Latta Middle School

Sunshine + math = the perfect combo! ☀️ Today Ms. Upton’s math class took learning outside to enjoy the beautiful weather while sharpening their graphing skills. Students practiced plotting points on a coordinate plane as they gear up to dive into relations and functions. Learning is even better with a little fresh air! 🌿✏️

This weekend nine LMS students and three chaperones traveled to R.B. Stall High School in North Charleston, SC to attend the South Carolina Association of Student Council (SCASC) state convention. During this event, students participated in workshops where they gained insight into more ideas for school and community services. Our students also participated in the election process where they voted for district and state officials. For fun, students competed in leadership games throughout the weekend as well as an awards banquet and an extravagant dance on Saturday night. Students were also fortunate to hear keynote speakers Lilyan Prado-Carillo share her inspirational story about life as a Guatemalan immigrant and Joaquin Zihuatanejo, National Poetry Slam and World Cup Poetry Slam winner, share his overcoming story blended with performative poetry recitations. LMS Student Council earned three project awards from the State Conference! 💚1st place in the Recognition category for the Waffle Bar in August which was used to welcome teachers back to school 💚3rd place in the Recreational Activity category for the Head Over Boots dance which was held on February 13th and allowed students to connect and have fun 💚3rd place in the Fundraising category for Penny Wars which was held in January to raise funds for the school dance Our very own Student Council President Raya Adams also received the Terry McCoy award for leadership excellence. The LMS Student Council is completing their third year of service and looks forward to continuing to grow. These students work hard all year long to create events that improve school pride while bringing leadership to a point of focus. The student council aims to make LMS a welcoming place where all students feel safe, welcome, and heard. The following students and adults participated in the SCASC convention: President: Raya Adams, 8th grade Historian: Honor Williams, 8th grade Parliamentarian: Auburi Gibson, 8th grade Treasurer: Colt Nealy, 6th grade 8th Grade Class Representative: Ellie Kirk 7th Grade Class Representatives: Ellis King, Zack King 6th Grade Class Representatives: Mollie Sarvis, Maliah Staten Co-Advisor Sarah Duprel Co-Advisor Cristin Britt Chaperone Franklyn McInnis

The LMS Student Council loaded up and headed out to the SCASC State Convention at R.B. Stall High School in North Charleston. On the way there, we made a stop at Buc-ee's for lunch! This group is excited to learn more through this experience!

What's for dinner? That's what students in Mrs. Marsh's 7th grade Science classes have been studying. They have been learning about food chains, food webs, and energy pyramids during their unit on ecosystems. They created and designed a food chain diagram on a paper plate. How appropriate!

Today, Ms. Upton’s students kicked off their Character Scout Reports, diving into our new novel to uncover important details about the story’s characters. Acting like literary detectives, students explored the text to identify the main character’s key traits and supported their ideas with strong textual evidence. They also made thoughtful inferences about what these clues might reveal about the characters and how they may develop as the story unfolds. It was an exciting start to our journey into the novel! 📚✨

Today the Latta Rotary Club hosted the LMS Academic Challenge team. The Rotary Club provide the team with a delicious meal, recognized the team's outstanding season, and played a friendly match with the team. The LMS Academic Challenge Team will go on to compete for the state championship title on Friday, March 20, 2026.

Come out and join us for Latta's Got Talent! This event will take place Thursday, March 5th at 6:30pm in the EPAC. Admission will be $5. We hope to see you there!

Students in Mrs. Marsh's 7th grade Science classes are working on their Ecosystem Diorama Projects. Stay tuned for their finished work!

Mrs. Rogers 7th Grade Math class were reviewing for their upcoming math test on simplifying expressions by completing a scavenger hunt around the classroom. Students were engaged and more excited to work on these problems when they got to move around and get the instant gratification of finding their correct answers and then “hunting” around the room to find their next question.

