🍕📚 Reading Goals = Pizza Party! 📚🍕
MECC sends a huge thank you to Johnson & Durant Law for sponsoring our pizza party in celebration of students meeting their November/December reading goal challenges!
Through both classroom reading goals and individual student reading goals, our young readers worked hard and showed amazing progress. We’re so proud of their dedication - and grateful for community partners who support literacy and learning in such a meaningful way.
Way to go, MECC readers! 🖤💛🦁
✨ MECC Teacher Feature & Star Staff – December Spotlight! ✨
We are excited to recognize two valued members of the MECC family who continue to make a positive impact on our students and school community.
🌟 Teacher Feature of the Month: Ms. Jen Mongold
💫 Star Staff of the Month: Ms. Chala Pendergrass
Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to supporting our students help make MECC a welcoming and nurturing place where children can learn, grow, and thrive. We truly appreciate the care and effort you bring each day. 🖤💛🦁
Congratulations, and thank you for all that you do - your contributions truly shine! ✨
#MECC #TeacherFeature #StarStaff #MonarchPride #WeAreCCSD #UnifiedAsOne
🇵🇭 MECC Learns About the Philippines! 🇵🇭
A huge thank you to Mrs. Palanay and Mrs. Joseph, who serve within our school district, for sharing information about their native country with Mrs. Van Patten’s class. Special appreciation to Mrs. Brunson, our school librarian, for inviting these special guests - what a wonderful surprise for our students!
Our MECC scholars truly enjoyed learning about the culture, traditions, and history of the Philippines!
#MECCMonarchs #GlobalLearning #Philippines #MECCReads #ClarendonCSD #ExcellenceIsOn #UnifiedAsOne
🍁✨ MECC November Teacher & Star Staff of the Month! ✨🍁
Help us celebrate two outstanding members of the MECC family who went above and beyond during the month of November!
🍎 Teacher of the Month:
⭐ Mrs. Lori Jordan – Thank you for your dedication and the positive impact you make on our students each day.
💫 Star Staff of the Month:
⭐ Ms. Frances Dingle – We appreciate your hard work and the support you provide to our entire school community.
Congratulations to both of our November honorees! Thank you for all you do to make MECC a wonderful place for our children to learn and grow. 🖤💛🦁
#MECC #TeacherFeature #StarStaff #MonarchPride #WeAreCCSD #UnifiedAsOne
American Education Week!!!
Career Development Week!!!
Community Readers!!!!
Thank you Mr. Geddings from the Bank of Clarendon for being a Community Reader at Manning Early Childhood Center. Mr. Geddings read to groups of students and gave them a bag of goodies. A highlight from his visit.....he brought a $1000 bill to show.
Career Development Week!!!
Community Readers!!!!
Thank you Mr. Geddings from the Bank of Clarendon for being a Community Reader at Manning Early Childhood Center. Mr. Geddings read to groups of students and gave them a bag of goodies. A highlight from his visit.....he brought a $1000 bill to show.
📢 Support our students and save big with BJ's Wholesale Club! 📢
We're excited to partner with BJ's Wholesale Club for a special "Club for a Cause" fundraiser benefiting the Clarendon County School District! 🎉
Here's how you can join or renew and help us out:
* New Club Card Membership: Get a 1-year membership for only $20 (regularly $60)!
* New Club+ Card Membership: Purchase a 1-year Club+ Card Membership for just $40 and enjoy extra perks like 5¢ off/gal at BJ's Gas and 2% back in rewards!
Up to $15 will go directly to our organization for every membership sold or renewed through this fundraiser, helping to support our amazing teachers, staff, and students!
Who can participate? This offer is good for all Teachers, Staff, Friends, Families & Supporters of CCSD. Let's stay #UnifiedAsOne!
Ready to join or renew?
