SILVER FOX NEWS
February 21st , 2025
Congratulations!
๐ We are thrilled to announce Ms. Macie Phillips as the TOMS Rookie Teacher of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year! ๐
Ms. Phillips joined us this year as a 6th grade Math Teacher, and her passion for teaching and dedication to our students has truly made an impact. ๐ซ
We were excited to have some of her friends here with us to help
present her with this well-deserved honor. ๐
Congratulations, Ms. Phillips โ weโre lucky to have you at Ten Oaks! ๐จ
#TOMSRookieTeacherOfTheYear #TenOaksPride
A huge congratulations to TOMS Band director Mr. Jose Pope and all our TOMS Bands students who participated in the HCS All County Band Clinic this weekend! Your dedication and hard work truly paid off with fantastic performances. We are so proud of each of you for representing our school so well. Keep shining, musicians!
Congratulations to our TOMS Teacher, Stacy Hughes, on her incredible winning season as the Carolina Forest High School Girls Basketball Coach! The Lady Panthers were 2025 Region Champions with an undefeated season record of 10-0! We are so proud of Ms. Hughes and her amazing team!
They have moved on to compete for the 5A State Title and will play their next game at CFHS on Monday, 2/24! Come out and support the Lady Panthers!
As Quarter 3 begins, we are hard at work preparing for our end of year TOMS Award Day/Promotion Ceremonies! Please take time to add these dates to your calendar for June 2025.
Please note, this year the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony will again be split into two different groups to accommodate our large class size.
- Wednesday, June 4th @ 9:30 am - Group 1 - 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
- Wednesday, June 4th @ 1:30 pm - Group 2 - 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
- Group 1 - Students with the following Advisory Teachers - Ashby, Evans, Frazzini, Gombos, Graham, Grant, Luscavage, Pierson, Samon, Shankle, Shriver, Streater
- Group 2 - Students with the following Advisory Teachers โ Boone, Lentz, McKever, Merolle, Rodriguez, Shupe, Steele, Varcadipane
Thursday, June 5th @ 9:30am - 7th Grade Awards Day Ceremony
Friday, June 6th @ 9:30am - 6th Grade Awards Day Ceremony
Student Cell Phone Policy
Click the following link to learn more about the
HCS student cell phone policy.
Important Dates
February
21 ~ 22 All State Orchestra Boiling Springs HS
21~ 22 All Region Band Clinic MBHS
24 ~ End Date for 3rd Interim Report
25 ~ Interim Reports Issued via PowerSchool
25 ~ 6th Grade Winter Wonderland Dance 3:45 - 5:30
27 ~ 28 All County Orchestra Auditions @ MBHS
28 ~ All County Orchestra Concert 5PM
March
9 ~ Daylight Saving Time Begins
12 ~TOMS Winter Sports Banquet
13 ~ Orchestra CPA Crestwood HS
14 - 15 Georgia Aquarium Field Trip
14 ~ All State Band Clinic
14 ~ American Heart Association Dodgeball Tournament
21 ~ Pep Rally - for TOMS Champion Girls Basketball Team
26 ~ End Date for 3rd Quarter
Ten Oaks Middle School Families,
Quack, Quack! The Heart Heroes are coming back! Our school is participating in Kids Heart Challenge, and itโs time for you to sign up your student to become an official Heart Hero.
Download the AHA Schools app and search for our school or visit our school's page to sign up your student: http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=11255&pg=company... Then you can make your first donation and ask your family and friends to help make donations, too!
From my heart to yours,
Michelle Fisher
School Engagement Director
American Heart Association
Today is the final day to purchase tickets! Go to MyPaymentsPlus until midnight tonight!
No tickets will be sold online or at school after today.
TOMS 6th Graders - Save the Date! We are looking forward to seeing you at the 6th Grade Winter Wonderland Dance on February 25th!
Students must have a signed permission slip to attend. Permission slips will be distributed two seeks prior to the dance during Advisory. Tickets will go on sale on MyPaymentsPlus on February 11th and at school during lunch. No tickets will be sold on the day of the dance.
Here we go again!!!
Exciting news! Tickets for CFHS Mamma Mia will go on sale January 27 and can be purchased at www.cfhsperformingarts.com
TOMS Families as a reminder, both breakfast and lunch are provided FREE to ALL students on a daily basis at all Horry County Schools.
No fast food deliveries will be accepted in the front office for students. We will be clearly communicating this with our students. We greatly appreciate your assistance with this.
All parents or guardians engaging in school activities, such as early student pick ups, meetings with teachers or staff, and any other school related matters must present a valid ID.
This measure is in place to ensure our staff and students' safety. Thank you for your understanding.
The 2024-2025 School Calendar is Available Online! http://www.horrycountyschools.net/hcscalendar
For more information on CLEAR BACKPACKS, click on the link below.
The News Room at HCS / Clear Backpacks (horrycountyschools.net)
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Horry County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, immigrant status, English-speaking status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or S.C. law in its programs or activities.
Attendance
Cafeteria Information
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.
Mrs. Shupe and Mrs. LaValle are starting a TOMS Spring Run Club for girls the first week in February. They will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays until 4:45 pm.
