Mr. Wallace's classes came to the Media Center today to learn about research databases. Mrs. Moran taught students about a free resource available to all South Carolina students, SC Discus. All of our 7th grade social studies classes are being taught this lesson.
📸 School Picture Day Update: Retake Day has been scheduled!
Mark your calendars! Picture Day is Tuesday, September 29, 2026, and Retake Day will be Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
You can skip the paperwork and order your photo packages completely online. Here is everything you need to know:
How to Order: Visit imagequix.com and enter our school's unique online code: 30425F2627
Preorder Deadline: The online preorder site will close exactly 48 hours after our final picture day concludes, so make sure to lock in your order early!
Late Orders: Post-picture day ordering will open once proof sheets are sent out. Please note that late orders include an additional shipping fee and are mailed directly to your home.
Have questions?
Reach out directly to customer service at 1-855-773-3321 (available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM).
Let's get those smiles ready! 👔👗✨
A Message from the Principal
Although this was a short week, it was certainly a full one!
On September 11, we observed Patriot Day and honored the victims of the September 11 attacks. Our chorus sang the National Anthem on the morning news, while our Student Ambassadors joined our School Resource Officer in placing American flags in front of the school. We are proud of the respectful way our students helped commemorate this important day.
As you review your student’s grades in PowerSchool, please remember that our grading practices are based on student performance and proficiency—not work ethic or assignment completion alone. A student’s grade should reflect the level of proficiency the student has demonstrated in the standards for that subject.
Please review the grading information below:
The high school credit grading information is especially important for middle school students enrolled in courses that earn high school credit.
If you have questions about your student’s grades or academic progress, please contact the teacher or your student’s school counselor. We want to work with you to help every student grow academically and reach their full potential.
Thank you for your continued support of Indian Land Middle School.
Important Information from the School Nurse
Parents of seventh-grade students should submit an updated immunization record showing that the required Tdap vaccine was administered on or after the student’s 10th birthday.
Parents of eighth-grade students who transferred to Indian Land Middle School should also submit their student’s immunization record.
All immunization records must be provided on a South Carolina Certificate of Immunization. Thirty-day notices regarding possible suspension have started going out to families whose records are incomplete.
If you have questions, please call the school nurse at 803-578-2500.
Scholastic Book Fair
Dates: September 18–25
Location: ILMS Media Center
Family Event: Monday, September 21, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. in the ILMS Media Center
Visit the ILMS Scholastic Book Fair Homepage
Fall Picture Day
Upstate Images will be at ILMS on Tuesday, September 29, for fall pictures.
All students will have their pictures taken because these pictures will be included in the yearbook. Families who would like to purchase a picture package may use the link below.
Art Club Interest Meeting
Ms. Hood will be hosting a morning interest meeting for art club at 8am in the band room on Thursday, September 17th.
Warrior Athletics
Volleyball
Monday, September 14: Home vs. York at 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 16: Away at Dutchman Creek at 5:00 p.m.
Friday, September 18: Away at Saluda Trail at 5:00 p.m.
Football
Wednesday, September 16: Seventh Grade at Castle Heights at 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 16: Eighth Grade at Dutchman Creek at 5:00 p.m.
Boys Basketball Open Gyms—Eighth Grade Only
Open gyms will be held through September 26:
Thursdays: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Boys Basketball Conditioning—Eighth Grade Only
Conditioning sessions will be held from Thursday, October 1, through Saturday, October 31. These sessions are for conditioning only. Basketball skills will not be practiced.
The October 31 conditioning session will take place during the regular Saturday morning time.
For questions, please contact Coach Murray at Bill.Murray@lcsd.k12.sc.us.
💙💛 An Update from Our PTO
🍔 Dine-Out Night at The Habit—Wednesday, September 16
Stop by The Habit anytime from 4:00–9:00 p.m., and 20% of the proceeds will be donated to ILMS!
Please be sure to mention ILMS when ordering so your purchase counts toward our fundraiser.
🐔 Chick-fil-A Biscuit Sale
Start your morning with Chick-fil-A on Wednesday, September 23! The PTO will sell Chick-fil-A chicken biscuits for $5 each—cash only.
🚗 Car riders: Purchase a biscuit in the car-rider line that morning.
🚌 Bus riders: Biscuits will be available for students to purchase as they arrive at school.
