Benjamin Syms Middle School

📣📣📣📣SPARTAN HIGHLIGHT !!! Ms. Olivia Cooper (Art Teacher) For the past several months, our talented 8th-grade artists have been doing much more than creating art. They have explored museum and gallery design, curation, theme development, composition, and how portfolios help artists share their stories with the world.

Each student developed a personal portfolio centered around a theme of their choice, creating a collection of artwork that reflects their interests, perspectives, and unique artistic voice.

We are proud to present the first-ever virtual 8th Grade Art Exhibition:

👁️ Through Their Eyes 👁️

Take a moment to explore the gallery through the link in our bio/story. As you browse, click on individual pieces to learn more about the artists and their work.

❤️ See something that speaks to you? Click the “Like” button! Think of your likes as votes for your favorite pieces. Feel free to support multiple artists!
Every one of our artists has worked incredibly hard and deserves to be celebrated for their creativity and growth.

🇺🇸📚 Attention Spartans! Tomorrow is the BIG day!

The 8th Grade Civics & Economics SOL Test is HERE, and we know our Spartans are ready to shine! ⭐️🛡️

✅ Charge those Chromebooks
✅ Get a good night’s sleep
✅ Eat a healthy breakfast
✅ Walk in confident and show what you KNOW!

You’ve worked hard all year, and now it’s time to show off that Spartan Pride! 💙❤️

Spartans Lead. Spartans Achieve. WE BELIEVE IN YOU! 🔥

Spartans are hands-on and getting it done! 🔧🔥Mrs. Scott’s 8th grade classes built seats for extra credit! 👏🏽

The talented young people even got Dr. Jenkins to sit on one to prove they actually work 😄💪🏽 Great job, Spartans!!! They look amazing!

🏆 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME TIME! 🏀🔥

It’s all on the line! Our SYMS Spartans are ready to take the court and bring home the WIN! 💪🏽❤️💛

Pull up, wear your school colors, and show that SPARTAN PRIDE! Let’s pack the gym, be loud, and support our team the right way! 📣

💜 Purple Up! 💜

Today we proudly celebrate our military connected students and families. April is the Month of the Military Child, and what better way to honor them than with a special breakfast together!

Thank you to all of our military families we truly appreciate your service, sacrifice, and all that you do.

Closing out the week celebrating our AMAZING administrative assistants 💛❤️✨

Spartans are beyond grateful for the heart, organization, and dedication these women bring every single day. The school simply wouldn’t run the same without you!

Thank you for all that you do! We appreciate you more than words can say 🙌

📣SPARTANS Join us for our Financial Wellness Workshop at Syms Middle School! We’re excited to support our families with practical, everyday money tips on budgeting, saving, and making smart financial decisions that fit your lifestyle.

We’ll also have a financial professional leading the session and sharing expert strategies and resources for you and your family.

📅 Monday, April 27
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM
📍 Syms Middle School
🍽️ Light refreshments provided

Come learn, connect, and invest in your financial future!

🎉💛 Happy Assistant Principals Week! 💛🎉

We are so grateful for our amazing Assistant Principals, Mr. Perry, Mr. Horton, and Ms. Taloute! Today, our Spartans showed their appreciation by leaving heartfelt notes to thank them for all the support and encouragement this school year.

Your leadership, guidance, and dedication make our school a better place every single day. From cheering on our Spartans to supporting our staff, you all do it with grace, passion, and a big smile.

We love you, Mr. Perry, Mr. Horton, and Ms. Taloute! ❤️💛 💪🏾

Spartans Showed UP & Showed OUT!!! ❤️💛🔥

This past Saturday at the Master Plan 2.0: Connecting the Dots Community Showcase held at Kecoughtan High School, our Spartans represented in a BIG way! 👏🏽✨

Our 8th grade Spartans participated in the Capstone Showcase, presenting their projects in a gallery-style exhibit that highlighted their learning journey, growth, and readiness for high school. From real-world connections to powerful reflections, they truly embodied what it means to be future-ready! 🎓💡

With the vision of Master Plan 2.0 and the Academies of Hampton, our students are being prepared for success in college, careers, and life—and it SHOWED! 💪🏽

And when we say Spartans showed out… WE MEAN IT!!!
🏆 We brought home the Viewer’s Choice Award!!! 🏆

We are beyond proud of our students for their hard work, confidence, and excellence. THIS is Spartan Pride!!! ❤️💛🔥

Spartan Staff Spotlight ❤️💛

Big congratulations to our amazing educators who graduated from the Teacher Leadership Induction Program at yesterday’s School Board meeting! 🎉👏🏽

✨ Giselle Winston
✨ Angela Cherry
✨ Aida Gaton
✨ Lastavius Darby

Your leadership, dedication, and passion continue to make a powerful impact in and beyond the classroom. We are so proud of this accomplishment! 🌟

Our Teacher Leaders are leveling up!!! 💪🏽🔥