Athletic physicals will take place after school in the MHS gym on May 13th for $25. All students who are going to play sports next year in middle or high school need to fill out a physical form and attend.
Middle and High school cheer tryouts for the ‘26-‘27 school year will be held June 1-4, 2026. They will be from 9-12 on Monday in the Mims Recreation Center Community Room and 12-3 pm Tuesday through Thursday in the Mims Recreation Center Gym. Tryout day will be on June 4th and everyone must have a physical to tryout. If there are any questions you can reach out to either one of the cheer coaches. Thanks in advance for your patience with us as we are trying to navigate through these changes.
Special thanks to the Mims Recreation Center for their willingness to work with us.
Good evening McCormick Middle School students, parents, and guardians. We were looking forward to a fantastic 6th grade reward trip, 6th and 7th grade awards day, and saying goodbye to our students face to face before departing for summer break.
We wanted to update you on a few items. Our 6th grade reward trip is delayed, not cancelled. We will reschedule the trip for August or September in the upcoming 2026-27 school year. We will send award certificates along with report cards in the mail. The timing of sending these out will depend on how quickly we can get back into MMS.
I was able to share how proud I am of our students and staff at the 8th grade promotion ceremony. I feel the same way about our 6th and 7th grade students. What a year! We received our first ever Excellent rating on the SC School Report Card. We were the first ever Middle School to receive the prestigious Beating the Odds designation by the Education Oversight Committee. FIRST EVER! WE are the only Middle School in the state that has a banner from them. What a tribute to our students, teachers, staff, and community. MMS was also recognized on the floor of the Senate Chambers at the Capitol Building. To top it off, we received a Palmetto Silver award from the State Department of Education. Amazing!
8th graders, you will be missed! You set the bar high for all students at MMS. You are leaving a legacy of Excellence as you move to MHS. Go Chiefs!
6th and 7th graders, we can't wait to hear about your summer and welcome you back in July. We love you and are excited about the accomplishments you will make as you continue your journey at MMS.
Parents, we will send a message out to you when we mail report cards. Thank you for your unwavering support and partnership. The best is yet to come!
Sincerely,
Dr. Skip Hopkins
We wanted to update you on a few items. Our 6th grade reward trip is delayed, not cancelled. We will reschedule the trip for August or September in the upcoming 2026-27 school year. We will send award certificates along with report cards in the mail. The timing of sending these out will depend on how quickly we can get back into MMS.
I was able to share how proud I am of our students and staff at the 8th grade promotion ceremony. I feel the same way about our 6th and 7th grade students. What a year! We received our first ever Excellent rating on the SC School Report Card. We were the first ever Middle School to receive the prestigious Beating the Odds designation by the Education Oversight Committee. FIRST EVER! WE are the only Middle School in the state that has a banner from them. What a tribute to our students, teachers, staff, and community. MMS was also recognized on the floor of the Senate Chambers at the Capitol Building. To top it off, we received a Palmetto Silver award from the State Department of Education. Amazing!
8th graders, you will be missed! You set the bar high for all students at MMS. You are leaving a legacy of Excellence as you move to MHS. Go Chiefs!
6th and 7th graders, we can't wait to hear about your summer and welcome you back in July. We love you and are excited about the accomplishments you will make as you continue your journey at MMS.
Parents, we will send a message out to you when we mail report cards. Thank you for your unwavering support and partnership. The best is yet to come!
Sincerely,
Dr. Skip Hopkins
It's a celebration! On Wednesday, May 27th, at 9 AM, in the MMS gym we will be celebrating 6th & 7th graders on their academic achievements throughout the year. We hope to see you there!
The McCormick County Moving Forward Coalition wants to hear from you. Please plan to attend this listening session on May 26th at 5 pm in the McCormick Middle School Cafeteria. Dinner will be served.
Please contact Mr. Peyton Nance at pnance@uwlakelands.org for more information.
Please contact Mr. Peyton Nance at pnance@uwlakelands.org for more information.
