🎢🎮 SANLEE MIDDLE SCHOOL 🎮🎢
🎉 8th Grade End-of-Year Celebration Trip!
📍 Adventure Landing – Raleigh, NC
📅 Friday, April 24, 2026
🕗 8:30 AM – 2:15 PM
Our 8th graders will celebrate the end of middle school with a fun day full of attractions including:
🏎️ Go-Karts
⛳ Mini Golf
🎯 Laser Tag
⚾ Batting Cages
🕹️ Arcade Games
💲 Cost: $26
(Includes admission to three attractions + arcade credit)
📌 Important Dates
Permission slips sent home: April 7
Money due to homeroom teacher: April 21 by 2:45 PM
📢 Eligibility begins March 9
Students must maintain:
✔ No OSS
✔ No ISS (tardy ISS does not count)
✔ No aggressive behavior or fighting
✔ No bus suspensions
✔ No failing grade (“F”) as of April 20
🍴 Lunch Options
Students may:
• Bring lunch
• Order school lunch
• Purchase food at Adventure Landing
👨👩👧 Parents: We need chaperones!
Sign up on the permission slip. Background checks are required.
Let’s celebrate and finish the year strong! 🎓🐎
🎉 8th Grade End-of-Year Celebration Trip!
📍 Adventure Landing – Raleigh, NC
📅 Friday, April 24, 2026
🕗 8:30 AM – 2:15 PM
Our 8th graders will celebrate the end of middle school with a fun day full of attractions including:
🏎️ Go-Karts
⛳ Mini Golf
🎯 Laser Tag
⚾ Batting Cages
🕹️ Arcade Games
💲 Cost: $26
(Includes admission to three attractions + arcade credit)
📌 Important Dates
Permission slips sent home: April 7
Money due to homeroom teacher: April 21 by 2:45 PM
📢 Eligibility begins March 9
Students must maintain:
✔ No OSS
✔ No ISS (tardy ISS does not count)
✔ No aggressive behavior or fighting
✔ No bus suspensions
✔ No failing grade (“F”) as of April 20
🍴 Lunch Options
Students may:
• Bring lunch
• Order school lunch
• Purchase food at Adventure Landing
👨👩👧 Parents: We need chaperones!
Sign up on the permission slip. Background checks are required.
Let’s celebrate and finish the year strong! 🎓🐎
Good afternoon, Bus 79 families,
Bus 79 will be split on the following days. Students should ride the alternate bus that was assigned to them last week.
Wednesday, 3/4: The route will be split in the morning and afternoon.
Thursday, 3/5: The route will be split in the morning. A substitute driver will cover the afternoon route.
Friday, 3/6: The route will be split in the morning and afternoon.
We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we work through these adjustments to ensure all students arrive safely and on time. If you have questions about your child’s alternate bus assignment, please contact the school.
Bus 79 will be split on the following days. Students should ride the alternate bus that was assigned to them last week.
Wednesday, 3/4: The route will be split in the morning and afternoon.
Thursday, 3/5: The route will be split in the morning. A substitute driver will cover the afternoon route.
Friday, 3/6: The route will be split in the morning and afternoon.
We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we work through these adjustments to ensure all students arrive safely and on time. If you have questions about your child’s alternate bus assignment, please contact the school.

Today is an optional teacher workday 3/3 there will be no school for students.

Good morning parents of Bus 79 Bus 79 does not have a driver this morning. Last week a letter was sent home with your child providing them an alternative bus. That alternative bus will be by to pick up your child this morning. We ask for your patience as this will affect pick up times. If you can bring your child to school or pick them up that would be helpful. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Spring sports are here and it’s time to show what you’ve got!
🏃♀️ Girls Soccer Tryouts
📅 March 4, 5 & 9
⏰ 3–5 PM
⚾ Boys Baseball Tryouts
📅 March 4, 5 & 6
⏰ 3–5 PM
Open to 6th–8th grade students.
📌 Updated physicals must be in DragonFly or on file at school.
⚾ Baseball players — please wear proper attire (cleats, baseball pants, hat).
Let’s compete, represent, and make this season one to remember! 💜💛 #StallionsRise


