What a ride for students in Mrs. Marsh's 7th grade Science classes! They designed and built roller coasters during their study of potential and kinetic energy.
about 13 hours ago, Shelley Marsh
Roller Coaster 1
Roller Coaster 2
Roller Coaster 3
Roller Coaster 4
Roller Coaster 5
Roller Coaster 6
The LMS bands will perform their winter concert tonight at 6:30 pm in the EPAC. We will feature selections in all 3 grades including songs about kings, familiar tunes from The Muppets, and a fun energetic piece about cruising on the highway. Doors will open at 6:00, and admission is $5 per person. We hope to see you there!
1 day ago, Cristin Britt
Students in Mrs. Roberts' ELA classes participated in the Read with the Gamecocks reading program. Students had to read for 14 consecutive days for a set amount of time. If students completed the reading, they were awarded tickets to a Carolina Gamecocks Men's and Women's basketball game for them and a guest. Congratulations to those that completed the task! Enjoy your basketball games!
2 days ago, Amy Roberts
Mrs. Harrison's homeroom
Mrs. Roberts' homeroom
Food Drive Update!

We’re off to a great start with our NJHS Clemson vs. Carolina Food Drive!
This week, our students collected a total of 453 cans — 226 for USC and 227 for Clemson. It’s a very close competition!

Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. We encourage you to keep sending in canned and boxed food items so we can reach our school-wide goal of 1,150 cans and support as many families in our community as possible.

We appreciate your continued generosity and school spirit!
5 days ago, Latta Middle School
NJHS Food Drive Flyer
Congratulations to the Latta Middle School Academic Challenge Team on an exciting victory in their first match of the season against Hartsville Middle School! Our team pulled out a nail-biter win, finishing with a final score of 33–31. We’re so proud of their hard work, teamwork, and determination!
6 days ago, Latta Middle School
some members of the LMS Academic Challenge Team - 1st match
This week, Ms. Rogers’ art students wrapped up their pottery unit! They began by exploring essential handbuilding techniques, including coil and pinch pots. After mastering these skills, students studied how different cultures around the world use pottery, then created their own unique pieces inspired by those traditions.
6 days ago, Anna Rogers
Pinch & Coil Pots
8th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
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6th Grade
Gooseta overseeing the pottery
The students in Mrs. Marsh's 7th grade Science classes had fun this week learning about polymers during their study of natural vs. synthetic materials. Below you will see a few of the grow creatures that formed in their polymer experiment. Can you guess where these creatures would live?
12 days ago, Shelley Marsh
Grow Creatures
We are excited to announce Latta Middle School’s first ever Viking Pride Poetry Contest.
Contest Rules:
• Write an original 20-line poem called “Viking Pride”
• The phrase “Viking Pride” must be used at least once
• Include specific details about our school
• Include four different types of figurative language and underline each one
• The winner should be willing to read his or her poem during the morning announcements

Poems are due to your ELA teachers by November 12th. The winner will receive a $50.00 cash prize, a writing journal, and will have his/her poem featured in the yearbook! Contact Mr. McInnis with any questions.
16 days ago, Cristin Britt
Poetry Contest
The LMS and LHS Dance Education students will present their fall showcase, titled, Ulagohvsdi, meaning "autumn" in Cherokee, on Thursday, November 13th and Friday, November 14th at 6:30 pm in the Ellis Performing Arts Center. Come out and support these students as they honor the Native American culture and the season of autumn.
16 days ago, Cristin Britt
Dance Showcase

The Latta Middle School Student Council delegates swore in this afternoon. Students stated the SC Student Council Oath in unison as they committed their dedication to serving the school and the community.

