Why Welcome Elementary
Welcome Elementary’s advantage is the way we intentionally connect leadership, relationships, and academic success for every student. As a Leader in Me school, students develop the 7 Habits, set academic goals, take on leadership roles, and learn that their choices and actions can positively impact their school community. Strong family engagement is also at the heart of Welcome, with families actively participating in school events, School Improvement Council, conferences, and opportunities that strengthen the home-school partnership. Our students benefit from a strong network of academic, multilingual, special education, counseling, behavioral, mental health, and community-based supports designed to meet the needs of the whole child. Together, these experiences bring our vision to life as Wolves who Learn, Lead, Grow, and Succeed.
RESOURCE LINKS
School tours are held following School Improvement Council Meetings. For more information please reach out to Ms. Meghan Shroy at (864) 355-3943.
- 2024-2025 GCS Emerging Teacher of the Year Nominee
- 2024 BOLD Educator on the Rise Nominee
- 3rd Place Winner, SCAEA Western Region Youth Art Month Exhibit (2024)
- 2024-2025 SC Arts School Grant Recipient
- 2024-2025 PEP Mullins Grant Recipient
- 2024 Furman Diversity Leadership Participant
- 2023-2024 GCS Certificate of Achievement for Math Growth
- 2024 Coach Dabo Swinney’s Kicks, Cleats, & Kids Event participant
- United Way Award Campaign of Excellence, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019-2024
At Welcome, leadership is not something students wait to experience later in life. Through Leader in Me, students learn to set goals, make responsible choices, lead with confidence, and see themselves as capable of making a difference.
“As a parent of children that have and currently attend Welcome Elementary, I appreicate and love the environment at the school. The teachers, staff, and administration go above and beyond their job duties, as well as put the importance of the children's education first. I enjoy being able to send my children to a school where learning is key.”
- Kindergarten and 2nd Grade Parent
“This is my child's fourth year at Welcome, and moving him here was the best decision. Our time here at Welcome has been nothing short of amazing. I absolutely love the staff; they are great from top to bottom. I could not imagine my son attending another school.”
- 4th Grade Parent