Scott's Branch Middle/High School

🧡 Unity Day is Tomorrow!🧡

Scott’s Branch Middle/High School will celebrate Unity Day on Wednesday, October 21, 2026! We are asking all students, faculty, and staff to Wear ORANGE in support of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.


Let’s come together to show that at Scott’s Branch, we stand united against bullying and for a stronger, more supportive school community. 💙🦅

🦅 EAGLES, STAY IN THE KNOW! 🦅

Don’t miss this week’s Weekly Talon! 📰💙💛

✨ Weekly Highlights
📢 Important Updates
📅 Upcoming Events

👉 Read this week’s Weekly Talon: https://app.smore.com/n/y381c

Click, read, and stay connected with SBMHS! 💙💛

#WeeklyTalon #SBMHS #GoEagles 🦅

🦅💙💛 ATTENTION SBMHS JUNIORS & PARENTS! 💛💙🦅

It’s time to start planning for success beyond high school! 🎓 Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) meetings with our guidance counselor, Mrs. Fanning, will begin Tuesday, October 20th!

📅 Need to schedule a specific date and time? Contact Mrs. Fanning at 803-574-2100.

📩 Prefer to let us schedule your meeting? Mrs. Fanning will arrange the meeting and contact juniors and parents with the date, time, and details.

We look forward to partnering with our juniors and families to plan a successful path toward graduation and life beyond high school! 🎓💙💛

Go Eagles! 🦅 #SBMHSEagles #JuniorYear #PlanningForSuccess #PathToGraduation

💙💛🦅 Celebrating National Principals Month! 🦅💛💙

October is National Principals Month, and Scott’s Branch Middle/High School is proud to recognize and celebrate our very own Mrs. Alisha Wells! 🎉👏🏽

Mrs. Wells, thank you for your dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the success of our students, faculty, staff, and school community. Your hard work, passion for education, and Eagle pride do not go unnoticed!

Being a principal is more than leading a school. It is about inspiring others, building relationships, creating opportunities, and making a lasting difference in the lives of students.

💙💛 We appreciate you, Mrs. Wells, and all that you do to help our Eagles SOAR! 🦅

🎉 Eagle Family, help us show Mrs. Wells some LOVE! Drop a 💙💛 or share a few words of appreciation in the comments below!

#NationalPrincipalsMonth #ThankYouMrsWells #ScottsBranchEagles #EaglePride #EaglesSOAR #LeadershipMatters #ThankAPrincipal

📸💙💛 MAKE-UP PICTURE DAY IS COMING! 💛💙📸

Make-Up Picture Day will be Monday, October 19, 2026, for students in grades 6–11 and seniors!

🎓 Attention, Class of 2027! Senior portraits are an important part of your yearbook memories! Seniors are encouraged to register with Legacy Studios as soon as possible to ensure an opportunity to be photographed for the yearbook.

📍 Location: Scott’s Branch Middle/High School
📅 Date: Monday, October 19, 2026

🔗 Senior Portrait Registration:
https://seniors.legacystudios.com/scotts-branch-mhs-summerton-sc-2/#DRESSCODE

👔 Please remember:
- Follow the formal drape or tuxedo guidelines.
- Arrive dressed in your yearbook attire.
- School dress code will be enforced.

Seniors should schedule their portrait appointments as soon as possible to meet the yearbook deadline.

Let’s make sure everyone has the opportunity to capture a special school memory! 💛💙

🎀💗 EAGLES IN PINK FOR A PURPOSE! 💗🎀

Our Scott's Branch Middle/High School family showed up and showed out for our PINK OUT on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 🩷🦅

This year, our PINK OUT was extra special as we came together to show love, strength, and support for our very own Breast Cancer Survivor, Ms. Walton! 💕💪🏽

From our students to our faculty and staff, the sea of PINK was a beautiful reminder that no one fights alone! We are more than a school; we are a FAMILY, and when one of our Eagles faces a battle, we stand together in love and unity!

Ms. Walton, we acknowledge your strength, admire your courage, your testimony, and thank you for allowing us to continue supporting and celebrating you.

Together, we wear PINK. Together, we spread HOPE. Together, we stand STRONG! 🎀💙💛🦅

#ScottBranchEagles #PinkOut2026 #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

🎪🎉 Step Right Up! It’s National School Lunch Week! 🍎🦅

From October 12–16, 2026, Scott’s Branch Middle High School celebrated National School Lunch Week with the exciting national theme, “Cafeteria Circus!” 🎡🤹🏽‍♀️


Behind every delicious meal is a team of amazing people who work hard each day to keep our Eagles nourished, energized, and ready to learn! 💙💛


A HUGE THANK YOU to our wonderful cafeteria staff for your dedication, hard work, kindness, and commitment to serving our students. From preparing nutritious meals to greeting our students with care, you make a difference in our school community every single day!

🎪 You are the stars of our cafeteria show, and we are so grateful for all that you do!