16 days ago, Cristin Britt
Student Council delegates swear in.
Student Council delegates swear in.
Student Council delegates swear in.
Student Council delegates swear in.
Student Council delegates swear in.
Student Council delegates swear in.
Student Council delegates swear in.
Student Council delegates swear in.
Student Council delegates swear in.
Mrs. Allison's math classes have been studying ratios and are completing an interactive bulletin board based on ratios and unit rates.
17 days ago, Brenda Allison
Math is Boo-it-ful
On October 31, 2025 LMS Student Council delegates participated in the 4th Annual Town of Latta Monsters on Main. Delegates voted on a SpongeBob Bikini Bottom themed trunk. The delegates hand created art work and decorated the trunk for Halloween. Delegates donated candy to share with community members during the trunk or treat. The Bikini Bottom trunk won 3rd place overall! Student Council President, Raya Adams, Parliamentarian , Auburi Gibson, and 6th grade class representative, Maliah Staten accepted their reward from Brad Coward, Dillon District 4 Councilman, and Alan Rogers, Latta Police Chief.
19 days ago, Latta Middle School
Monsters on Main 1
Monsters on Main 2
Monsters on Main 3
Monsters on Main 4
Monsters on Main 5
Monsters on Main 6
Monsters on Main 7
Monsters on Main 8
Monsters on Main 9
Miss Rogers’ art students have begun their Glow Art Unit, exploring the use of neon paints, oil pastels, and crayons to create vibrant works that come to life under blacklight.
20 days ago, Anna Rogers
Glow Paint
Glow Oil Pastels
Glow Oil Pastels
Neon Paint
Glow Paint
Glow Crayons
Glow Oil Pastel
Glow Crayons
Glow Paint
Glow Crayons
Latta Middle School hosted its Quarter 1 Honor Roll celebration today. Students were given extra break and their choice of school swag, including water bottles, lanyards, pens, and bags. We are so proud of our students who work diligently on their academics. Go Vikings!
20 days ago, Latta Middle School
6th Grade A/B Honor Roll
6th Grade All A Honor Roll
7th Grade A/B Honor Roll
7th Grade All A Honor Roll
7th Grade A/B Honor Roll
8th Grade All A Honor Roll
Staff hands out certificates
Students line up to receive swag items.
Student jumps rope.
Students gather during extra break.

The Latta Middle School hosted a Book Character Pumpkin Contest. Students were given the opportunity to decorate a pumpkin like a book character and submit their pumpkin for a chance to win cash prizes and extra credit in ELA. There were nearly 50 submissions, and it's clear that LMS is full of creative, talented students. The following students won prizes within the contest:

1st Place: Adalei Deaver, The Very Hungry Caterpillar

2nd Place: Cassie Dailey, Pete the Cat

3rd Place: Orion Foxworth

Honorable Mentions:

Cutest: Para Price, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (Mouse)

Funniest: Jax Rogers, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Violet Beauregarde)

Most Artistic: Lena Byrd, Long Live the Pumpkin Queen (Sally)

Most Colorful: Lexi Jackson, The Smart Cookie

Most Elaborate: Colt Nealey, Luca

Most Original: Ellis King, Catching Fire (Katniss Everdeen)

Prettiest: McKenley Rowell, The Last Dance (Rachel)

21 days ago, Cristin Britt
1st Place Winner
2nd Place Winner
3rd Place Winner
Cutest Pumpkin
Funniest Pumpkin
Most Artistic Pumpkin
Most Colorful Pumpkin
Most Elaborate Pumpkin
Most Original Pumpkin
Prettiest Pumpkin
Exploring South America! The 7th grade students took a "virtual adventure" to Angel Falls! It is the world’s tallest uninterrupted waterfall, soaring nearly 3,200 feet above the rainforest in Venezuela. Check out these "souvenir" photo's. 📸
27 days ago, Cheryl Selby
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Don't mess a chance to purchase items from the LMS fall Scholastic Book Fair. The last day of the fair is tomorrow, Friday, 10/24.
27 days ago, Cristin Britt
Scholastic Book Fair
Can you name the elements on the Periodic Table? The students in Mrs. Marsh's 7th grade Science classes have been learning about the 118 elements on the Periodic Table. They used their own names to learn even more. They read the Periodic Table to find the chemical symbol, element's name, atomic number, and atomic mass. Then they researched who discovered the element and when it was discovered. Check out a few of these projects!
27 days ago, Shelley Marsh
Periodic Table Name Projects
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Project
Project
Project

Just a reminder that the LMS Book Character Pumpkin Contest submission deadline is tomorrow, Wednesday, October 22nd. We have had over 20 submissions, and there is some tough competition! Participate to earn extra credit in ELA and placed and honorable mention prizes.

29 days ago, Cristin Britt
Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Student Council will start its first Snack Break Sale this Thursday, October 23rd!

about 1 month ago, Latta Middle School
Viking Sneak Break This Thursday