This is just a quick reminder that Friday, October 2nd, is a Staff Development Day in Spartanburg County School District One. There will be no school for students on this day.
Thank you, and have a great weekend!
Wayne Copeland Jr.
Principal
T.E. Mabry Middle School
This message is to inform you that tonight’s Chapman D-Team football game vs. Clifdale has been canceled. Due to unforeseen circumstances in Spartanburg County School District Three, Clifdale Middle School has had to cancel tonight’s game.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Thank you!
My apologies for leaving out this important information earlier. Thank you for supporting T.E. Mabry Middle School, and we hope to see you tonight!
Go Cubs!
This is just a quick reminder that today, Tuesday, September 29th, from 5:00–8:00 p.m., is MMS Zaxby’s Spirit Night at the Zaxby’s Inman location!
A percentage of sales will benefit T.E. Mabry Middle School, with all proceeds supporting Spartanburg District One’s annual Christmas for All initiative.
Thank you for supporting our school and helping us give back to our community!
Have a great afternoon, and we hope to see you at Zaxby’s! 🧡💙🐾
Good afternoon, MMS Families!
Please take a few moments to review this week’s Principal’s Update. Be sure to read the newsletter and corresponding information in its entirety, as it contains important information and upcoming dates for our MMS families.
Principal’s Update:
https://app.smore.com/n/481tk
This Week at MMS!
Monday, September 28th
MMS Girls Volleyball vs. Campobello-Gramling School (CGS) – AWAY
5:00 p.m.
Campobello-Gramling School
Tuesday, September 29th
MMS Zaxby’s Spirit Night
5:00–8:00 p.m.
Zaxby’s – Inman Location
From 5:00–8:00 p.m., MMS will receive a percentage of all sales. All proceeds will support Spartanburg District One’s Christmas for All initiative.
Wednesday, September 30th
MMS Girls Volleyball vs. Ewing Middle School – HOME
5:00 p.m.
8th Grade Night
H.E. Hipp Gymnasium
Thursday, October 1st
Chapman D-Team Football vs. Clifdale – HOME
5:00 p.m.
Chapman High School
Friday, October 2nd
Staff Development Day – No School for Students
Upcoming Events – Please Mark Your Calendars!
Tuesday, October 6th
MMS School Improvement Council Meeting
10:00 a.m.
Media Center
Thursday, October 8th
MMS F.A.M. (Friends and Music) – End-of-Quarter Celebration
7th Grade: 1:35–2:10 p.m.
8th Grade: 2:20–2:55 p.m.
Concessions will be sold.
Friday, October 9th
MMS Hat Day
Pay $1.00 to wear a hat!
All proceeds will be donated to Spartanburg District One’s Christmas for All initiative.
Monday, October 12th
Q1 Report Card Grades Due
Wednesday, October 14th
Q1 Report Cards Delivered Electronically to Parents
Wednesday, October 14th
MMS PJ Day
Wear PJs for $1.00!
All proceeds will support Spartanburg District One’s Christmas for All initiative.
Thursday, October 15th & Friday, October 16th
Fall Break – No School
Friday, October 23rd
Basketball at Lunch – Lunchtime Hoops
Bring $1.00 cash to lunch! Students will head to the gym to play basketball after eating. All proceeds will support Spartanburg District One’s Christmas for All initiative.
Tuesday, October 27th
Picture Day Make-Up
Friday, October 30th
MMS Hat Day
Pay $1.00 to wear a hat!
All proceeds will be donated to Spartanburg District One’s Christmas for All initiative.
Thank you for your continued support of T.E. Mabry Middle School. We hope everyone has a wonderful week!
Wayne Copeland Jr.
Principal
T.E. Mabry Middle School
“Count on Me”
Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow, Friday, September 25, 2026, is Kidz in Lids across Spartanburg District One! 🎩
Students can pay $1.00 to wear a hat to school tomorrow. All proceeds will benefit Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas.
Thank you for helping us support this great cause! 💙
Go Cubs!
Good afternoon, MMS Families!
Please take a few moments to review this week’s Principal’s Update. Please be sure to read the newsletter and corresponding information in its entirety, as it contains important information and upcoming dates for our MMS families.
Principal’s Update:
https://app.smore.com/n/481tk
This Week at MMS!
