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Welcome to Kershaw Elementary School! It is an honor and a privilege to serve as your child's principal.
At Kershaw Elementary, we believe that the strongest foundation for student success is a partnership between our school, our families, and our community. By working together, we can help every child grow academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally while fostering a lifelong love of learning.
I value open communication and want every family to know that I am here to support you. My door is always open, and I encourage you to reach out whenever you have questions, concerns, or ideas. Together, we can ensure that your child has the opportunity to thrive and reach their fullest potential.
Thank you for trusting us with your most precious gift. Please know that I am committed to caring for, encouraging, and supporting every child who walks through our doors as if they were my own.
I look forward to partnering with you for an outstanding school year!
Kelli Overcash
Principal
Kershaw Elementary School
803-804-6325
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
― Maya Angelou
KES is all about…
School Mission
Our theme this year is: On the hunt for success...for ALL students!
Our mission is: Learning is Required! Every Bulldog...Every Day!
School Pledge
I promise to treat others with kindness and respect, keep our school safe, be ready to learn, have a positive attitude, and give my personal best every day. I am a special person, I am a BULLDOG.
Beliefs of Kershaw Elementary School
KES commits to:
Demonstrating positivity while persevering through challenges with support and reflections within learning
Contributing to leadership and collaborative opportunities
Seeking out and applying the most promising practices to support learning for all
Investing in a culture of building positive relationships
Assessing learning through a variety of progress monitoring methods and data-driven instruction
Vision of Kershaw Elementary School
In order to achieve our mission, KES will partner with all stakeholders to…
instill a growth mindset
persevere towards growth and success for all
provide opportunities to lead and collaborate
demonstrate a personal commitment to the general well-being of everyone
establish a culture of integrity, high expectations, and educational importance
monitor and document student progress on a clearly defined, consistent basis