It is extremely important that parent/guardian contact and emergency information for students be
kept current at the school. If at any time during the year this information changes, the
parent/guardian should submit changes to the school office immediately.
kept current at the school. If at any time during the year this information changes, the
parent/guardian should submit changes to the school office immediately.
Students will be expected to present a written excuse, signed by a parent/legal guardian or
certified medical practitioner, in all cases of absence. If a student fails to bring a valid excuse to
school for an absence, the student will receive an unlawful absence. A valid excuse must list the
date of the absence, the date of the excuse, the reason for absence, and the telephone number and
signature of the parent/legal guardian or certified medical practitioner. The school will keep the
content of an excuse confidential to the extent appropriate.
certified medical practitioner, in all cases of absence. If a student fails to bring a valid excuse to
school for an absence, the student will receive an unlawful absence. A valid excuse must list the
date of the absence, the date of the excuse, the reason for absence, and the telephone number and
signature of the parent/legal guardian or certified medical practitioner. The school will keep the
content of an excuse confidential to the extent appropriate.
Sanders Middle School is part of the district's participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
program. This program provides breakfast and lunch at no cost to students each day. Free and
Reduced Meal Applications are not needed for participation in the program.
program. This program provides breakfast and lunch at no cost to students each day. Free and
Reduced Meal Applications are not needed for participation in the program.
All prescription and over-the-counter medications must be registered by the parent/guardian with
the school nurse. Medication may not be transported by students on the school
bus. If there is no other way to get the medication to school, a parent/guardian must contact the
school nurse to make arrangements. All medication must be in the original container with
original labels and directions for dosage. Any student who is to have prescription medication
administered at school must provide a form signed by the prescribing physician and the
parent/guardian.
the school nurse. Medication may not be transported by students on the school
bus. If there is no other way to get the medication to school, a parent/guardian must contact the
school nurse to make arrangements. All medication must be in the original container with
original labels and directions for dosage. Any student who is to have prescription medication
administered at school must provide a form signed by the prescribing physician and the
parent/guardian.
The first day of school for students in LCSD 55 is Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Thank you to Farmer's Furniture of Laurens for the contribution that helped us purchase championship rings for the SMS Lady Yellow Jackets basketball team!
CRITICAL THINKING was the trait for 5 Star Friday in February. Follow this link to view the month's winners.
Please mark your calendar and plan to attend the Keep Building, Sanders! Family Night.
Tuesday, September 30
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Sanders Middle School
Join us to learn more about how SMS is focused on developing a 5-star Culture of Excellence as we keep building in academics, athletics, and the arts.
Food
Student Art Display
Kona Ice
Tuesday, September 30
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Sanders Middle School
Join us to learn more about how SMS is focused on developing a 5-star Culture of Excellence as we keep building in academics, athletics, and the arts.
Food
Student Art Display
Kona Ice
Follow the link for a video highlighting Sanders Middle School
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1msZ1QyZzQXzN1fQ_RoF-Ch8K0nCr4bVk/view
Are you interested in substitute teaching? Follow this link for information and to apply.
https://www.sandersmiddle.org/o/sms/page/substitute-teacher-information