Monday, September 21st
MMS Girls Volleyball vs. Landrum Middle (AWAY)
5:00 p.m.
Landrum Middle School
Wednesday, September 23rd
MMS Girls Volleyball vs. Chesnee Middle (HOME)
5:00 p.m.
H.E. Hipp Gymnasium
Admission: Adults – $5.00 | Students – $3.00
Cash Only
Thursday, September 24th
Chapman D-Team Football vs. Jonesville Middle (AWAY)
5:00 p.m.
Friday, September 25th
Kidz in Lids
Pay $1.00 to wear a hat!
All proceeds will be donated to Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas.
Upcoming Events – Please Mark Your Calendars!
Tuesday, September 29th
MMS Zaxby’s Spirit Night
5:00–8:00 p.m.
Zaxby’s – Inman Location
From 5:00–8:00 p.m., MMS will receive a percentage of all sales. All proceeds will support Spartanburg District One’s Christmas for All initiative.
Friday, October 2nd
Staff Development Day – No School for Students
Tuesday, October 6th
MMS School Improvement Council Meeting
10:00 a.m.
Media Center
Friday, October 9th
MMS Hat Day
Pay $1.00 to wear a hat!
All proceeds will be donated to Spartanburg District One’s Christmas for All initiative.
Monday, October 12th
Q1 Report Card Grades Due
Wednesday, October 14th
Q1 Report Cards Delivered Electronically to Parents
Thursday, October 15th & Friday, October 16th
Fall Break – No School
Friday, October 23rd
Basketball at Lunch – Lunchtime Hoops
Bring $1.00 cash to lunch! Students will head to the gym to play basketball after eating. All proceeds will support Spartanburg District One’s Christmas for All initiative.
Tuesday, October 27th
Picture Day Make-Up
Friday, October 30th
MMS Hat Day
Pay $1.00 to wear a hat!
All proceeds will be donated to Spartanburg District One’s Christmas for All initiative.
Thank you for your continued support of T.E. Mabry Middle School. We hope everyone has a wonderful week!
Wayne Copeland Jr.
Principal
T.E. Mabry Middle School
“Count on Me”
Good afternoon, MMS Families!
Please take a few moments to review this week’s Principal’s Update. Please be sure to read the newsletter and corresponding information in its entirety, as it contains important information and upcoming dates for our MMS families.
Principal’s Update:
https://app.smore.com/n/481tk
This Week at MMS!
Monday, September 14th
MMS Girls Volleyball vs. Blacksburg Middle (HOME)
5:00 p.m. – H.E. Hipp Gymnasium
Admission: Adults – $5.00 | Students – $3.00
Cash Only
Tuesday, September 15th
MMS Picture Day
Please dress your best and bring a smile!
Wednesday, September 16th
MMS Girls Volleyball vs. Woodruff Middle (HOME)
5:00 p.m. – H.E. Hipp Gymnasium
Admission: Adults – $5.00 | Students – $3.00
Cash Only
Thursday, September 17th
Chapman D-Team Football vs. Sims Middle (AWAY)
5:00 p.m.
Friday, September 18th
Chick-fil-A Biscuit Distribution
Biscuits will be distributed in the gym during the morning to students who pre-ordered during September 8th, 9th, and 10th.
Basketball at Lunch – Lunchtime Hoops
Bring $1.00 cash to lunch! Students will head to the gym to play basketball after eating. All proceeds will support Spartanburg District One’s Christmas for All initiative.
Upcoming Events – Please Mark Your Calendars!
Kidz in Lids
Friday, September 25th
Pay $1.00 to wear a hat!
All proceeds will be donated to Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas.
Staff Development Day – No School for Students
Friday, October 2nd, 2026
MMS Hat Day
Friday, October 9th
Pay $1.00 to wear a hat!
All proceeds will be donated to Spartanburg District One’s Christmas for All initiative.
Q1 Report Card Grades Due
Monday, October 12th
Q1 Report Cards Delivered Electronically to Parents
Wednesday, October 14th
Fall Break – No School
Thursday, October 15th & Friday, October 16th
Picture Day Make-Up
Tuesday, October 27th
Thank you for your continued support of Mabry Middle School. We appreciate your partnership in helping make MMS a great place for our students to learn and grow!
