East End Elementary School

A HUGE thank you to My First Library and the Original Six Foundation for providing an incredible free book fair experience for all of our 5-year-old kindergarten students today at East End Elementary! Each student was able to pick out and take home 10 FREE books to build their very own home library. Watching our future Bulldogs light up with excitement over books was truly priceless! The pictures below capture the smiles, joy, and love for reading that filled the room today. We are so grateful for community partners who invest in our students and help inspire a lifelong love of literacy. A special thank you to Mr. Washington for stopping by and supporting our students during the book fair! Be sure to check out even more pictures and fun moments on our Instagram reel!

3 days ago, Angela Spearman

Mr. Brewington, Mrs. Spearman, and Mr. Washington celebrating My First Library

Today we celebrate one of the quiet heroes of East End—our amazing school nurse, Ms. Collins! From tummy aches and scraped knees to big feelings and unexpected moments, Ms. Collins handles every situation with compassion, patience, and care. She is often the calm in the middle of chaos and a comforting face for so many of our students and staff. School nursing is so much more than bandages and ice packs. It’s loving children well, supporting families, encouraging students, and helping keep our school running smoothly every single day. Ms. Collins does all of that with a smile and a servant’s heart. We are beyond thankful for the care, kindness, and dedication she pours into East End Elementary each day. Thank you for loving our Bulldogs so well and for always being willing to jump in wherever needed. Happy School Nurse Day, Ms. Collins! We appreciate you more than words can say!

3 days ago, Angela Spearman

Today, we are proud and excited to celebrate two incredible members of our East End family as our Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the Year! Mrs. McDowell, our Multilingual Teacher, is truly the heart of connection at East End. As one of the first smiling faces our students and families see each morning, she sets the tone for a welcoming and inclusive day. She goes above and beyond to support her students academically and emotionally, while building strong, meaningful partnerships with families. Her dedication, compassion, and teamwork make a lasting impact on our entire school community. Officer O’Malley, our Support Employee of the Year, is another familiar and friendly face who helps start each day off right. From the crosswalk to the hallways, she brings positivity, safety, and a willingness to help wherever it’s needed. Always smiling and ready to lend a hand, Officer O’Malley plays a vital role in creating a safe and supportive environment for both students and staff. We are incredibly grateful for the love, dedication, and joy these two outstanding ladies bring to East End every single day. Congratulations, Mrs. McDowell and Officer O’Malley—you make us proud to be Bulldogs!

5 days ago, Angela Spearman

Mr. Brewington with Teacher and Support Employee of the Year.

Mr. Brewington congratulating Mrs. McDowell

Mr. Brewington congratulating Officer OMalley

The East End Elementary School Improvement Council’s 2025–2026 Report to Parents provides an overview of the school’s progress, priorities, and accomplishments. The report outlines the school’s vision of excelling in academics, encouraging character, embracing community, and seeking success for every student. It highlights key goals such as increasing student achievement, strengthening parent communication and involvement, enhancing the school environment, and expanding community supports. The report also shares student performance data from SC READY assessments, recognizes awards and achievements, and details grants and programs that support early literacy and student learning. Additionally, it emphasizes professional learning for teachers, a wide range of student clubs and activities, and strong community partnerships that contribute to the overall success and growth of East End Elementary. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Oo-nrf1WvOUeLfhL59sHQ-MrKNTwKBtW/view?usp=sharing

10 days ago, Angela Spearman

East End Elementary School is excited to welcome you back for a special tradition—our Senior Clap Out! Friday, May 15th 1:00–1:30 PM Please arrive by 12:45 PM Come walk the halls where it all began as our Bulldogs cheer you on and celebrate your journey! Parking: Gravel lot on East 2nd Avenue We can’t wait to celebrate YOU and all you’ve accomplished!

23 days ago, Angela Spearman

East End invites former students to senior clap out on Friday, May 15th at 1:00 pm

Important S.C. Ready Reminders for Parents and Students!