📞 Call: 800-313-8887 and reference group promo code: 823073
💻 Or join online: www.bjs.com/clarendoncountyschooldistrict
This offer expires 12/12/25, so don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to save and support our school district! Share, share, share! You can find the full flyer using the link 🔗 https://aptg.co/NVgrjx
Thank you for your continuous support! ❤️
#BJsClubForACause #Fundraiser #ClarendonCountySchoolDistrict #CCSD #SupportEducation #SaveMoney #CommunitySupport #Teachers #Staff #Families #UnifiedAsOne
We're excited to partner with BJ's Wholesale Club for a special "Club for a Cause" fundraiser benefiting the Clarendon County School District! 🎉
Here's how you can join or renew and help us out:
* New Club Card Membership: Get a 1-year membership for only $20 (regularly $60)!
* New Club+ Card Membership: Purchase a 1-year Club+ Card Membership for just $40 and enjoy extra perks like 5¢ off/gal at BJ's Gas and 2% back in rewards!
Up to $15 will go directly to our organization for every membership sold or renewed through this fundraiser, helping to support our amazing teachers, staff, and students!
Who can participate? This offer is good for all Teachers, Staff, Friends, Families & Supporters of CCSD. Let's stay #UnifiedAsOne!
Ready to join or renew?
📞 Call: 800-313-8887 and reference group promo code: 823073
💻 Or join online: www.bjs.com/clarendoncountyschooldistrict
This offer expires 12/12/25, so don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to save and support our school district! Share, share, share! You can find the full flyer using the link 🔗 https://aptg.co/NVgrjx
Thank you for your continuous support! ❤️
#BJsClubForACause #Fundraiser #ClarendonCountySchoolDistrict #CCSD #SupportEducation #SaveMoney #CommunitySupport #Teachers #Staff #Families #UnifiedAsOne
#BigThursday is almost here on November 20! Our Superintendent Dr. Shawn Johnson, Gwen Phillips, Director of Food and Nutrition Services, and Becky Minegar, Administrative Assistant of Student Nutrition for Clarendon County School District, are ready to celebrate South Carolina school nutrition and the incredible people who make it possible.
📚🍂 October Teacher Feature & Star Staff Spotlight! 🍂📚
We’re celebrating excellence right here at MECC! 💛🖤🦁
🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Jessica Cato, our October Teacher Feature, and a big cheer for Mrs. Christina Williams, our October Star Staff Member! 🌟
Your kindness, creativity, and hard work make MECC a warm, welcoming place where our youngest learners can dream big and shine bright every day! ✨
#CCSDExcellence #TeacherFeature #StarStaff #MonarchSchoolPride #UnifiedAsOne
MECC Community Food Drive!!!
MECC's staff and students are excited to kick off a school-wide community project to collect non-perishable food items for our local charity, Well Watered Ministries!
Students may bring in donations any day from November 3rd–21st.
Please see the flyer for more details. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support in helping us make a difference in our community!
🚨 Red Ribbon Week continues! 🚨
Our students and staff are keeping the fun going while spreading an important message!
I ‘Mustache’ You to Stay Drug Free! 🥸
Today, we’re sporting mustaches to remind everyone that living drug free is always the best choice!
#RedRibbonWeek #MustacheYouToStayDrugFree #PledgeToBeDrugFree #MECCMonarchPride #CCSDExcellence #UnifiedAsOne
🚨 It’s Red Ribbon Week! 🚨
Our students are continuing to make smart choices and show their commitment to living drug free!
Put Drugs to Bed! 😴🛏️
We’re wrapping up in our comfiest clothes and pajamas to show that drugs have no place in our dreams for the future!
#RedRibbonWeek #PutDrugsToBed #PledgeToBeDrugFree #MonarchPride #CCSDExcellence #UnifiedAsOne
🚨 It’s Red Ribbon Week! 🚨
Our students and staff are continuing to make smart choices and show their commitment to living drug free!
Day 2: Hats Off to Being Drug Free! 🧢🎩
Today, we’re tipping our hats and proudly pledging to stay drug free - because making healthy choices never goes out of style!