Go Cubs!
Wayne Copeland Jr.
Principal
Mabry Middle School
This is a friendly reminder that Quarter 1 Progress Reports will be delivered electronically to your email tomorrow afternoon, Friday, September 11th, sometime after the school day has ended.
Please be sure to check your email for your child’s progress report. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you, and have a great evening!
Wayne Copeland Jr.
Principal
T.E. Mabry Middle School
Good afternoon, MMS Families!
Please take a few moments to review this week’s Principal’s Update. Please be sure to read the newsletter and corresponding information in its entirety, as it contains important information and upcoming dates for our MMS families.
Principal’s Update:
https://app.smore.com/n/481tk
This Week at MMS!
Labor Day Holiday
Monday, September 7th
There will be no school for students, faculty, and staff.
MMS Girls Volleyball vs. Sims Middle School – AWAY
Tuesday, September 8th, 2026
5:00 p.m.
MMS Girls Volleyball vs. High Point Academy – AWAY
Wednesday, September 9th, 2026
5:00 p.m.
Chapman D-Team Football vs. Landrum – HOME
Thursday, September 10th, 2026
Mabry Football Field
5:00 p.m.
Admission: Adults – $5.00 | Students – $3.00
MMS Spirit Week
Tuesday, September 8th – Friday, September 11th
Tuesday: Socks with Birks vs. Crocs
Wednesday: Heroes vs. Villains
Thursday: 8th Grade – Navy | 7th Grade – Orange
Friday: Night In (Cozy Clothes) vs. Night Out (Dress to Impress)
All Spirit Week participants must adhere to the school dress code.
Chick-Fil-A Biscuit Pre-Sale – During Lunch
September 8th, 9th, and 10th
Cost: $5.00
Biscuits will be distributed on the morning of Friday, September 18th in the gym. All proceeds will support Spartanburg District One’s Christmas for All initiative.
MMS Student Pep Rally
Thursday, September 10th
During 7th and 8th periods
Q1 Progress Reports
Friday, September 11th
Progress reports will be delivered electronically to parents.
Upcoming Events – Please Mark Your Calendars!
MMS Picture Day
Tuesday, September 15th
MMS Lunchtime Hoops
Friday, September 18th
Bring $1.00 cash to lunch.
Students will head to the gym to play after eating.
All proceeds support Spartanburg District One’s Christmas for All initiative.
Kidz in Lids
Friday, September 25th
Pay $1.00 to wear a hat!
All proceeds will be donated to Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas.
MMS Hat Day
Friday, October 9th
Pay $1.00 to wear a hat!
All proceeds will be donated to Spartanburg District One’s Christmas for All initiative.
Picture Day Make-Up
Tuesday, October 27th
Thank you for your continued support of Mabry Middle School. We appreciate your partnership in helping make MMS a great place for our students to learn and grow!
Go Cubs!
Wayne Copeland Jr.
Principal
Mabry Middle School
This is just a quick reminder that tomorrow, Friday, September 4, 2026, is National College Colors Day! Students are encouraged to show their school spirit by wearing the colors of their favorite college or university.
Also, please remember that Monday, September 7, 2026, is the Labor Day Holiday. There will be no school for students, faculty, or staff. School will resume on Tuesday, September 8.
Thank you for your continued support of Mabry Middle School. Have a great evening!
Wayne Copeland Jr.
Principal
T.E. Mabry Middle School
This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow, Thursday, September 3rd, 2026, is Pajama “PJ” Day at Mabry Middle School!
For $1.00, students may wear their pajamas to school for the day. Students should bring their $1.00 and turn it in to their 1st-period teacher tomorrow morning.
All proceeds raised from PJ Day will support Spartanburg District One’s Christmas for All initiative.
We look forward to seeing our students in their PJs tomorrow while supporting a great cause!
Thank you for your continued support of Mabry Middle School!
Wayne
Good afternoon, MMS Families!
Please take a few moments to review this week’s Principal’s Update. Please be sure to read the newsletter in its entirety, as it contains important information and upcoming dates for our MMS families.
Principal’s Update:
https://app.smore.com/n/481tk
Upcoming Student Events
MMS Girls Volleyball vs. Clifdale Middle
Monday, August 31, 2026
H.E. Hipp Gymnasium – HOME
5:00 p.m.
