The students in Mrs. Marsh's 7th grade Science classes had fun this week learning about polymers during their study of natural vs. synthetic materials. Below you will see a few of the grow creatures that formed in their polymer experiment. Can you guess where these creatures would live?
1 day ago, Shelley Marsh
Grow Creatures
We are excited to announce Latta Middle School’s first ever Viking Pride Poetry Contest.
Contest Rules:
• Write an original 20-line poem called “Viking Pride”
• The phrase “Viking Pride” must be used at least once
• Include specific details about our school
• Include four different types of figurative language and underline each one
• The winner should be willing to read his or her poem during the morning announcements

Poems are due to your ELA teachers by November 12th. The winner will receive a $50.00 cash prize, a writing journal, and will have his/her poem featured in the yearbook! Contact Mr. McInnis with any questions.
5 days ago, Cristin Britt
Poetry Contest
The LMS and LHS Dance Education students will present their fall showcase, titled, Ulagohvsdi, meaning "autumn" in Cherokee, on Thursday, November 13th and Friday, November 14th at 6:30 pm in the Ellis Performing Arts Center. Come out and support these students as they honor the Native American culture and the season of autumn.
5 days ago, Cristin Britt
Dance Showcase

The Latta Middle School Student Council delegates swore in this afternoon. Students stated the SC Student Council Oath in unison as they committed their dedication to serving the school and the community.

5 days ago, Cristin Britt
Student Council delegates swear in.
Student Council delegates swear in.
Student Council delegates swear in.
Student Council delegates swear in.
Student Council delegates swear in.
Student Council delegates swear in.
Student Council delegates swear in.
Student Council delegates swear in.
Student Council delegates swear in.
Mrs. Allison's math classes have been studying ratios and are completing an interactive bulletin board based on ratios and unit rates.
5 days ago, Brenda Allison
Math is Boo-it-ful
On October 31, 2025 LMS Student Council delegates participated in the 4th Annual Town of Latta Monsters on Main. Delegates voted on a SpongeBob Bikini Bottom themed trunk. The delegates hand created art work and decorated the trunk for Halloween. Delegates donated candy to share with community members during the trunk or treat. The Bikini Bottom trunk won 3rd place overall! Student Council President, Raya Adams, Parliamentarian , Auburi Gibson, and 6th grade class representative, Maliah Staten accepted their reward from Brad Coward, Dillon District 4 Councilman, and Alan Rogers, Latta Police Chief.
8 days ago, Latta Middle School
Monsters on Main 1
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Miss Rogers’ art students have begun their Glow Art Unit, exploring the use of neon paints, oil pastels, and crayons to create vibrant works that come to life under blacklight.
9 days ago, Anna Rogers
Glow Paint
Glow Oil Pastels
Glow Oil Pastels
Neon Paint
Glow Paint
Glow Crayons
Glow Oil Pastel
Glow Crayons
Glow Paint
Glow Crayons
Latta Middle School hosted its Quarter 1 Honor Roll celebration today. Students were given extra break and their choice of school swag, including water bottles, lanyards, pens, and bags. We are so proud of our students who work diligently on their academics. Go Vikings!
9 days ago, Latta Middle School
6th Grade A/B Honor Roll
6th Grade All A Honor Roll
7th Grade A/B Honor Roll
7th Grade All A Honor Roll
7th Grade A/B Honor Roll
8th Grade All A Honor Roll
Staff hands out certificates
Students line up to receive swag items.
Student jumps rope.
Students gather during extra break.

The Latta Middle School hosted a Book Character Pumpkin Contest. Students were given the opportunity to decorate a pumpkin like a book character and submit their pumpkin for a chance to win cash prizes and extra credit in ELA. There were nearly 50 submissions, and it's clear that LMS is full of creative, talented students. The following students won prizes within the contest:

1st Place: Adalei Deaver, The Very Hungry Caterpillar

2nd Place: Cassie Dailey, Pete the Cat

3rd Place: Orion Foxworth

Honorable Mentions:

Cutest: Para Price, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (Mouse)

Funniest: Jax Rogers, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Violet Beauregarde)

Most Artistic: Lena Byrd, Long Live the Pumpkin Queen (Sally)

