Carolyn Lewis School

Loggerhead Leader of the Day: Ms. Skye Howard
Way to go, Skye — your hard work and leadership stand out! We are grateful for Loggerheads like you!

Spirit Days are just around the corner, with Unity Day and Red Ribbon Week coming soon — it all starts THIS WEDNESDAY! Throw on your orange and show your support for kindness and inclusion for Unity Day!

Give it up for Anthony Calderon, our Loggerhead Leader of the Day for Friday, October 17th! Anthony’s showing what it means to lead with pride, positivity, and perseverance! Keep it up!

Make sure to check-out CLS's first STEM NIGHT!
What is STEM you might ask? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Math! The evening will be filled with hands on activities for exploration!

Morning Meeting with our Jr. Renaissance Ambassadors! These student leaders led the way with a presentation all about this week's character trait! Each Ambassador picked a game they thought would be a great fit for their class!

Create an anti-bullying slogan and design for our district! Have your artwork posted in schools!
Return your design to the counseling office by Monday, October 20th. Be sure to include your name, grade level, and school.

LAUNCHing something exciting — the Loggerhead Luminary of the Week! Where we are able to shine light on an incredible staff member each Friday highlighting their creativity and dedication to CLS!

This week’s superstar is Mr. Gil! Working beyond the school day, he’s making STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) unforgettable and inspiring a love of learning through the Launch Program. Every week, he transforms his class cart into something magical, creating fun, engaging STEM lessons for all grade levels. Absolute superstar!

Our 8th graders wrapped up their American Revolution unit with some amazing presentations showcasing what they learned about this pivotal time in history. We are so proud of their hard work and creativity!

Please encourage your students to check the Lost and Found. We have a large selection of unclaimed items.

Information Regarding CBHS Boys Basketball Tryouts!

PTA Meeting Reminder!
Join PTA tonight at 6:00 PM in the Media Center. They are looking for volunteers to help with upcoming events and activities! Explore volunteer opportunities here:
https://carolynlewisschoolpta.givebacks.com/w/Volunteer

EXCITING NEWS!
Our 7th grade teacher, Ms. Rilyn Joyner, has been awarded the Santee Cooper STEAM Grant for her project, “Powering the Future: Solar and Wind Energy Exploration”!

Thanks to this generous $2,500 grant from Santee Cooper, our students will have amazing opportunities to explore renewable energy and hands-on STEAM learning right here in Carolyn Lewis School!

Our 8th graders started the day strong with the PSAT! Demonstrating focus and determination, they are crushing it!!

Loggerhead Leader of the Day is Gabriella Castillo! Gabriella leads with energy, creativity, and a positive attitude that inspires everyone around her. Her enthusiasm and dedication make her a shining example of what it means to be a Loggerhead Leader!

FINAL CALL! Last chance to grab your 2025–2026 student-designed school shirt — only $15! On sale through Friday, Oct. 17 (cash or check) Designed by Ella Crawford & Jatziri Monnar — don’t miss out!

Today's Loggerhead Leader of the Day is Miss Caroline Hawkins! Caroline shines through her kindness and steady leadership. She sets an example for others by staying positive, helping her classmates, and leading with both heart and humility.

Loggerhead Leader of the Day: Mr. Caleb Rawlins! Caleb leads with a calm, quiet confidence — always bringing a touch of humor and positivity to those around him. His silly yet steady leadership reminds us that great leaders don’t need to be the loudest voice in the room to make a big impact!

Paws-itively the best surprise!
Gryffin the therapy dog visited Ms. Ellison's First Graders and other classes today filling our halls with calm, cuddles and lots of smiles!! Thank you for visiting, Ms. Fishel and Gryffin!

More Club Day Fun! Mrs. Cappetta and Ms. Nolan’s first graders celebrated by diving into a pumpkin and plant theme — exploring how each subject connects to their learning! From reading pumpkin stories, counting seeds in math, to discovering how plants grow in science, our first graders had a GOURD time learning through every subject!

Attention 8th-grade students who signed up for the PSAT!!

The PSAT will be given on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The test will start at 8:30 AM. Students will need to arrive on time for school, get plenty of rest, and get a good breakfast. ***Please arrive with your devices charged****
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Kinloch or Dr. Batkins.

Here is an electronic copy of the student study guide:
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/psat-nmsqt-student-guide.pdf

Please see the link below for free preparation material:
https://www.kaptest.com/study/psat/psat-free-practice-quizzes/?srsltid=AfmBOopqr4TX27fEZ51XZ8zrsE5hloRBkef7-0RBm0zFT_qgEA9AZkJd