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Meet the Teacher 2026
Meet the Teacher Night will be on Friday, August 7th. If your last name begins with A-L, you will come between 4:00 and 5:00 PM. If your last name begins with M-Z, your time is 5:30-6:30 PM. Please plan to drop in during your hour time frame to meet your teacher, see the classroom, and drop off your school supplies.
2026-2027 School times
School arrival and dismissal times for Drayton Hall Elementary will be changing beginning August 2026.
Door will open at 7:00 AM and the tardy bell will ring at 7:25. We will dismiss students at 2:25 PM.
Click here for information on our Kaleidoscope afterschool program.
Alt TextTimes are changing for the 2026-2027 school year. 1st bell at 7am, tardy bell at 7:25am and dismissal at 2:25pm
School Registration 2026-2027
The student registration window for the upcoming school year is now open. If you have a new student, you will need to visit HERE to register them. For returning students, visit your parent portal to register your student, or click HERE.
Rookie Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Ms Ashby for being selected as the CCSD Elementary Rookie Teacher of the Year!
Third Graders Learn About Native American Traditions
Our 3rd graders had a wonderful hands-on learning experience thanks to a grant from the South Carolina Arts Commission! As part of their CKLA curriculum, students are currently learning about Native Americans, and we were honored to welcome Tammy from the Wassamaw Tribe of Varnetown Indians to our school. Students created beautiful bone bead bracelets while learning more about Native culture and traditions. They had the best time and left with the coolest bracelets, and even better memories!
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.
March Multicultural Newsletter
April Multicultural Newsletter
News & Announcements
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Pay fee Here: Our $30 annual activity fee directly supports programs and resources that benefit every Bobcat throughout the school year, including:
- School Dismissal app
- Art and classroom supplies
- Student incentives and PBIS celebrations
- Instructional software and digital learning tools
- Classroom instructional supplies
Families who pay their $30 Student Activity Fee by July 31st will receive early access to their child's teacher assignment.
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Click Here for the 2026-2027 Supply List.
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Register now and have breakfast and lunch for the week! Pick-up locations available on Savannah Highway and in Grand Oaks neighborhood! Click here for all the information.
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Registration is now open for the Kaleidoscope afterschool program for the 2026-2027 school year. Please not there will no longer be morning kaleidoscope due to our new start time. To register or with questions, please contact: laura_strickland@charleston.k12.sc.us
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Join us May 20-22nd for Field Day! Parents are welcome to attend!
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Join us on April 21st for our annual DHES Graduation Walk! If you would like to participate, RSVP to tammi_spivey@charleston.k12.sc.us
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DHES families are invited to join us for a Movie Night on April 24th featuring The Lorax! Doors will open at 5:30 PM, and the movie will begin at 6:00 PM. Admission is free, and concession snacks will be available for purchase ($1–$2).
The movie will be shown on the playground field. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs for comfortable seating. Please note that an adult must accompany all children at all times. We look forward to seeing you for an enjoyable evening together!
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Teaching at Drayton Hall Elementary has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my career. From day one, I felt supported by a dedicated team of educators and an administration that truly values collaboration, innovation, and student success. The culture here fosters not only academic excellence but also personal growth—for students and teachers alike. -Darlinda Cox-CD Teacher
I love coming to school to see my teachers and my friends. I love center time-Costa, Pre-K student