Jesse Boyd Elementary

Jesse Boyd is an International Baccalaureate (IB) Candidate School implementing the Primary Years Program (PYP) which combines global significance, a concept driven curriculum, and guided inquiry instruction.  IB Aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, caring, and principled young people who take action to create a better and more peaceful world through an innovative, rigorous, and challenging program of inquiry.  Through the IB Learner Profile and the PYP Attitudes students become internationally-minded lifelong learners.

Bob Grant, Principal
Student Enrollment - 504

Chapman Elementary

Chapman Elementary looks to ignite the curiosity of the technology-minded student. The infusion of technology into a balanced curriculum enhances and enriches the academic program and gives students a vibrant 21st century learning environment. On a daily basis, the use of technology is integrated into the curriculum, and connections are made with the use of real-world technological applications designed to allow students to become effective problem solvers and communicators. With all classrooms at Chapman equipped with state-of-the-art interactive technology equipment, students are able to research, apply, and present what they are learning in creative and cutting-edge ways.

Eric Mathison, Principal
Student Enrollment - 484

Cleveland Elementary

Cleveland Elementary focuses on improving student performance with a special emphasis on science, math, and civic responsibility. Operating on a modified-extended-year calendar, students are provided ample time to explore and study all content areas in great depth. In partnership with local hospitals and health-care providers, businesses, colleges and universities, Cleveland Elementary students are exposed to methods of inquiry heavily based in the fields of science and math. The recently updated science labs further enhance student’s hands-on learning experiences. In addition, the implementation of school uniforms has elevated the focus on learning and has enhanced the positive school culture at Cleveland Elementary.

Fred Logan, Principal
Student Enrollment - 468

Houston Elementary

Houston Elementary, Academy for Creative Expression (ACE), integrates creativity with a strong academic program to empower every student with a solid foundation for lifelong success. Houston provides an innovative curriculum including Problem Based Learning with higher order thinking skills and a focus on gifted and talented strategies for all learners. Our extended afternoon program offers students a unique opportunity to participate in various enrichment activities such as dance, karate, film studies, Mad Sciences, and Writer’s Corner and in a safe, nurturing, and creative environment. Learning comes to life by strengthening each student’s unique talents and interests.

Thomas Stokes, Principal
Student Enrollment - 437

Park Hills Elementary

Park Hills is devoted to supporting the growth of the whole child. School initiatives such as enrichment clubs, single-gender classrooms and school uniforms maintain the focus on student achievement and empower every student with a solid foundation for lifelong success. In separate classes, 5th and 6th grade boys and girls experience a rich, rigorous education. Uniforms and single-gender classrooms support a classical academy atmosphere, which builds a sense of community. After-school clubs such as garden, chorus, art, dance and drama, and the Boys & Girls Club, build confidence and self-esteem. Learning interventions are part of the daily curriculum to challenge all students to greater achievement.

Donald Mims, Principal
Student Enrollment - 389

Pine Street Elementary

A rich academic and historical heritage combined with a dedicated focus on the arts make Pine Street a unique elementary school. Pine Street offers a rigorous academic curriculum enhanced by instruction in drawing and painting, graphic design, ballet, jazz, creative movement, music, steel and African drumming, dramatic interpretation, creative writing, and puppetry. Arts-infused learning breeds confidence and dedication in all students. Named an ABC (Arts in the Basic Curriculum) site by The South Carolina Arts Commission, Pine Street is a model site for other schools in the state.

Anne Chapman-Jeter, Principal
Student Enrollment - 768

E. P. Todd Elementary

E.P. Todd is home to the county’s first public Montessori program for pre-K to grade 2 students. Montessori classes are an option for parents seeking an alternative early education choice for their children. Benefits of a Montessori education include individual, independent learning and completely customized educational experiences for students. The Montessori Method focuses on each child, and incorporates four basic objectives: coordination, concentration, order, and independence.

Marc Zachary, Principal
Student Enrollment - 686

Mary H. Wright Elementary

Mary H. Wright Elementary School, which operates on a modified calendar, focuses on improving student achievement and character education. During the fall, spring, and summer intersession breaks, students attend an academy for additional academic assistance and enrichment. Groups of students are also invited to attend Camp Bob in Hendersonville, NC for a week filled with fun outdoor activities. After-school clubs include the Boys & Girls Club and the Wofford Math Academy.

Wanda Owens-Jackson, Principal
Student Enrollment - 354

Carver Junior High

Carver represents excellence in education. Students have the opportunity to learn in challenging, real world situations through interdisciplinary student-centered classroom activities and interactive field studies in the Academic Achievement Academy (Triple A). Carver’s Triple A is a unique honors-level program, where students learn through an array of educational experiences outside the classroom. The academy offers small class sizes, increased technology, and a foreign language focus. The diverse course offerings include forensics, law, multimedia, journalism, Latin, band, orchestra, chorus, art, and JROTC. Leadership and character education programs are also provided to supplement and enrich the classroom learning experience.

RaaShad Fitzpatrick, Principal
Student Enrollment - 529

Joseph G. McCracken Junior High

McCracken Junior High has a proven track record of success as evidenced by the district, state, and national recognition it has received in academics, the arts, extra-curricular activities, and athletics. McCracken’s goal is to serve the needs of high-achieving, highly-motivated junior high students by providing them with a specialized, rigorous, and intellectually stimulating learning environment. The foundation of the program is supported by the integration of math, science, social studies, and literature through the cultivation of reading, higher-order thinking, and writing skills combined with field studies.

