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Registration
Registration for all grades is now open. All students – new and returning – must register and provide residency verification. Access to the registration system can be found here.
SC Ready Testing
SC Ready Testing Schedule:
May 5- SC Ready Reading Day 1
May 6- SC Ready Reading Day 2
May 8- SC Ready Writing
May 13- SC Ready Math
May 15- SC Ready Science (4th grade only)
Resources for Testing:
https://ed.sc.gov/tests/
Multicultural Newsletter
DHES is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and respected. Don't miss our monthly DHES Multicultural Newsletter with music, storytelling, food, and crafts to enrich our school's cultural awareness.
MarchMulticulturalNewsletter.pdf
AprilMulticulturalNewsletter.pdf
MayMulticulturalNewsletter.pdf
Be a LOCAL for DHES
Drayton Hall Elementary is committed to providing top-tier education to our students. As our community grows, so must our investment in the future workforce—our students.
We invite you to join LOCAL (Linking Opportunities to Classrooms and Learners), a partnership initiative connecting businesses with schools based on the expertise and passions of the partner, and identified needs of the school. From volunteerism to the donation of goods or services, the opportunities to get involved are endless. Your support is integral to our children’s success and will help shape our community’s next generation of leaders.
Let’s work together to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed. Become a LOCAL and create waves of change to positively impact the lives of Charleston’s children today!
LINKS
Sign Up: https://forms.gle/
LOCAL Website: http://www.
News & Announcements
![Roll & Ride to School May 16]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743522979/ccsdschoolscom/lqwg4vtxj5kazzqvvoye/RollToSchool.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743522979/ccsdschoolscom/lqwg4vtxj5kazzqvvoye/RollToSchool.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743522979/ccsdschoolscom/lqwg4vtxj5kazzqvvoye/RollToSchool.png","width":800}])
Friday, May 6th is our annual Roll & Ride to School. Come to school on your bike or scooter!
![Kaleidoscope now registering for the 2025-2026 school year. Contact laura_strickland@charleston.k12.sc.us]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746727001/ccsdschoolscom/xpuf8xpxrxgug8csczpi/Kaleidoscope1023x767px800x715px.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746727001/ccsdschoolscom/xpuf8xpxrxgug8csczpi/Kaleidoscope1023x767px800x715px.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746727001/ccsdschoolscom/xpuf8xpxrxgug8csczpi/Kaleidoscope1023x767px800x715px.png","width":800}])
Registration is now open for the 2025-2026 school year Kaleidoscope program. Morning hours: 6:30 a.m to 7:40 a.m. Afternoon hours: School Dismissal - 6:00 p.m.
Mrs. Laura Strickland, Site Director (843)852-2059
![Summer Reading 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747150860/ccsdschoolscom/jlturwbkp0ef45lqpogi/ReadAroundtheWorld1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747150860/ccsdschoolscom/jlturwbkp0ef45lqpogi/ReadAroundtheWorld1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747150860/ccsdschoolscom/jlturwbkp0ef45lqpogi/ReadAroundtheWorld1.png","width":800}])
Join us in our summer reading program, "Read Around the World". From June 1st-August 15th log all reading into Beanstack. For more information go to:
bit.ly/beanstackccsd
![Teacher Appreciation week May 5-9]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743522704/ccsdschoolscom/tzxnh9cemkwq8c0fbnnh/TeacherAppreciationWeek800x715px.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743522704/ccsdschoolscom/tzxnh9cemkwq8c0fbnnh/TeacherAppreciationWeek800x715px.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743522704/ccsdschoolscom/tzxnh9cemkwq8c0fbnnh/TeacherAppreciationWeek800x715px.png","width":800}])
We love our teachers at DHES! Show them how much you appreciate them during Teacher Appreciation Week May 5-9. Check out the Facebook page to see "My Teachers Favorite Things"!
![Math Night May 1st at 6:30]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744113709/ccsdschoolscom/drmkgo2ekkk5g3aq9rfw/MathNight.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744113709/ccsdschoolscom/drmkgo2ekkk5g3aq9rfw/MathNight.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744113709/ccsdschoolscom/drmkgo2ekkk5g3aq9rfw/MathNight.png","width":800}])
Join us for Math night on Thursday May 1st at 5:15 pm. Your family will play math games around the school as well as have a "make & take" to continue the learning at home.
![Class Picture Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744113599/ccsdschoolscom/z5jlgsbze8ywuh8pb7io/ClassPictureDay_2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744113599/ccsdschoolscom/z5jlgsbze8ywuh8pb7io/ClassPictureDay_2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744113599/ccsdschoolscom/z5jlgsbze8ywuh8pb7io/ClassPictureDay_2.png","width":800}])
![Willy Wonka Jr, April 8th, 6:30pm, West Ashley High Auditorium]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741112385/ccsdschoolscom/rpyjxbz0fsfsckv7x1ec/wonkacontract800x700px.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741112385/ccsdschoolscom/rpyjxbz0fsfsckv7x1ec/wonkacontract800x700px.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741112385/ccsdschoolscom/rpyjxbz0fsfsckv7x1ec/wonkacontract800x700px.png","width":800}])
Join us on April 8th at 6:30 pm as our 4th and 5th graders perform "Willy Wonka Jr" the musical! The performance will be held in the West Ashley High School Auditorium.
![Career Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742218658/ccsdschoolscom/in5ixrrmzspcudvjolmm/careerday.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742218658/ccsdschoolscom/in5ixrrmzspcudvjolmm/careerday.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742218658/ccsdschoolscom/in5ixrrmzspcudvjolmm/careerday.jpg","width":800}])
We are looking for family members to come speak to different classes about their career! If you are interested, please follow the link below:
Upcoming Events
“Here at Drayton Hall, we nurture not just the mind, but the heart, fostering a community where every student feels valued and inspired to reach their full potential.” Alexi Eckert, Kindergarten Teacher
Drayton Hall is full of fun and exciting activities! Everyone is very nice and friendly! Thomas, 4th Grade