It was wonderful seeing so many of our new and returning Viking families at Open House today!
The afternoon was filled with smiling faces, meeting teachers, reconnecting with friends, learning about the many clubs and organizations available at LMS. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the afternoon such a great success!
Now it's time for one final weekend of summer before we officially kick off the 2026-2027 school year on Monday morning! We can't wait to welcome all of our Vikings back to campus.
A few reminders for Monday:
• Student drop-off begins at 7:35 AM. Please do not arrive before that time, as staff members will not be on duty.
• Students are considered tardy if they are not in their classroom by 8:00 AM.
We hope all of our students and families enjoy the final weekend of summer break. Get some rest, make some memories, and get ready for what we know will be our best year yet!
See you Monday morning!
The afternoon was filled with smiling faces, meeting teachers, reconnecting with friends, learning about the many clubs and organizations available at LMS. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the afternoon such a great success!
Now it's time for one final weekend of summer before we officially kick off the 2026-2027 school year on Monday morning! We can't wait to welcome all of our Vikings back to campus.
A few reminders for Monday:
• Student drop-off begins at 7:35 AM. Please do not arrive before that time, as staff members will not be on duty.
• Students are considered tardy if they are not in their classroom by 8:00 AM.
We hope all of our students and families enjoy the final weekend of summer break. Get some rest, make some memories, and get ready for what we know will be our best year yet!
See you Monday morning!
Hello LMS families!I hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful summer break!
Although the start of the new school year is still a few weeks away, I know many of you are beginning to think about class schedules and school supplies.
Student schedules for the 2026-2027 school year will be mailed to families on Tuesday, July 14. Supply lists for the upcoming school year are attached and are also available on our school webpage: https://www.dillon3.k12.sc.us/o/lms.
Please mark your calendars for Open House on Thursday, July 30, from 2:00-6:00 p.m. We look forward to welcoming you and helping students prepare for a successful school year.
Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we look forward to seeing all of our students again soon!
Although the start of the new school year is still a few weeks away, I know many of you are beginning to think about class schedules and school supplies.
Student schedules for the 2026-2027 school year will be mailed to families on Tuesday, July 14. Supply lists for the upcoming school year are attached and are also available on our school webpage: https://www.dillon3.k12.sc.us/o/lms.
Please mark your calendars for Open House on Thursday, July 30, from 2:00-6:00 p.m. We look forward to welcoming you and helping students prepare for a successful school year.
Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we look forward to seeing all of our students again soon!
Latta Middle School will operate on a summer schedule of Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., through July 24. The school will be closed on Fridays.
If you need assistance during the summer months, please contact the main office during these hours. Our staff will be happy to assist you.
We wish all of our students, families, and staff a safe and enjoyable summer.
On Tuesday, May 26 Latta Middle School students celebrated the end of a fantastic school year with our Scuba-Themed Field Day... and what an unforgettable day it was! From exciting competitions to creative water activities, students enjoyed a day filled with laughter, teamwork, and school spirit. One of the most special parts of this year's event was the leadership shown by our 8th grade students. They took the lead in organizing and running the field day activities, creating several fun and unique water games that quickly became student favorites. Their creativity, enthusiasm, and willingness to serve others helped make the day a tremendous success. Thank you to everyone who helped make Scuba Field Day such an amazing event - LMS certainly ended the year with a splash!
On Friday, May 22, Latta Middle School proudly celebrated the accomplishments of our students during the 2026 LMS Awards Ceremony. The event was a wonderful opportunity to recognize the hard work, dedication, and success our students have demonstrated throughout the year. Their commitment to excellence continues to make LMS a place of pride and success. We are incredibly proud of each and every student recognized during the ceremony and are grateful for the support of our teachers, staff, and families who encourage and inspire our students each day. As we close another successful school year, we encourage all LMS students to continue striving for greatness, setting high goals, and exceeding expectations in everything they do! Congratulations again to all of our award recipients.
On Wednesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 21 approximately 200 LMS students traveled to SkyZone in Florence for our End-of-the-Year PBIS Celebration trip. To qualify for the trip, students had to maintain fewer than 40 marks on their countdown card, receive no more than 2 minor classroom referrals, and have zero office referrals for the year - a tremendous accomplishment that reflects dedication, determination, and Viking Pride! We are incredibly proud of these students for consistently exceeding expectations and serving as positive leaders at LMS.
