🏈 Meet Mrs. Loren Carmon – 4th Grade
Mrs. Carmon loves cheering on the Gamecocks, spending time with family, and curling up with a good book.
🍰 Favorite Treat: Dark chocolate or red velvet cake with cream cheese icing
📖 Favorite Quote: “Attitude reflects leadership, captain.” – Remember the Titans
Mrs. Carmon loves cheering on the Gamecocks, spending time with family, and curling up with a good book.
🍰 Favorite Treat: Dark chocolate or red velvet cake with cream cheese icing
📖 Favorite Quote: “Attitude reflects leadership, captain.” – Remember the Titans

We’re excited to welcome Patricia Miles to our team for the 2026–2027 school year!
Mrs. Miles will be joining us as a 5th Grade Teacher, and we are so thrilled to have her become part of our school family. We can’t wait to see the leadership, learning, and inspiration she’ll bring to our students 💛
Mrs. Miles will be joining us as a 5th Grade Teacher, and we are so thrilled to have her become part of our school family. We can’t wait to see the leadership, learning, and inspiration she’ll bring to our students 💛

This is why we’re here 💛
It’s the hugs, the trust, and the little moments that remind us our school is one big family!! PS: We love Mrs. Truesdale☺️
It’s the hugs, the trust, and the little moments that remind us our school is one big family!! PS: We love Mrs. Truesdale☺️

Mrs. Cunningham’s 1st graders have been hard at work exploring the wild world of animal habitats! 🐾🌎
From forests to oceans, these young scientists created amazing projects showcasing where animals live and how they survive. We love seeing their creativity and curiosity come to life! 🦊🐢🌿
From forests to oceans, these young scientists created amazing projects showcasing where animals live and how they survive. We love seeing their creativity and curiosity come to life! 🦊🐢🌿






We’re excited to welcome Heather Moseley to our team for the 2026–2027 school year!
Mrs. Moseley will be joining us as a Resource Teacher, and we are so excited for her to become part of our school family. We can’t wait to see the support and encouragement she’ll bring to our students 💛
Mrs. Moseley will be joining us as a Resource Teacher, and we are so excited for her to become part of our school family. We can’t wait to see the support and encouragement she’ll bring to our students 💛

🥾 Meet Mr. Kevin Roach – 5th Grade
Mr. Roach enjoys hiking and cooking.
🥤 Favorite Treat: Milkshakes
📖 Favorite Quote: Ubuntu: “I am because we are.”
Mr. Roach will also be moving up to teach 6th grade for the 26-27 school year!
Mr. Roach enjoys hiking and cooking.
🥤 Favorite Treat: Milkshakes
📖 Favorite Quote: Ubuntu: “I am because we are.”
Mr. Roach will also be moving up to teach 6th grade for the 26-27 school year!

🍫 Meet Mrs. Becky Ribelin – 3rd Grade
Mrs. Ribelin loves reading, baking, and enjoying beautiful sunsets.
🍫 Favorite Treat: Anything chocolate
📖 Favorite Quote: “Children do not care how much you know until they know how much you care.” – Theodore Roosevelt
Her students know how much she cares!
Mrs. Ribelin loves reading, baking, and enjoying beautiful sunsets.
🍫 Favorite Treat: Anything chocolate
📖 Favorite Quote: “Children do not care how much you know until they know how much you care.” – Theodore Roosevelt
Her students know how much she cares!

We’re excited to welcome April Dixon to our team for the 2026–2027 school year!
Mrs. Dixon will be joining us as our Literacy Coach and MTSS Coordinator, and we are so excited for her to become part of our school family. We can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make supporting both our students and staff 💛
Mrs. Dixon will be joining us as our Literacy Coach and MTSS Coordinator, and we are so excited for her to become part of our school family. We can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make supporting both our students and staff 💛

Mr. Roach’s 5th graders are wrapping up their Art Unit in the most colorful way! 🎨
Inspired by the vibrant, abstract style of Alma Thomas, students created their own exuberant collages — full of creativity, bold color, and big imagination. We love seeing our young artists bring their masterpieces to life!
Inspired by the vibrant, abstract style of Alma Thomas, students created their own exuberant collages — full of creativity, bold color, and big imagination. We love seeing our young artists bring their masterpieces to life!




🎨 Meet Mrs. Shawna Goerlich – SPED Director
Mrs. Goerlich loves exploring the arts—painting, music, shelling, and creating.
🍬 Favorite Treat: Sweet & Sour Goldbears
📖 Favorite Quote: “Be a voice, not an echo.” – Albert Einstein
She is a powerful voice for our students.
Mrs. Goerlich loves exploring the arts—painting, music, shelling, and creating.
🍬 Favorite Treat: Sweet & Sour Goldbears
📖 Favorite Quote: “Be a voice, not an echo.” – Albert Einstein
She is a powerful voice for our students.