Students may eat their biscuits in the cafeteria. Biscuits will be available while supplies last!
🙌 Volunteer to Help Our School
We have several upcoming opportunities to get involved, and we need your help. Even one shift makes a difference!
🏈 Football Concessions and Spirit Wear: This is an area where we especially need volunteers! Sign up here.
🤍 Theme Merchandise Sales: Help sell game-day theme merchandise during student lunches. Sign up here.
🐔 Chick-fil-A Biscuit Sales: Help with our upcoming morning biscuit sales. Sign up here.
📚 Book Fair: Help students shop and support the Book Fair. Sign up here.
📸 Picture Day: Help keep everything running smoothly on school picture day. Sign up here.
☕ Coffee Truck: Help with our upcoming coffee truck event. Sign up here.
💙💛 Thank You, Warrior Families!
Thank you for supporting our students, staff, athletics, and PTO. You are helping us make a BIG IMPACT at ILMS!
ILMS Parent Newsletter
Lead. Learn. Grow.
A Message to Our Warrior Families
Dear Warrior Families,
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We are seeing wonderful progress in student engagement as our Warriors become more involved in their learning, participate in classroom activities, and settle into productive routines. We appreciate everything you do at home to reinforce the importance of attendance, effort, and academic success.
Please review this week’s important updates and upcoming events.
Academic Updates
i-Ready Parent Directions
We are providing families with a step-by-step picture guide to help students access and use i-Ready from home. Please review the i-Ready Picture Directions for assistance with logging in, navigating the program, and accessing assigned lessons. We encourage students to follow their teachers’ directions and complete i-Ready activities carefully and independently.
Progress Reports
Progress reports were emailed to parents today, Friday, September 4. If you have questions or concerns about your student’s grades, please contact the teacher directly.
For additional information about grading expectations, please review the appropriate grading guide below:
SC READY Score Reports
Individual SC READY score reports were sent home with students today. Please ask your student for this important information and take time to review the report together.
Panorama Student Survey
ILMS students will participate in the Panorama survey on Monday, September 14th. This survey gives students an opportunity to share feedback about their school experiences and helps our staff identify ways to strengthen student support, engagement, and the overall learning environment.
Parents who do not want their student to participate may complete the Panorama Survey Opt-Out Form. Completed forms may be emailed to jennifer.blake@lcsd.k12.sc.us or returned to the student’s teacher by Tuesday, September 8th.
Important Dates
No School—Labor Day
There will be no school on Monday, September 7th , in observance of Labor Day. We hope all of our Warrior families enjoy a safe and restful holiday weekend.
Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to ILMS!
Dates: September 18–25
Location: ILMS Media Center
Family Event: Monday, September 21, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. in the ILMS Media Center
We cannot wait to see our families at the fair and help every student discover a book they will love!
Fall Picture Day
Upstate Images will be at ILMS on Tuesday, September 29th, for fall pictures. All students will have their pictures taken for the yearbook.
Families who would like to purchase a picture package may use the Upstate Images Ordering Link.
Warrior Athletics
Wednesday, September 9th
Volleyball: Away at Castle Heights—5:00 p.m.
7th Grade Football: Home vs. Marvin Ridge—5:00 p.m.
8th Grade Football: Home vs. Rawlinson Road—6:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball Open Gyms—8th Grade Only
Open gyms will be held through September 26th:
Thursdays: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Boys Basketball Conditioning—8th Grade Only
Conditioning sessions will be held from Thursday, October 1st, through Saturday, October 31st. These sessions are for conditioning only; basketball skills will not be practiced.
The October 31st session will take place during the regular Saturday morning time.
For questions, please contact Coach Murray at Bill.Murray@lcsd.k12.sc.us.
An Update from Our PTO
Thank You, Warrior Families!
We are incredibly grateful for the support of our ILMS families during this year’s Warrior Impact Fundraiser! Together, 260 ILMS families helped us raise an amazing $45,000!
We are excited to put these funds to good use and look forward to sharing more information soon about the impact your support is making at ILMS.
White-Out Football Games
Next Wednesday’s football doubleheader is a WHITE OUT! To help students get game-day ready, the PTO will sell white spirit items during student lunches on:
Tuesday, September 8th
Wednesday, September 9th
White-Out Bundle—$7
Each bundle includes five fun white-out items students can wear and use during the games. Individual items will also be available for purchase while supplies last.
