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5750 Mt. Gallant Rd.
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 327-8400
Hello Pride!
Hello Pride!
Dr. Christina Dempsey - Middle School Principal
Ms. Susanne Teague - Middle School Counselor, Counseling Program Coordinator
Mr. Kyle Cannon - M/H Assistant Administrator
Mrs. Kathryn Carr - 504 Coordinator
Dr. Compton - Head of School
Dear Middle School Families,
We are excited to share that we’ve had a wonderful start to the final nine weeks of the school year! Our students have returned focused, motivated, and ready to finish strong, and we are proud of the positive energy we’ve seen throughout our middle school. Congratulations to all of our new Jr. Beta Club members, our band students for an amazing spring concert performance, and our theatre students for their spring production!
The next two months will be especially busy and demanding as we move into the final stretch of the school year. We will focus on important learning goals, review key concepts, and prepare for upcoming assessments and end-of-year activities. Encourage your student to stay organized, keep up with their responsibilities, and communicate with their teachers if they need help. Please check PowerSchool often so that there are no surprises at the end of the school year.
We also want to share some exciting news—our administrative team will be traveling to New Orleans next week to attend a conference where our school is being recognized. We are honored to be named among the top five nationwide for the NIET Founder’s Award, and we look forward to representing our school community.
During this time, Ms. Teague and Mr. Hosenfeld will serve as the primary points of contact and handle any disciplinary matters that may arise. To maintain a strong and productive learning environment, please take a moment to speak with your student about the importance of appropriate behavior. There will be very little latitude given for misbehavior next week.
On a positive note, students have been informed that their efforts will be rewarded. If they demonstrate strong behavior throughout the week, they will earn additional outdoor time and enjoy the Woot-Woot treat cart on the Friday after our spring break. We have full faith in our students and their ability to meet expectations, and we greatly appreciate your continued support in reinforcing them at home.
6th-Grade Families - Ms. Teague has been a National Board Certified Teacher for 20 years and is seeking maintenance of her certification. All 6th-grade students were given a permission form that allows Ms. Teague to video a classroom lesson required for certification. Please return the form as soon as possible so that Ms. Teague is aware of students who can and cannot appear in the video. The lesson video is shared only with the National Board for Professional Teaching's review board to critique her lesson for certification.
8th-Grade Families - Please check your email to schedule your 8th-grader's IGP meeting ASAP! IGP meetings are mandatory for all South Carolina students beginning in the 8th-grade and beyond. Also, note the flyer below for our upcoming Spring Formal (May 1st) and our 8th-grade promotion ceremony (May 26th).
We appreciate your continued partnership and support as we work together to help our students grow academically and personally. If you have any questions about this new process, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for all you do to support your child’s learning!
Dr. Christy Dempsey, Middle School Principal
Kyle Cannon, 6-12 Assistant Principal
Ms. Susanne Teague, Middle School Counselor
Important Information from Previous Newsletters:
Retake/Redo Policy: We have an update to our test retake process designed to better support student learning, reflection, and growth. Beginning this term, students who would like to retake a test will be asked to complete a Retake/Redo Request Form (see below) before the retake is scheduled. This form encourages students to think intentionally about their study habits, identify areas for improvement, and take ownership of their learning. To further support this process, a parent/guardian signature will be required on all completed test retake forms before a retake can occur.
Technology Update: As technology continues to be an essential part of our students’ lives, we appreciate your partnership in helping them use it in positive and responsible ways. We encourage you to take a few moments to talk with your student about school-appropriate use of technology, both during and outside of school hours. This includes using devices and online platforms respectfully, safely, and in ways that support learning and healthy relationships. We also ask that you remind students that technology should never be used to bully, tease, or hurt others. While staff do their best to monitor technology use during the school day, we rely on families to help reinforce these expectations at home. Consistent messages from both school and home can make a big difference in assisting students to make good choices online. Thank you for your continued support in fostering a kind, respectful, and safe school community.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need additional resources.
Middle School Classroom Updates
Middle School Classroom Updates
SAVE THE DATE!
SAVE THE DATE!
Important Dates for 6th - 8th
Important Dates for 6th - 8th
For athletic events, please refer to our athletic department's newsletter, The Lion's Roar.
April 3 - Early Release (M/H @ 11:30)
April 6 - 10 - Spring Break
May 1 - 8th Grade Spring Formal (see flyer above)
May 26 - 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony (see flyer above)
Middle School ReTake/ReDo Request Form
Middle School ReTake/ReDo Request Form
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