day - No School
• May 27th: 6th & 7th Grade Awards
• May 28th: 8th Grade Promotion
• May 29th: Last Day of School, Field Day, Half Day

Welcome to Borland’s Bridge — a space for families to share their thoughts, celebrations, and suggestions directly with Dr. Borland. Your insights help strengthen the connection between school and home, ensuring every student thrives. Whether you’d like to offer positive feedback or a helpful idea for improvement, your voice matters here.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your perspective and help us continue building a strong, supportive school community together. Be on the lookout for Borland's Bridge in every weekly newsletter!

Miss Bartlett is our Top Knighthawk for April!

Click the image above for access to Mrs. Nees' website! This will give you access to the SCJBA list and her contact info!

H - N - Tia Dixon: ellamk@fortmillschools.org

O - Z - Margaret Causey: causeym@fortmillschools.org

PKMS Counselor Website Link

The South Carolina State Library sponsors free online tutoring through SCDiscus! Check it out here:

• Clear Bag Policy - New district policy requires the use of clear bags at all ticketed school functions. The PKMS Booster will be selling clear bags with our PKMS logo on in it at all of our sporting events. Click here to purchase one!
  

Please note: There is no student ticket this year.

Please purchase an Adult ticket for each student and adult.

Show your school spirit. Snag some PKMS swag today!

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/south_carolina/fortmill/pleasant-knoll-middle-school?utm_source=engage&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Advocate_Intro_Outreach_1

• Early Dismissals
• To dismiss, please call the office (803-835-3770) once you are on school property. We'll compare caller ID against your child's dismissal list. If it matches, we'll send them out to you!
• Please add extra travel time to the school if you're picking up for an appointment. We don't have the capacity to release your child at a specific time. It can often take 10+ min to dismiss your child, especially around holidays and special event days.
• The latest dismissal time is 2:50pm.

• Tardy or Returning Students
• You do not have to come into the school when you drop your child off tardy or from a doctor's appointment. They will check themselves in with our guidance, if needed.
• Please note students cannot bring outside food into the school (ie. Chick Fil A, Starbucks, etc.). Have them eat or drink before coming into the building.

• Forgotten Item Drop Off Policy
• Students only get 3 drop offs per YEAR for items such as forgotten lunches, sneakers, band instruments, homework, etc.
• Drop offs for eyeglasses, medication or other medical purposes will not count.

Stay up to date on all the latest happenings at Pleasant Knoll Middle using the PKMS website. It is our primary source of information on upcoming events, classroom news, and school news. You can also check us out on Facebook and Instagram!

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PKMSKnighthawks/

Instagram - pleasantknollmiddleschool

Email: rodriguezebym@fortmillschools.org
Website: http://pkms.fortmillschools.org/
Location: 2320 Pleasant Road, Fort Mill, SC, United States
Phone: 803-835-3770
Facebook: facebook.com/PKMSKnighthawks/
Instagram: pleasantknollmiddleschool