Student Bulletin for the Week of May 10, 2026
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We only have 2 weeks left of school. The student’s last day of school is May 22. The last 3 days of school, May 20 – 22, are district scheduled half-days with middle school dismissal at 12:45pm. Lunch will be served and buses will run following the half day dismissal schedule.
Awards Days are scheduled on these half days with 8th Grade on May 20, 7th Grade on May 21, and 6th grade on May 22. Awards Day ceremonies will be held in the Gym starting at 9am. Guests will park in the back lot and enter through the gym doors, and should bring their driver’s license or government issued ID to check in. Those that want to take their student after the Awards Ceremony will have the opportunity to complete the paperwork at check-in. If a child plans to leave with someone other than a parent of legal guardian, the student should turn in a parent note upon arrival to school that day to complete the dismissal request.
We have just a few yearbooks left. Students can bring $45 cash to purchase a yearbook from Mrs. Blakely while supplies last.
Library books are now overdue! Students must return or pay for any overdue library books, and pay any other school debts on Monday or as soon as possible. These school debts are one of the factors that determine Field Day eligibility.
Students will return Chromebook and chargers soon. Sixth graders will need to bring their Chromebooks and chargers to check-in to homeroom this Monday. Sixth grade Chromebooks and chargers will remain at school starting tomorrow (Monday). Sixth graders who do not turn in Chromebooks and Chargers or do not pay for the missing item will not be allowed to participate in Field Day. Lost or damaged chargers cost $35.
Field Days are this week! Field Day is scheduled for 6th Grade on May 13, for 7th Grade on May 14, and for 8th Grade on May 15. Students should plan to wear sunscreen, and bring a towel and also spending money for concessions. This is a day of fun for the students, and is not open to visitors. Students must meet eligibility requirements to participate in Field Day. Discipline requirements became in effect as of April 15 for 6th Grade, April 16 for 7th Grade, and April 18 for 8th Grade. There are also eligibility requirements for school debts including library books, textbooks, Chromebooks & chargers, school ID badges, Extended Day Program balances, and any other school related debts. Students should clear any school debts prior to the day of their Field Day.
Students will over-the-counter or prescription medications in the health room must have a parent or adult over the age of 18 come see the nurse to sign and pick-up the student medication before 12pm on the last day of school. Per district policy, any medications that have not been picked up by 12pm on the last day of school (May 22) will be destroyed.
Families of 6th graders are reminded that the Department of Public Health (DPH) requires all rising 7th graders to have a Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccination upon beginning school in August. Any rising 7th grader that does not have the Tdap vaccination (or are otherwise exempt) will be excluded from school until proof of vaccination is provided in the form of a DPH Immunization Record. Please plan ahead and schedule this vaccination as soon as possible and turn in proof of the vaccination on the SC DPH Immunization record to the front office preferably before the end of the school year. Please do not delay, as the availability for appointments for this vaccination become very limited in the summer as we get closer to the start of school. Required exclusion from school due to the lack of vaccinations is considered an unexcused absence.
Students interested in Wade Hampton High School Cheerleading are welcome to come by the office to pick up a packet.
Field Days are coming up soon. Students spend the day with their homeroom, competing against the other grade level homerooms in a variety of activities and games. Field Day is scheduled for 6th Grade on May 13, for 7th Grade on May 14, and for 8th Grade on May 15. Students should plan to wear sunscreen, and bring a towel and spending money for concessions. This is a day of fun for the students, and is not open to visitors. Students must meet eligibility requirements to participate in Field Day. Discipline requirements became in effect as of April 15 for 6th Grade, April 16 for 7th Grade, and April 18 for 8th Grade. There are also eligibility requirements for attendance and school debts. Students should clear any school debts they have and also turn in absence excuses for any unexcused absences.
Current 6th and 7th graders interested in participating in Boys Basketball summer workouts should visit Mr. Soemer’s website under the Boys Basketball tab to complete the Signup form and to learn more information.
With this warmer weather, we want to remind students to remember to follow the dress code.
Students who have ID Badge debts should clear those as soon as possible. Students with ID badge debts will be ineligible to participate in upcoming school events. Students can bring payment is cash or check to the Media Center as they arrive at school, or parents may pay online through the MySchoolBucks store.
Please remember, students planning to have an early dismissal should come to the front office upon arrival at school on the day of their dismissal and turn in a parent note. The student will receive a dismissal pass slip. Don’t have a note? Come to the office anyway to notify the office and get your dismissal pass. Dismissals that are not prearranged require staff to call into classrooms which interrupts classroom instruction and hinders focus and productivity.
Students who have been absent should come to the office with a parent note or medical note to excuse the absence. Parents may also submit an online parent note using the link on the school website.