❄️ 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*
3 months ago, Latta Middle School
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!
3 months ago, Latta Middle School
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.
3 months ago, Latta Middle School
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.
3 months ago, Carrie Ann Brigman
Due to forecasted snowy conditions, Dillon District 3 will have an eLearning day on Monday, February 2nd. Check email for more information.
3 months ago, Latta Schools
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!
3 months ago, Cristin Britt
Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck will visit Latta Middle School on Thursday, January 29. During break time, students will have the opportunity to purchase items from a limited menu. All items will be priced at $4.00.
Available options include hot chocolate, hot apple cider, cold teas, and cold lemonades, with the option to add flavorings. Students may pay with cash, card, Cashapp, or Apple Pay.
4 months ago, Carrie Ann Brigman
Dillon District Three will hold an eLearning day on Monday, January 26, 2026 due to the expected inclement weather and icy conditions from Winter Storm Fern. Please review your local news stations with regards to keeping your family safe during this time.
eLearning Day Expectations:
· Students, school employees, and district employees will work from home. Supervisors will coordinate work assignments for their departments.
· Assignments are required to be turned in within FIVE SCHOOL DAYS.
- Each student who turns in assignments on time will be marked present.
- Those students who do not will be marked UNEXCUSED.
- Students in grades K-8 should plan for 5.5 hours of work time.
- Students in grades 9-12 should plan for 6 hours of work time.
- Parents are expected to read the information sent home. Students will have access to all assignments.
· Teachers will be available to students and parents during normal school hours.
· Students receiving assignments through Google Classroom can contact teachers through Google Classroom.
4 months ago, Latta Middle School
Mrs. Roberts’ 6th-grade classes have been studying the Middle Ages. As part of their learning, each student created a personalized Coat of Arms to reflect key themes, values, and symbols from the era.
4 months ago, Amy Roberts
Latta Middle School held its schoolwide Spelling Bee on Tuesday, January 20. Grade-level winners competed for the opportunity to represent LMS at the regional Spelling Bee in March.
This year’s grade-level winners were: 6th Grade – Ismael H., 7th Grade – Aniah W., and 8th Grade – Landon G. Each student impressed us with their strong spelling skills, and it was evident they dedicated significant time and effort to preparing for the schoolwide competition.
We are extremely proud of all three students for their hard work and determination. Landon G. emerged as the overall winner and will represent Latta Middle School at the regional Spelling Bee. Congratulations and best of luck to Landon as he advances to the next level!
We would also like to extend a sincere thank you to Mr. McInnis, 7th Grade ELA teacher, for serving as our Spelling Bee Coordinator this year. His organization, dedication, and commitment to student success helped make this event a meaningful and successful experience for our students.
4 months ago, Latta Middle School
On Thursday, January 15, LMS held our Quarter 2 PBIS Celebration! We recognized 240 students who met behavior expectations with nachos and cheese and free time in the gym. Their positive choices and commitment help make LMS a great place to learn and grow, and we couldn’t be more proud! Up next: our Quarter 2 Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance Celebration—stay tuned as we continue celebrating student success!
4 months ago, Latta Middle School
Students in Mrs. Marsh's 7th grade Science classes are learning about the levels of organization in an ecosystem. They worked in groups to create hanging mobiles showing organisms, populations, and communities. Below are a few of their creations.
4 months ago, Shelley Marsh
Today LMS 8th grade students attended Pathways 2 Possibilities (P2P), an exciting, hands-on career exploration event designed especially for 8th graders. At P2P, students got the opportunity to:
🔹 Explore a wide variety of career pathways
🔹 Participate in interactive, hands-on activities
🔹 Talk directly with professionals from different industries
🔹 Learn how interests connect to future careers, education, and training
This experience helps students begin thinking about high school pathways and future goals in a fun and engaging way.
4 months ago, Cristin Britt
The 7th Grade Kindness Award winners for the 2nd nine weeks were chosen because they showed what it means to care for others. Through small acts and big hearts, they made classmates feel seen, supported, and valued. We are proud to celebrate students who lead with kindness.
4 months ago, Cheryl Selby
A Penny War has been declared to begin at LMS on Monday, January 12 and end on Friday, January 23!
Each grade level is competing against each other to earn points. The winning grade level will not be the one that has the most money, but the most POINTS! Ultimately, grade levels want to collect pennies and bills to have the most points.
The Penny Wars buckets will be set up in the lunchroom daily. Therefore, make sure to bring your coins to lunch. The winning grade level will have an ice cream celebration on January 30th!
All money raised through penny wars will go directly towards funding the Head Over Boots dance being held on February 13th.
4 months ago, Latta Middle School
Getting into the Christmas spirit, Miss. Rogers’ art students created 3D gingerbread houses and painted festive ornaments!
4 months ago, Anna Rogers
The LMS Student Council organized Warm Hearts, Warm Clothes and collaborated with the student body to collect blankets and socks. Several delegates delivered blankets to PruittHealth nursing homes' residents in Dillon this afternoon. This act is part of their community service project for the fall semester and will be appreciated greatly by many residents.
5 months ago, Latta Middle School
LMS is in the Holiday Spirit! On Friday, December 12th, Mr. Hedgepeth's first 8th grade Automation and Robotics class spread a little holiday cheer by stringing lights down the main hall. This idea started out as a debate between Mr. Hedgepeth and Mrs. Brigman about which lights (white or multi-colored) are more popular. From there, they had the idea to string lights in the halls. To make this possible, Mr. Hedgepeth's students measured the hall and calculated the diagonal lengths using the Pythagorean Theorem to determine how many feet of lights they would need. They ended up stringing over 400 feet of lights. Not only will this bring excitement to the student body, but it created excitement for Mr. Hedgepeth's students!
5 months ago, Latta Middle School
7th grade geography students created a Pyramid of Peace after studying World War I, World War II, and the Cold War, reflecting on the impact of global conflict and honoring veterans while considering the importance of peace in today’s world.
5 months ago, Cheryl Selby
Using drawing pencils and shading techniques, Miss. Rogers' art students drew objects from observation. They used the tools that they learned to make their work look three-dimensional.
5 months ago, Anna Rogers