Despite the dreary weather, our TOMS Running Club had a blast! Not only did they get moving around the building, but they also took part in a fun team-building activity -The Floor is Lava. The sound of laughter and giggles echoed throughout the building! The Running Club meets every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon.
A huge thank you to Mrs. Sonni Shupe for leading this initiative, along with Mrs. Teresa LaValle, Mrs. Gabrielle Gombos, Ms. Angela Anderson, and Mrs. Veronica Scully. Your dedication is teaching our students the importance of staying active while having fun!
Chess Members meet at TOMS Wednesday mornings and Thursday afternoons, 3:45 - 4:45 PM. Please see Mr. Campman for more information.
TOMS is excited to announce we are adding another club to our school! Jr. Beta Club!
The first meeting will be held Monday, February 24th from 3:45 - 4:45 PM in the Purple Collaboration Space. See Mrs. Brady with questions.
Rubik's Cube Club will meet on the last Wednesday of each month. Next meeting will be February 26th. Following meetings will be March 26th, April 9th and competition at the HCS Tech Fair will be on 4/16.
TOMS Technology Club will meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month!
Tech Club important dates:
- February: 25
- March (every Tuesday): 4, 11, 18, & 25
- April: 1, 8, & 15
***TOMS Tech Fair entries should completed/submitted by March 18th.
***Tech Fair is April 16.
We hope to see you there! Please see Mrs. Preciado or Mr. Frechette if you have any questions.
Kindness Club Meets The first Thursday of the Month!
The TOMS Kindness Club was created for our students, and will meet once a month during our morning Advisory time. The goal is to provide an opportunity for students to promote kindness in their school and communities while also increasing their leadership abilities. It also fosters an attitude of teamwork and problem-solving by working together in a respectful manner. The students will participate in several different activities during the school year that will work to foster leadership skills while promoting kindness. We look forward to seeing you in the Kindness Club!
TOMS SCIENCE CLUB meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month!
The next meeting will be March 12th from 3:45-4:45 PM. Please remember that all students must have a ride ready by 4:45 PM. Students with questions can see Mrs. Rich at TOMS.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet every Thursday in the gym at Ten Oaks, starting at 7:45 AM. All students are welcome! No sign up is required. Come and bring a friend!
Counseling Department
Check our link below to hear from our TOMS Counselors for important information
throughout the year! https://www.horrycountyschools.net/domain/4338
Dismissal Procedures
We have partnered with the company safeDISMISSAL.COM for our dismissal process. One of the many features of this new dismissal process is that your children will remain comfortably and safely in their classroom until the moment they will meet you in the "car loading zone". We have included a short video to explain the procedure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qsPysljBRo.
All students received their Yellow Pick-up Card at Back to School Open House or on the first day of school. If you need a card, please request from your child's Advisory teacher.
BUS Transportation Questions
HCSD has updated the school bus transportation system. For questions on bus stop locations or times, please contact the Carolina Forest Bus Office at 843-236-0705, or call our school office at 843-488-8896.
MyPaymentsPlus
Return Check 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
Student Handbook and Resource Guide
All students received a copy of the TOMS Student Handbook and Resource Guide at either Back to School Open House or on the first day of school. Please make sure you have read through all documents and discuss with your child.
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.
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. 2024/2025 Tech Fees payments will need to be made in person at Ten Oaks Middle.
If you have questions, please email Mrs. Roy at SRoy@horrycountyschools.net
Sports at Ten Oaks Middle and CFHS
All Athletic information for sports not managed by Ten Oaks Middle
can be found at https://www.cfpanthers.com/
Attention Silver Fox Students and Parents:
- Starting Monday, February 3, 2025, the Athletic Shuttle Bus to Carolina Forest High School will be available for 7th and 8th grade athletes who have made B-TEAM, JV or Varsity Teams at Carolina Forest High School.
-Students must sign up with Coach Sandy Deaton to be added to the roster of students going to the high school.
- The Athletic Bus leaves at 3:25 PM from TOMS and delivers students directly to the high school.
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!
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 2024/2025! 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.
BJ's Wholesale Club Membership Deal has been EXTENDED through JANUARY!
BJ's Wholesale is now opening this December in our neighborhood! Call or mail in the application to get this great membership deal and support TOMS PTO at the same time!
TOMS VIRTUAL NEWS / YouTube
The 21st TOMS Student TOMS Talk News Video Newsletter is available for viewing! Please take time to watch, like and subscribe to see all of our student's work this year.https://youtu.be/GjOjPTmSbqw
Volunteer in HCS
Yearbooks
Click below to pre-order your TOMS 2024-2025 Yearbook from Jostens!
The cost is $45.00 The price will go up to
$50.00 after March 1st. You can order by clicking here!
8th Grade Parents! The DEADLINE for Yearbook Ads has been extended for the last time!!!!
The DEADLINE is FRIDAY 2/10!
Yearbook ads are a great way to show your recognition and pride for your 8th grade student. To create and purchase your ad, just go to www.jostensyearbooks.com and place your order. Time and space is limited, so be sure to place your order today!
If you have not ordered your copy of this yearโs book, go to www.jostensyearbooks.com and place your order to guarantee your copy on distribution day!
Donโt fumble the chance to capture memories! ๐ Order your yearbook today: https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/about-yearbooks #ybksocial #jostens
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