John W Moore Middle School APT

06/08/2026

Summer Conditioning will begin JUNE 8th!
Doors will open at 3 pm. PLEASE READ EVERYTHING!

Make sure your ride is on time for the 5:00 pm pickup!

SUMMER CONDITIONING REMINDERS:
* June 18th & 22nd are canceled.
* Dates are subject to change.
* YOU MUST HAVE AN APPROVED ARBITER PROFILE TO ATTEND.
* CURRENT 7th & 8th GRADERS CAN ATTEND.
* Parents are not allowed to stay during conditioning.

CONDITIONING RECOMMENDATIONS:
Shirt or Tank top
Shorts
Knee Pads
Shoes with grip (i.e. basketball shoes) If you wear slides or inappropriate shoes, you will not be able to participate.
Towel (Optional)
Water Bottle

DO NOT GO OUT AND BUY ANY OF THESE ITEMS. I AM NOT REQUIRING YOU TO HAVE THESE ITEMS!

DISCLAIMERS:
CONDITIONING IS NOT REQUIRED BUT IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
ATTENDING CONDITIONING DOES NOT GUARENTEE YOU A SPOT ON THE TEAM!

Due to time, Coach Ware will not have time to work through Arbiter issues during summer conditioning sessions. Athletes must have all information complete & uploaded to attend.

06/05/2026

🎉🦁 Welcome to The Den, Mr. Victor Morales! 🦁🎉

John W. Moore Middle School is excited to welcome Victor Morales to our Lion Family as our new Spanish Teacher! 🇪🇸📚

Originally from Passaic, New Jersey, Mr. Morales brings a passion for language, culture, and learning to our students. A proud father of three sons and grandfather of three, he enjoys traveling and riding motorcycles in his free time. Most importantly, he is excited to help bring the Spanish language to life for our students through engaging and meaningful learning experiences.

Please join us in giving Mr. Morales a warm Moore Middle welcome as he joins The Den for the 2026-2027 school year!

06/04/2026

It is almost time for Quarter 4 Report Cards, and we want to remind our families that report cards will be delivered electronically.

All 5K-12 grade families will receive report cards on June 3, 2026, via email to the parent/guardian email address provided during registration. Families will also receive fee statements and IEP progress reports by email, if applicable.

Once you receive your email and click download, please allow 15 seconds for the report card to download fully. If you navigate away from the page, the download will stop.

If you do not receive your child’s report card, or your email address has changed since registration, please contact your child’s school.

06/04/2026

☀️ Summer Athletics Schedule ☀️
Greatness never sleeps… it trains, it conditions, it wins.

Put in the work. Build the mindset. Trust the process.
Train. Condition. Win. 🏆

06/04/2026

🦁 Welcome to The Den, Blake Tanner! 🦁
We are excited to welcome Blake Tanner to John W. Moore Middle School as our new Health & Physical Education Teacher and Girls’ Basketball Coach!

A recent graduate of the University of South Carolina and a Myrtle Beach native, Coach Tanner brings enthusiasm, energy, and a passion for helping students succeed both in the classroom and through physical activity.

Welcome to the Lion family! ❤️💛

06/04/2026

📚✨ Welcome to The Den, Ashley Williams! ✨📚
We are excited to welcome Ashley Williams to the Moore Middle School family as our new 8th Grade ELA teacher! A proud native of Lake City, published author, educator, and mother, Mrs. Williams brings a passion for reading, writing, storytelling, and inspiring young minds.

Please join us in giving Mrs. Williams a warm Lion welcome as she helps our students achieve ! 🦁❤️💛

06/04/2026

☀️🌴 Happy Summer, Moore Middle! 🌴☀️

The 2025–2026 school year may be over, but we’re already preparing for another amazing year at The Den!

📍 Summer Office Hours
🗓️ Monday–Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🗓️ Thursday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📝 2026–2027 Registration Week
📅 July 15–16, 2026

🎒 First Day of School
📅 July 29, 2026

Thank you to our students, families, faculty, staff, and community for an incredible year filled with growth, achievement, and unforgettable memories. We hope everyone enjoys a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved summer break!

🦁 We can’t wait to welcome our Lions back soon as we continue pursuing Excellence Every Day, The Moore Way!

05/29/2026

Summer starts now 😎🏊‍♀️🍉🍧! We had an amazing school year filled with making new friends, celebrating successes, and memories that will last forever.
💜💛💙💚

If your student is planning to return to Florence 1 Schools next year and is one of the 2,795 students not registered, please complete their registration ASAP.

🚨Students cannot attend on the first day of school unless they are registered. 🚨
It is a quick and easy online process. Get started today at f1s.org/registration

West Florence 246
South Florence 214
Wilson High 211

Williams 202
Southside 200
John W. Moore 166
Henry L. Sneed 132

Delmae 150
Brockington 137
Dewey L. Carter 117
North Vista 115
Greenwood 111
Lucy T. Davis 108
Royall 103
Briggs 97
Savannah Grove 92
Carver 81
Wallace Gregg 79
McLaurin 71
Lester 45
Henry Timrod 49

R N Beck Child Development Center 50
Child Development Center at Woods Road 19

05/29/2026

Have a GREAT and SAFE SUMMER!!

☀️🦁 HAPPY SUMMER, MOORE MIDDLE! 🦁☀️
As we close out an incredible 2025–2026 school year, we want to thank our students, staff, families, and community for helping make this another successful year for Moore Middle School!

This year, our Lions continued to roar with excellence:

Academics
🏆 Highest 2024-25 SC READY scores among all Florence 1 middle schools
🏆 Academic Challenge Division I State Champions
🏆 P*e Dee Region Academic Challenge Champions
🏆 FBLA State Champions in Marketing
🏆 Ms. Gainey’s Math Classes placed #2 and #1 in the Nation in the Magma Math Solutions Competition

Athletics
🏆 P*e Dee Conference Football Champions
🏆 P*e Dee Conference Softball Champions
🏆 Competitive Cheer District Champions
🏆 Undefeated District Wrestling Champions
🏆 Coach Moses Harrell named P*e Dee Football Coach of the Year

Fine Arts
🎵 9 students selected to All-State Chorus (most in school history!)
🎵 Multiple students selected to All-State Band, Honor Band, and All-City Chorus
🎵 Superior with Distinction ratings in Band and Chorus
🎭 State award-winning Theatre performances and competitions

School-Wide Excellence
✅ Named an International Blue Zones Approved School
✅ Recipient of the Green Steps School Award
✅ Awarded over $8,000 in grants to support recycling, environmental stewardship, and our school garden

None of this would be possible without the dedication of our amazing students, the hard work of our faculty and staff, and the unwavering support of our families and community partners.

Have a safe, fun, and relaxing summer, Lions! We can’t wait to see what the future holds as we continue striving for Excellence Every Day, The Moore Way!

🦁☀️💛❤️