Merriwether Middle School

🌟🌟🌟 SUPPORT STAFF OF THE YEAR 🌟🌟🌟

Mrs. Hood has worked with the Edgefield County School District for twenty-four years. She currently works in our CAI Lab but also has prior experience as a paraprofessional. She comments that the best part of her job is “interacting with the students and adults.”

When asked how she felt about being selected as Support Staff of the Year, Mrs. Hood said she was “over the top excited.” Her message to our students is that “you can completely do whatever you put your mind to. Just hang in there.”

Thank you, Mrs. Hood, for the way you serve our students and our school. We are so blessed to have you! 🐴❤️🖤

📸: Mrs. Hood recognized as support staff of the year

🌟🌟🌟 TEACHER OF THE YEAR 🌟🌟🌟

Mrs. Milton has been in education for eighteen years. The year she spent as a substitute, coupled with raising three young kids, motivated her to seek a career in teaching. She taught sixth grade and seventh grade science before becoming the Project Lead the Way (Gateway) teacher. Her favorite part of her job is seeing the expression on students’ faces when they finally understand what she’s teaching. “It’s the light bulb moment for me. I love seeing the learning process play out in front of me.”

She was proud and humbled to learn that she was selected as the Teacher of the Year. “To know that someone thought of me as having those qualities of an effective educator is priceless. The other candidates are excellent teachers, and I have utilized some classroom strategies from each of them,” Mrs. Milton says. She has this message for our students: “It’s the challenging moments where you grow the most. Don’t give up. There is a reward for all of your hard work.”

Thank you, Mrs. Milton, for the way you serve our students and our school! 🐴❤️🖤

📸: Mrs. Milton recognized as teacher of the year

Don't forget about our Mini Cheer Camp next week at Merriwether Middle School! The cost is $50. Pay online or bring exact cash or check on Camp Day. Email Ms. Cartledge at [email protected] to register!

📸: Cheer camp flyer

❤️🖤 MUSTANG MINI CHEER CAMP ❤️🖤

Hey Mustang Family!

Merriwether Middle School is excited to host our Mustang Mini Cheer Camp—and spots are LIMITED! We are only accepting 85 girls, ages 5-10, so be sure to sign up soon!

📅 June 2nd – June 5th
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Participants will learn cheers, chants, and a fun dance while supporting our cheer program for the upcoming season.

The cost is $50 per camper, and all proceeds help us purchase cheer team gear! MES & MMS students can pay online through the eFunds and should let Mrs. Cartledge know by email once you’ve paid. Interested campers not zoned for these schools should contact Mrs. Cartledge.

Questions? Contact Mrs. Cartledge at [email protected].

We can’t wait to see our future Mustangs! 🐎✨

📸: Cheer camp flyer

☀️⛱️ HAPPY SUMMER ☀️⛱️

We hope you all have a safe and wonderful summer full of new memories with your families and friends! We'll see you in July!

📸: Picture of swimming pool with the text "Hello summer"

❤️🖤 NEW FOOTBALL GEAR ❤️🖤

Ready for a new season of heart, hustle, and ! 🐎🏈 Our fresh shoulder pads and helmets are here — safer, sharper, and game-ready. Who’s hyped for another new season? 🔥

📸: new shoulder pads and helmets

❤️🖤 8TH GRADE BREAKFAST ❤️🖤

Thank you so much to the MMS Mustangs PTO for putting together a beautiful breakfast to honor our 8th grade students yesterday. What a blessing!

📸: Photos of students enjoying the 8th grade breakfast

🦓🐪🦌 8TH GRADE FIELD TRIP 🦓🐪🦌

What an amazing way to celebrate 8th grade! Our students just wrapped up their time at Merriwether Middle School with an unforgettable day at Eudora Safari Wildlife Park! From riding through acres of beautiful land to feeding the wildlife up close, they experienced nature like never before. The day ended perfectly with ice cream and quality time with friends in the canteen area. 🍦 These memories will last a lifetime. Here's to new adventures ahead! 🌟

📸: Eudora Farms field trip photos