Sprayground bookbags have been popular with pre-teens and teenagers for several years, and you have probably seen them many times. One of the most famous designs is the shark mouth, which features sharp teeth, a thick black outline, and a bright, colorful background. This school year at Saluda Trail Middle School, students and administrators have […]
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Where Did the STMS Cookies Go? – Students and teachers wonder what happened to a school favorite
December 19th, 2025 
LaKeenan Scruggs For over four years, Saluda Trail Middle School sold cookies that many students and staff loved. Each time the cookies were sold, over 600 were made, and they usually sold out. You can’t blame the buyers—the cookies were just that good. “The cookies are so good because of the soft texture and the freshness,”said Zymir Hinton. […]
What’s the deal with Spicy Chips?
December 19th, 2025 Nala McCree It seems like every time you see a kid, they have a thin layer of Takis residue on their fingers. Many kids at Saluda Trail Middle School love hot chips, but many don’t know the history behind them. Potato chips were first created by George Crum in 1853. About 137 years later, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos […]
Club Spotlight: Student Council
December 19th, 2025 Aubree Golden The Student Council at Saluda Trail Middle School is made up of students from sixth, seventh, and eighth grade. Members serve as the voice of the student body by sharing ideas, helping plan events throughout the year, and working to make positive changes at the school. Student Council meets twice a month and is advised […]
Sixth Grade Wins Thanksgiving Food Drive Competition
December 18th, 2025 Antonio Gaston Saluda Trail Middle School held a Thanksgiving Food Drive beginning November 3 where 6th, 7th and 8th graders competed to collect the most canned food. Saluda Trail Middle school did the drive to supported the Catawba Area Coalition for the Homeless (CACH), which helps provide food for families in need for the holidays. Students learned […]
Where Did All the Stanley Cups Go?
December 17th, 2025 Nala McCree New water bottle rule causes mixed reactions at STMS Last year, it seemed like almost every student was walking around with Stanley cups, Owalas, and other water bottles in all kinds of colors and sizes. This year, those cups have almost disappeared because of a new rule that does not allow Stanley or Stanley-like […]