Football Concession Volunteers Needed
The PTO needs volunteers to help with concessions during our football games. If you are available to help, please sign up to volunteer.
Thank you for supporting ILMS and helping our school make an IMPACT!
Lead. Learn. Grow.
Marilyn Monteith
Principal
8th Grade Parents:
On Wednesday, October 21st, ILMS will administer the PSAT to 8th graders who choose to participate. Spots are filled on a first come first serve basis. There are 200 spots available. Please use the following Google Permission Slip Form to sign your student up: Parental Permission for PSAT/NMSQT Administration 2026-2027 School Year
Once you complete the permission slip online, you must pay online to secure your students’ spot using our new online payment system which can be found here LCSD Online School Payment. Permission slips that do not accompany a payment will not be accounted for towards the spots allotted. The payment deadline is September 11th, 2025.
Please contact Chelsea.Brown@lcsd.k12.sc.us if you have any questions or need further assistance. Thank you!
What a fun and memorable week we have had at ILMS! From Hat Day and pieing our assistant principals to celebrating together at the Warrior Impact Picnic, our students brought so much energy and excitement to each activity. They were exceptionally well-behaved and had a wonderful time. It was a joy to see our Warriors laughing, celebrating, and enjoying these special moments together. Thank you to our families, staff, and PTO for helping make this week such a success!
Academic Information
September Is Attendance Awareness Month
Regular attendance is essential to student success. When students are present each day, they benefit from direct instruction, classroom discussions, collaboration with their peers, and timely support from their teachers. Even occasional absences can make it difficult for students to keep up with new learning.
Please help your student arrive at school on time and ready to learn each day. Let’s be present, engaged, and ready to Lead. Learn. Grow.
PSAT Opportunity for Eighth-Grade Students
ILMS will administer the PSAT on Wednesday, October 21, to eighth-grade students who choose to participate.
Participation is limited to 200 students, and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Parents who would like their student to participate should complete the following form:
Parental Permission for PSAT/NMSQT Administration: 2026–2027 School Year
Athletic Information
Volleyball Schedule
Monday, August 31: Home vs. Saluda Trail, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 2: Away at Rawlinson Road, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Friday, September 4: Home vs. Sullivan, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Tickets for home athletic events may be purchased through GoFan.
Boys Basketball Open Gyms: Eighth Grade Only
Boys basketball open gyms will be held on Thursdays from 6:30–8:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00–11:00 a.m. through Saturday, September 26.
Boys Basketball Conditioning: Eighth Grade Only
Conditioning sessions will be held from Thursday, October 1, through Saturday, October 31. These sessions are for conditioning only; no basketball skills will be practiced.
The October 31 session will take place during the regular Saturday morning time.
Questions may be directed to Coach Murray at Bill.Murray@lcsd.k12.sc.us.
PTO Information
Football Concessions: Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for parent volunteers to help with football concessions this season. Even one shift makes a big difference and helps support ILMS programs for our students and staff.
Grab a friend and volunteer for a shift!
Sign Up for Football Concessions
Warrior Impact Fundraiser Update
WOW—what an impact our Warrior families have made! 💙💛
We are incredibly grateful to the 257 families who have supported our Warrior Impact Fundraiser. Together, you have helped raise an amazing $43,531!
Just 21% of our student body has accomplished this much. Thank you for believing in ILMS and supporting our students.
If we reach our $60,000 goal, we can create a new outdoor recreational space this semester—something all of our students can enjoy!
Donations will remain open through Friday, September 4, giving more Warrior families an opportunity to participate and help us move closer to our goal. Students may also continue earning prizes through September 4.
Donations may be made fee-free through Zeffy:
Donate to the ILMS Warrior Impact Fundraiser
Whether you have already donated or are considering joining us now, thank you! Every donation, big or small, helps us make an impact for our Warriors.
Lead. Learn. Grow
Marilyn Monteith
Principal
REMINDER: Indian Land Middle School Two-Hour Early Release Tomorrow, Friday, August 28th. Please be reminded that tomorrow, Friday, August 28th, is a scheduled two-hour early-release day.
Our dismissal schedule for tomorrow will be as follows:
1:20 p.m. – Afternoon announcements begin
1:30 p.m. – Student dismissal
Please coordinate your child's transportation and pickup plans ahead of time to ensure a smooth and safe dismissal process. Thank you for your cooperation!
