September is National Attendance Awareness Month! At Latta Middle School, we are reminding our Vikings that everyday matters and being present and on time helps students succeed. Ms. Melton, LMS School Counselor, is meeting with each grade level to discuss the importance of attendance and encourage students to make being present and on time a priority. Students are learning ways to prioritize daily attendance, using attendance trackers to monitor their progress, and understanding the importance of following school attendance procedures, including turning in required notes when absent. At the end of the lesson, students have an opportunity to sign the Be Present SC Attendance Pledge and commit to being present and on time each day. At LMS, we strive for 100% Present and On Time! We are encouraging our Vikings to show up today to achieve our goals tomorrow!
On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, our 8th grade students had the exciting opportunity to participate in the South Carolina Farm Bureau Learning Lab – Ag in the Classroom!
Students spent the day exploring agriculture through a variety of hands-on, interactive learning experiences. They identified different types of seeds, matched agricultural categories, and even stepped into the world of farming through an exciting virtual reality experience. Students also discovered the many uses and benefits of soybeans and learned just how important this crop is to our everyday lives. (Did you know that Oreos contain soybean products?)
One of the highlights of the experience was the opportunity for students to make their very own soy crayon using soy wax! This creative activity allowed students to see firsthand how soybeans can be transformed into useful products.
Our students thoroughly enjoyed this engaging learning experience while gaining a greater appreciation for agriculture, soybeans, and the many ways agricultural products are used in our daily lives. We are grateful to the South Carolina Farm Bureau for providing such a memorable and educational experience for our students!
Students spent the day exploring agriculture through a variety of hands-on, interactive learning experiences. They identified different types of seeds, matched agricultural categories, and even stepped into the world of farming through an exciting virtual reality experience. Students also discovered the many uses and benefits of soybeans and learned just how important this crop is to our everyday lives. (Did you know that Oreos contain soybean products?)
One of the highlights of the experience was the opportunity for students to make their very own soy crayon using soy wax! This creative activity allowed students to see firsthand how soybeans can be transformed into useful products.
Our students thoroughly enjoyed this engaging learning experience while gaining a greater appreciation for agriculture, soybeans, and the many ways agricultural products are used in our daily lives. We are grateful to the South Carolina Farm Bureau for providing such a memorable and educational experience for our students!
🎉💚💛 CHEERS TO OUR 7TH GRADE KINDNESS WINNERS! 💛💚🎉
We’re celebrating our first four Kindness Winners from the month of August! Each week, 7th grade teachers and students nominate 7th grade students who are caught spreading kindness, and one lucky name is randomly selected to win a kindness shirt or a pair of crazy socks.
👏 Congratulations to our first four winners! Keep spreading kindness, lifting others up, and making our school a better place! 💛💚
Miss Rogers’ art students have been practicing their color-mixing skills and learning how to work with acrylic paint! Students put those skills to use on canvas by creating beautiful fall scenes to be displayed throughout the hallways. We’re excited to bring a little bit of fall into our school!
Hunting for a Good Book!
Ms. Upton’s ELA classes are diving into the classic novel Where the Red Fern Grows. To bring the story to life, students wore camouflage today for the reading of Chapter 8—Billy’s very first hunt with his dogs! We love seeing our students engage so enthusiastically with literature. Stay tuned for more reading adventures! 🐕🐾
Not all things in Computer class are boring! Sometimes things are even competitive and fun!
Here, you'll see two students enjoying a game of Z-Type to see who can get the higher GWAM (Gross Words a Minute). You will also see a student enjoying a game of Pac Man after completing her computer lessons early!
We look forward to more exciting activities in Computer!
Here, you'll see two students enjoying a game of Z-Type to see who can get the higher GWAM (Gross Words a Minute). You will also see a student enjoying a game of Pac Man after completing her computer lessons early!
We look forward to more exciting activities in Computer!
Every morning, our 8th grade morning announcers greet the student body and keep us informed of lunch, birthdays, national days, sports, and events. This morning, our announcers went above and beyond to showcase school spirit by featuring Goosetta, our school goose, and wearing a Viking helmet! We are so thankful for those who take leadership and pride to complete the morning announcements every day!
