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 Hello Mustangs,
As always, it has been a fantastic week at South County Middle School. Our students started taking their SOLs (Science and Reading) this week, and we will have our Math SOL next Wednesday, May 14, 2025. We are excited to see how our students perform, so please continue to encourage them to do their best, get a good night's sleep, and bring their fully charged computer with them each day. Additionally, the PTSO will host their TGIT (Thank Goodness It's Thursday) event after dismissal on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Lastly, we have become aware of a concerning TikTok trend encouraging students to damage Chromebooks. Please talk with your student(s) about the serious consequences of participating in such activities. As always, thank you for all you do, and please contact us to share any feedback, questions, or concerns. Enjoy your weekend, and we will see everyone on Monday.
Justin Simmons | Principal | South County Middle School
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Calendar Reminders
May 14 - Math SOL
May 15 - TGIT (more information below)
May 21 - Last day for After School Program
May 26 - NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day Holiday
May 30 - 8th Grade Dance
June 11 - Last Day of School, 12:15 PM Dismissal
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Tik Tok Challenge
We are aware of a recent TikTok trend that challenges students to physically damage their school-issued Chromebooks. This “Chromebook Challenge” encourages students to purposefully cause their devices to short out or catch fire by jamming metal/lead into the charging or USB port or stabbing the battery. Students might think that this behavior is a harmless joke or prank, but it’s dangerous and we are asking for your help in preventing it here in FCPS.
Please speak to your students about the consequences of this TikTok challenge, which include:
- Fire, injury, and damage to FCPS property.
- Lost access to schoolwork and online resources.
- Disciplinary measures as outlined in our Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook.
Please also note that families may be responsible for the repair or replacement costs for student-issued devices that are deliberately damaged.
I appreciate your partnership in keeping our students and school safe, and I’m looking forward to a strong finish to the school year here at South County Middle School. Please reach out to me if you have any questions.
 Thank Goodness It’s Thursday (TGIT)
Students can join us for our second annual after school event! Food, Fun and Games (Including Dunk tank and gaming truck) Tickets are $10.00 and include a hamburger or hot dog (vegetarian option will be available) chips, a drink and one ticket for the ice cream truck. Other specialty concessions and extra ice cream will be available for purchase. Tickets can be purchased during lunch the week of or here
8th Grade Dance
A night to celebrate our 8th grade students as they mark the end of their middle school career and their promotion to high school. Students must be in good academic standing (all library books returned and any late fees paid; no outstanding dues in MySchoolBucks) in order to attend. If a ticket is purchased and there are outstanding dues the ticket money will go toward paying off the dues and another ticket must be purchased.
 FCPS Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Public Hearing
The School Board will hold a public hearing on final budget adjustments on Tuesday, May 13, at 6 p.m. Sign up to speak by Monday, May 12, at 4:30 p.m.
Audiencia Pública sobre el Presupuesto para el Año Fiscal 2026
La Junta Escolar realizará una audiencia pública acerca de los ajustes finales hechos al presupuesto el martes 13 de mayo, a las 6 p.m. Regístrese antes de las 4:30 p.m. del 12 de mayo para hablar en esta audiencia.
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