Our 2026 LMS Awards Day Programs will be held on Friday, May 22 in the Latta High School gymnasium. We are excited to recognize and celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our students.
The program schedule is as follows:
6th Grade and 7th Grade Awards Program - 9:00 a.m.
8th Grade Awards Program - 10:15 a.m.
Doors will open at 8:45 a.m. for the first program and at 10:00 a.m. for the second program. Families attending both programs are welcome to remain in the gym between ceremonies. To ensure that all students and families are able to hear each student’s name as awards are presented, the gym doors will be locked during each program to minimize disruptions. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Students receiving awards were given invitations on Tuesday afternoon.
Early Check-Out Procedures
Parents will be able to sign students out after the awards day programs and will have to show an ID to sign the student out on the sign-out sheet. If someone other than a parent is present to sign the student out, that person must be listed as a contact for the student or we will not be able to allow that person to sign them out.
We look forward to celebrating the achievements and successes of so many of our students on Friday and hope you will join us for this special occasion. Thank you for your continued support of LMS!
Please join me in congratulating our 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Cheryl Selby, and our Support Staff of the Year, Mr. Alexander Mays! ✨
Both of these outstanding staff members are deeply dedicated to our school and consistently go above and beyond each day to help make LMS the very best it can be. Their hard work, commitment to students, and positive impact on our school community make them truly deserving of this recognition.
We are incredibly fortunate and blessed to have Mrs. Selby and Mr. Mays as part of the LMS family. Congratulations to both of them on this well-earned honor!
Both of these outstanding staff members are deeply dedicated to our school and consistently go above and beyond each day to help make LMS the very best it can be. Their hard work, commitment to students, and positive impact on our school community make them truly deserving of this recognition.
We are incredibly fortunate and blessed to have Mrs. Selby and Mr. Mays as part of the LMS family. Congratulations to both of them on this well-earned honor!
If you missed the dance showcase last night, you still have an opportunity to attend! The Latta Middle and Latta High School Dance Education students will hold their spring semester dance showcase, All that Jazz, tonight at 6:30PM. The students will perform dances based on the historical development of the American born dance style of jazz dance along with student self-choreographed dances! Admission is $5.00 per guest.
The 2025-26 Latta Middle School yearbook is still on sale. Standard yearbooks are available for $40.00. Yearbooks are on a "first come, first serve" basis. They will be sold until the last full day of school (May 26) or until they sell out. Supplies are limited, so order while you can! Submit payment to your homeroom teacher.
Contact Mrs. Cristin Britt (cristin.langley@lattavikings.com) with any questions!
Contact Mrs. Cristin Britt (cristin.langley@lattavikings.com) with any questions!
Mrs. Britt's 7th grade ProTeam students were given the opportunity to help run stations at the LES field day today! Students were excited to pitch in and help out! They had a great time with LES students!
Please join me in congratulating our 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Cheryl Selby, and our Support Staff of the Year, Mr. Alexander Mays!
Both of these outstanding staff members are deeply dedicated to our school and consistently go above and beyond each day to help make LMS the very best it can be. Their hard work, commitment to students, and positive impact on our school community make them truly deserving of this recognition.
We are incredibly fortunate and blessed to have Mrs. Selby and Mr. Mays as part of the LMS family. Congratulations to both of them on this well-earned honor!
Both of these outstanding staff members are deeply dedicated to our school and consistently go above and beyond each day to help make LMS the very best it can be. Their hard work, commitment to students, and positive impact on our school community make them truly deserving of this recognition.
We are incredibly fortunate and blessed to have Mrs. Selby and Mr. Mays as part of the LMS family. Congratulations to both of them on this well-earned honor!
Mrs. Britt's 7th grade ProTeam class continues to teach lessons using the standard structure for teaching (give content, model concept, practice, check for understanding, and assess). On Friday, Mr. Rivers taught his classmates how to assemble a tent, and today, Ms. Bailey and Ms. Ava taught their classmates how to strategically complete a puzzle. Students have enjoyed switching roles and being a teacher!
Students who sold at least 3 boxes of World’s Finest Chocolate during our spring fundraiser earned the opportunity to pie Mrs. Brigman, Mrs. Drew, or Coach Brown on Friday, May 1! As an extra bonus, students who sold 6 boxes earned three pies to throw.