Good evening! This is Dr. Hopkins, Principal of McCormick Middle School. Tomorrow, May 12, our students will resume SC READY testing in Reading. Testing will conclude the next day when our 6th grade students take the SC READY Science test. Our students and staff have worked hard this year to prepare for these important assessments.
Our Winter and Spring MAP scores indicated high student growth for our school in ELA and Math. We are expecting similar results on SC READY.
We need your help! Please make sure that our students get to bed early and are well rested and focused on these days. Thank you for your support this year! We love our kids and are very proud of them. Please check out our MMS website and Facebook page to keep up with our upcoming events to close out the school year.
Excellent Chiefs!
Our school district does its best to offer opportunities to involve parents not only in school activities, but also as partners in the education process of the children. Please complete this parent survey using the link below to assist us in determining what kinds of activities have worked well, what activities need to be improved, and what additional activities should be included.
https://forms.gle/MYr6bMqbQ4Ww8J6U6
https://forms.gle/MYr6bMqbQ4Ww8J6U6
Good afternoon! This is Dr. Hopkins, Principal of McCormick Middle School. Tomorrow, May 5, and Wednesday, May 6, our students will begin SC READY testing. Our students and staff have worked hard this year to prepare for these important assessments. Our Winter and Spring MAP scores indicated high student growth for our school in ELA and Math. We are expecting similar results on SC READY.
We need your help! Please make sure that our students get to bed early and are well rested and focused on these days. We have spread the assessments out over 2 weeks to help our students give their best performance each time. Thank you for your support this year! We love our kids and are very proud of them. Please check out our MMS website and Facebook page to keep up with our upcoming events to close out the school year.
Excellent Chiefs!
We need your help! Please make sure that our students get to bed early and are well rested and focused on these days. We have spread the assessments out over 2 weeks to help our students give their best performance each time. Thank you for your support this year! We love our kids and are very proud of them. Please check out our MMS website and Facebook page to keep up with our upcoming events to close out the school year.
Excellent Chiefs!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This is a reminder that interim reports were sent home with students today. Please take a moment to review your child’s progress, and discuss it with them.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a conference, feel free to contact the school.
Thank you for your continued support.
This is a reminder that interim reports were sent home with students today. Please take a moment to review your child’s progress, and discuss it with them.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a conference, feel free to contact the school.
Thank you for your continued support.
The Soring Sports Awards Ceremony will take place on Thursday (5/7/26) in the MHS gym at 6 pm. We hope all of our student-athletes and parents can attend.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we approach our 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony, we are excited to celebrate this important milestone in our students’ academic journey. To help make the event special and cohesive, we are asking students to follow a black and white dress code for the occasion.
Attire Guidelines:
Students should wear black and/or white formal or semi-formal clothing.
Acceptable options include dresses, skirts, dress pants, button-down shirts, blouses, or polos in solid black or white.
Shoes should be appropriate for a formal event (no athletic slides or flip-flops).
Please avoid overly casual clothing such as jeans, graphic t-shirts, or hoodies.
We encourage students to dress neatly and comfortably while respecting the dress code. Our goal is to create a polished and unified look as we honor their achievements.
The promotion ceremony will take place on May 20th, 2026 at 6:00 pm in the McCormick Middle School Gymnasium. Students should arrive at least 30 minutes early.
Thank you for your support in making this event memorable for our students. If you have any questions or need assistance with attire, please feel free to contact the school.
Sincerely,
Miss Scott
McCormick Middle School
As we approach our 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony, we are excited to celebrate this important milestone in our students’ academic journey. To help make the event special and cohesive, we are asking students to follow a black and white dress code for the occasion.
Attire Guidelines:
Students should wear black and/or white formal or semi-formal clothing.
Acceptable options include dresses, skirts, dress pants, button-down shirts, blouses, or polos in solid black or white.
Shoes should be appropriate for a formal event (no athletic slides or flip-flops).
