Why Woodland Elementary
At Woodland Elementary, we believe every child is a leader. Through rigorous instruction, meaningful leadership opportunities, and a culture built on relationships, we empower students to excel academically while developing the character, confidence, and life skills needed to make a positive impact. As a nationally recognized Leader in Me Legacy School, we foster student ownership, celebrate diversity, and partner with families to ensure every learner is prepared to lead today and succeed tomorrow.
RESOURCE LINKS
Contact Dawn Conrad (dconrad@greenville.k12.sc.us) or Jerilin Jackson (jerjackson@greenville.k12.sc.us) to find out when the next tour is scheduled. Phone: 864-355-0400
- 2026: Named Leader in Me International Legacy School 2026
- 2019-2020 Palmettos Finest School
- 2017-Present, Leader In Me Lighthouse
- 2013, 2016 & 2021 RAMP Award Winner - Recognized American Association of School Counselors Model Program
- Leader in Me Lighthouse Academic Honor Roll School 2017- 2025
- South Carolina Palmetto Gold High Performance Award 2012-2018
- South Carolina Palmetto Silver High Performance Award 23-24, 24-25
- BETA Club State Winners 2013-2020, 2021-2026
- BETA Club National Winners 2016, 2017, 2018
- BETA Club School of Distinction 2013-14 and 2014-15
Largest elementary school in GCSD serving over 1,200 students, We host a variety of student involvement clubs including, DRUM Ensemble, Art Club, Battle of the Books club, Honors Chorus, Environmental Awareness Club, Safety Patrols, Girls on the Run, and Beta Club. We have over 40 different countries represented in our student population. Our school emphasizes the importance of college and career readiness by proving school wide leadership roles and classroom leadership roles to all students. These include student leading our daily WES morning broad cast show, our schoolwide Student -led postal service, afternoon announcement leaders, event party planners, welcome leaders, tour guides, and student Lighthouse leaders. We have been rated "Excellent" on the SC report card from 2009-2014, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. We believe all students can learn and have the right to a quality education and the purpose of the school is to create life-long learners and productive citizens. Students participate in creating monthly individual Wildly important goals that directly feed into classroom goals, grade level goals, and School wide goals.
“Woodland is our home away from home. From the moment we became part of this school family, I felt that the teachers and staff genuinely cared about my child and his success. I love that this school focuses not only on academics but also on character, leadership, kindness, and helping students become the best versions of themselves.”
- 4th grade Parent
“Our family loves Woodland because, even though it is a large school with more than 1,200 students, we have always felt like part of a close knit community where every child is known, loved, and valued.”
- 4th Grade Parent