Welcome to MCSD!
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.
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.
Welcome to MCSD Ms. Best!
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.
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.
Welcome to MCSD Mr. Peels!
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!
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!
Thank you all for a great start to the school year! Please see these announcements and reminders. Please stay safe in the extreme heat this weekend. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
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!
Parents,
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!
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!
Please help spread the word!
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.
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.
MES Faculty and Staff put on their hard hats and started the year off working as a team! We are looking forward to a wonderful year!
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.
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 ...
Good morning,
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.
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.
Good afternoon,
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.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KQSRuu9dlYmrGrX0rRWZf5iS_AvRohv8/view?usp=sharing
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.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KQSRuu9dlYmrGrX0rRWZf5iS_AvRohv8/view?usp=sharing
Good morning,
I hope you all are doing well and staying cool this week. Here are a few important summer reminders.
1. MES Supply List is attached.
2. Note the new clear book bag policy.
3. New students to MCSD may register online using final forms.
4. All returning students' registration opens July 1 must be updated by July 10.
5. Bus forms for returning students have been mailed and need to be returned to the school by July 10.
6. Report cards have been mailed home, but if your child owed technology or book fees, we have those in the front office.
7. We have some construction going on in the main office, please call 864-443-0175 or 864-602-1794 if you are not able to reach anyone on the school phones.
Dates:
July 10- MCSD Registration Day 9-5
See the flyer https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KQSRuu9dlYmrGrX0rRWZf5iS_AvRohv8/view?usp=sharing
July 17- Teachers Return
July 23- MES Open House Night- Meet the Teacher 3:30-5:00 ( MES Students Receive Teacher Assignments)
July 24- Students First Day of School
Good morning,
This is a reminder that we will have an open house today for parents to visit the new, updated Pollinator Garden. You are welcome to come between 9-10 am to MES to see the new updates. We want to thank the Rotary Club for their generous donations to offer this outdoor learning space for our students. We also have a newly installed Reading Nook with hammocks in the garden area, which was donated by Cornerstone. We appreciate community and parent support in our Title 1 school throughout the year.
Good morning,
Our Kindergarten students will be recognized at 5:00 pm today. Students need to be dropped off with their teacher in the Media Center no later than 4:45 pm. The parents will go to the cafeteria to be seated. All of our events require clear bags. Students may wear their Sunday best outfits or their uniforms.
Let us know if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to celebrating our students today!
Good morning,
Our 1st- 4th-grade awards ceremony will take place at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria today. Your child may sit with you during the program. Students who are receiving awards should have received a letter earlier this week. All of our events require clear bags. Students may wear Sunday best outfits or their uniforms. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
We look forward to celebrating our students and their achievements.
Good evening,
This is a reminder that all of the 5th-grade students will be celebrated during the Bridging Ceremony at 9:30 am in the cafeteria at MES tomorrow. Students need to wear their Sunday best outfits or uniforms. Parents are invited, but must have a clear bag to enter for all of our events. Dr. Hopkins will be speaking at the end of the celebration and giving you a tour of MMS. After the event, students will go back to their classrooms with their teacher. If you plan for your child to have an early dismissal, ONE parent may go to the front office to sign their child out with their proper ID. We appreciate your patience as we go through that process.
Good morning,
Field Day was a huge success. We were excited to see over 119 parents! We appreciate you being here supporting students! Thank you Coach Dodd, for organizing this fun day. Thank you to all faculty and staff for your hard work and dedication to making the day amazing for our students. Mrs. McTeer and Ms. White even made time to enjoy the day with students. We appreciate our community partners, Cornerstone, for donating the foam machine. Enjoy your long weekend. We look forward to next weeks celebrations. Take a look carefully at our updated events calendar of events. If you have questions or concerns, be sure to give us a call.
Good evening Chiefs,
Important announcements about Field Day:
- Parents are invited to attend. K-2 students: 8.30pm -10:45pm. Grades 3-5 : 12.00pm – 2.15pm.
- Clear Bag policy for all events. Park only in the front of the school. Sign-in in the main office. If you don't have a tag, you will be asked to leave.
- Kono Ice must PRE-PAYED ONLINE BY TODAY! Link: https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K575275801
(One per child- no refills)
- Students may dress comfortably and wear sneakers ( uniforms not required, but regular dress code applies no leggings, no spaghettis strap tops, or short shorts )
- Students should bring water bottles to refill and a change of clothes.
- If you plan to sign your child out early from school, you must go to the front office and have your license with you.
