“Purple Up! For Military Kids” Tomorrow

Join the nation in celebrating

“Purple Up! For Military Kids” 
on April 15th

“Purple Up!” is an annual campaign sponsored by Operation Military Kids (OMK)in support of our military children. This year’s designated national “Purple Up! For Military Kids” date is April 15, 2016.

On this day, schools across the nation will plan events that recognize and show appreciation for military students. Richland Two students, faculty and staff are encouraged to wear purple on April 15th as a visible way to show support and thank military children for their resilience and sacrifices.

BMS Student Wins 1st Place in Writing Contest

Congratulations to Blythewood Middle School (BMS) sixth grade student Michaela Lanier who won first place in the 2015-2016 Letters About Literature contest hosted by the South Carolina State Library. Michaela wrote a letter to author Linda Sue Park after reading her book A Long Walk to Water for a book project in BMS Language Arts teacher Mrs. Reeves’ class. Michaela is invited to attend an award ceremony on April 29^th where she will be introduced by a state judge and will read her winning letter to attendees.  She will receive an award plaque and monetary prize. 

Pictured: Blythewood Middle student Michaela Lanier

SAVE THE DATE: 2016 Marcus Lattimore Foundation Leadership Academy

SAVE THE DATE: 
2016 Marcus Lattimore Foundation Leadership Academy for Student Athletes

The Marcus Lattimore Foundation Leadership Academy announces an upcoming career day event coming in FALL 2016 !

This expo-style event will cater to the needs of the student-athlete providing each participant a road map from the recruiting process to their first job!  It will be held in Columbia, SC on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.  

Presentations will include NCAA preparation, career- development strategies, professionalism, job-interviewing skills, financial literacy, and coach/school counselor/career specialist staff development.  The day will end with former collegiate athletes Marcus Lattimore and special guest Inky Johnson ( see bio below) discussing their personal experiences while stressing to each student-athlete the necessity to remain focused in order to transition into the skills necessary to compete on and off the field.

Please see attached flyer for details!

Registration will be released in May!

For more information, please email Vernon Smith, President of Marcus Lattimore Foundation at dreams2138@gmail.com.

BMS STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN WESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL’S STEAM EXPO

A group of Blythewood Middle School students from Mr. Hoffman's Engineering Exploration's class had the opportunity to participate in the STEAM Expo held Thursday, April 7th at Westwood High School. This event was co-hosted by the Columbia Urban League in partnership with Westwood High School’s Institute of Research, Engagement, and Design (iRED). The purpose of the STEAM Expo is to increase awareness among middle school students about the importance of excelling in STEAM courses, to expose them to STEAM careers and to introduce them to STEAM professionals who can serve as mentors, and demonstrate that STEAM can be fun! The Expo featured a combination of displays, interactive exhibits, and inquiry-based activities designed with middle school students in mind.

7th Grade Field Study