We’re excited to welcome Nicole Woodlard to our team for the 2026–2027 school year!
Mrs. Woodlard will be joining us as a Kindergarten Teacher, and we are so thrilled to have her become part of our school family. We can’t wait to see the joy, learning, and love she brings to our youngest students 💛
Mrs. Woodlard will be joining us as a Kindergarten Teacher, and we are so thrilled to have her become part of our school family. We can’t wait to see the joy, learning, and love she brings to our youngest students 💛

Some snapshots from our very first official Military Dandelion Club meeting! 💜🌼
Led by Mrs. Cunningham and Mrs. Priebe, this special club creates a space for our military-connected students to build friendships, share experiences, and support one another.
Clubs are so important because they foster connection, belonging, confidence, and leadership. They give students opportunities to grow outside the classroom and remind them they are part of a strong, supportive community.
We are so proud of these students and excited to watch this club continue to bloom!
Led by Mrs. Cunningham and Mrs. Priebe, this special club creates a space for our military-connected students to build friendships, share experiences, and support one another.
Clubs are so important because they foster connection, belonging, confidence, and leadership. They give students opportunities to grow outside the classroom and remind them they are part of a strong, supportive community.
We are so proud of these students and excited to watch this club continue to bloom!




🎵 Meet Mrs. Richardson – Music
Mrs. Richardson enjoys playing video games in her free time!
🥔 Favorite Snack: Potato chips (not sweets!)
📖 Favorite Quote: “To climb steep hills requires slow pace at first…” – William Shakespeare
She helps our students find their rhythm and confidence!
Mrs. Richardson enjoys playing video games in her free time!
🥔 Favorite Snack: Potato chips (not sweets!)
📖 Favorite Quote: “To climb steep hills requires slow pace at first…” – William Shakespeare
She helps our students find their rhythm and confidence!

Hop on over for some Easter fun! 🐰🌸
Join us for a festive Easter Egg Hunt filled with candy, music, yummy food, and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny!
📅 Saturday, April 4th, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 1543 Malvern Hill Dr, Camden, SC 29020
Join us for a festive Easter Egg Hunt filled with candy, music, yummy food, and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny!
📅 Saturday, April 4th, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 1543 Malvern Hill Dr, Camden, SC 29020

We’re excited to welcome Savannah Grigsby to our team for the 2026–2027 school year!
Ms. Grigsby will be joining us as our Special Education Teacher, and we are so thrilled for her to become part of our school family. We can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make in the lives of our students 💛
Ms. Grigsby will be joining us as our Special Education Teacher, and we are so thrilled for her to become part of our school family. We can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make in the lives of our students 💛

📚 Meet Mrs. Courtney Trapp – 4th Grade
Mrs. Trapp loves reading and spending time with her family.
🍪 Favorite Treat: Chocolate chip cookies
📖 Favorite Quote: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…” – Proverbs 3:5
Mrs. Trapp loves reading and spending time with her family.
🍪 Favorite Treat: Chocolate chip cookies
📖 Favorite Quote: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…” – Proverbs 3:5

Next week, we are excited to celebrate Read Across America Week! 📚✨ This special week is dedicated to promoting a love of reading and encouraging our students to grow as lifelong readers.
To make the week even more fun, we will be participating in a school wide Spirit Week! Each day will have a reading-themed dress-up opportunity to help bring the joy of books to life.
Participation is optional, but we encourage all students to join in the fun!
To make the week even more fun, we will be participating in a school wide Spirit Week! Each day will have a reading-themed dress-up opportunity to help bring the joy of books to life.
Participation is optional, but we encourage all students to join in the fun!

4th grade wrapped up their novel study of How to Eat Fried Worms with a FRIED WORM TASTING! 🪱🍽️
First, our 4th graders created their own “fried worm” recipes using ingredients of their choice. Then came the big moment — taste testing their creations! 😄
It was a total hit and such a fun (and brave!) way to bring our book to life. Hands-on learning makes stories unforgettable!
First, our 4th graders created their own “fried worm” recipes using ingredients of their choice. Then came the big moment — taste testing their creations! 😄
It was a total hit and such a fun (and brave!) way to bring our book to life. Hands-on learning makes stories unforgettable!








🍎 Meet Mrs. Katie Wilson – 1st Grade
When she’s not shaping young minds in 1st grade, Mrs. Wilson loves spending time playing with her baby 💛
☕ Favorite Treat: Frozen coffee
📖 Favorite Quote: “If God is for us, who can be against us?” – Romans 8:31
We’re so grateful for her joyful spirit and heart for her students!
When she’s not shaping young minds in 1st grade, Mrs. Wilson loves spending time playing with her baby 💛
☕ Favorite Treat: Frozen coffee
📖 Favorite Quote: “If God is for us, who can be against us?” – Romans 8:31
We’re so grateful for her joyful spirit and heart for her students!

📚 As we gear up for a new school year, we’re bringing this article back to help families better understand charter schools in South Carolina. Get the facts, clear up the myths, and see what makes our school unique!