Let’s give our incredible cafeteria team a big round of applause for keeping our Eagles soaring high! 🦅👏

Thank you for making every meal a little more special! 💙💛

🏈💙💛 EAGLE PRIDE ALERT! CONGRATULATIONS, NYREN BOWMAN! 💛💙🦅

Let’s give a HUGE shoutout to Scott’s Branch Middle High School Varsity Football standout #6, Nyren Bowman! 🎉👏

Nyren has been selected to represent the SOUTH TEAM as a WIDE RECEIVER in the 2026 Touchstone Energy Cooperatives North-South All-Star Bowl! ⭐🏈

📍 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
📅 Game Day: December 12, 2026
🔴 Team: South Team
🏈 Position: Wide Receiver

This outstanding accomplishment is a testament to Nyren’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to the game. We are incredibly proud to see our Eagle recognized among the top high school football talent in South Carolina!

Join us in congratulating Nyren on this well-deserved honor as he prepares to take the field and represent Scott’s Branch Middle High School and Eagle Nation! 🦅💪

Let’s show him some love in the comments! Drop a 💙💛 or 🦅 below to celebrate our Eagle!

ONCE AN EAGLE, ALWAYS AN EAGLE! 🦅🏈

#EaglePride #Scott’sBranchEagles #NyrenBowman #NorthSouthAllStarBowl #SouthTeam #EagleNation #SBMHSFootball

🦅💙💛 CONGRATULATIONS, SA’NYE HILTON! 💛💙🦅

Let’s hear it for our very own Sa’Nye Hilton of Scott’s Branch Middle High School! 🎉🏈

Sa’Nye has been named the SCFCA Player of the Week – Week 8: 1A Lower Lineman of the Week! This outstanding recognition highlights his hard work, dedication, and commitment on the football field.

We are incredibly proud of Sa’Nye for representing the Scott’s Branch Eagles with excellence! Keep working hard, keep making plays, and keep soaring to new heights! 🦅🔥

Once an Eagle, always an Eagle! 💙💛

#SBMHSEagles #EaglePride #SCFCA #PlayerOfTheWeek #Week8 #LinemanOfTheWeek #EaglesSoar

📢 EAGLES & FAMILIES! 🦅💙💛

Scott’s Branch Middle High School is excited to announce that EOC and SC READY test results will be distributed during Parent-Teacher Conferences! 📝📊

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Parents and guardians, we look forward to connecting with you, sharing your student’s academic progress, and discussing ways we can continue working together to ensure student success! 💙💛

Your partnership makes a difference, and we can’t wait to see you there!

🦅 Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle!

#SBMHS #Scott’sBranchEagles #ParentTeacherConferences #EOC #SCREADY #EaglePride

📚🦅 EAGLES, IT’S TIME TO GEAR UP FOR SUCCESS! 🦅📚

Scott’s Branch Middle High School is excited to announce GEAR UP After-School Tutoring for students in grades 8 and 9! 💙💛

👢 Boots on the Ground for Student Success!

📅 Begins: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
🗓️ Days: Tuesdays–Thursdays
⏰ Time: 3:30–5:00 p.m.
🎯 Purpose: Strengthen essential academic skills and prepare for SC READY and EOC assessments.

📝 PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Permission is required! Permission forms have been sent home with students, and a form will also be emailed to parents/guardians. You can also scan the QR code on the flyer to complete the parent permission form.

Let’s work together to build confidence, strengthen skills, and help our Eagles SOAR toward success! 🦅✨

#SBMHS #GEARUP #EaglePride #StudentSuccess #BootsOnTheGround #AcademicExcellence

🦅💙💛 SCOTT’S BRANCH MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL: SIC PARENT NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 💛💙

Attention, Eagles families! 📣 We are now accepting nominations for Parent Members of the School Improvement Council (SIC)!

The SIC plays an important role in helping make Scott’s Branch Middle High School even stronger. We invite parents to get involved, share their ideas, and help support the continued growth and success of our students and school community. 📚✨

Interested in serving? You can nominate yourself or another parent to become a member!

📝 Complete the Google Form here:
🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRLl5x01FUk-qErpen9rVE4Hv08Xlg6dnUjqa95yhROBC72w/viewform?usp=header

Your voice matters, and your involvement makes a difference! Let’s work together to make SBMHS the best it can be! 🦅💙💛

#SBMHS #EaglePride #SchoolImprovementCouncil #ParentInvolvement #StrongerTogether

💙💛🦅 "Eagles Take Flight When Families Unite!" 🦅💛💙

📣 Calling all Scott's Branch Middle/High School parents and guardians! We invite you to join us for our 1st Quarter Parent/Teacher Conferences!

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Scott's Branch Middle/High School

This is a wonderful opportunity to:

✅ Meet and connect with your child's teachers.

✅ Review and discuss 1st Quarter report cards.

✅ Celebrate student achievements and identify areas for growth.

✅ Collaborate on ways to support your child's academic success.

✅ Receive important Title I School Updates.

