
We have had a great week at MES. Don't forget tomorrow is a Teacher Work Day. Students do not attend school. We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday, August 18! Enjoy your long weekend!


"Mrs. Rucker has shown great leadership and encouragement towards other teachers during this first week. I was struggling at the end of the day one day, and Mrs. Rucker took the time to talk to me. Her intentional words of encouragement and wisdom mean a lot."




We have had a great week at MES! Here are a few things coming up this week. Let us know if you have any questions.
We hope you have a great weekend!


Please help support MES by joining PTO.
Scan the QR Code or visit https://forms.gle/82S8RYWJ33Ffe6Us9 to sign up.


Mark your calendars for this year's Principal Pow Wow events. Come join us for just some casual conversations about what is happening at MES this year. Ms. White and Mrs. McTeer enjoy checking in with our parents and inviting you into the schools. We value your input and hope to see you at these events. The first one is on Monday from 5:00 -5:30pm.


I am a 2019 Graduate of McCormick High School and a 2023 Georgia Southern Graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in fashion merchandising and apparel design. I love creating art, beauty, and fashion. I enjoy helping others, especially the students, and I love putting a smile on people's faces. I am also a soon-to-be mom due in September💕


My name is Laura Livingston. Kindergarten is my heart, and I've been teaching it for 18 years. I'm a huge music fan, and I really enjoy reading. Traveling is one of my greatest joys. Spending time with the found family that I've built is one of my other great joys. I'm pretty unique and nerdy with a wide variety of interests, so it's hard to really nail down specifics unless it comes to music.


Hi everyone, I'm Diondrah Best. I just joined the team as a TA. I spent the last three years working as a Vault Teller in my hometown. I'm really excited to be here and looking forward to collaborating with you all. Please do not hesitate to say Hi. I'd love to get to know you all better.


Hello! My name is Jase Peels, and I am ecstatic to be joining the McCormick Elementary School team! I am originally from the western part of North Carolina. I have been in the educational system for going on three years. My family comes from a long line of educators, and I am excited to bring my skill set to McCormick! I love being outside, whether it is hiking, playing a sport, or running. I cannot wait to see how this year unfolds at MES!


Welcome to MES Mr. Boyce!
Hello! My name is Lucas Boyce, and I am so excited to be the new PE teacher at McCormick Elementary School! I graduated from Lander University with an undergraduate degree in Physical Education in May of 2025. Growing up, my dream has always been to be a PE teacher. My dad was my coach, and my mom is a Special Education Teacher in Anderson School District 5. I am the youngest of four boys and grew up playing every sport imaginable with them. I am an active Chicago sports fan, except for the white socks, and love playing different sports in my free time. I am very excited for my first year of teaching and cannot wait to teach these students towards a physically active lifestyle!




Ms. Tonya Hudson is the MES Staff of the year. She is always delightful and kind to everyone. She works hard to assist teachers and other staff members with whatever they need. She is flexible and goes where the need is without hesitation and always goes with a positive attitude! She loves the students, and it shows in her work each and every day. She is a ray of sunshine in our building. Congratulations, Ms. Hudson on being the MES Staff of the Year!


When you come out to the school today from 3:30-5:00, be sure to sign up for car rider tags. You will need these to pick your children up tomorrow from the car rider line. We can't wait to see you this afternoon!


It's here, it's here!
Are you ready to meet your teacher tomorrow afternoon? Parents, are you as excited as we are for your children to start back to school?
Come to Open House from 3:30-5:00 pm at MES on Wednesday!
Students' first day is Thursday morning, and to start on schedule, we are not allowing parents to walk to students' classrooms with them on the first day of school. So, you don't want to miss this opportunity to meet the teachers at Open House.
Make sure students are registered in Final Forms even if they attended school last year. You have to update their information for this year for them to be registered and attend on the first day of school.
We will be enforcing our clear bag policy for events as well as the students' first day of school.
We can't wait to see you tomorrow afternoon!


We will have an Open House Event at MES on July 23 from 3:30-5:00 pm.
We encourage all parents and students to come to this event to meet the teacher and drop off their supplies. Parents are not going to be able to walk students into the school on the first day, so that we can get normal routines started. Therefore, this event is an opportunity for you to walk in with them and meet the teachers face to face.
We are excited about our new year and look forward to seeing you all on the 23rd at this event.


Students' first day will be July 24. Online Final Forms enrollment MUST be completed ( Including proof of address uploaded) in order for your child to attend the first day.
Open House/Meet the Teacher will be on July 23, 3:30-5:00 pm. You may bring classroom supplies. Parents will not be able to walk students in on the first day, as students need to get adjusted to their new schedules.
Call us if you have any questions or concerns.


As we prepare to welcome all of our staff back tomorrow morning, we would like to begin spotlighting some of our new MES Team members this year. We will start with our new guidance counselor, who started earlier this week. Help us to give a big "McCormick Community Welcome " to ...


We hope you had a wonderful and safe July 4th weekend. As a reminder, parents of returning students need to register your children by updating them in Final Forms. New student registration is also open in Final Forms. If you need assistance completing this process, you can attend MCSD Registration Day is on Thursday, July 10. MES schedules/teachers assignments will be given out on July 23 at our Open House/Meet the Teacher Night from 3:30-5:00. We look forward to seeing students on July 24!
We still have construction going on at the front offices. If you have questions or concerns, please call 864-443-2292 or 864-443-0175.


Today is July 1, 2025. Registration for returning students is now available online. Parents, simply log in to Final Forms and update your information. If your child is new to our district, you can also register your child through Final Forms located on our district website. We do have a registration day scheduled for July 10. See the attached flyer for more information.
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