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Welcome to Waterway Elementary!
Every Child, Every Day at Waterway!
WWE Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Mrs. Jill Carroll for being named Waterway Elementary's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year!
Congratulations Mrs. Stancil!
Congratulations to Mrs. Jennifer Stancil, our 2025-2026 Support Staff of the Year!
Delaney Fullum - Rookie Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Delaney Fullum, our 2025-2026 Rookie Teacher of the Year!
Fifth Grade Reading to CD
Kindergarten Class Reading in the Media Center
News & Announcements
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This past school year, HCS students read 68 million pages, and they're still going strong. They've already logged around 900 thousand pages this summer, and there's plenty of summer left. Don't forget to participate in our Summer Reading Challenge and log your pages in Beanstack ASAP!
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Discover HCS' plans to reduce screen-time and promote balanced, engaging learning experiences in our classrooms.
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Our calendars for both the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years are now available on our Calendar page.
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Are you the parent/guardian of a 4 year-old (or a child who will be 4 on or before Sept. 1, 2026)?
This FREE, full-day program gives children the educational experiences they need to be successful in kindergarten.
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SC Ready Testing May 12 - May 27
Around Waterway Elementary
Home of the Chiefs!
Read With Malcom Summer Read Camp Winner
Waterway is so proud of Ansley Knopp! Ansley read 330 books this summer for the Read With Malcolm Summer Read Camp challenge, making her the top reader in the WORLD!
House Meeting
Coach King gets taped to the post.
2024 Technology Fair Winners
Mrs. Dunn reading a book in the library.
Spirit Rock
The Spirit Rock at Waterway Elementary School is a great way to celebrate your child while supporting our school! Click here to learn more and sign up.
Junior K9 Winner
Congratulations to our first Junior K9 winner of the year!