Ready for download is our first middle school sports newsletter. Because of drastic budget cuts, middle school athletics in Fort Mill are self-funded. This means that it is up to our boosters to raise the necessary funds to support the programs. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep the Fort Mill community informed about the progress of the middle school athletic programs.

Our first payment for this year was made in August to the school district. The next payment, approximately $20,000, is due early January. Our yearly fundraising goal is $50,000 and this is just to maintain our programs!!!

We need you to make each fundraising event a success. Do your part – get involved. Our students and our boosters desperately need your assistance, no matter how big or small, each of us can make a difference!

Lisa McCarley—FMSD Athletic Board Chairman

Download Newsletter => FMSDAB_Fall_Newsletter_2011

Did you know…

 Over 1000 athletes participate in middle school sports in Fort Mill each year.

 Students that participate in athletic programs have better academic scores.

 Fort Mill currently has over 50 middle school teams.

 Without support from the community, parents and corporate sponsors, middle school sports may be cut from the school district.

 The 2011-2012 middle school athletic budget is over $175,000!!!

 Sports at the middle school level are a great building block for successful high school athletics and higher college scholarships.

 Piedmont Medical Center donated $3000 to our sports program. THANK YOU!!

Thank you to all of those that have volunteered and supported our middle school athletic programs. Without your countless hours, our student-athletes wouldn’t have the opportunity to participate and learn many of life’s lessons.

How can you help our Middle School Student Athletes?

 Get a Comporium Wireless Phone Contract—They have AT&T products, including the iPhone and iPad!

 Become involved with your school’s booster club

 Link your Harris Teeter VIC card to your school’s booster club

 Sit in the Spirit Booth at Beef O’Brady’s (Oct. 10th—Oct 16th)

 VOLUNTEER! Get involved at your school. Most events only require an hour or two of your time!

 There is now an Upper and Lower middle school athletic conference in York County. All Fort Mill teams are in the Upper with Clover teams.