Manchester Elementary School

Manchester Elementary School Welcome to the official Manchester Elementary School page! Teachers are cognizant of the different needs and learning styles of students.

Manchester Elementary School, a Red Carpet Award Winner, is committed to providing a safe and stable environment where all children can learn and succeed. We maintain high expectations for academic achievement, personal responsibility, and respect. Our school, with a staff of approximately 70, offers an educational program that gives each student opportunities to excel. They employ appropriate ins

tructional strategies and practices to deliver a curriculum that is carefully aligned to the South Carolina state standards. Innovative programs such as Reading Renaissance (promotes retention of information while reading at the student's comfort level), SuccessMaker and KnowledgeBox support the curriculum at Manchester. Students also participate in chorus, career awareness, drug prevention programs, safety patrol, and peer tutoring. Through our many Service Learning projects, the students learn the benefits of recycling, working with the elderly and conserving our environment. Parents are actively involved in their children's education through such organizations as PTA, School Improvement Council, Title I School-wide committee, and the Strategic Planning Committee. Manchester has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools for over twenty-five years. The Manchester PTA was awarded the National PTA Parental Involvement School of Excellence Award and the School Improvement Council was named the state winner of the 2004 Dick and Tunky Riley School Improvement Award. Teacher and Staff actively seek ways to financially support our instructional program. Manchester Elementary Works - for students, staff, families, and the community.

🐾 Big Panther Welcome! 🐾Manchester Elementary is excited to welcome Mrs. Lacie Hooks as our new Assistant Principal! We ...
06/23/2026

🐾 Big Panther Welcome! 🐾

Manchester Elementary is excited to welcome Mrs. Lacie Hooks as our new Assistant Principal! We are thrilled to have her join the Panther family and look forward to the leadership, dedication, and enthusiasm she will bring to our school community.

Welcome to Manchester Elementary, Mrs. Hooks! 💙🐾💛

Congratulations to Lacie Hooks for being named assistant principal of Manchester Elementary School. She brings 12 years of classroom experience in Sumter and Clarendon County schools and a passion for supporting student success. Her knowledge of instruction, commitment to children and connection to the community make her an excellent addition to the Manchester Elementary leadership team.

Join us in congratulating Mrs. Geddings on being named Principal of Pocalla Springs Elementary! We are so proud of you. ...
06/04/2026

Join us in congratulating Mrs. Geddings on being named Principal of Pocalla Springs Elementary! We are so proud of you. You will be greatly missed, but we know you’re going on to do amazing things.

The future is bright for not only our Manchester Panthers, but the Pocalla Crocs as well—the best is yet to come! 💙🐾💛

🎉 Congratulations to Jennifer Geddings on being named the new principal of Pocalla Springs Elementary School!

Mrs. Geddings is a dedicated educator who is passionate about creating a positive learning environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Her commitment to excellence and student success will help continue the strong tradition of achievement at Pocalla Springs.

We are excited to see the impact of her leadership as she works alongside students, staff, families, and the community to support every child's growth and success.

Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Geddings on this well-deserved appointment! 🐊💙📚

Go Crocs! 💚

05/28/2026
Congratulations to Mrs. Johnson for earning the Highest Achievement Percentile Growth in both reading and math for MAP t...
05/22/2026

Congratulations to Mrs. Johnson for earning the Highest Achievement Percentile Growth in both reading and math for MAP testing during the 2025–2026 school year! 🎉

Join us in congratulating Mrs. Marlowe, Mrs. Massey, and Dr. Davis on their retirement! Thank you for your years of dedi...
05/22/2026

Join us in congratulating Mrs. Marlowe, Mrs. Massey, and Dr. Davis on their retirement! Thank you for your years of dedication. Once a Panther, always a Panther! 💙🐾

05/20/2026

Reminders: Wednesday and Thursday

Half days 11:00 dismissal

Three of Ms S. Johnson’s students received a special award given from The House of Representatives for outstanding acade...
05/19/2026

Three of Ms S. Johnson’s students received a special award given from The House of Representatives for outstanding academic achievement!!💙🐾

Dr. Morris’s 4th graders performed a Readers Theater for our preschool and kindergarten students today! 📚✨Great job shar...
05/19/2026

Dr. Morris’s 4th graders performed a Readers Theater for our preschool and kindergarten students today! 📚✨

Great job sharing your reading skills and bringing stories to life! 👏

We celebrated the end of the school year with a yearbook signing party!!💙🎉
05/18/2026

We celebrated the end of the school year with a yearbook signing party!!💙🎉

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200 W Clark Street
Pinewood, SC
29125

Telephone

+18034525454

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