🎉 🎉 Big News for McCormick Middle School! 🎊🎊
We are incredibly proud to celebrate McCormick Middle School who has been recognized by the Education Oversight Committee as a Beating the Odds school! 😊
Even more exciting – we are the only middle school in SC to receive this esteemed honor! 🎈
This recognition is not only a meaningful honor, but also a moment of pride for our entire school community of students, teachers, and staff for their hard work, dedication, and resilience. This would also not be possible without the incredible support of our families and community. Please join us in congratulating McCormick Middle School and cheering them on as they continue to reach new heights! 🌟
Together, we continue to prove what’s possible! ❤️🎊 #BeatingTheOdds #McCormickProud #Excellent #TeamMcCormick
We are incredibly proud to celebrate McCormick Middle School who has been recognized by the Education Oversight Committee as a Beating the Odds school! 😊
Even more exciting – we are the only middle school in SC to receive this esteemed honor! 🎈
This recognition is not only a meaningful honor, but also a moment of pride for our entire school community of students, teachers, and staff for their hard work, dedication, and resilience. This would also not be possible without the incredible support of our families and community. Please join us in congratulating McCormick Middle School and cheering them on as they continue to reach new heights! 🌟
Together, we continue to prove what’s possible! ❤️🎊 #BeatingTheOdds #McCormickProud #Excellent #TeamMcCormick
Volunteer and sign up today for recreational Spring sports
The middle school boys basketball team will be traveling to play Calhoun Falls on Wednesday (2-4-26). Game time is set for 5 pm.
The middle school basketball game (boys only) vs Calhoun Falls that was scheduled for Wednesday (1-28-26) has been postponed.
The MMS boys basketball team will travel to Calhoun Falls next Wednesday (1-28-26) and will play the Flashes at 5 pm.
All MMS Students,
Tomorrow, Friday, January 23rd, is a dress down day for all MMS students. The dress down day permits jeans without holes, tears, or rips. However, leggings, jeggings, sweatpants, joggers, hoodies, crocs, slides, and similar items are not allowed. . If you have any questions you may contact the front office.
Tomorrow, Friday, January 23rd, is a dress down day for all MMS students. The dress down day permits jeans without holes, tears, or rips. However, leggings, jeggings, sweatpants, joggers, hoodies, crocs, slides, and similar items are not allowed. . If you have any questions you may contact the front office.
The MMS girls will be playing at Brewer at 5 pm and the boys will be playing at Westview at 5:30 pm on Thursday (1-22-26). This is the first round of the post season tournament for the Lakelands Conference.
Today one of our own, Mrs. Mamie Whitaker, who made a lasting impact on so many lives, was laid to rest. Her dedication, patience, and passion for teaching went far beyond the classroom. She didn’t just teach lessons—she shaped minds, inspired confidence, and showed genuine care for every student she encountered.
Her influence will live on through the countless students she guided, the colleagues she loved, and the community she helped. While her presence will be deeply missed, her legacy will continue in the values, knowledge, and kindness she shared so freely.
Rest in peace Mrs. Whitaker. You will never be forgotten! We love you!
Love,
Your MMS Family
Her influence will live on through the countless students she guided, the colleagues she loved, and the community she helped. While her presence will be deeply missed, her legacy will continue in the values, knowledge, and kindness she shared so freely.
Rest in peace Mrs. Whitaker. You will never be forgotten! We love you!
Love,
Your MMS Family
🎉 8th Grade Night! 🎉
Join us for a fun night celebrating our 8th graders! Tip off is at 5PM. We hope to see you there!
✨ Sponsored by the Athletic Department ✨
#8thGradeNight #CommunitySupport
Join us for a fun night celebrating our 8th graders! Tip off is at 5PM. We hope to see you there!
✨ Sponsored by the Athletic Department ✨
#8thGradeNight #CommunitySupport
The MMS girls and boys basketball team will be recognizing their 8th grade players in between games on Thursday (1-15-26). Game time is set for 5 pm.
The MMS basketball game vs Merriwether will be played at home on January 21, 2026 at 5:30 pm.
The middle school basketball game vs. Merriwether scheduled for Tuesday (12-16-25) has been canceled.
If your son or daughter participated in a fall sport this past season there will be a Fall Athletic Awards Ceremony held on Thursday (11-20-25) at 6 pm in the MHS gym. There is no admission fee but the player and the parents attending need a ticket. If you have questions, have your son or daughter contact their coach.
If your son or daughter cheers or plays basketball for middle or high school there will be a Parents/Coaches meeting held in the MMS gym at 5:30 pm on Monday (11-17-25).
The release date for SC School Report Cards has arrived! Excellent is Official for McCormick Middle School!!!!! We are combing through some data and have discovered some remarkable accomplishments.:
Highest Student Progress and Growth Score of traditional Public Middle Schools in South Carolina
Only Middle School in the State to score Excellent with a Poverty Index above 70%
First Excellent Rating in School History
McCormick Middle School had the 6th Highest Student Growth and Progress score out of 1018 Elementary and Middle Schools in SC. This includes charter schools and academies.
Only traditional public school in SC to jump from Average to Excellent in one year.
This is great news and we couldn't have done it without our teachers, staff, students, and the community! Go CHIEFS!
Highest Student Progress and Growth Score of traditional Public Middle Schools in South Carolina
Only Middle School in the State to score Excellent with a Poverty Index above 70%
First Excellent Rating in School History
McCormick Middle School had the 6th Highest Student Growth and Progress score out of 1018 Elementary and Middle Schools in SC. This includes charter schools and academies.
Only traditional public school in SC to jump from Average to Excellent in one year.
This is great news and we couldn't have done it without our teachers, staff, students, and the community! Go CHIEFS!
Congratulations to the varsity football team that advanced to the first round of the 1A state play-offs. The Chiefs will travel to Blackville-Hilda on Friday (11-7-25) and will play at 7:30 pm.
The MMS football game that was scheduled for today (10-29-25) has been postponed until tomorrow (10-30-25). Game time is set for 5:30 pm.
Registration is now open for Recreation Winter Sports
Good Afternoon Everyone!
This week, we’re celebrating Red Ribbon Week — a time to take a stand against drugs and make healthy, positive choices for our future. The national theme this year is “Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug Free. ”Throughout the week, we’ll have fun spirit days, activities, and challenges to remind us how important it is to stay drug-free and support one another in making smart choices.
So, wear your red proudly, show your school spirit, and remember:
💪 Be brave. Be strong. Be drug-free!
The Homecoming game is Friday (10-24-25) and admission will be $10 at the entrance gate. You can purchase tickets early for the price of $8. Please see Coach Pratt to buy a ticket and the last day to purchase one early will be Thursday (10-23-25).