R.P Dawkins Middle School is committed to helping all students develop the world class skills of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by providing high quality experiences in academics, athletics, and the fine arts. The primary goal at Dawkins Middle is to engage students in the learning process to establish a growth mindset aimed at success. We build on accomplishments and look for new opportunities to address student needs while preparing them for the rigors of high school.
At Dawkins, our students learn the importance of college and career readiness. All students participate in S.C. Occupational Informational System to provide up-to-date educational and career information to students and parents. Our soft-skills initiative of R.O.A.R. (Respectful, Organized, Achieve, Responsible) is helping to create lifelong skills that are applicable to college and career readiness.
Our teachers work hard to ensure student needs are met and provide additional practices and programs such as the Grub Club, Athletic Club, Beta Club, Chess Club, and Leadership Club, to name a few. Our students are encouraged to give back to the community. This past year, members of our student council and Beta Club led school-wide efforts in support of the Spartanburg Soup Kitchen, Spartanburg Humane Society, Total Ministries, and local families in need. Our school wide initiative of health and well-being resulted in Dawkins once again being named one of America's Healthiest Schools by the Mary Black Foundation.
With a rich tradition of excellence in academics, arts, and athletics, our goal every year is to make a difference and allow students to achieve success. Some of the highlights for 2023-2024 are:
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24 students recognized as South Carolina Junior Scholars
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Student art work was selected for display at numerous locations in Spartanburg County
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7th, 8th, & Chamber Orchestra Programs all received Superior and Superior with Distinction ratings in their annual state performance assessment.
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7th, 8th, & Honor Band Programs all received Superior ratings in their annual state performance assessment.
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7th & 8th Choral Programs all received Superior ratings in their annual state performance assessment.
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7th & 8th grade football teams were Peachtree Conference Champions
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7th grade basketball were Peachtree Conference Champions
Our faculty understands the importance of building relationships with our students, parents, and community members. These relationships are essential for achieving our goals and continue to be the most important part of our identity. Through our combined efforts, the 2023-2024 school year was a success at Dawkins Middle School.
Caleb Thrower, Principal
Karen McBride, SIC Chair
