Spaulding Middle School

06/16/2026

📚 Thanks Ms. Grooms & FWOES 🎉
Spaulding Middle School would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to WM Ms. Grooms and the members of Faithful Workers Chapter #229 Lamar, South Carolina, The Order of the Eastern Star for their generous donation of 500 books to our school library! These books were received through a grant dedicated to putting high-quality reading materials into the hands of middle school scholars.

Although Ms. Grooms is our retired former school librarian/media specialist at SMS, she continues to share her passion and love for reading with the next generation of scholars. Her commitment to literacy and learning is making a lasting impact on our school community.

Our school librarian/media specialist Mrs. Goodson, and our principal Mr. Shirey, were thrilled to receive this incredible donation and are excited to place these new books into the hands of our scholars during the upcoming school years.

Thank you, Ms. Grooms and Faithful Workers (OES), for investing in our scholars and helping foster a lifelong love of reading. Your generosity will inspire countless adventures, discoveries, and learning opportunities for years to come! 📖💙💛

06/02/2026

📚🎉 Yearbooks Are Here! 🎉📚
The wait is over! Scholars who have already purchased a yearbook may begin picking them up in the front office. (Office hours Monday-Thursday 8:00-4:00).

Relive all the amazing memories from the 2025–2026 school year! From exciting classroom activities and special events to athletic competitions, performances, field trips, and celebrations, this year's yearbook is filled with unforgettable moments that made this school year so special.

Didn't order one yet? Good news—we still have a limited number of yearbooks available for purchase for $35 each! Don't miss your chance to own a keepsake packed with memories, friendships, accomplishments, and milestones from an incredible year at SMS.
Get your yearbook before they're gone and enjoy looking back on all the fun, laughter, and success that made the 2025–2026 school year one to remember! 📖✨🐯

06/01/2026

05/29/2026

Have a great summer, students, teachers and staff. Be safe, relax, and have fun. We will be ready for your return.

05/29/2026

🎶💙 Farewell and Best Wishes to Mr. Alexander! 💙🎶
Today, we say goodbye to Mr. Alexander as he begins a new chapter in his professional journey. During his time at Spaulding Middle School, he shared his passion for music, inspired scholars through band, and helped students grow in confidence, discipline, and creativity.

Mr. Alexander's dedication to his students and commitment to excellence have made a lasting impact on our school community. Whether leading rehearsals, preparing for performances, or encouraging scholars to reach their full potential, he has helped create many meaningful memories.

While we will certainly miss having him at SMS, we are excited for the opportunities that lie ahead for him. We thank Mr. Alexander for his service, hard work, and the positive influence he has had on our scholars.

Please join us in wishing Mr. Alexander all the best as he moves on to his future endeavors. Once a Tiger, always a Tiger! 🐯🎺🎵

05/28/2026

Today was a special day at Spaulding Middle School as we celebrated the achievements of our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade SMS scholars during the end of year Awards Ceremony! 🎉🏆
Scholars were recognized for their hard work, academic excellence, leadership, growth, and dedication throughout the school year. Families, teachers, and staff gathered to cheer on our students as they walked across the stage with pride and confidence.
Our scholars have shown determination, perseverance, and Tiger pride all year long. We are incredibly proud of every student who was honored today and excited to see all they will accomplish in the future.
Congratulations to all of our award recipients and thank you to our teachers, staff, and families for continuing to support and encourage our scholars every step of the way! 💙🐅

05/27/2026

What an unforgettable experience for our 6th grade scholars today as they traveled to Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament in Myrtle Beach! Students stepped back in time and enjoyed an exciting day filled with knights, castles, jousting, and medieval entertainment while learning about history and culture in a fun and interactive way.
From cheering for their knight to experiencing the action-packed tournament, our scholars represented Spaulding Middle School with pride and enthusiasm. Field trips like these create lasting memories while bringing classroom learning to life. We hope everyone had an amazing time making memories with classmates and teachers today! ⚔️🏰🐎

05/27/2026

Today was a special milestone for our SMS scholars as the eighth grade celebrated their Completion Ceremony surrounded by family, friends, teachers, and staff! 🎓✨
The ceremony was filled with pride, joy, and excitement as scholars were recognized for their hard work, growth, and accomplishments throughout the school year. From memorable moments to proud smiles, this celebration marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of an exciting new journey toward high school.
We are so proud of our eighth grade scholars and all they have achieved. Thank you to the families, faculty, and staff who continue to support and encourage our students every step of the way. Congratulations, Class of 2026 — your future is bright! 💙💛

05/27/2026

What an exciting morning at Spaulding Middle School as we welcomed the graduating seniors from Lamar High School for their Senior Walk! 🎓
Our SMS scholars lined the hallways with cheers, smiles, and applause as the seniors walked through the campus in their caps and gowns. It was a special moment filled with pride, inspiration, and encouragement for our younger scholars as they celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2026.
Seeing former students return as graduating seniors reminds everyone that hard work, dedication, and perseverance truly pay off. We are so proud of these seniors and excited to see all the amazing things they will accomplish in the future. Congratulations, graduates! 🎉💙💛

05/25/2026