Furman Middle School

Furman Middle School Together, Building Lives of Excellence, Purpose & Integrity.

"Our mission is to equip every student with the knowledge, integrity, and skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing global society through rigorous academics, real-world experiences, and a culture of empathy and respect." "We aspire to be a supportive and innovative school community where every child is challenged, nurtured, and equipped to lead lives of purpose, character, and professionalism in a changing world."

This Friday, Furman Middle School is putting the spotlight on the power of student voice during our Schoolwide Writing D...
08/26/2026

This Friday, Furman Middle School is putting the spotlight on the power of student voice during our Schoolwide Writing Day!

Across the building, every student will have an opportunity to think, create, organize ideas, and communicate with purpose. Students are also invited to Dress for the Mission by coming to school in a school-appropriate look inspired by a secret agent, news reporter, author/editor, future leader, or school spirit writer. Participation in the dress-up portion is completely optional.

And there is a challenge on the table.

WRITING MISSION CONTEST

* 6th Grade: Best Narrative
* 7th Grade: Best Informational Writing
* 8th Grade: Best Argument
* 1st Place: $25 Gift Card
* Honor Mentions: $10 Gift Cards

Students should submit their completed writing to their 1st period teacher at the end of the day.

Great writing is more than an assignment. It teaches students to develop ideas, support claims with evidence, communicate clearly, and make their voices heard.

Friday, August 28 - your voice is the secret weapon.



Sumter School District

Strong partnerships create stronger opportunities for students.Since 2025, Furman Middle School’s partnership with HMH E...
08/26/2026

Strong partnerships create stronger opportunities for students.

Since 2025, Furman Middle School’s partnership with HMH Education Read 180 and Math 180 has provided targeted literacy and numeracy support to approximately 300 students each year.

Led by our interventionists during the school day, these elective courses provide students with focused instruction, practice, and support designed to build skills and keep growth moving forward.

And we are seeing the impact!

Students who remained continuously enrolled in a 180 course for the full school year demonstrated an average of 1.5 years of growth in literacy and numeracy.

That is what investing in students looks like.

Our partnership with HMH continues through 2028, giving Furman students access to additional tools, instruction, and opportunities to strengthen the skills that matter across every classroom.

We are proud of the work our students and educators are doing every day.



Sumter School District

WHY FURMAN?Today, we get to hear from Mrs. Saulsgiver, Mr. Martino, and Mr. Lee! (Click on each picture to read more abo...
08/25/2026

WHY FURMAN?

Today, we get to hear from Mrs. Saulsgiver, Mr. Martino, and Mr. Lee! (Click on each picture to read more about why they choose Furman!)

There is a story behind every school, and ours is being written every day by the students, families, staff, alumni, and community members who are part of Furman.

Why Furman?

Maybe it’s a teacher who made a difference.
A student who found confidence here.
A program or opportunity that opened a door.
A relationship that made Furman feel like home.
Or simply a moment that reminded you what this community is all about.

As we continue our Why Furman? campaign, we want to hear from you.

If you are a parent, student, staff member, alumnus, community partner, or other Furman stakeholder, share your Why Furman with us! See or contact a Furman administrator and tell us your story.
Your voice may be featured as we continue showing our community who Furman is today.

So…Why Furman? We’d love to hear your answer. 💜💛



Sumter School District

Furman families, please take a few minutes this evening to review your child’s progress report together and discuss thei...
08/24/2026

Furman families, please take a few minutes this evening to review your child’s progress report together and discuss their current academic progress, strengths, and areas for continued growth.

Progress reports are provided for parent/guardian records only and do not need to be returned to the school.

If you have questions or concerns about your child’s progress, or if you would like to schedule a parent-teacher conference, please contact your child’s administrator so we can help coordinate the appropriate next steps.

Thank you for continuing to partner with us in supporting student success.

Together, Building Lives of Excellence, Purpose and Integrity.

Sumter School District

"Did you know?"The future starts at Furman.Our students do not have to wait until high school to begin exploring careers...
08/24/2026

"Did you know?"

The future starts at Furman.

Our students do not have to wait until high school to begin exploring careers, technology, and real-world skills. Career and Technology courses are part of the school-day experience at Furman Middle School.

