This school year Mr. Johnson, a 6th-grade social studies teacher, focused on reducing computer time in his classroom. Johnson, and other educators say the constant use of digital technology often hampers students’ attention spans. “We had a device down day and I was not sure how to use it because I used devices so heavily, […]
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Students Celebrate Success With Socializing & Snacks!
May 25th, 2022 
Danielle Caldwell Schools celebrate student successes different way. At STMS, one of those ways is the Wildcat card celebration. Wildcat cards are given each 9 week grading period for A/B Honor Role and Principal’s Scholar Honor Role. There are 3 levels of the Wildcat Card – white, blue and gold. Each level has its own requirements and […]
Nails Are Making Points At STMS
May 25th, 2022 Briseis Lemos For some it’s the color. For others it’s the style or length. No matter the preferred shape or color, nails at STMS has been a popular trend this school year. Ms. Hardy-Holmes Wilson, the 6th grade counselor, says that she likes acrylic, coral colored nails. She says that she like acrylic nails, because her nails are […]
Our Wildcats Behind The Scenes
May 24th, 2022 Trinity Buckson-Curry The STMS News Crew comes on every morning to announce local events that are happening around the school. The work on writing the scripts, creating graphics, and more. The STMS news crew is made up of group of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders who are interested in media production. Each morning the group works hard […]
Teacher Continues to Inspire Through Art
May 24th, 2022 Paige Robinson As a young child, Mrs. Copley knew she loved art. She was always around people who were making things, including her dad who was a shoemaker. The STMS art teacher has been sharing her passion for art with students for 13 years. Mrs. Copley’s love for art has led her to pursue different types of […]
Girls on the Move
May 24th, 2022 Paige Robinson There were more than a hundred girls there and all the girls had a blast. They participated in many activities, including rock painting, skin care, volleyball and minute games. They roasted marshmallows at the fire pit, designed water bottles, and more. At Girls On the Move or girls night, they […]
Fortnite’s Focus Not Just On Fun: Company Focuses On Ukraine Relief
May 24th, 2022 Gavin Burris Many Wildcats enjoy playing Fortnite, an online video game that came out in 2017. The games is still one of the most popular video games for Wildcats who like to play not only by themselves, but with friends. But did you know that the company behind the game came up with an idea to earn […]
Has the World Become Too Dependent on Technology?
May 24th, 2022 Lillian Thompson Since technology became a thing, it has changed the world and how we as people go about our daily lives. Both children and adults use technology on a daily basis and have varying opinions on it. With alarm clocks waking us up in the morning to televisions helping put some of us to sleep. Technology […]
Have a Heart for Miracle Park
May 23rd, 2022 Carl Janicke On the weekends, you can most likely find STMS’ 7th grade guidance counselor and her family at Rock Hill’s newest park. “I go to Miracle park also most every weekend with my 8 year old daughter and 6 year old son,” said Mrs. McCoy. ” Their favorite thing is the mini zipline but they jump around […]
