
If you have a veteran in your family that would like to participate in our Veterans day program, please fill out the form that was sent home with your student. If you need an additional form, please contact the school. The names of Veterans are due November 3rd.
We look forward to an awesome program honoring our veterans!
We look forward to an awesome program honoring our veterans!


Pete's Reading Challenge is officially underway! When students met their reading goal, they are able to get a book from our book vending machine.
Congratulations to Larry (3K) and Kaylee (1st grade) for being the first 2 students to meet their reading goal!
Congratulations to Larry (3K) and Kaylee (1st grade) for being the first 2 students to meet their reading goal!





Become a Big Brother — Change a Life! 💙
Pacolet Elementary is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate to connect caring, committed men with young boys right here in our community. Just a few hours a month can make a lifelong impact!
👦 Why Volunteer?
✅ Build a one-on-one mentoring relationship
✅ Support students at Pacolet Elementary
✅ Get guidance and support from local program staff
✅ Enjoy flexible scheduling — during or after school
Our male students thrive when they have positive role models to look up to. Whether you’re a college student, working professional, retiree, or community leader — your time and encouragement can truly change a child’s life.
📲 Scan the QR code in the flyer to sign up today!
Let’s show our boys what it means to lead with kindness, confidence, and heart. 💪
Pacolet Elementary is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate to connect caring, committed men with young boys right here in our community. Just a few hours a month can make a lifelong impact!
👦 Why Volunteer?
✅ Build a one-on-one mentoring relationship
✅ Support students at Pacolet Elementary
✅ Get guidance and support from local program staff
✅ Enjoy flexible scheduling — during or after school
Our male students thrive when they have positive role models to look up to. Whether you’re a college student, working professional, retiree, or community leader — your time and encouragement can truly change a child’s life.
📲 Scan the QR code in the flyer to sign up today!
Let’s show our boys what it means to lead with kindness, confidence, and heart. 💪


Don't forget that picture day is this Thursday, October 16th!


Students in 2nd and 3rd grade will be taking the CogAT and Iowa Assessments on the days found below.
Testing will start at 8:00 am each day.
Please be sure your student has a good nights sleep, gets to school on time and eats a good breakfast.
Testing will start at 8:00 am each day.
Please be sure your student has a good nights sleep, gets to school on time and eats a good breakfast.


We will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week October 27th-31st! That week our students will learn all about the importance of making healthy choices! We will have an at home healthy choices challenge that we also encourage our students to participate in!


Last week, 4K students learned about apples. Friday, during snack time, Ms. Jones and Mrs. Price’s students enjoyed making apple pies.






Strengthening Families is Back at Pacolet! 🌟
Join us every Thursday from 5:30 – 8:00 PM for a fun and meaningful evening designed to bring families closer together.
🍕 Dinner is provided for free – come hungry!
👶 Free childcare available for children 5 and under.
🎁 Earn gift card incentives along the way!
This program is a wonderful chance to:
✨ Build stronger family bonds
✨ Learn new skills to support your children
✨ Connect with other families in our community
Don’t miss this opportunity to grow, laugh, and strengthen your family while making lasting memories. 💙
Sign up using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/tDVwn4T8Yc
Join us every Thursday from 5:30 – 8:00 PM for a fun and meaningful evening designed to bring families closer together.
🍕 Dinner is provided for free – come hungry!
👶 Free childcare available for children 5 and under.
🎁 Earn gift card incentives along the way!
This program is a wonderful chance to:
✨ Build stronger family bonds
✨ Learn new skills to support your children
✨ Connect with other families in our community
Don’t miss this opportunity to grow, laugh, and strengthen your family while making lasting memories. 💙
Sign up using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/tDVwn4T8Yc








Please see below for important information on Christmas assistance!



Free hair cuts September 27th and October 11th at The Benjamin E. Mays Family Center!


📢 Exciting News, PES Families!
The Strengthening Families Program (SFP) launches this Thursday at PES from 5:30–8:00 PM!
✨ Dinner will be provided for all participants.
✨ Childcare will be available on site.
✨ Families can earn incentives along the way and gain valuable tools for communication, problem-solving, and building stronger family bonds.
✨ At the end of the program, families who complete SFP will walk away with lasting skills and benefits to support success at home, in school, and in the community.
We still have some open spots, so don’t miss out on this opportunity for your family! Click the link below to sign up:
👉 https://forms.office.com/r/tDVwn4T8Yc
Want to learn more before joining? You can watch our Orientation session here:
👉 https://youtu.be/m1YFNCLh5to
We look forward to seeing many of our PES families there and starting this exciting journey together! 💙
The Strengthening Families Program (SFP) launches this Thursday at PES from 5:30–8:00 PM!
✨ Dinner will be provided for all participants.
✨ Childcare will be available on site.
✨ Families can earn incentives along the way and gain valuable tools for communication, problem-solving, and building stronger family bonds.
✨ At the end of the program, families who complete SFP will walk away with lasting skills and benefits to support success at home, in school, and in the community.
We still have some open spots, so don’t miss out on this opportunity for your family! Click the link below to sign up:
👉 https://forms.office.com/r/tDVwn4T8Yc
Want to learn more before joining? You can watch our Orientation session here:
👉 https://youtu.be/m1YFNCLh5to
We look forward to seeing many of our PES families there and starting this exciting journey together! 💙


Important Announcement!
D3 Academy is coming back and will be replacing the Be Great after school program . On Tuesday, September 23rd we will be holding a parent meeting at 5:30 pm in the PES media center.
Registration for this program will open up right after our meeting on Wednesday, September 24th.
The plan will be that D3 academy will start on Monday, September 29th.
D3 Academy is coming back and will be replacing the Be Great after school program . On Tuesday, September 23rd we will be holding a parent meeting at 5:30 pm in the PES media center.
Registration for this program will open up right after our meeting on Wednesday, September 24th.
The plan will be that D3 academy will start on Monday, September 29th.



Spartanburg School District Three once again has the opportunity to participate in the “Christmas Shoes” project! 👟
This project provides shoes for students in our district. If you are interested and your child/children are in need of new shoes, please contact your child’s school to complete a form. You can include information on any other children in your home.
All forms must be completed by October 3rd. The shoes will be delivered to school before the Christmas Holiday. Please make sure you have the correct sizes and if the shoes are infant, toddler, youth or adult size.
For small children or students in elementary and middle school, please go up half a size.
This project provides shoes for students in our district. If you are interested and your child/children are in need of new shoes, please contact your child’s school to complete a form. You can include information on any other children in your home.
All forms must be completed by October 3rd. The shoes will be delivered to school before the Christmas Holiday. Please make sure you have the correct sizes and if the shoes are infant, toddler, youth or adult size.
For small children or students in elementary and middle school, please go up half a size.


Our students at PES are the BEST! These sweet 2nd grade students decided on their own to take time during their recess to clean up the trash they saw around the play ground to help not only our school but the earth be a little more clean!


Ms. Morris and Mrs. Owing's class had a blast following their recipe and doing an "experiment" once we made our sensory bin.





Recess fun in kindergarten!


4K enjoyed their walk to the Pacolet Public Library to listen to Ms. Pam during story time.




We invite all students and staff to join us in celebrating DOT day on Monday, September 15th by wearing clothing with dots on it to school!

Our internet provider is currently experiencing a network outage, which has left our schools and offices without phone or email access. They are working to restore service as quickly as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. If you are trying to reach us, please know we will respond as soon as service is restored. In the event of an emergency, please email thouck@spartanburg3.org.


College Colors Day is August 29th!