September is Attendance Awareness Month, and we have some fun activities and exciting competitions planned to celebrate!
Every school day is an opportunity for your child to learn, grow, and connect with classmates. Help your child build strong attendance habits by making sure they arrive at school on time, ready to learn, and ready to make the most of each day.
Every school day is an opportunity for your child to learn, grow, and connect with classmates. Help your child build strong attendance habits by making sure they arrive at school on time, ready to learn, and ready to make the most of each day.
Ms. Faulk has kicked off her exciting Subway Surfer ELA Stations in the classroom! Through station rotations, students have the opportunity to work collaboratively in small groups while practicing and strengthening a variety of ELA skills.
During each rotation, students complete engaging activities, collaborate with their peers, and receive targeted instruction from Ms. Faulk. Stations may include grammar practice, novel study, story elements, independent learning activities, and teacher-guided annotation.
This engaging approach allows students to receive additional support, strengthen important skills, and take greater ownership of their learning. We love seeing our Vikings actively engaged and working together!
During each rotation, students complete engaging activities, collaborate with their peers, and receive targeted instruction from Ms. Faulk. Stations may include grammar practice, novel study, story elements, independent learning activities, and teacher-guided annotation.
This engaging approach allows students to receive additional support, strengthen important skills, and take greater ownership of their learning. We love seeing our Vikings actively engaged and working together!
Ms. Allison's 6th grade math students have completed their first unit of the school year and are now preparing for Friday’s unit assessment through engaging math stations! Each station focused on a key learning target from the unit, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals. Students were excited to collaborate with their peers as they worked together to solve task cards and strengthen their understanding. We love seeing our Vikings actively engaged in learning!
Our iReady diagnostics went very well, and our 6th grade students are already diving into their individualized learning lessons! It is exciting to see them take ownership of their learning and make progress each day. We love watching our Vikings grow and improve! 💚💛
📚 Plan Ahead, Stay on Track! 🏫
Check out the attached flyer and plan vacations around school breaks. Every school day matters! Let’s work together to keep our students in school, learning, and growing. 💚💛
Check out the attached flyer and plan vacations around school breaks. Every school day matters! Let’s work together to keep our students in school, learning, and growing. 💚💛
Students in Mrs. Marsh's 7th grade Science classes have been learning about what good scientists do. This week they participated in a Dress the Scientist Relay Race to find out more about Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) scientists use. Our winners are pictured below.
Ms. Herring's 7th grade math class is ready for cooler weather. We are "FALLING" for math using scale copies and scale drawings.
The LMS Vikings visited the library this week! During their visit, students completed a scavenger hunt to explore the library sections, organization, and procedures.
Throughout the week, as students were leaving, I heard comments like, "I love this library," "I just want to stay here and read," and "I can't wait to check out more books!"
The Vikings are starting off a great year of reading, learning, and literacy!
#VikingsReadVikingsLead
LMS FCA LEADERS
Ms. Rogers is still looking for 8th grade FCA leaders. The leadership applications and references deadline has been extended to Tuesday, August 26th. For more information, visit your 8th grade Google Classroom page or reach out to Ms. Anna Rogers or Mrs. Melton.
The next LMS Student Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 25th in the Student Council/Cheer room at LMS. This meeting will go over campaign expectations and should end by 4PM. Please make sure your transportation is on time.
Dates of Note:
Campaign Meeting: August 25th
Posters Due: September 1st
Campaign: September 2nd through September 10th
Election Day: September 10th
Our 8th grade students were hard at work today in Mrs. Rogers’ Fundamentals of Computing class!
Today’s focus was on improving their typing skills as students practiced accuracy, speed, and proper keyboarding techniques. These skills may seem simple, but strong keyboarding skills are an important part of being successful in today’s digital world!
We are proud to see our Vikings working to strengthen their skills and become more confident, efficient technology users. Keep up the great work, 8th graders!
Seventh grade students reviewed geography concepts through a Jeopardy-style game, working together and having a little friendly competition along the way!
Come support the LHS band students and get your car squeaky clean!
