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Welcome to Jerry Zucker Middle School
February is Black History Month:
Celebrating a Century of Black History Month Commemorations.
Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Rayna Middleton! Ms. Middleton is the 8th grade Resource Teacher. She also serves as Team Lead for the Department of Exceptional Children. Ms. Middleton will represent Zucker at the Charleston County School District's Teacher Roundtable with the Superintendent during the 2026-2027 school year.
Muffins With My Fave
Muffins With My Fave (formerly Muffins With Mom) is an annual event that celebrates mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters and other mother figures in our students' lives.
Star Principal of the Year
Congratulations to JZMS Principal Chris Haynes, who was recently recognized as one of six Star Principals of the Year for Charleston County School District! Mr. Haynes was nominated by his peers and selected through a competitive application process based on his leadership and work to improve student outcomes and implement strategic change. He will be honored with the other Star Principals at this school year’s education gala event on February 21, 2026.
We Are JZMS!
At Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science, we are proud to support scholars and their families in developing the academic and personal skills necessary for college and career readiness, as outlined in the Profile of a South Carolina Graduate. Serving the North Charleston community, we offer both a zoned school program and a partial science magnet program designed to provide rigorous instruction in all core academic areas, while offering unique exploratory opportunities that foster curiosity and creativity.
At Zucker, we believe in the limitless potential of every scholar. Our decisions are driven by a commitment to rigorous instruction, meaningful relationships, and equitable support systems that cater to the diverse needs of all learners. It is our honor to serve this community every day, and we look forward to continuing to build strong partnerships between school and home.
Together, we will continue to fulfill our mission:
“Every Student, Every Day—No Exceptions, No Excuses.”
Be the Spark!
JZMS Spark Pledge:
Just as a spark creates a fire, so too can my choices ignite or extinguish my potential. I am in charge of my outcome. Today I choose success. I choose to be the spark.
STEAM Program
Our growing STEAM program, which includes a dedicated STEAM teacher/coach and a fully equipped STEAM Makerspace, embeds innovation, creativity, and critical thinking across all disciplines.
Clubs
Clubs provide a fun and engaging way for students to connect, learn, and grow. Students have a wide variety of clubs from which to choose, including 3D, Anime, Basketball, Board Games, Crafting, Dance, E-Sports, Environment, Fashion, K-Pop, Makerspace, Sewing, Spanish, Yoga and more!
News & Announcements
![Career Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771003550/ccsdschoolscom/ovtzwbplwnph31zs0ems/CareerDaygroupphoto.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771003550/ccsdschoolscom/ovtzwbplwnph31zs0ems/CareerDaygroupphoto.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771003550/ccsdschoolscom/ovtzwbplwnph31zs0ems/CareerDaygroupphoto.jpg","width":800}])
Career Day, which took place on February 13th, was a great success! In celebration of Black History Month, the event focused on local African American entrepreneurs and business people.
![Teacher of the Year Announced]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768921853/ccsdschoolscom/eguugvmxj46sxul8kldv/TeacheroftheYearresized.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768921853/ccsdschoolscom/eguugvmxj46sxul8kldv/TeacheroftheYearresized.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768921853/ccsdschoolscom/eguugvmxj46sxul8kldv/TeacheroftheYearresized.jpg","width":800}])
Congratulations to Rayna Middleton, who was recently voted Teacher of the Year by her colleagues!
![ACCESS Testing for Multilingual Learners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736779370/ccsdschoolscom/ydotw3wqi3lvrojfd3he/MultilingualLearnersAccess.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736779370/ccsdschoolscom/ydotw3wqi3lvrojfd3he/MultilingualLearnersAccess.png","width":469}])
ACCESS testing for multilingual learners who have not yet exited the test will begin on January 21.
![Star Principal of the Year!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765298802/ccsdschoolscom/o8qdshoshxj2pae57cm5/StarPrincipalpost.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765298802/ccsdschoolscom/o8qdshoshxj2pae57cm5/StarPrincipalpost.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765298802/ccsdschoolscom/o8qdshoshxj2pae57cm5/StarPrincipalpost.jpg","width":800}])
Congratulations to JZMS Principal Chris Haynes, who was recognized as one of six Star Principals of the Year for Charleston County School District!
![Alentando la asistencia en el hogar]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759166141/ccsdschoolscom/wvn0plynhe1rf4onfqk8/Attendance.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759166141/ccsdschoolscom/wvn0plynhe1rf4onfqk8/Attendance.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759166141/ccsdschoolscom/wvn0plynhe1rf4onfqk8/Attendance.png","width":800}])
Mantenga las ausencias a menos de cinco durante el año escolar para un aprendizaje óptimo.
Keep absences to fewer than five during the school year for optimal learning.
![Title 1 Documents for 2025-2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756218367/ccsdschoolscom/qlovcrpfuzlgcshanxgk/Title1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756218367/ccsdschoolscom/qlovcrpfuzlgcshanxgk/Title1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756218367/ccsdschoolscom/qlovcrpfuzlgcshanxgk/Title1.png","width":800}])
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![Meet the Teams]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756217896/ccsdschoolscom/cqoo6gfxfiebwotdeoxh/MeettheTeams.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756217896/ccsdschoolscom/cqoo6gfxfiebwotdeoxh/MeettheTeams.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756217896/ccsdschoolscom/cqoo6gfxfiebwotdeoxh/MeettheTeams.png","width":800}])
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The faculty is very nice to the parents and seem to have a good handle on how to manage the kids and all the different personalities that come along with that. Parent of ZMS student
This school is very kind-hearted and lit. Forever Lightning! Taniyah, Grade 8
The teachers go above and beyond. Parent of ZMS student
This school is amazing! Leighanna, ZMS Class of 2025