A Tribute to Dolly. Our Theatre students sang 9 to 5 in remembrance of Dolly Parton during class. She will be missed. Click here to view the video of our students singing 9 to 5.
Dear Warrior Families,
What a wonderful week we have had at Indian Land Middle School! Our students were engaged in instruction while also enjoying several special activities, including the PTO Warrior Impact Pep Rally, Pajama Day, and the return of Friday Ice Cream Days.
Our students were exceptionally well behaved and had a great time. They are settling into the routines of the school year and truly getting into the groove of school. We are proud of their positive attitudes and hard work. Keep it up, Warriors!
Daily Activities and Fundraising Information
Warrior Impact Hat Day
Tuesday, August 25, will be Hat Day in support of our Warrior Impact fundraiser. Students are invited to wear their favorite school-appropriate hat as we continue building excitement and supporting Warrior Impact!
Early-Release Day and Warrior Impact Picnic
Friday, August 28, will be a two-hour early-release day. Students will be dismissed at 1:20 p.m. We will also hold our Boosterthon Picnic that day.
PTO Warrior Impact Update
Look What Our Warriors Are Accomplishing!
What an exciting week at ILMS! Our Warrior Impact Pep Rally brought tremendous energy to our campus. Prizes are rolling out, and our Warriors are working together toward one big goal!
Thanks to our amazing ILMS families, we have already raised:
$22,795 of our $60,000 goal!
Thank you to everyone who has registered, donated, and shared! We still have plenty of time to make an even bigger impact.
If you have not donated yet—or would like to help your student maintain the momentum—please share your student’s fundraising page with grandparents, relatives, friends, neighbors, and coworkers. Every donation helps us invest directly in our students, staff, and school.
Ways to Donate
MyBooster.com: Donate through your student’s personal fundraising page.
Zeffy—Fee-Free Option: Donate online through Zeffy. Select “Other” and enter $0.00 to avoid processing fees.
Cash or Check: Make checks payable to ILMS PTO and send them to school in an envelope labeled with your student’s name, grade, and fourth-block teacher.
Zeffy, cash, and check donations will be added to MyBooster within 24 hours and will count toward student prizes and classroom competitions.
Thank you for your continued support of ILMS. Let’s keep up the great work, Warriors!
Athletics
Warrior Football Jamboree
Join us for the Warrior Football Jamboree on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at ILMS. Games begin at 5:00 p.m.
Schedule of Games
5:00 p.m. – Buford vs. South
5:30 p.m. – Buford vs. Indian Land 7th Grade
6:00 p.m. – South vs. Indian Land 8th Grade
6:30 p.m. – A.R. Rucker vs. Indian Land 7th Grade
7:00 p.m. – A.R. Rucker vs. Indian Land 8th Grade
Click here to purchase tickets.
Boys Basketball Open Gyms—8th Grade Only
Open gyms will be held on Thursdays from 6:30–8:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00–11:00 a.m. through September 26.
Boys Basketball Conditioning—8th Grade Only
Conditioning sessions will be held on Thursdays and Saturdays from October 1 through October 31. These sessions are for conditioning only; basketball skills will not be practiced. The October 31 session will take place during the regular Saturday morning time.
For questions, please contact Coach Murray at Bill.Murray@lcsd.k12.sc.us.
We are celebrating our Warrior Impact Fundraiser registration progress by wearing our favorite school-appropriate pajamas to school tomorrow, Friday, August 21st. Please no slippers.
Please keep up the amazing support and donations! The top two fundraising classes in each grade level (four classes total) with the highest donations will earn a VIP Soda Bar during lunch on Monday, August 24th.
Let's make a HUGE Warrior Impact!
Thank you for your support!
ILMS was filled with excitement this afternoon during our Warrior Impact Pep Rally. Please support our students and raise funds to help ILMS. Check out our Website News for more information, or click here.
Dear Warrior Families,
Academic Information
Please see the i-Ready textbook access information. This will allow access to the i-Ready Math textbook online.
i-Ready Textbook access
Events
We have several exciting events and opportunities coming up at Indian Land Middle School. Please review the important updates below.
PTO Ice Cream Day
Our first PTO Ice Cream Day will be held during lunch on Friday, August 21. Ice cream will be available for $1, cash only.
