LMS Announcements

Important Upcoming Dates

  • November 3-5: Middle school basketball tryouts

  • November 11: Veteran's Day (LES assembly livestreamed at 9am)

  • November 11: Q2 Interim Grades due in PowerSchool by 4pm

  • November 13: Progress Reports

  • November 13 & 14:  Dance Performances 6:30pm

  • November 18: Faculty Meeting 3:45pm

  • November 24-28: Thanksgiving Holiday

Viking Pride Poetry Contest

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.

Viking Pride Poetry Contest Flyer

Dance Showcase

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. 

Ulagohvsdi

Basketball Tryouts

Tryouts for middle school BOYS basketball will take place on November 3 and 4, after school , at the elementary school, from 3:45 to 5:30. 

Middle school and Varsity girls' basketball tryouts are November 3 and November 5 @6:15 pm at the high school gym.

A physical on file is required to participate in tryouts. 

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

There is a FCA meeting every Thursday for 6th-8th grade students at 7:40 in the LHS Gym.

2025-2026 LMS Yearbooks

The Latta Middle School yearbook is on sale now. Icons are now $5.00 each. Order a standard yearbook for $40.00 or a personalized yearbook starting at $49.00. Order at school or at jostensyearbooks.com. For in-school orders, submit payment and order form to your homeroom teacher. Checks must be made out to Latta Middle School.

Contact Mrs. Cristin Britt with any questions.
Email Mrs. Cristin Britt
(843) 752-7117

Student Council

Access all Student Council related documents through Google Classroom.

Athletic Event Expectations

Reminder: Students who attend the middle school must be accompanied by an adult when attending any athletic events/games.

Lost and Found

The Latta Middle School Lost and Found is located across from the cafeteria entrance. There are many coats and jackets on the Lost and Found rack. If you lose an item, please check the Lost and Found and claim anything that belongs to you.

For questions about the Lost and Found, contact Mrs. Cristin Britt

Viking Snack Break

Student Council delegates sell snacks at break every Thursday (weather permitting).

Water/Gatorade: $1.00

Chips: $1.00

Slim Jims: 2/$1.00

Candy: $2.00

School Report Card

To view the school report card, please click SC Report Cards.

The administration, faculty, and staff of LMS encourage parent support and involvement in your child’s education. You have a significant impact on the education your child receives and your participation will encourage a feeling of partnership among your child, the school, and you. Communication between the home and school is vital.

If you have announcements you would like to add to this page, please contact Cristin Langley Britt at Email Cristin Langley Britt.