24 days ago, Kayla Swinyer

Attention Grades 3-5: SC Ready Important Reminders: Per district and state policy, technology is NOT permitted at school during testing days. If a student has devices, other than a chromebook, in the classroom during testing, there will be consequences. Please have your students on time for testing days. If students are late, they may not be permitted to the testing room until testing is complete. As a reminder, doors open at 7:30am and students are late after 8:00am. Be rested for test day and go to bed early. Eat a healthy, nutritious breakfast. Students may bring a snack and a water bottle. Give your student positive encouragement for the big day. Testing Schedule: Monday, April 27, 2026 - SC Ready Writing Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - SC Ready ELA Day 1 Thursday, April 30, 2026 - SC Ready ELA Day 2 Monday, May 4, 2026 - SC READY Math Day 1 Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - SC READY Math Day 2 Thursday, May 7, 2026 - SC READY Science (Grade 4 Only)

Celebrating School Librarians Day

Happy School Librarian Day!

Today we are celebrating one of the very best—Mrs. Lively!

Mrs. Lively creates a space where imagination grows, curiosity is sparked, and a true love for learning is nurtured every single day. From carefully selecting the best books for our students to hosting exciting book fairs that get everyone turning pages, she goes above and beyond to make reading come alive at East End.

Whether it’s helping a student discover their new favorite series or supporting teachers in finding just the right resources, Mrs. Lively is always ready with a smile and the perfect recommendation.

We are so thankful for the heart, dedication, and joy she brings to our school. 💙

about 1 month ago, Angela Spearman

A decorative graphic with Mrs. Lively's picture celebrating her as our school librarian.

East End Awarded Palmetto Silver We are proud to share that East End Elementary has been awarded the Palmetto Silver Award by the South Carolina Department of Education. This recognition reflects our school’s strong academic growth, along with our designation as an Excellent school on the state report card. This honor highlights the intentional work taking place each day to support student learning and achievement. This accomplishment is a direct result of the dedication of our teachers, the effort of our students, and the continued support of our families and community. We are grateful for the commitment to excellence that defines East End and look forward to continuing to build on this success for all of our students.

about 1 month ago, Angela Spearman

East End Faculty and Staff receiving the Palmetto Silver Award.

Mr. Brewington thank the staff for all their hard work and sharing the news of being a Palmetto Silver Award Winner.

It was such a joy to welcome our East End retirees back into the building. Seeing the faces of those who poured so much of their time, heart, and dedication into our school reminded us just how special the East End family truly is. These incredible educators helped build the foundation that makes East End the place it is today. Their years of service, love for students, and commitment to excellence shaped countless lives and helped create the traditions we continue to celebrate. We are so grateful for the impact they made and the legacy they left behind. East End was truly blessed by their leadership and service, and we are proud to carry on the tradition of excellence they started. Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog! 🐾

about 2 months ago, Angela Spearman

East End Elementary is excited to share some wonderful news with our Bulldog family! Ms. Sawyer will be joining the East End Elementary administrative team for the 2026–2027 school year. What makes this even more special is that Ms. Sawyer has been part of the East End family since she was a kindergarten student herself. She truly knows what it means to be an East End Bulldog! Ms. Sawyer brings valuable experience to this new role. She has served as a classroom teacher and is currently our Reading Coach, where she has worked closely with both students and teachers to strengthen literacy across our school. We are incredibly proud of Ms. Sawyer and excited to see her continue serving our students, staff, and families in this new leadership role. Please join us in congratulating her as she begins this new chapter with East End Elementary! 🐾

about 2 months ago, Angela Spearman

Ms. Sawyer announced as EEE Assistant Principal.

SDPC Camp TalentEd is back June 8–26 at Easley High for students in grades 4–9! Each week features a different arts focus:

🎨 June 8–12: Dance & Visual Art
🎵 June 15–19: YAMS (Bluegrass Instruments) & Choir
🎬 June 22–26: Theatre

This FREE camp includes meals and transportation for current SDPC students. Application and teacher recommendation required.

🔗 See the flyer and apply: https://aptg.co/QFF21-
Student Application: https://bit.ly/TalentED2026

2 months ago, School District of Pickens County

Graphic announcing registration for SDPC Camp TalentEd, a summer arts program for students in grades 4th-9th

📱 Raising Kids with Technology

Parents, we know that phones, games, and screens are part of everyday life. But for many families they’re also bringing more stress, more arguments, less sleep, shorter attention spans, and increased anxiety for kids.