Margaret Peach, Principal
Student Enrollment - 758

Myles W. Whitlock Junior High

Whitlock offers collaborative classes where teachers and students build camaraderie and community by employing an array of strategies to enhance out-of-the-box thinking. Through a standards-based learning environment, Whitlock is dedicated to helping students improve their academic skills with a focus on literacy and math skills. The students are provided with opportunities for individualized instruction through state-of-the-art computer labs including Academy of Reading, A+, and I Can Learn Math. Through a comprehensive course of study combined with real-world application in chosen professions, students gain an understanding of career and college options.

Dr. Shawn Foster, Principal
Student Enrollment - 289

Spartanburg High School

Spartanburg High School’s mission is to cooperate with home and community to provide educational programs that enable students to realize their potential as productive members of a diverse society. As the first school in the nation to win the prestigious Blue Ribbon School Award four times, SHS will never accept mediocrity. Additional achievements such as being chosen as a Flagship School of Promise, a Palmetto Gold High School, a Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School, and being recognized by Newsweek magazine as one of the top high schools in the nation attests to the fact that excellence is not a goal, it is a way of life at SHS. SHS is proud of the widespread community support of its programs in academic, arts, activities and athletics. Teachers, staff, and administrators remain committed to providing the best possible education for all the students they are privileged to serve.

Jeff Stevens, Principal
Student Enrollment - 1540

McCarthy Teszler School

McCarthy/Teszler School is a school for special needs that serves the entire county. The school is physically located in District Seven and District Seven is the fiscal agent. The McCarthy Elementary Division serves students ranging in age from three to twenty-one years that are disables or multi-handicapped. All students in the elementary program have access to physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. Each student also participates in library, art, music, and PE. The Teszler Division serves students ages five and above who are classified as severely emotionally disabled. The program focuses on academic remediation, with special attention to social skill deficits, with the plan of returning these students to a successful school career in their neighborhoods.  The Vocational Division serves students in these programs ages twelve to twenty-one to provide them with the skills necessary to become successful in the world of work.

Dr. Joette Johnson, Principal
Student Enrollment - 229

Daniel Morgan Technology Center

Daniel Morgan Technology Center is about preparing productive citizens. DMTC offers students from Spartanburg High educational opportunities in line with the skills that current and future employers in the community need. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors enroll in sequential courses that match their interests, skills, and career goals. There is a wide array of career based programs that students can choose. DMTC instructors teach hands-on classes in Automotive Technology, Building Construction, Business Technology, Culinary Arts, Electricity, Environmental Services, Graphics and Printing, Machine Tool Technology, Computer Aided Drafting and Design, Marketing, Protective Services, Welding, and Horticulture. Work-based learning opportunities are also provided to students in all program areas.

Wayne Chapman, Director

ZL Madden Learning Center

The ZL Madden Learning Center is a place where families can learn and grow together. The distinguishing characteristic of the center is the housing, under one roof, programs that serve three areas: early childhood education, family literacy, and adult education. These coordinated programs work together as one and provide outreach to foster a more effective family learning environment. One component is the Family Connections Program, a national model that has been highlighted for its effectiveness in providing total family literacy. The center is further complemented by the presence of the county-wide Adult Education Program, which serves all seven school districts and employs instructional strategies that have been researched and used as best practices throughout the state. The adult education component recognizes that students have different learning styles and provides the instruction that will best match each student’s needs.

Adult Education, Tammy Cooley, Director, 864.594.4428
The Adult Education Program serves all seven school districts and employs instructional strategies that have been researched and used as best practices throughout the state. The adult education component recognizes that students have different learning styles and provides the instruction that will best match each student’s needs. The program offers academic opportunities in high school diploma, adult basic literacy, GED-prep classes, literacy classes, ESL classes, and career readiness classes. Classes are available from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm., Monday through Thursday. Evening classes are held Monday through Thursday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

Temporary Intervention Programs (TIP), Dr. Arthur Brewton, Director, 864.596.8487
The TIP Academy was established in 1994 at the request of the Board of Trustees and is designed to meet the educational, emotional and social needs of adolescents in grades 7-12 who have not adapted behaviorally or who are not benefiting from regular school programs. The program mission statement is: The TIP Academy, with the support of home and community, provides every student with an opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge to meet the present and future challenges in their lives. Students considered for the TIP Academy are those with serious and/or persistent discipline issues, poor attendance, immaturity, academic failure, and those students recommended for expulsion. The philosophy of the program is built on the belief in the inherent worth of every person, regardless of past behaviors, and the premise that every student has the right to an appropriate education. An individualized education plan is created for each student. Ongoing counseling (both individual and group) is available. After school activities are provided for students who choose to participate in them. Human service agencies provide additional counseling, career, service learning activities, and are held four times a year.

Family Connections, Debra Waldron, Coordinator, 864.596.8448
The Family Connections program has been highlighted for its effectiveness in providing a total center based family literacy program which includes four components - Adult Education, Early Childhood education, Parenting Education, and Parent and Child Interactive Literacy Activity Time. Family Connections is a family literacy program that empowers participants to make positive changes in their lives. Parents who need to complete their education return to school to finish their GED or high school diploma and are able to bring their children with them. While parents are in class, their children, ages two months - four years, are cared for in child development classrooms. Parents also attend parenting classes and receive individualized help from parent educators who make home visits. A goal of the program is to help parents become more economically self sufficient and help their children get prepared to enter school ready to learn successfully. Brochure