Williams Middle School

Hello Tiger Family!

You are officially invited to attend our upcoming APT meeting to discuss important plans for the school year. Your presence, ideas, and input are highly valued! We strongly encourage all parents, guardians, and community stakeholders to join the conversation and help make a difference.

Meeting Details:
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Williams Middle School Media Center

We are looking forward to a productive year together! Please see the flyer below for the invitation. See you there! 💜💛

Awesome First Week!
Thank you for reading this week's Tiger Paw Print!
https://app.smore.com/n/9xqpt-tiger-paw-print

First Day of School: Schedule Checklist & Reminders

No Printed Schedule? No Problem!

We know the first day of school can bring a few jitters, but worrying about where to go shouldn't be one of them. If your student is walking through the doors on the first day without a printed schedule in hand, don't worry—we have you covered.

Here is everything you and your student need to know to make the first morning seamless and stress-free:

1. Check PowerSchool Anytime
Student schedules are officially live! Both parents and students can log into the PowerSchool Student and Parent Portal right now to view class schedules, teacher assignments, and room numbers.

2. First Period Lists Available On-Site
If you can't access PowerSchool or your student forgets their phone, they will not be lost. We have master lists of every student's 1st Period Teacher available on campus.

Our staff, counselors, and administrators will be stationed in the hallways in the morning to point them exactly where they need to go.

3. Official Schedules Issued in 1st Period
You do not need to print anything at home. Every registered student will be handed their official, updated printed schedule during their 1st Period class. Once they sit down in their first room, they are all set for the rest of the quarter!

A Quick Recap for Students:

- Know your 1st Period Teacher (check PowerSchool or ask a hallway staff member when you arrive).
- Go to your 1st Period classroom.
- Receive your printed schedule from your teacher!

We can't wait to welcome our students back for an incredible school year!
For any registration or PowerSchool login questions, please contact the Williams Middle School front office.

Please review the F1S transportation!

Florence 1 Schools students start a brand new year on Wednesday, July 29th. We are excited to welcome everyone back!

🚌 Have transportation or MyRide K-12 questions during the first week of school? Call the Transportation Hotline at 843-954-5100!

☎️The hotline is available from 7 am to 6pm:

Wednesday, July 29
Thursday, July 30
Friday, July 31
Monday, August 3
Tuesday, August 4

Tomorrow is the First Day back with Students!
Please review the following for all back to school information!
https://app.smore.com/n/5d48e2-wms-first-day-of-school-reminders

Tomorrow Is the Day, Tigers!

We are so excited to welcome our Tigers back to Williams Middle School tomorrow! To help make arrival as smooth and safe as possible, we've attached a map of our morning car line.

Morning Car Line Information
Entry and Routing (Purple Arrows): Enter the campus from W Vista Street and follow the purple arrows clockwise around the field loop toward the back parking area.

Drop-Off Zone (Turquoise Arrows): As you approach the school building along the curb, the traffic flow transitions into two lanes (turquoise arrows) for student unloading right outside the Gym entrance.

Exiting (Yellow Arrows): After your student safely exits the vehicle, follow the yellow arrows to loop back around the perimeter and exit onto W Vista Street.

The car line begins at 7:45 a.m.

Students should exit their vehicle on the crosswalk, where staff members will be ready to assist.

Please follow the directions of our staff on duty to help keep everyone safe.

Once your vehicle reaches the unloading zone, students should promptly exit onto the sidewalk.

Help Your Tiger Be Ready
Please have your student:
Wear their school ID before exiting the vehicle.
Have their backpack and all belongings ready to go.

A Little Patience Goes a Long Way
The first few days of school are always our busiest. Arrival may take a little longer than usual as bus transportation routes are finalized and everyone settles into their routines. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to ensure a safe and efficient start to the school year.

Important Registration Reminder
If your student has not completed registration, the parent/guardian and student must report to Attendance and Zoning before coming to Williams Middle School. Students who are not fully registered cannot attend classes or ride a school bus.

Bus Transportation Notice
If your student's registration was completed and approved after July 8, bus transportation will not be available on the first day of school. Families should plan to provide transportation until bus service has been assigned. Please note the the buses may pick your student up fro school, but it does not guarantee that they will have transporation home.

We can't wait to see our Tigers tomorrow morning as we begin an incredible new school year! Let's make it the best one yet!

A huge thank you to Latonya Harley with Yardful Designs for stopping by this morning to deliver a generous donation of school supplies to Williams Middle School!

Your support helps ensure our students have the tools they need for a successful school year, and we are so grateful for your partnership and commitment to our community!

Don't miss the deadline to register!

Florence 1 Schools students will return for a new school year on Wednesday, July 29, and we are so excited to see them! Please take a moment to read the important reminders below:

❗ Students cannot attend school on the first day if their registration has not been fully submitted and approved by July 29.

Families registering on the first day of school must visit Attendance and Zoning at 412 S. Dargan Street. 🚫 No registrations will be handled at the schools. 🚫

If your student is not registered, visit f1s.org/registration TODAY to make sure they're ready for the first day of school!
Parents/guardians who mistakenly registered a returning student using the new student form may continue to receive registration reminders.

🚌Important note: Students who are not registered should not be sent to school on a Florence 1 bus. If an unregistered student arrives at school on a Florence 1 bus, a parent or guardian will be required to pick the student up. The student will not be permitted to ride the bus home.

Williams Middle School football tryouts begin on Thursday, July 30th, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

All prospective student-athletes interested in joining the 2026 Tiger football team must complete their online registration and meet all athletic clearance requirements prior to stepping onto the field.

Tryout Details & Transportation
Date & Time: Thursday, July 30th, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Location: Tryouts will be held at Rush Academy.

Student Transportation: Students will be called at the end of the school day to board the bus to Rush Academy.

Parent Pick-Up: Parents must pick up their students directly from Rush Academy promptly at 6:00 PM.

Mandatory Registration & Physicals
You must have an approved physical uploaded and verified in Arbiter to participate. No athlete will be permitted to try out without medical clearance.

Register Online: Complete your pre-participation registration and upload physical forms at the Williams Middle School ArbiterSports Portal.

Account Creation: Both parent and student participation is required to complete the pre-participation registration process.

Link Accounts: Parent and student accounts must be linked to enable the student's ability to complete all required forms.

Team Communication
To receive all ongoing information, updates, and announcements regarding football, please download the SportsYou app and join the Football Preseason group.

Group Access Code: JXRH-7FUN

Contact & School Information
School Location: 1100 North Irby St., Florence, SC 29501.
Main Office Phone: 843-664-8162.
Athletic Director: Alexa James ([email protected]).
Football Defensive Coordinator: Mark Bailey ([email protected]).