Rafting Creek Elementary School is progressing rapidly toward achieving our school-wide goals and objectives of helping all students develop the world-class skills and life and career characteristics of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by providing them with a quality education in an environment where they feel safe and enjoy learning.
We are constantly evolving to meet the needs of our students and welcome any changes that support student success. Rafting Creek’s highly qualified staff delivers an engaging, rigorous curriculum utilizing best practices in ELA, math, science, and social studies based on SC College and Career Readiness Standards. Our students are provided with daily equitable learning experiences that help them to think critically, master learning, and develop problem-solving and life skills that enhance college and career readiness. Effective strategies implemented this year include after-school enrichment programs, targeted Title I initiatives, one-to-one global technology integration, the "Leader in Me" framework, and strong community partnerships.
In our continued effort to provide a quality education for every student, Rafting Creek maintains a strong partnership with H.Y.P.E. This collaboration offers an after-school program running from September through May, with a dedicated focus on financial literacy, STEM, reading, and the arts.
Title I Funds have been strategically allocated to enhance student learning and foster staff development. Key initiatives included providing career exploration resources for 4th and 5th graders, funding educational field trips for all elementary levels, and supporting year-round STEM enrichment, including a collaborative summer program with H.Y.P.E. Furthermore, teachers benefited from professional development workshops and new classroom resources, while students were provided with supplemental books and materials to reinforce their studies at home.
Technological literacy is prioritized through our One-to-one Global technology initiative, ensuring every student in grades K–5 has access to a personal Chromebook. This technology allows students to solve complex problems, collaborate with peers, and create products that demonstrate their readiness for a 21st-century global society.
Our school culture is deeply rooted in Character Education, which encourages students to develop integrity, work ethic, and self-motivation. Having recently completed our inaugural year as a "Leader in Me" school, we have integrated the seven habits into our curriculum and established student leadership opportunities through classroom roles and the school-wide Lighthouse Team.
The success of Rafting Creek is bolstered by active parental and community involvement. We highly value our ongoing collaborations, such as the Lunch Buddies program with Sumter County employees and our partnership with Shaw Air Force Base 4th BCD. Working alongside our families and stakeholders, we remain committed to expanding the opportunities available to our students.
Jovana Deas - SIC Chairperson Anita L. Hunter - Principal