School District of Pickens County is partnering with Parent ProTech to offer a helpful session designed just for parents.

Tuesday, March 24 (ONLY ONE SESSION)
6:00 PM
East Pickens Baptist Church
2244 Gentry Memorial Highway
Pickens, SC 29642

During this practical session, Mr. Joshua Adams from Parent ProTech will help parents understand what’s really happening with kids and technology and show how to set reasonable screen limits, have better conversations with kids about devices, and build a simple, realistic plan for technology at home.

Parents will leave with clear, doable ideas and helpful conversation starters they can start using right away.

Parent ProTech is offered free to all SDPC families and includes access to tools, tech guides, and a K–12 digital citizenship curriculum used by thousands of schools across the country.

Register here:
https://forms.gle/D3tMAFMZfU4MWh7c7

Please help us spread the word by sharing this information with other families. The updated flyer is attached.

2 months ago, Angela Spearman

Pro Tech Parent Flyer - Pro Tech session will help parents plan for technology with their children in this age of technology.

HELP SHARE ABOUT EAST END during this challenge!

💖 Share the Love Challenge 💖

We’re excited to share a fun and meaningful way for our community to celebrate and support our schools this month—the SDPC Love a School Call Line!

This initiative gives staff, students, families, and community members a simple way to share their voice by calling in and leaving a short message about what they love most about their school. Every call helps spread joy, pride, and appreciation across our district.

3 months ago, Angela Spearman

💙❤️ Happy School Counselor Week! ❤️💙

Today we want to give a HUGE thank you to Dr. Freitag, who is truly the heart of East End Elementary. 💫

Dr. Freitag starts every single morning making sure our campus is safe by directing traffic and greeting our Bulldogs with a smile. From there, his day only grows in impact. He leads our Bulldogs of the Month, organizes weekend backpack food, coordinates our annual school supply drive, and helps operate our food pantry to support families in need.

He meets monthly with students for character lessons, teaching life skills that go far beyond the classroom. Most importantly, Dr. Freitag is always available — for students, parents, and staff — with a listening ear, wise guidance, and a caring heart.

East End Elementary is better because of him. Our students are stronger because of him. And our community is blessed because of him.

💙🐾 We love you, Dr. Freitag. Thank you for all you do for EEE! 🐾💙

3 months ago, Angela Spearman

Dr. Freitag and National School Counselor's Week

🍪🎉 It’s COOKIE DOUGH TIME, Bulldogs! 🎉🍪

We’re excited to kick off our East End Elementary Cookie Dough Fundraiser, and we need our families to help us keep East End EXCELLENT! 💪🐾

📬 TODAY, all information and order forms were sent home with students, so be sure to check backpacks!

💡 Why it matters:
Thanks to your support last year, we were able to enhance our outdoor classroom and add our beloved Bulldog to the lobby. This year’s fundraiser will help us continue making meaningful improvements for our students and school community.

🗓 Sale starts TODAY!
⏰ All money and orders are due by February 12th.

🎁 Student Incentives & Prizes:
🏆 Top Seller wins $200 cash
🥈 2nd Place Seller wins $100 cash
💵 Sell 7 or more items to enter a $100 cash drawing
🎉 Additional prize drawings throughout the sale!

🍕🚐 BIG GOALS = BIG FUN!
• Sell 20 items → Invite to the Van Limo Pizza Party
• Sell 30 items → Bring a friend or in-school sibling to the party!

🎯 Bonus Fun:
Students earn a new collectible for every 4 items sold—plus a collectible just for getting started with their first sale!

📲 Order online & share with family and friends:
👉 https://1cookie.com/groups/east-end-elementary-school/register

(Or scan the QR code on the flyer!)

Thank you for always showing up and showing out for East End Elementary. Let’s sell some cookie dough and make great things happen! 💙🐶🍪

3 months ago, Angela Spearman

📱 SDPC Families — We Have BIG News! 📱
The School District of Pickens County has been given the incredible opportunity to provide Parent ProTech FREE to all students, teachers, and families!