JOIN BAND & ORCHESTRA!
Find out which instrument is your perfect match!
Experts will show you how to make your first sounds.
April 15th 2026, 5:30pm - 7pm
West Lee Middle Cafeteria
3301 Wicker St, Sanford, NC 27330

The mats are set and it’s time to RUMBLE! 💪🔥
Join us for the Lee/Moore County Conference Wrestling Tournament
📍 Southern Lee High School
📅 February 28
⏰ 9:00 AM
🎟 Adults: $8 | Kids: $6
💵 Concessions are CASH ONLY
Come out and support our wrestlers as they battle it out on the mat! Let’s pack the gym and cheer them on! 🤼♂️👏

🎶🎺 Instrument Petting Zoo is Coming! 🎻🥁
East Lee, SanLee, and West Lee families — this is your chance to explore the exciting world of Band & Orchestra!
Students will have the opportunity to try out different instruments, discover which one is the perfect fit, and even make their very first sounds with guidance from our music experts. There’s nothing like seeing a child light up when they find their instrument — and this is where it begins.
📍 West Lee Middle Cafeteria
📅 April 15, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📌 3301 Wicker St., Sanford, NC 27330
Music builds discipline, confidence, teamwork, and pride — skills that last a lifetime. If your child has ever been curious about band or orchestra, this is the night to come and see what it’s all about.
We can’t wait to see our future musicians there! 🎶✨
East Lee, SanLee, and West Lee families — this is your chance to explore the exciting world of Band & Orchestra!
Students will have the opportunity to try out different instruments, discover which one is the perfect fit, and even make their very first sounds with guidance from our music experts. There’s nothing like seeing a child light up when they find their instrument — and this is where it begins.
📍 West Lee Middle Cafeteria
📅 April 15, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📌 3301 Wicker St., Sanford, NC 27330
Music builds discipline, confidence, teamwork, and pride — skills that last a lifetime. If your child has ever been curious about band or orchestra, this is the night to come and see what it’s all about.
We can’t wait to see our future musicians there! 🎶✨
Our band and orchestra students are hard at work preparing for All-County auditions, and they are putting in the effort it takes to perform at a high level. Excellence doesn’t happen by accident — it comes from practice, discipline, and learning from the best.
This week, we were honored to welcome friends from UNC Greensboro who poured into our students with focused lessons and encouragement. A special thank you to Dr. Dalia Razo and Dr. Scott Glasser for helping our students strengthen their intonation, refine their playing technique, and elevate their overall musicality.
This week, we were honored to welcome friends from UNC Greensboro who poured into our students with focused lessons and encouragement. A special thank you to Dr. Dalia Razo and Dr. Scott Glasser for helping our students strengthen their intonation, refine their playing technique, and elevate their overall musicality.
📚 Rising 6th Grade Family Night
🗓 Thursday, March 5th
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 SanLee Middle School
If you have a rising 6th grader, this night is for YOU.
Come learn what middle school is really about — academics, expectations, electives, and opportunities that help students grow into confident, capable young leaders.
You’ll get information about:
✔️ AVID
✔️ Band & Orchestra
✔️ CTE pathways
✔️ Student supports
✔️ And so much more
Presentations will be offered at 5:00, 5:30, and 6:00 PM, so families can choose a time that works best.
Middle school is a big step — but it’s also an exciting one. We believe in strong starts, clear expectations, and partnering with families from day one.
We can’t wait to meet our newest Stallions! 💜💛
🗓 Thursday, March 5th
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 SanLee Middle School
If you have a rising 6th grader, this night is for YOU.
Come learn what middle school is really about — academics, expectations, electives, and opportunities that help students grow into confident, capable young leaders.
You’ll get information about:
✔️ AVID
✔️ Band & Orchestra
✔️ CTE pathways
✔️ Student supports
✔️ And so much more
Presentations will be offered at 5:00, 5:30, and 6:00 PM, so families can choose a time that works best.
Middle school is a big step — but it’s also an exciting one. We believe in strong starts, clear expectations, and partnering with families from day one.
We can’t wait to meet our newest Stallions! 💜💛