Students can explore:

• AutoCAD
• Automation and Robotics
• Career Clusters
• Career Exploration
• Digital Literacy and Keyboarding
• Industrial Technology
• Personal Finance (1/2 high school credit)
• Pro-Team for future educators
• Project Lead the Way courses

Whether they are programming a robot, creating a 2D AutoCAD drawing, learning to type efficiently, drawing electrical circuits, exploring careers, or building financial knowledge, our students are developing skills that connect the classroom to their futures.

At Furman, we want students exploring interests, discovering possibilities, and building confidence in what they can become.





Sumter School District

Join us on Thursday, August 27, from 5:00–6:30 PM for an evening focused on family partnership, student progress, and a ...
08/22/2026

Join us on Thursday, August 27, from 5:00–6:30 PM for an evening focused on family partnership, student progress, and a strong start to the school year.

This event will also serve as our Fall Title I Meeting, where families will receive important information about Title I supports, programs, and opportunities for family engagement at Furman Middle School.

Families will have the opportunity to:

Meet your child’s teachers
Participate in an individual student data meeting
Review student progress and goals
Learn more about Parent Portal, MAP, Exceptional Education, and other school resources
Verify parent/guardian contact information
Learn more about how Title I supports students and families

Arrival Information:
Enter through the Gym Entrance. Check-in tables will be located on the 100 Hallway.

We hope every Furman family will join us for this important evening.

One Tribe. One Goal. Every Student.
Together, Building Lives of Excellence, Purpose and Integrity.

Each Sunday (and at other times when needed) we send families important updates, reminders, and information for the week...
08/21/2026

Each Sunday (and at other times when needed) we send families important updates, reminders, and information for the week ahead.

If you are not receiving our calls or text messages, please contact the Furman Middle School main office to make sure we have your most current phone number on file.

Staying connected helps make sure you don’t miss important school information, schedule changes, events, deadlines, and reminders.

08/20/2026

📢 Magnet Program Interest Survey Coming Soon
Sumter School District is launching a survey to learn more about our families’ interest in magnet programs in our schools. An independent company will send the survey link directly to parents and guardians by email. To ensure you receive the survey, please make sure your email address is current in Parent Portal.

If you have not yet created a Parent Portal account, please do so using the information provided by your child’s school. The instructions include the steps to set up your account, your child’s Access ID, and the district’s code.

Thank you for helping us gather valuable feedback from our families as we explore opportunities for magnet programs in Sumter School District.

Furman Middle School is proud to partner with the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching, NIET, as we continue in...
08/19/2026

Furman Middle School is proud to partner with the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching, NIET, as we continue investing in the people who make a difference for students every day: our educators.

Through this partnership, our teachers and instructional leaders are strengthening their work through high-quality professional learning, strong instructional frameworks, and continued development of effective classroom practices.

The goal is simple: strengthen leadership and teaching so that every student benefits from high-quality learning experiences throughout the school day.

When we invest in educators, we invest in our children, our families, and the future of our community.

That is what partnership looks like at Furman.





Sumter School District

WHY FURMAN?Today, we get to hear from Mrs. Maple, Mr. Katorkas, and Dr. Haskins-Merkel! (Click on each picture to read m...
08/18/2026

WHY FURMAN?

Today, we get to hear from Mrs. Maple, Mr. Katorkas, and Dr. Haskins-Merkel! (Click on each picture to read more about why they choose Furman!)

There is a story behind every school, and ours is being written every day by the students, families, staff, alumni, and community members who are part of Furman.

Why Furman?
Maybe it’s a teacher who made a difference.
A student who found confidence here.
A program or opportunity that opened a door.
A relationship that made Furman feel like home.
Or simply a moment that reminded you what this community is all about.

As we launch our Why Furman? campaign, we want to hear from you.

If you are a parent, student, staff member, alumnus, community partner, or other Furman stakeholder, share your Why Furman with us! See or contact a Furman administrator and tell us your story.

Your voice may be featured as we continue showing our community who Furman is today.

So…Why Furman? We’d love to hear your answer. 💜💛




Sumter School District

Address

3400 Bethel Church Road
Sumter, SC
29154

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+18034818519

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