D. R. Hill Middle School

Good morning Tiger Families! The December Newsletter was emailed to parents/guardians yesterday. If you did not receive it and need to update your email, please contact the front office. Check out some of the great things that are going on at D.R. Hill. https://www.smore.com/7qsd1

Reminder - iReady Diagnostic Testing will be Monday, Dec. 11 (Math) and Tuesday, Dec. 12 (Reading). Please make sure students have a charged chromebook with them for testing.

Candy Cane Grams for sale December 11th-19th.

Good morning! Hopefully everyone had a restful break. We are quickly approaching the end of the 1st Semester. As we get into the holiday spirit, all students and staff are welcome to participate in our 12 Days of Dress Up.

Read with the Gamecocks! Students who participate & meet the school goal of reading 20 minutes each night for ten days (Monday, November 13- Friday, November 24) will receive two tickets to two different USC basketball games. Two tickets (one adult, one student) to a predetermined men's game (date released in January) & two tickets (one adult, one student) to a predetermined women's game (date released in January). Homeroom with the highest percent of participation will receive biscuits. All reading towards this should take place outside of school hours.

Reminder - Thanksgiving Break starts on Wednesday, November 22. School will resume on Monday, November 27th. Have a safe and happy holiday.

Congratulations to our 2023 Junior Scholars! The following 8th grade students scored a 550 or higher on the Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and/or a 530 or higher on the Math subtest of the PSAT 8/9.

Our AM tutoring program is going great! All 7th and 8th grade students have the opportunity to work with administrators twice a week to work on missing assignments or areas they are struggling in.

Good morning parents and guardians! We are half way through 2nd quarter. Interim reports will be sent to all students and their guardians this morning. If you do not receive it, please contact the school to update your information.

A successful Football Season has come to a close. Now it is time to move onto a great basketball season. Tryouts begin today. Any student interested in trying out must have a physical on file. 7th and 8th Grade Girls - Nov. 1-3 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm 8th boys tryouts are Wed-Friday Nov 1st-4th 3:20pm-5:20pm. 7th grade tryouts Wed-Fri Nov 8th-10th 3:30pm - 5:30pm Students should bring shoes, water bottles, and be ready to work.

Congratulations to our October Students of the Month! 7th Grade: Kenley Wassink, Chase Goings, Denzel Garcia Nunez, and Mackenzie Hill 8th Grade: Dorian Collins, Hayden Becker, Angelina Yong, Venessa Shykal, and Brayden Stiffel

Join us this Friday for the return of our annual Powder Puff Game vs. Florence Chapel Middle School! The After School Special is available for students for a cost of $10 which includes staying after school until the game starts, admission to the game, and a choice of either chips, candy, or drink from concessions.

Reminder - Rock our School is next week. All students and staff are encouraged to participate each day!

We will celebrate Red Ribbon Week Monday, October 23rd. The theme this year is Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug Free. We will be using Natural High Curriculum each day during Tiger Time. Monday: Fentanyl Education about the deadly synthetic opioid that has led to a staggering 560% increase in overdose deaths. Tuesday: The Science of Joy Learn about dopamine's role in the brain and how it influences choices. Wednesday: The Dark Side of Highs Dive into the risks of artificial highs. Thursday: Choosing Wisely Highlights brain development in young people and the long-term consequences of drugs and alcohol. Friday: Natural High Athletes, artists, musicians, and designers among others tell their story of their Natural Highs and inspire and empower our students to find their own Natural High.

Mark your calendars! The D.R. Hill Book Fair is coming next week (October 16-20)! Students will have at least one scheduled visit with their ELA class. Students can bring cash, check, or credit card to make purchases. Lots of great books for hours of reading enjoyment!

Let's Rock! Rock Your School is a Get Your Teach On initiative that encourages teachers and schools to create an educational experience by doing something different for their students.

Come join the fun for our Powder Puff Football game vs. Florence Chapel Middle School on Friday, October 20th. Where the girls play and the guys cheer! Participants must be able to stay after school Monday through Thursday October 16-19th. Must fill out and turn in permission slip. Contact Ms. Breanna Hines for more information at breanna.hines@spart5.net. Tickets are $5 for spectators. Concessions will be available.

Good morning and happy Friday! The October newsletter was emailed to parents this morning. If you did not receive it, have a look at the great things going on at The Hill. https://www.smore.com/e15f4

Congratulations to Dr. Schoch! She was named our 23-24 Distinguished Literacy Teacher of the Year!

Chick-Fila Biscuits are back! Help support our Garden Club September 22.