Admission: Adults – $5.00 | Students – $3.00
MMS Pajama Day
Thursday, September 3
Cost: $1.00
All proceeds support Spartanburg District One’s Christmas for All initiative.
National College Colors Day at MMS
Friday, September 4
Wear the colors of your favorite college team!
Labor Day Holiday
Monday, September 7th
Chick-Fil-A Biscuit Pre-Sale – $5.00
Pre-sale during lunch on September 8, 9, and 10
Biscuits will be distributed on the morning of Friday, September 18.
Chapman D-Team Football vs. Landrum
Thursday, September 10
Mabry Football Field – HOME
5:00 p.m.
Admission: Adults – $5.00 | Students – $3.00
MMS Lunchtime Hoops
Friday, September 18
Bring $1.00 cash to lunch.
Students will head to the gym to play after eating.
All proceeds support Spartanburg District One’s Christmas for All initiative.
Upcoming Picture Dates
MMS Picture Day
Tuesday, September 15
Picture Day Make-Up
Tuesday, October 27
Thank you for your continued support of Mabry Middle School. We appreciate your partnership in helping make MMS a great place for our students to learn and grow!
Go Cubs!
Wayne Copeland Jr.
Principal
Mabry Middle School
Good afternoon, MMS Families!
Please take a few moments to review this week’s Principal’s Update. Please be sure to read the newsletter in its entirety, as it contains important information and upcoming dates for our MMS families.
Principal’s Update:
https://app.smore.com/n/481tk
Mabry Middle School Improvement Council
Congratulations to our three newest elected parent representatives for the Mabry Middle School Improvement Council: Katie Scruggs, Shauna Robinson, and Mandy Loveridge! We look forward to their involvement, hard work, and continued support of our students, staff, and school community.
I-Ready Fall Benchmark Testing
Reading: Complete
Math: Tuesday, August 25 – Friday, August 28
Upcoming Student Events
MMS Student Council Interest Meeting
Monday, August 24
Media Center
During CUBS: 9:30–9:55 a.m.
MMS Lunchtime Hoops
Friday, August 28
Bring $1.00 cash to lunch.
Students will head to the gym to play after eating.
All proceeds support Spartanburg District One’s Christmas for All initiative.
MMS Girls Volleyball vs. Clifdale Middle
Monday, August 31, 2026
H.E. Hipp Gymnasium – Home
5:00 p.m.
Admission: Adults – $5.00 | Students – $3.00
MMS Pajama Day
Thursday, September 3
Cost: $1.00
All proceeds support Spartanburg District One’s Christmas for All initiative.
National College Colors Day at MMS
Friday, September 4
Wear the colors of your favorite college team!
Upcoming Picture Dates
MMS Picture Day
Tuesday, September 15
Picture Day Make-Up
Tuesday, October 27
Thank you for your continued support of Mabry Middle School. We appreciate your partnership in helping make MMS a great place for our students to learn and grow!
Go Cubs!
Wayne Copeland Jr.
Principal
Mabry Middle School
MMS Parents,
Please see the important information below regarding Spartanburg School District One’s new “No Unaccompanied Minors Rule” for high school athletic events.
This policy goes into effect tonight for Chapman High School’s home football game and will apply to all high school athletic events in Spartanburg District One moving forward.
No Unaccompanied Minors Rule
In conjunction with the clear bag policy, Spartanburg School District One is implementing a new rule prohibiting unaccompanied minors from attending high school athletic events.
All attendees in 8th grade or below must be accompanied by a responsible adult or parent.
High school students with proper identification will continue to be permitted to attend events.
Parents or guardians of students who are not in high school may not drop off their child at a high school athletic event or leave them unattended.
This decision is intended to enhance the safety and supervision of younger attendees and help provide a safe, secure, and family-friendly environment for everyone attending district athletic events.
Please make sure you are aware of this policy if your child plans to attend tonight’s Chapman High School home football game or any future high school athletic event in Spartanburg District One.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep our students and community safe!
Wayne Copeland Jr.
This is just a quick announcement that MMS Girls Volleyball practice after school today, along with the parent meeting scheduled for this evening, has been cancelled.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Thank you!
Good afternoon, MMS Families!