Parent ProTech equips schools and parents with the tools needed to navigate technology safely. Their team tracks the latest trends, breaks down online risks, and provides easy-to-understand tips for families (and SO much more). This supplemental resource is now completely free for every SDPC household and teacher.

But that’s not all…

We are THRILLED to welcome home Easley High School graduate Joshua Adams, Chief Creative Officer for Parent ProTech! Joshua’s journey has taken him from the halls of the White House to the global stage of YouTube — and now he’s coming back to Pickens County to lead two powerful sessions for ALL SDPC parents, grandparents, and caregivers.

In these practical and highly engaging sessions, Joshua will help families:

✔️ Understand what’s really happening in the digital world
✔️ Set reasonable tech limits at home
✔️ Build better conversations with kids and teens
✔️ Create a simple, realistic family tech plan
✔️ Walk away with actionable ideas you can use immediately

All families in attendance will also receive FREE access to the entire Parent ProTech database of videos, guides, and resources to help your family thrive online.

🎤 Parent Event: Raising Kids with Technology (Without Losing Your Mind!)

Two Sessions to Choose From:

📍 February 2 at 6:00 PM
Pickens County Performing Arts Center
314 W Main St, Liberty, SC 29657

📍 February 5 at 6:00 PM
East Pickens Baptist Church
2244 Gentry Memorial Highway, Pickens, SC 29642

🎟 FREE for all SDPC families!
Parents, grandparents, caregivers—everyone is welcome.

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/DBtC5x3ksQPC3C6w5

Let’s work together to help our kids thrive in a tech-saturated world. We hope to see you there! 💙📲

4 months ago, Angela Spearman

Join Buster Bulldog in celebrating two very special ladies! 🐾💐

January is School Board Appreciation Month, and we cannot say thank you enough to Mrs. Garrison and Mrs. Kelley for their continued support of East End Elementary.

These two incredible board members pour their time, wisdom, and heart into making our school—and all of Pickens County—stronger. Their commitment to our students, staff, and families helps create the environment where our little Bulldogs can learn, grow, and shine.

At East End, we believe in Bravely Leading, Actively Engaging, Respecting Others, and Keeping Kindness, and Mrs. Garrison and Mrs. Kelley model every single piece of our BARK expectations.

So today, join Buster Bulldog and the entire EEE family as we say…

✨ THANK YOU for loving, supporting, and believing in East End Elementary!
✨ THANK YOU for serving our community with excellence!
✨ THANK YOU for helping shape the future of our Bulldogs!

We are better because of you. ❤️🐾📚

4 months ago, Angela Spearman

Happy School Board Appreciation Month - Mrs. Garrison and Mrs. Kelley

🎄 Tomorrow is Ugly Christmas Sweater Day! 🎄
We can’t wait to see all the festive fun and holiday cheer walking through our halls. Break out your brightest, boldest, most wonderfully ugly Christmas sweaters and let’s celebrate together!

Let’s see all those sweaters, Bulldogs — we know you’ll make it merry and bright! ❤️💚

5 months ago, Angela Spearman

This morning was such a special treat for our first graders—our Easley Greenwave Basketball Players came to read with us! 📚🏀 Our students were absolutely fascinated by how tall the players were… it’s not often that Mr. Brewington isn’t the tallest person in the picture! 😄 We love partnering with our Greenwaves to promote a love for reading and to show our students that leaders—on the court and in the classroom—are readers. Our future Greenwaves were beaming with excitement as they listened, asked questions, and made unforgettable memories. A huge thank you to Coach Anderson for taking time to speak to every class about his team and the importance of working hard—both academically and athletically. Your words meant so much to our students! 💚 Thank you, players, for taking time to pour into our Bulldogs. We can’t wait to have you back! 💚🐾💛

5 months ago, Angela Spearman

🌟 Starting our Monday off RIGHT at East End! 🌟 Today we are celebrating our Bulldogs of the Month — students who have shown outstanding honesty and gratitude. They earned their medals through their actions, their attitude, and the way they model our BARK expectations each day. 🐾💙 We are so proud of you, Bulldogs! Keep shining and leading the way! 🏅✨ #EveryDayExcellence #BulldogPride #EastEndIsExcellent #BARKStrong

6 months ago, Angela Spearman