Hand Middle School

Hand Middle School is a middle school in Columbia, SC, located at 2600 Wheat St. The school serves students in grades six through eight within the Richland One school district. It offers a Language Immersion program and coordinates athletic events including volleyball and football matches. The school also hosts community activities such as the 4th Dreher Athletic Golf Tournament and organizes Picture Day for families.

The administration is led by Principal Dr. Patrice Tolbert Green, who brings over 20 years of service in education, including roles at the SC State Department of Education and as an Assistant Principal at Eau Claire High School and St. Andrews Middle School. She is supported by Assistant Principals for each grade level: Mr. Donald Butler for sixth grade, Dr. Joselyn Davis-Williams for seventh grade, and Mr. Leshaun Mathis for eighth grade. The school maintains a staff directory listing 92 constituents and provides contact information for school counselors assigned to each grade level.

Richland One offers a free After School Comprehensive Remediation Program at Hand Middle School to strengthen ELA and Math skills. The program operates three days a week from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, providing transportation and meals to participants. Registration is handled through the Registrar, Sharon Beckwith, with specific counselors assigned to sixth, seventh, and eighth grades to support student needs.

Hand Middle School provides structured academic and athletic opportunities for Columbia families. The school’s dedicated staff and remediation resources support student growth in the local community.

Located on Wheat Street in Columbia, SC, the property sits about a tenth of a mile from Emily Douglas Park and a fifth of a mile from Shandon Presbyterian Church.

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Services:

• Academic Programs
• After-School Activities
• After-School Programs
• Athletic Programs
• Counseling Services
• Gifted and Talented Education
• Parent Resources
• Student Counseling