As you probably know now, although Lugoff-Elgin Middle School was a finalist for the Carolina First’s Palmetto’s Finest competition, we were not chosen as the winner. While understandably disappointed, I have had an opportunity over the evening to reflect on the process. This morning a young lady asked me if we had won. When I told her no, she responded, “at least we tried. You never win if you don’t try.” What a great comment to start my day! As I told our students this morning, whether or not we win the award, our school is the same today as it was yesterday. The same commitment to our students. The same commitment from our faculty. The same commitment to our faculty to use innovative, creative instructional strategies. The same commitment to make personal connections. Lugoff-Elgin Middle School is the Home of the Mighty Leopards.
Archive for March, 2008
State Middle School Conference
This past weekend, several staff members at LEMS presented informational sessions at the SCMSA conference in Myrtle Beach. Additionally, our school was recognized as a finalist for the Palmetto’s Finest Award which will be given out tonight. Our staff does a great job of spreading the word about the great educational strategies being used at our school. It is important as professionals that we share what we are doing well, and listen to what others are doing well so we can improve. We haven’t cornered the market on great ideas. That ’s the whole reason for sending staff to conferences such as these. Our staff is always looking for an edge to help our students do better. There is much to be proud of at LEMS.