#RedRibbonWeek #HatsOffToBeingDrugFree #PledgeToBeDrugFree #MonarchPride #CCSDExcellence #UnifiedAsOne
❣️It’s Red Ribbon Week! ❣️
This week, our students and staff are taking a stand and showing their commitment to living drug free. Let’s make healthy choices and celebrate being drug free together! ♥️
Monday: Red Alert Day 🚨
#RedRibbonWeek #RedAlert #CCSDExcellence #UnifiedAsOne
Join Us as We Celebrate Unity in CCSD and Stand Against Bullying! 🎉
Let's paint the district orange 🎨🧡 in celebration of Unity Day on Wednesday, 10/22. Unified as One, we will stand against bullying 🚫👊 and promote inclusion 🌍, kindness 🤝, and acceptance ✨. Wear orange and show your support!
Remember to use our anonymous reporting tool, STOPit, to report bullying.
#UnityDay #StopBullying #Inclusion #Kindness #ClarendonCSD #STOPit #Unityeveryday
¡Únete a Nosotros para Celebrar la Unidad en CCSD! 🎉
Vamos a pintar el distrito de naranja 🎨🧡 en honor al Día de la Unidad. Juntos, como uno solo, nos mantenemos firmes contra el acoso 🚫👊 y promovemos la inclusión 🌍, la amabilidad 🤝 y la unidad ✨. ¡Ponte naranja y muestra tu apoyo!
#DíaDeLaUnidad #DeténElAcoso #Inclusión #Amabilidad
MECC's Book Fair: Monday, October 20, 2025 through Friday, October 24, 2025. Please see the flyer for additional details.
🚨Attention all CCSD parents:
This is a reminder that Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for today from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
This is a valuable opportunity to discuss your child's progress, address any questions, and collaborate with teachers to support your child's education. 📚
We look forward to seeing you!
#ClarendonCSD #InvolvedFamilies
📚✨ September Teacher Feature & Star Staff Spotlight! ✨📚
We might be a little late, but great work is always worth celebrating! 💛🖤🦁
Congratulations to Mrs. Robertha Harrison, our September Teacher Feature, and a big shoutout to Mrs. Courtney Keels, our September Star Staff Member! 🌟
Your dedication, hard work, and positive spirit help make MECC an incredible place for our students to learn, grow, and succeed. Thank you for everything you do to support our school’s mission each and every day! 🙌
#CCSDExcellence #TeacherFeature #StarStaff #MonarchSchoolPride #UnifiedAsOne #CSDEducatingAndEmpowering
✨ Today is School Custodian Appreciation Day! ✨
MECC proudly celebrate our custodians—the true heroes of our school.
Each day, they work tirelessly to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming. Their dedication ensures our students have the best environment to learn, grow, and succeed. 💛🖤🦁
To all of our custodians: THANK YOU for the countless ways you serve our school, staff, and students. You are truly appreciated! 🙌
#CCSD #CustodianAppreciationDay #SchoolHeroes #ThankYouCustodians #TeamCCSD
Clarendon County School District extends a special thank you to Mrs. Maureen Calvo, President & Founder of the Bravo Education Foundation of CCSC, and The Manning Times for partnering together to honor our teachers.
Yesterday, Mrs. Calvo, in partnership with The Manning Times, presented Mrs. Annelise Martens, Manning Early Childhood Center 2025-26 Teacher of the Year, with a beautiful gift basket in recognition of her hard work and dedication to Clarendon County School District.
🎨✨ National Arts in Education Week Spotlight ✨🎨
Meet Mrs. Tammy Moye, Art Teacher here at Manning Early Childhood Center!
Mrs. Moye sparks creativity in her classroom every day, giving her youngest learners the tools and confidence to express themselves through art. From colors and shapes to big ideas, she encourages her students to explore, imagine, and shine.
We’re proud to celebrate Mrs. Moye and her amazing students during National Arts in Education Week!
#NationalArtsInEducationWeek #ArtsMatter #MECC #CCSDExcellence #UnifiedAsOne
