Why Fork Shoals School
Our elementary school offers the best of both worlds—a beautiful rural setting paired with innovative learning opportunities and engaging spaces designed to support the whole child. From academics and technology to outdoor exploration, creativity, fitness, and friendship, our students have countless opportunities to learn and thrive each day. Students can explore our butterfly garden, nature trail, walking track, playground, and covered outdoor enrichment areas, making learning an experience that extends beyond the classroom. We believe that children learn best when they feel safe, connected, and valued. Our school is a place where students are encouraged to build relationships, support one another, and feel like an important part of their school community. Our school is more than a place where children attend classes. It is a place where children discover, create, explore, connect, and grow.
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- Greenville County Emerging Teacher of the Year 2022-2023
- South Carolina Teacher of the Year 2010-2011
- Top Ten Teacher of the Year 2004-05, 2009-12, 2011-12, 2015-16, 2018-19
- Greenville County Teacher of the Year 2009-2010
- PTA School of Excellence 2004-2007, 2018-2020, 2021-2022, 2023-2025
- Authorized IB-PYP School
As an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) school, we nurture curious, confident, and compassionate lifelong learners by honoring the whole child. Our student-centered, inquiry-based framework empowers children to ask big questions, explore real-world concepts, and take active ownership of their learning journey. Rooted in the IB Learner Profile, our curriculum seamlessly integrates academic rigor with social-emotional growth, creating an inclusive environment where students learn to collaborate, communicate across disciplines, and respect diverse perspectives. By inspiring critical thinking and global agency, we prepare our young learners not just to succeed academically, but to thrive as empathetic, active contributors to an ever-changing world.
We absolutely love Fork Shoals School and could not recommend it more highly! We’ve had one child go from K5 through 5th grade and our other child is currently a student here. As a school choice family, we intentionally chose FSS because of its incredible reputation, teachers, administration and strong sense of community. The staff truly invests in both students and families, making this school feel like so much more than a place to learn.
Fork Shoals School Parent
Fork Shoals Elementary School has been a huge part of our family’s life for almost 10 years, and we are incredibly grateful that all four of our boys have had the opportunity to be part of this community. What has always stood out to us is the culture of support, encouragement, character building, and growth.
Fork Shoals School Parent