Most Colorful: Lexi Jackson, The Smart Cookie

Most Elaborate: Colt Nealey, Luca

Most Original: Ellis King, Catching Fire (Katniss Everdeen)

Prettiest: McKenley Rowell, The Last Dance (Rachel)

10 days ago, Cristin Britt
1st Place Winner
2nd Place Winner
3rd Place Winner
Cutest Pumpkin
Funniest Pumpkin
Most Artistic Pumpkin
Most Colorful Pumpkin
Most Elaborate Pumpkin
Most Original Pumpkin
Prettiest Pumpkin
Exploring South America! The 7th grade students took a "virtual adventure" to Angel Falls! It is the world’s tallest uninterrupted waterfall, soaring nearly 3,200 feet above the rainforest in Venezuela. Check out these "souvenir" photo's. 📸
15 days ago, Cheryl Selby
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Don't mess a chance to purchase items from the LMS fall Scholastic Book Fair. The last day of the fair is tomorrow, Friday, 10/24.
16 days ago, Cristin Britt
Scholastic Book Fair
Can you name the elements on the Periodic Table? The students in Mrs. Marsh's 7th grade Science classes have been learning about the 118 elements on the Periodic Table. They used their own names to learn even more. They read the Periodic Table to find the chemical symbol, element's name, atomic number, and atomic mass. Then they researched who discovered the element and when it was discovered. Check out a few of these projects!
16 days ago, Shelley Marsh
Periodic Table Name Projects
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Project

Just a reminder that the LMS Book Character Pumpkin Contest submission deadline is tomorrow, Wednesday, October 22nd. We have had over 20 submissions, and there is some tough competition! Participate to earn extra credit in ELA and placed and honorable mention prizes.

18 days ago, Cristin Britt
Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Student Council will start its first Snack Break Sale this Thursday, October 23rd!

19 days ago, Latta Middle School
Viking Sneak Break This Thursday

Hands-on learning in action! Mrs. Mew’s students headed outside to the staff parking lot to gather real-world data, then used their math skills back in the classroom to calculate percentages.

19 days ago, Emily Mew
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🎉 Celebrating Perfect Attendance! 🎉 Latta Middle School celebrated our students who had perfect attendance during the month of September in honor of Attendance Awareness Month! 🏫✨ These dedicated students enjoyed extra time outside and special treats such as popcorn, lollipops, and soda pop as a way to thank them for “popping in” every day throughout the month. 🍿🍭🥤 To make it even more exciting, we held two prize drawings for each grade level for JBL Portable Bluetooth Speakers! 🔊 A big thank you to our students and their parents for their diligence and commitment to showing up each day. Your effort makes a difference, and we’re so proud of you! 💚💛
24 days ago, Latta Middle School
6th grade students playing Uno
students playing checkers
students playing basketball
students playing Jenga
Students enjoying extra break and treats
Students watching the prize wheel
students playing Jenga
7th grade prize winners
8th grade prize winners
6th grade prize winners
Students who were present for the entire month of September were rewarded with extra break, games, and snacks today! Thank you to all who achieved perfect attendance for the month. Be here - it matters!
24 days ago, Latta Middle School
Attendance Celebration
Attendance Celebration
Attendance Celebration
Let’s go pink for a cause and our team! 💕
Join us for Pink Out Day on Thursday, October 16, 2025 as we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month and support our undefeated Varsity Viking Volleyball team in their final home game of the regular season.
Let’s show our support and fill the stands with Viking pride!
25 days ago, Carrie Ann Brigman
Pink Out Day - Thursday, October 16
Kindness Counts! 💫 The 7th grade finished the 9 weeks strong! Our Kindness Wheel selected five more amazing students to win a kindness t-shirt. Thanks to everyone who spread positivity! Keep it up!!! You could be next! 💚💛
25 days ago, Cheryl Selby
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Mrs. Britt's Yearbook / Work Study class set up the Scholastic book fair today! They will make final touches tomorrow, and the preview day will be held on Friday. Purchases begin next Monday, October 20th!
25 days ago, Latta Middle School
Students and teacher set up the book fair.
Students set up the book fair.
Students set up the book fair.
Student holding "thumbs up" while setting up the book fair.