The Latta Middle School Student Council hosted a "Head Over Boots" dance on Friday, February 13, 2026. Students who participated were able to dance, eat light refreshments, and spend time with their friends and peers. Overall, students had a great time, and this will likely be a special memory for our students.

The Latta Middle School Academic Challenge Team brought home the WIN at the Regional Competition held at Francis Marion University on Saturday, February 14! Our team secured their spot in the final championship match by racking up an impressive 128 points during the round robin matches. The championship match kept everyone on the edge of their seats, with a tight score through the first two rounds. But when it was time for the buzzer round, our Vikings came alive—sealing the victory with a final score of 39–27! This team continues to chase their goal of remaining undefeated and earning their place at the top. Next up, they will compete in the State Tournament on March 20. We are incredibly proud of their hard work, teamwork, and dedication. Let’s cheer them on as they prepare to take on the state competition! Co-captains: Landon G & Ellie K Team members: Win B, Henslee C, Case C, Johnathan D, Aaron J, Colt N, and Lyla U

🎉 Today we celebrated our Quarter 2 Honor Roll students at Latta Middle School! 🎉

Students enjoyed time playing large board games, received certificates, treats, and some fun school swag as a reward for their hard work and dedication in the classroom.

We are so proud of these students and love taking time to recognize their effort and achievement. Keep up the great work—we hope to celebrate even more students for Quarter 3!

The LMS Head Over Boots Dance is on Friday, February 13th. Don't forget to purchase your ticket for $5.00. Ticket sales end on Thursday!

❄️ Snow Day Magic at LMS! ❄️ What a beautiful winter wonderland on our campus! From snow-covered buses to frosty palm trees, this is a sight we don’t see every day. We hope everyone takes a moment to enjoy the snow and the stunning winter landscape—maybe snap a few pictures too! As you enjoy the day, please remember to stay safe, bundle up, and be cautious if you’re heading outside. 📚 Reminder: We will have eLearning on Monday, so students should be ready to log in and learn from home. Stay warm, stay safe, and enjoy this special snowy moment! ☃️💚💛 *Photo credits: Ms. Anna Rogers*

On Friday, January 30th, LMS and LHS Dance Education students from grades seventh through twelfth, attended Coker University's Day of Dance in Hartsville, South Carolina. The students took part in dance classes offered by the Coker Dance faculty and current Coker dance majors. Classes were offered in ballet, jazz, lyrical, West African, hip hop, improvisation, yoga, contemporary, and musical theater. The day ended with a showcase performed by the Coker dance students. This was Coker's ninth year for their Day of Dance offered to schools throughout South Carolina with Dance Education programs in grades 4th-12th. Latta has been fortunate to attend all nine years and cannot wait to return for their tenth annual Day of Dance next year!

6th grade students at LMS were treated with ice cream and movie time this afternoon for winning the Student Council Penny Wars! All proceeds go toward funding the school dance on Feb. 13th. Thank you to all who participated.

Mrs. Melton and Coach Brandon Page traveled to Columbia, SC with a group of 8th-grade students to attend the Natural Resource Fest (NRF). Hosted by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the NRF is open to middle school students across the state who have an interest in diverse natural resource fields.

During the event, students participated in hands-on experiences and engaged in one-on-one conversations with professionals currently working in natural resources. Thoughtful questions were asked, meaningful learning took place, and students gained valuable new knowledge and insight into potential career paths.

Due to forecasted snowy conditions, Dillon District 3 will have an eLearning day on Monday, February 2nd. Check email for more information.

The Latta Middle School Academic Challenge Team, coached by Mr. Jordan Williams, has led an impressive season! After winning the match against Moore Middle School last night with a final score of 33-30, the team was officially declared undefeated! Over the course of six matches, this group earned over 244 points! The team will go on to compete in the Pee Dee Educational Center's Regional Championship on Saturday, February 14, 2026 where we are confident they will make an impressive showing and leave their mark on the event!