Please take a few moments to review this week’s Principal’s Update. Please be sure to read it in its entirety, as it contains important information for our MMS families.
Principal’s Update
Reminders
Mabry Middle School Improvement Council
Please click HERE to cast your vote for our parent representative on the MMS School Improvement Council.
I-Ready Fall Testing
Reading: Tuesday, August 18 – Friday, August 21
Math: Tuesday, August 25 – Friday, August 28
MMS Volleyball Tryouts
Date: Monday, August 17 – Day #2 of Tryouts
Time: 3:30–5:00 p.m.
Location: H.E. Hipp Gymnasium
Pickup: Please pick up your child in front of the gymnasium.
All volleyball tryout participants must have a physical on file in order to participate.
Questions? Please email Coach Rollins at jonathan.rollins@spart1.org.
Upcoming
MMS Girls Volleyball Scrimmage
Date: Thursday, August 20
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: H.E. Hipp Gymnasium (HOME)
Admission: FREE!
Come out and support our MMS Girls Volleyball team!
MMS Picture Day
📅 Tuesday, September 15
Picture Day Make-Up
📅 Tuesday, October 27
Thank you for your continued support of Mabry Middle School!
Wayne Copeland Jr.
Principal
Mabry Middle School
This message is to inform you of a slight change to our MMS volleyball try-out schedule.
MMS Volleyball Try-Outs will now take place on Thursday, August 13th, and Monday, August 17th, from 3:30–5:00 p.m.
After school, all volleyball try-out participants should report to the gym. All participants must have a current physical on file in order to try out. All physicals must be uploaded to Arbiter Sports. Please see the link below to create and register for an account. When uploading your physical, please select Chapman High School as the school.
Parents, please pick up your child in front of the gym at 5:00 p.m. at the conclusion of try-outs.
We apologize for any inconvenience this schedule change may cause and appreciate your understanding and support.
Thank you!
https://arbitersportshelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/19923853845517-How-do-I-create-an-account-and-register-for-the-first-time-For-Parents
We are excited to have Vision to Learn at MMS on August 18th to provide vision screenings for our 7th and 8th grade students.
Your child will bring home a letter tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday, August 11th) with additional information. Please only return the form if you would like your child to OPT OUT of the vision screening.
Thank you so much for your continued support!
Nurse Madison
Good afternoon, MMS Families!
Please take a few moments to review this week's Principal’s Update:
https://app.smore.com/n/481tk - Please read in its entirety!
Reminders:
Car Drop-Off Procedures
Where do I go when I get dropped off in the morning?
ALL morning car riders should be dropped off at Mabry Park (near the baseball fields). The entrance to Mabry Park is located off N. Main St.
Bus riders will be dropped off at the bus ramp.
All students should report to the gym when they arrive at school before 7:55 a.m.
Any student arriving after 7:55 a.m. will need to be dropped off at the front office.
Where do I go at dismissal and where do I get picked up?
Car riders will report to their respective locations:
7th Grade Car Riders: Front of the school near the school sign
8th Grade Car Riders: Mabry Park, off N. Main St., near the baseball fields
Bus Riders: Gym
D-Team Football Players: Gym at dismissal
Students/Athletes traveling to Chapman: Gym lobby to ride the shuttle to Chapman
MMS Volleyball Tryouts
Dates: August 13th & 14th
Time: 3:30–5:00 p.m.
Location: H.E. Hipp Gymnasium
All volleyball tryout participants must have a physical on file in order to participate.
Questions? Please email Coach Rollins at jonathan.rollins@spart1.org.
T.E. Mabry Middle School Improvement Council
We are still accepting nominations for parents to serve as parent representatives on our MMS School Improvement Council. We will accept nominations through Friday, August 14th.
During the week of August 17th, I will contact each nominee to confirm their willingness to serve. Following that, I will email a voting ballot to families so that you can elect members from the parent nominations to serve on the committee.
Please use the link in the Principal’s Update to submit your parent nominee.
Upcoming:
I-Ready Fall Testing
Reading: August 18th–21st
Math: August 25th–28th
Thank you for your continued support as we prepare for another outstanding school year at T.E. Mabry Middle School. We also want to thank you for a wonderful first two days of school!
Go Cubs!
Wayne Copeland Jr.
Principal
T.E. Mabry Middle School