By the end of the event, the three staff members had taken more than 80 pies to the face! From lots of laughter to plenty of whipped topping, the event was a huge success and brought smiles to students and staff alike. Whether students were able to throw a pie themselves or simply enjoy watching the fun, everyone seemed to have a great time.
We are incredibly thankful to all of the students, families, and community members who supported our school during this year’s spring fundraiser. Your support helps provide opportunities and resources for our students throughout the year, and we truly appreciate your generosity.
Thank you again for helping make this fundraiser, and the pie event, such a memorable experience for our LMS family!
By the end of the event, the three staff members had taken more than 80 pies to the face! From lots of laughter to plenty of whipped topping, the event was a huge success and brought smiles to students and staff alike. Whether students were able to throw a pie themselves or simply enjoy watching the fun, everyone seemed to have a great time.
We are incredibly thankful to all of the students, families, and community members who supported our school during this year’s spring fundraiser. Your support helps provide opportunities and resources for our students throughout the year, and we truly appreciate your generosity.
Thank you again for helping make this fundraiser, and the pie event, such a memorable experience for our LMS family!
Latta Middle School would like to extend a huge thank you to Ms. Amber Jordan’s Art 2 students at Latta High School for the incredible motivational testing posters they created for our students during SC READY testing!
The creativity, encouragement, and positivity displayed in each poster helped brighten our hallways and motivate our students to do their very best. From uplifting messages to colorful designs, these students used their artistic talents to remind our students that they are capable, prepared, and ready to succeed.
We are so grateful for the support and partnership between our schools. It means so much to our students and staff to see older students encouraging and inspiring them during such an important time of the year.
Thank you again to Ms. Jordan and her talented Art 2 students for sharing your creativity, kindness, and school spirit with LMS. Your hard work made a difference and helped create a positive testing environment for our students!
#VikingStrong
The creativity, encouragement, and positivity displayed in each poster helped brighten our hallways and motivate our students to do their very best. From uplifting messages to colorful designs, these students used their artistic talents to remind our students that they are capable, prepared, and ready to succeed.
We are so grateful for the support and partnership between our schools. It means so much to our students and staff to see older students encouraging and inspiring them during such an important time of the year.
Thank you again to Ms. Jordan and her talented Art 2 students for sharing your creativity, kindness, and school spirit with LMS. Your hard work made a difference and helped create a positive testing environment for our students!
#VikingStrong
The art students in Miss. Rogers’ classes recently completed colorful beaded tapestry projects! Students began by designing a pixel grid pattern that served as a map for their artwork. Using their designs as a guide, they carefully threaded pony beads onto strings to bring their creations to life.
This project combined creativity, planning, and patience as students transformed simple materials into unique woven-style artworks.
This project combined creativity, planning, and patience as students transformed simple materials into unique woven-style artworks.
Mrs. Cristin Britt's 7th grade ProTeam class continues their final unit in ProTeam - "I Can Teach!" Students have prepared lesson plans, materials, and assessments. On Monday, Mr. Logan and Mr. Josiah taught how to throw and catch a football (unfortunately, there are no pictures included). Today, Ms. Mesi, Ms. Luna, and Ms. Ja'Ziah taught how to make s'mores. Students are having fun constructing and participating in lessons all while following the outline of educational, teaching procedures (give content, model, practice, check for understanding, and assess).
LMS 8th grade Yearbook students have worked diligently on the 2025-2026 yearbook. To celebrate, students were treated to an End-of-Year luncheon at La Oaxaquena in Dillon on Wednesday. The yearbook staff members have some more organizing to do, and then yearbooks will be distributed soon!
Mrs. Cristin Britt's 7th grade ProTeam class started their final unit in ProTeam - "I Can Teach!" Students have prepared lesson plans, materials, and assessments. Today, Mr. Kamden and Mr. Weston kicked off the teaching experience with giving a lesson on how to hit a baseball. These teachers taught content via videos and modeling; then, we went to the batting cages to practice and take an assessment. All students (and Mrs. Britt) passed the assessment given by Mr. Weston and Mr. Kamden!
Students in Mrs. Marsh's 7th grade Science classes have been studying about biodiversity within various ecosystems. In the pictures, you will see the Biodiversity Quilts they made in honor of Earth Day.
