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Select students in grades 2-5 will participate in Performance Testing February 18 and 19, 2026.
Early Release Days February 26 and March 26, 2026.
Teacher of the Year Stacy Topps and Support Employee of hte Year Dina LaBarca
Presidents Day Holiday. All schools and offices are closed Monday, February 16, 2026. School resumes February 17.
BES PTO Business sponsor logos
SC Ready testing for 3rd through 5th grade April 30, May 5,6,13,14 and 16
Studetn holiday Friday, February 13, 2026
Family Nights at local restuarants Feb 28 Grouchos 4-9 pm; March 14 Big Air
Kindness Week February 17-20, Kindness starts with me.

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Family Friendly State Standards by grade level

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM

The South Carolina Education Oversight Committee (EOC) is charged with encouraging continuous improvement in SC public schools, approving academic content standards and assessments, and establishing the state's educational accountability system. The EOC has created family-friendly standards to support families with an understanding of what your children will be learning during the school year.

Family Friendly State Standards

Bear Bulletin (Newsletter)

School Newsletter

BES Reading Plan

OUR MISSION

The mission of Ballentine Elementary School is to join together community, staff, students, and families to ensure that all students are provided a world-class rigorous education.

 

OUR VISION

In partnership with the community, staff, students, and families, Ballentine Elementary School will exemplify excellence in education in a positive, safe, and nurturing environment in order to prepare our students to be fully participating citizens and leaders. We will foster the development of creative thinking, encourage curiosity and problem-solving, promote respect for individual differences and uphold high ethical standards.