
Join us on Wednesday, August 7th at 5:30 in the SMS Gym for an informational meeting to discuss updated policies and procedures for the upcoming year.


Back to School is around the corner. Check out the Dress Code Policy, Tardy Procedures & Cell Phone Policy information for Elementary & Middle Schools here.




Attention 6th grade parents of students at South Middle School:
Does your child need bus transportation for Orientation Day on August 9, 2024? This request is for Orientation Day bus riders ONLY. Go to our district webpage or your school's webpage and complete the "Orientation Day Bus Request" by Thursday, August 1st - THIS Thursday. Complete the google form ONLY if you need bus transportation.
Pickup times will be posted to the Transportation Department's website and Facebook page.
Bus requests for the 2024-2025 school year can be made at hoodini.school when you update your child's information. If you have any questions on accessing hoodini.school - contact our PowerSchool Department at 803-286-6972.
Reach out to our Transportation Department with any questions related to bus transportation.
GOOGLE Orientation Day Bus Request Form - https://forms.gle/5TEyYE1wHqmK9pKc6


South Middle will be hosting schedule pick ups for students next week. Updating registration in Hoodini.school is required with proof of residency. See flyer for details.


South Middle School will offer FREE breakfast and lunch again this year thanks to Community Eligibility Provision!

Preparing for Back-to-School? Read about the LCSD Dress Code: https://lancastercsdsc.sites.thrillshare.com/article/1680115


Join us for Bruins Basketball Camp June 3-5

Beginning this summer, LCSD will phase out our current email/call communication system, Blackboard Connect. It will be replaced with Apptegy Alerts. Be on the lookout for communication from this new system and do not "delete" or "unsubscribe." Remember, this communication is from the school and the district, and lots of important information is shared through this email/call system. We want to ensure you get updates this summer regarding information for the start of the 2024-2025 school year! Text messages will be received from 98900. An image of the Text Message can be seen here.


Student Wellness Week
Sponsored by LCSD Mental Health Counselors
May 20th - May 24th


Thank you teachers for all you do!


The Multilingual Learner Department is hosting a workshop for parents on Saturday, May 11th at Clinton Elementary School.
Parents can join this free legal workshop and learn about Last Will and Testaments, and Advance Directives. In this meeting, we will have an attorney from South Carolina Legal present and parents will have an opportunity to ask questions about their concerns.
We will also have a guest speaker, Nurse Lever, to share important information about vaccination requirements and other school health services.



Ever consider becoming a Special Education Teacher? Join us on April 30th fro 5:30 -6:30 pm.


MUSC is offering FREE sports physicals again this year on April 26 and May 3, 2024.



The MUSC Vaccine Van will be returning to middle and high schools on April 23rd and 24th to offer vaccinations to students who are VFC-eligible following this schedule:
Tuesday, April 23
Indian Land Middle @ 8:30 - 9:30am
Indian Land Intermediate @10:00 - 11:00am
Andrew Jackson Middle @ 11:30am - 12:30pm
Andrew Jackson High @ 1:00 - 2:00pm
Wednesday, April 24
A.R.Rucker Middle @ 8:30 - 9:30am
South Middle @ 10:00 - 11:00am
Buford Middle @ 11:30am - 12:30pm
Buford High @1:00 - 1:30pm
Lancaster High @ 2:00 - 2:30pm
Parent consent is required. If you would like for your child to receive a vaccine, please print, sign and return these consent forms to your child's school nurse by Friday, April 19. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fPakVwE7kvWj6ZuKGpdNcmo96rYEHP63



Check out this month's newsletter, the Mustang Memo
https://www.smore.com/n/znt8dv

Be on the lookout!


Attention Rising 6th Graders! Join us for an informational meeting and tour.


COMING SOON - 2024-2025 Returning Student Registration. This process is for ALL current students for the 24-25 school year. Stay tuned for more details!


Check out this month's Mustang Memo, South Middle School's monthly newsletter for families. https://www.smore.com/n/bz4ys

South Middle School placed third in the Lancaster COunty School District Spelling Bee.