Warrior Impact Fundraiser
Our Warrior Impact Fundraiser is underway, and we’re excited to see our ILMS community come together to support our students, staff, and school!
Our goal is to raise $60,000 to help fund outdoor recreational spaces, campus beautification, student celebrations, staff appreciation, and other improvements that will make a lasting impact at ILMS.
Haven’t gotten started yet? It’s not too late!
REGISTER • DONATE • SHARE
Register your student at MyBooster.com, make a donation, and share your student’s personal fundraising page with family and friends. Every donation—big or small—moves us closer to our goal!
Ways to Donate:
MyBooster.com: Donate through your student’s personal fundraising page.
Zeffy—Fee-Free Option: Donate through the ILMS Warrior Impact Fundraiser page. When prompted for a contribution to Zeffy, select “Other” and enter $0.00 to avoid processing fees.
Cash or Check: Make checks payable to ILMS PTO and send the donation to school in an envelope labeled with your student’s name, grade, and fourth-block teacher.
Zeffy, cash, and check donations will be added to MyBooster within 24 hours and will count toward student prizes and classroom competitions.
Athletic Updates
Please see the attached athletic information:
Updated Jamboree Schedule for Wednesday, August 26, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
ILMS Football Schedule
ILMS Volleyball Schedule
Girls Basketball Open Gym Flyer
ILMS Dance
An ILMS dance event is also coming up! Please review the attached dance flyer for event details, including the date, time, admission information, and student expectations.
Dance Flyer
Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, PTO, and athletic programs. We are grateful for the many ways our Warrior families help make ILMS a wonderful place to Lead. Learn. Grow.
Thank you
Marilyn Monteith
Principal
A Message from the Principal
What a wonderful week we have had with our students! Throughout the week, we have seen students engaged, focused, and actively participating in instruction. They have also done an excellent job learning and following our schoolwide expectations.
We held grade-level assemblies on Wednesday and Thursday to review what it means to demonstrate Warrior Pride and to reinforce the expectations that help create a positive and productive learning environment. We are proud of the strong start our students have made and look forward to another great week of learning and growth!
Important Dates
i-Ready Math Assessment
Students will complete the i-Ready Math assessment on Thursday, August 13. Please encourage your student to get a good night’s rest, arrive on time, and bring a fully charged Chromebook.
Parent Information Night
Join us for Parent Information Night on Thursday, August 13, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. We look forward to welcoming our families and sharing important information about the school year.
Food
To protect instructional time and maintain classrooms that are focused on learning, food is not permitted in classrooms. Our class periods are only 50 minutes long, and the time spent opening packages, eating, cleaning spills, and disposing of trash can quickly interrupt instruction and distract students from lessons and activities. This expectation also helps keep our classrooms, furniture, and technology clean.
Students may bring breakfast from home or purchase breakfast in the cafeteria. Breakfast must be eaten in the cafeteria prior to going to class in the AM. Students may also bring a packed lunch or purchase lunch from the cafeteria each day.
Our practice is consistent with other area middle schools, which also limit eating to designated areas rather than classrooms. Thank you for supporting our efforts to provide clean, orderly classrooms where students can remain engaged and ready to learn.
Athletics
Fall Sports Pictures
Football, volleyball, cheer, and dance pictures will be taken by Upstate Images after school on Thursday, October 1. Additional information regarding order forms and purchasing options will be shared closer to the date.
Boys Basketball Open Gyms
Open gyms will be held on Thursdays from 6:30–8:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Saturday, August 8
Thursday, August 13
Saturday, August 15
Thursday, August 20
Saturday, August 22
Thursday, August 27
Saturday, August 29
Thursday, September 10
Saturday, September 12
Thursday, September 17
Saturday, September 19
Thursday, September 24
Saturday, September 26
Boys Basketball Conditioning
The following sessions will be for conditioning only. No basketball skills will be practiced.
Thursday, October 1
Saturday, October 3
Thursday, October 15
Saturday, October 17
Thursday, October 22
Saturday, October 24
Thursday, October 29
Saturday, October 31
The October 31 conditioning session will take place during the regular Saturday morning time.
For questions, please contact Coach Murray at 704-907-9472 or Bill.Murray@lcsd.k12.sc.us.
Thank You, Warrior Families!
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Your encouragement at home helps our students meet expectations, remain focused, and experience success at school. We are grateful to work alongside you as we help every student Lead. Learn. Grow.