🎓🐪 AVID in Action at Campbell University
Today our 8th Grade AVID students stepped onto a college campus and experienced what the future can look like. From a guided campus tour, to an Admissions presentation and Q&A, to seeing (and tasting!) college life in the dining hall, students were fully engaged from start to finish.
Walking through Buies Creek, standing by the Camel, sitting in real lecture spaces, and asking thoughtful questions made one thing clear: college is no longer an abstract idea—it’s a real, reachable goal.
Huge thanks to the Campbell Admissions team and Dining Services for an outstanding experience, and to our chaperones for helping make the day run smoothly. This is exactly what college and career readiness looks like—exposure, expectations, and inspiration.
💜💛 AVID strong. Futures loading. 🎓
Today our 8th Grade AVID students stepped onto a college campus and experienced what the future can look like. From a guided campus tour, to an Admissions presentation and Q&A, to seeing (and tasting!) college life in the dining hall, students were fully engaged from start to finish.
Walking through Buies Creek, standing by the Camel, sitting in real lecture spaces, and asking thoughtful questions made one thing clear: college is no longer an abstract idea—it’s a real, reachable goal.
Huge thanks to the Campbell Admissions team and Dining Services for an outstanding experience, and to our chaperones for helping make the day run smoothly. This is exactly what college and career readiness looks like—exposure, expectations, and inspiration.
💜💛 AVID strong. Futures loading. 🎓
🚍 Bus 20 Update – Please Read Carefully 🚍
Parents and families of Bus 20 riders,
Until further notice, Bus 20 will be operating with substitute drivers. It may not be the same sub driver each day. We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we work through this driver shortage.
There will also be days when Bus 20 must run as a double route. A double route means a driver must complete their originally assigned route first and then return to run Bus 20’s route. On those days, this could result in up to a two-hour delay before students arrive home. I want to be very transparent so families can plan accordingly.
📲 It is extremely important that you download and actively use the Here Comes the Bus app to track real-time bus location and updates. This will be your most reliable tool for monitoring arrival times.
📢 Please also continue to check ParentSquare and our social media pages for the latest updates regarding Bus 20. We will communicate changes as quickly as possible.
We know transportation consistency matters to your family routines. Thank you for your understanding and partnership as we navigate this challenge together.
Parents and families of Bus 20 riders,
Until further notice, Bus 20 will be operating with substitute drivers. It may not be the same sub driver each day. We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we work through this driver shortage.
There will also be days when Bus 20 must run as a double route. A double route means a driver must complete their originally assigned route first and then return to run Bus 20’s route. On those days, this could result in up to a two-hour delay before students arrive home. I want to be very transparent so families can plan accordingly.
📲 It is extremely important that you download and actively use the Here Comes the Bus app to track real-time bus location and updates. This will be your most reliable tool for monitoring arrival times.
📢 Please also continue to check ParentSquare and our social media pages for the latest updates regarding Bus 20. We will communicate changes as quickly as possible.
We know transportation consistency matters to your family routines. Thank you for your understanding and partnership as we navigate this challenge together.

Good morning!
Bus 20 has secured a substitute driver for this morning. Please expect some delays in pick-up times, as the driver is not yet familiar with the route.
The bus will depart from the school at approximately 5:40 a.m.
We encourage families to use the Here Comes the Bus app to track the bus in real time for updates.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility this morning!
Bus 20 has secured a substitute driver for this morning. Please expect some delays in pick-up times, as the driver is not yet familiar with the route.
The bus will depart from the school at approximately 5:40 a.m.
We encourage families to use the Here Comes the Bus app to track the bus in real time for updates.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility this morning!

