Why Monarch Elementary
At Monarch Elementary, learning is connected to the real world through project-based and inquiry-based learning, allowing students opportunities to ask questions, investigate problems, collaborate and apply what they learn to authentic situations. Monarch emphasizes skills such as questioning, critical thinking, creativity, communication, and problem solving integrated through the rigor of everyday instruction. Through its unique Health Science focus, students have opportunities to explore medical, environmental, physical movement, and nutrition-related concepts. Partnerships, clinical speakers, and career connections assist students in seeing how classroom learning connects to possible careers.
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Tours are held on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1:00 pm. Contact the front office to reserve a spot (864) 452-0600
- 2024-2025 Excellent Rating; SC State Report Card
- 2024-2025 GCS Top 10 Teacher of the Year Finalist (3rd Runner Up)
- 2024-2025 State PTA Reflection Winner
- 2016-2017 Palmetto’s Finest Winner
- 2016-Present TransformSC
- 2019-Upstate Bridge Competition (1st, 2nd, 3rd Place) Best Structural Design
- 2014-2015 GCS Top 10 Teacher of the Year Finalist
- 2012-Present State Honors Chorus Participants
- 2012-2013-State PTA Volunteer of the Year
- 2012-2013 GCS Science Teacher of the Year
Our school garden is a highlight, as it extends learning beyond the classroom, providing students with hands-on, real-world experiences as they follow the journey from seed to harvest, while growing and caring for fresh produce and flowers. Monarch offers a variety of enrichment opportunities such as chess club, running club, Junior Beta, chorus, bucket drums, 4-H Best Buddies, STEAM events, Art Show, talent show, and second grade play to support students' exploration of individual strengths. In addition, Monarch has demonstrated a strong history of excellence since its founding in 2012, receiving Palmetto’s Finest Award, Excellent state report card rating, two top ten Greenville County Schools Teacher of the Year Finalists, as well as many other accomplishments.
"Why Monarch? Monarch is more than a school to our family, it's a community. My children have had opportunities to learn, grow, build meaningful relationships, and feel a true sense of belonging. After being part of the Monarch community since 2015, we are grateful to have entrusted our children’s foundational years to a school and staff that truly care. We love Monarch!”
– 5th Grade Parent
"When choosing a school, every parent hopes for a place where their children will be challenged academically and cared for as individuals. For our family, Monarch Elementary has been that and so much more. This year marks our sixth year as part of the Monarch community, with our daughters now in third and fifth grade. My involvement as a room parent, Executive PTA Board member, substitute teacher, and SIC parent representative has given me a unique, front-row seat to how the school operates.”
– 3rd and 5th Grade Parent