Please avoid overly casual clothing such as jeans, graphic t-shirts, or hoodies.
We encourage students to dress neatly and comfortably while respecting the dress code. Our goal is to create a polished and unified look as we honor their achievements.
The promotion ceremony will take place on May 20th, 2026 at 6:00 pm in the McCormick Middle School Gymnasium. Students should arrive at least 30 minutes early.
Thank you for your support in making this event memorable for our students. If you have any questions or need assistance with attire, please feel free to contact the school.
Sincerely,
Miss Scott
McCormick Middle School
Parents/Guardians,
Last week, a surprise note was sent home with all 6th grade students asking for parent support in making SC READY Math day extra special 💛
Parents are invited to write a short note of encouragement for their student(s) to be given on the morning of testing. This can include a message wishing them good luck, reminding them how proud you are, or encouraging them to do their best.
Notes can be submitted in one of the following ways:
• Email to Mrs. West at westm.mcsd1.org
• Dropped off in the front office
• Sent back to school with your student in the envelope provided
All notes are requested by Friday (or Monday at the latest), as testing begins on Tuesday.
Thank you for helping create a positive and encouraging experience for our students!
Last week, a surprise note was sent home with all 6th grade students asking for parent support in making SC READY Math day extra special 💛
Parents are invited to write a short note of encouragement for their student(s) to be given on the morning of testing. This can include a message wishing them good luck, reminding them how proud you are, or encouraging them to do their best.
Notes can be submitted in one of the following ways:
• Email to Mrs. West at westm.mcsd1.org
• Dropped off in the front office
• Sent back to school with your student in the envelope provided
All notes are requested by Friday (or Monday at the latest), as testing begins on Tuesday.
Thank you for helping create a positive and encouraging experience for our students!
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience changing the date for 8th Grade Promotion may cause. Please see the attached letter for updated 8th Grade Promotion Information.
Please see the attached letter for updated 8th Grade Promotion Information.
This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow, April 24th, is the MMS Spring Sneaker Dance! Concessions will be available for purchase to those interested. We are looking forward to good vibes and fun times!
McCormick High School will be hosting the Region Track & Field meet on April 30, 2026 starting at 2 pm. Admission will be $8 (cash only) and the gates will open at 1 pm. A clear bag policy will be enforced
MMS students dust off those dancing sneakers! The MMS Spring Sneaker Dance is almost here! Get ready for a sneakers vibe kind of time in the MMS gym on Friday, April 24th, from 1:45pm-2:50pm! Stay tuned for more information!
We are excited to support the McCormick School District Arts Department in this special MCSD Spring Arts Drama Showcase 2026 event! The McCormick School District and the MACK are partners to ensure “Arts for All!” and advance the arts in our communities! Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to students, their families, and educators.
While tickets are not limited, we kindly ask that individuals and families request only what is reasonable for their group size to ensure our school community is able to attend.
We will continue to replenish tickets until we reach maximum occupancy.
For Large Requests (10+ tickets), please email mccormickarts@gmail.com. They will do their best to arrange a ticket bundle for pickup.
While tickets are not limited, we kindly ask that individuals and families request only what is reasonable for their group size to ensure our school community is able to attend.
We will continue to replenish tickets until we reach maximum occupancy.
For Large Requests (10+ tickets), please email mccormickarts@gmail.com. They will do their best to arrange a ticket bundle for pickup.
2026 McCormick Recreational Baseball Schedule
All MMS Students,
Tomorrow, Friday, March 20th, is a dress down day for all MMS students. The dress down day permits sweatpants, joggers, and jeans without holes, tears, or rips. However, leggings, jeggings, hoodies, crocs, slides, and similar items are not allowed. If you have any questions you may contact the front office.
Tomorrow, Friday, March 20th, is a dress down day for all MMS students. The dress down day permits sweatpants, joggers, and jeans without holes, tears, or rips. However, leggings, jeggings, hoodies, crocs, slides, and similar items are not allowed. If you have any questions you may contact the front office.