💙💛 At Scott's Branch, we believe that strong schools begin with strong family partnerships! Your involvement makes a difference, and together, we can help every Eagle reach new heights!

We look forward to seeing our Eagle families Thursday evening! Let's continue working together to make this school year a success!

🦅 One School. One Family. One Eagle Nation! 💙💛

#ScottBranchEagles #EaglePride #ParentTeacherConferences #FamilyEngagement #StudentSuccess #EaglesSoarTogether

🦅💙💛 EAGLES, AIM HIGH! IT’S PSAT TIME! 💛💙

Scott’s Branch Middle High School 8th and 10th grade students, it’s time to prepare, focus, and show what you know! 📚✏️

📅 PSAT Testing Schedule:
🔹 8th Grade: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
🔹 10th Grade: Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏰ Testing begins at 8:30 AM

✅ Students, remember to:
• Arrive at school on time and report to your assigned testing location.
• Get a good night’s rest and eat a healthy breakfast.
• Bring your school-issued device fully charged, if instructed.
• Follow all testing procedures and directions.
• Stay focused and give your very best effort!

📣 Participation is required for all 8th and 10th grade students.

The PSAT helps students measure their academic skills, identify strengths and areas for growth, and prepare for future college and career opportunities. 🎓🌟

Let’s show up ready to succeed and make SBMHS proud!

💙💛 Eagles, AIM HIGH! Come prepared. Stay focused. Soar toward success! 🦅

#SBMHS #EaglesAimHigh #PSAT2026 #StudentSuccess #CollegeAndCareerReady #SoarToSuccess

🎓💙💛 EAGLES, YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE! 🦅✨

Scott’s Branch Middle High School invites our senior students and families to join us for our FAFSA Workshop! 🎓💰

📅 Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Media Center

Need help completing the FAFSA? Have questions about financial aid or paying for college? We’re here to help! 🙌

Join us to:
📚 Explore college and career options
💰 Learn about financial aid opportunities
📝 Get assistance with completing the FAFSA
🎯 Plan for your future with confidence!

Don't miss this opportunity to take the next step toward your future! Whether you're preparing for college or exploring your options, we're ready to support you.

🦅 Plan. Apply. Achieve. Your future starts here!

#SBMHS #FAFSAWorkshop #CollegeAndCareerReady #FutureEagles #FinancialAid

🦅💙💛 EAGLES NATION, IT’S TIME TO SHOW UP AND SHOW OUT! 💛💙🦅

📣 WEEK IN ATHLETICS | OCTOBER 12–16, 2026

This coming week marks the end of the season for several of our athletic teams, and we want to make it a special one! Let’s come together, PACK THE STANDS, and show our student-athletes how much we appreciate their hard work, dedication, and school pride as they represent Scott’s Branch High School and our community! 💪🏽🏐🏈

🏈🔥 EAGLE FOOTBALL UPDATE! 🔥🏈

Our Varsity Football Eagles are off to an impressive 5–2 START and are ranked among the TOP 10 TEAMS IN THE STATE! 🏆💙💛 These young men are doing amazing things both on and off the field, representing our school and community with excellence. Let’s keep that energy going and encourage our Eagles as they work to finish the season STRONG! 🦅

📅 HERE’S THE LINEUP FOR THIS WEEK:

🏐 MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 – B-Team Volleyball @ Ron McNair High School (Away) | 6:45 PM | First Round of the Playoffs

🏐 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 – Varsity Volleyball vs. Bowman High School (HOME) | 6:00 PM

🏈 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 – B-Team Football vs. Marlboro High School (HOME) | 6:00 PM

🏐 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 – Varsity Volleyball vs. Branchville High School (HOME) | 6:00 PM

🏈 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 – Varsity Football vs. Bowman High School (HOME) | 7:30 PM

💙💛 EAGLES NATION, LET’S PACK THE STANDS! 💛💙

Your presence, your energy, and your support make a difference! Let’s show our student-athletes that their school and community are behind them every step of the way. Bring your family, bring your friends, wear your ROYAL BLUE & GOLD, and let’s make this week unforgettable! 📣🦅

ONE SCHOOL. ONE COMMUNITY. ONE EAGLE NATION! 💙💛

#EaglesNation #Scott’sBranchEagles #WeekInAthletics #PackTheStands #EaglePride #FinishStrong

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Scott’s Branch Middle/High School is coming together to show our support, spread awareness, and celebrate strength, courage, and hope!

On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, we are asking all faculty, staff, and students to join us as we go “ALL PINK!” in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in honor of our very own Breast Cancer Warrior, Ms. Walton! 💗

Whether it's a pink shirt, pink shoes, pink accessories, or an ALL-PINK outfit, let's show up and show out for a meaningful cause!

Eagles, let's PINK OUT Scott's Branch! 🦅💗

Please see the attached flyer for details, and help us spread the word to our students!

Thank you for your support and participation as we continue to show that Eagles stand together, support one another, and fight with heart!