Campobello Gramling School continues to assist all students in developing the World Class Knowledge and Skills of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by focusing on the needs of the whole child. We have made tremendous strides in collaborative learning and continue to create accelerated, individualized learning plans for all students. Our MTSS framework encourages students to CARE for others, GIVE their best, and SERVE the school. While we are extremely proud of our past accomplishments, we realize that excellence must be pursued each and every day.
Campobello Gramling School completed the 2021-2022 school year with many accomplishments. Academically, fourteen CGS students were recognized as South Carolina Junior Scholars. For our graduating eighth grade class, two students were accepted into the USC Upstate Scholars Academy.
The academic arts classes at Campobello Gramling School continue to offer award-winning programs. The CGS Honors Chorus boasted a superior CPA rating and had three students accepted into the SC ACDA Elementary School All-State Chorus, as well as eight students accepted into the SC ACDA Middle School All-State Chorus. The CGS Band received the SCBDA Outstanding Performance Award and a superior CPA rating. The CGS Orchestra received an excellent CPA rating and multiple superior and excellent ratings at solo and ensemble events. Our visual art students earned awards in many grades on the state and local level including four elementary students that were selected to have their artwork displayed for Youth Art Month at the Chapman Cultural Center and five students who were recognized at the SCAEA Western Region Youth Art Show. Under the leadership of our arts steering committee, CGS received the Palmetto State Arts Education STEAM School of Excellence Award (2022). CGS continues to be designated as an Arts in the Basic Curriculum School with the prestigious title of "School of Distinction".
The faculty and staff of Campobello Gramling School seek to support charitable causes and encourage our students to do the same. This year, CGS raised money for United Way of the Piedmont ($2,000) and the Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas ($1,000). CGS also collected over 1,600 canned foods for local food banks, created/distributed over 1,000 care packages to local first responders, hosted a toothbrush/toothpaste drive for veterans and sponsored a new toy/blanket drive for needy families during the holiday season. This could not have been possible without the generous support of our community.
CGS athletic programs were also highly successful during the 2021-2022 school year with football, volleyball, boys/girls basketball all collectively boasting twelve all-conference players with our boys basketball team capturing both the Foothills Conference Regular Season and Tournament Championships.
Professional development remains a priority of our faculty and staff. Throughout the year, teachers participated in a variety of staff development opportunities including study groups, grade-band staff development, technology and literacy training, digital badging opportunities, vertical articulation, and continued implementation of the workshop model across the school. CGS teachers made considerable strides in the successful implementation of Promethean Panel technology in every classroom.
As the 2022-2023 school year approaches, our faculty and staff are preparing to provide students with another year of exceptional education and opportunities. Our continuing school theme is #CGStrong, which encompasses the level of resiliency and perseverance we strive for our students and staff to exhibit through the trials of life that are often less than ideal. Our district theme, #RelationshipsMatter, will continue to reinforce the importance of developing and fostering positive school/community relationships.
Our staff is committed to serving every student and our school is helping all students develop the World Class Knowledge & Skills of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. We believe CGS is a corridor to opportunity where students are challenged, embraced, and given the tools to be college and career ready. The CGS family has created a culture that provides for a student-centered education and believes it is our responsibility to nurture individual learning styles as we prepare our students to lead productive lives now and in the future. At CGS, we believe that every child deserves a quality, student-centered education.
Jeremy A. Darby, Principal
Chad McNeill, SIC Chair
