Why Ellen Woodside Elementary
At Ellen Woodside, we believe in every child, lead with relationships, and hold high expectations for all.
We commit to working together through strong PLCs to continually grow our practice and student achievement.
We create a culture where every student and adult feels valued, empowered, and connected to our school family.
Through ArtsNow, we inspire creativity, curiosity, collaboration, and a love of learning.
Through Leader in Me, we develop leaders who take ownership, make a difference, and believe in their ability to lead.
Together, we will grow, learn, lead, and succeed—because that’s who we are at Ellen Woodside.
RESOURCE LINKS
Student led tours by appointment. Contact the office at 864-355-4901.
- EASE Grant Award Winner
- Palmetto Gold Award for 2025
- Jump Rope for Heart Lifetime Award
- United Way Campaign of Excellence
- Inspired Tires Award School
- Extraordinary Achievement Award in Leadership
Ellen Woodside turned 100 years old in 2025.
"We love Ellen Woodside! The school has fantastic teachers and it feels like family."
- 3rd Grade Parent
"Ellen Woodside is an awesome school. The teachers and other staff are so friendly, they interact with your child. If there is any concern, they contact you about the concern. The staff loves what they do!"
- 5th Grade Parent