Good evening, Bus 20 families
At this time, Bus 20 does not have an assigned driver for tomorrow, 2/19/26. As a result, the morning pickup will be delayed until a driver becomes available.
If we are able to secure a driver or need to run a double route, updates will be shared promptly through ParentSquare and on social media.
The afternoon route will run as a double route, which means the driver will complete their original route before beginning Bus 20’s route. This will cause a later-than-usual drop-off time.
If you are able to provide transportation for your child tomorrow, it would be greatly appreciated and will help ease the delay for everyone.
We understand this is an inconvenience, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and support as we work through the shortage. Thank you for partnering with us.
At this time, Bus 20 does not have an assigned driver for tomorrow, 2/19/26. As a result, the morning pickup will be delayed until a driver becomes available.
If we are able to secure a driver or need to run a double route, updates will be shared promptly through ParentSquare and on social media.
The afternoon route will run as a double route, which means the driver will complete their original route before beginning Bus 20’s route. This will cause a later-than-usual drop-off time.
If you are able to provide transportation for your child tomorrow, it would be greatly appreciated and will help ease the delay for everyone.
We understand this is an inconvenience, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and support as we work through the shortage. Thank you for partnering with us.

📢 New Student Registration & Annual Updates Are Open
It’s time to get ready for the 2026–2027 school year!
Beginning February 16, 2026, families can:
✔️ Enroll new incoming students
✔️ Update contact information
✔️ Request school bus transportation
THIS MUST BE DONE EVERY YEAR
All through the Campus Parent app — quick, easy, and convenient.
Keeping your information updated ensures you receive important real-time notifications throughout the school year. Don’t wait — take care of it early and start the year off strong!
We’re looking forward to another great year in Lee County Schools! 💛📚


💜⭐ PURPLE STAR PROUD ⭐💜
The Stallions are rising to salute those who serve! 🇺🇸🏀
Join us on February 23 at 4:00 PM as we honor our active service members during this special Purple Star event!
🎖️ All active service members in uniform get in FREE
🎟️ Discounted tickets available with a military ID
Let’s pack the stands, wear PURPLE, and show our appreciation to the brave men and women who serve our country every day.
Stallions vs. Wildcats — it’s more than a game. It’s gratitude. 💜🐴
The Stallions are rising to salute those who serve! 🇺🇸🏀
Join us on February 23 at 4:00 PM as we honor our active service members during this special Purple Star event!
🎖️ All active service members in uniform get in FREE
🎟️ Discounted tickets available with a military ID
Let’s pack the stands, wear PURPLE, and show our appreciation to the brave men and women who serve our country every day.
Stallions vs. Wildcats — it’s more than a game. It’s gratitude. 💜🐴

📸✨ Spring Picture Day is Almost Here! ✨📸
Mark your calendars — February 20th is Picture Day!
Make sure your child comes dressed in their chosen outfit and ready to show off their very best smile.
📷 Wrestling and Boys Soccer sports photos will also be taken.
Let’s make it a great day, Stallions! 💜💛
Mark your calendars — February 20th is Picture Day!
Make sure your child comes dressed in their chosen outfit and ready to show off their very best smile.
📷 Wrestling and Boys Soccer sports photos will also be taken.
Let’s make it a great day, Stallions! 💜💛

Bus 20 left the school around 610 and is in route please expect delays due to having a sub driver. We apologize for the inconvenience. please use our here comes the bus app to track the bus. Thank you.

Bus 20 currently does not have a driver on 2/17/26 and may need to run a double route with a substitute driver for the morning and afternoon routes. This will likely cause a significant delay in arrival times.
If you are able to transport your child to and from school, we strongly encourage you to do so.
A bus will be dispatched as soon as a driver becomes available. Please continue to check Parnet Square and our social media platforms for additional updates regarding transportation.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.
If you are able to transport your child to and from school, we strongly encourage you to do so.
A bus will be dispatched as soon as a driver becomes available. Please continue to check Parnet Square and our social media platforms for additional updates regarding transportation.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.

📚✨ It’s Yearbook Time, Stallions! ✨📚
Don’t miss your chance to capture the memories of the 2025–2026 school year at SanLee Middle School! 💜💛
🎉 Yearbooks are $30.00 until March 15, 2026
🖥 Order online: https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB32948
Secure your copy today and relive the moments that made this year unforgettable!
#StallionsRise #SanLeeStrong #Yearbook2026
Don’t miss your chance to capture the memories of the 2025–2026 school year at SanLee Middle School! 💜💛
🎉 Yearbooks are $30.00 until March 15, 2026
🖥 Order online: https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB32948
Secure your copy today and relive the moments that made this year unforgettable!
#StallionsRise #SanLeeStrong #Yearbook2026

