McCormick Elementary School

06/17/2026

Great news!! The MES Spirit wear online store is now open. This is a year-round store open to ALL. Help MES fundraise this year.

Please be aware before making a purchase. NOT all items are school uniform compliant and will NOT be allowed in place of the expected school uniform. SOME items are acceptable for our dress-down days and will be allowed on those days only.
Please keep this in mind when ordering. Thanks for your support.

06/17/2026

Attention Rising 6th Graders,

If you are interested in joining the band program next school year, we would love to have you!

If you would like to sign up, please send an email to [email protected] as soon as possible (no later than Friday, June 29, 2026) with the following information:

• Your student(s)' name(s)
• 2 instruments they are interested in playing
• Whether they'll need to use a school instrument

Thank you!

06/16/2026

06/09/2026

**🏈📣 Volunteers Needed – Be a Coach, Make a Difference! 📣⚽📣**

The McCormick County Recreation Department is looking for dedicated volunteer coaches for our upcoming **Youth Football, Cheerleading, and Soccer** seasons!

Our youth programs depend on community members who are willing to step up, mentor young athletes, teach teamwork, build confidence, and help create lasting memories. No previous coaching experience is required—just a positive attitude, patience, and a passion for helping kids succeed.

✅ Football Coaches Needed
📣 Cheerleading Coaches Needed
⚽ Soccer Coaches Needed

Whether you're a former athlete, a parent, or simply someone who enjoys working with children, we'd love to have you join our recreation family.

**Interested in volunteering?**
Contact McCormick County Recreation today for more information on coaching requirements and how to get involved.

Together, we can provide a fun, safe, and rewarding experience for our youth!

🏈⚽📣💙💛

06/08/2026

Good evening,
Although we are not able to start Summer Reading Camp tomorrow as planned, we are excited to announce that we will be able to begin on Monday, June 15. The time will be the same, 8:00 am -12:00 pm, Mondays through Thursdays. Since we are delayed by a week, the last day for camp will be July 2. Students do not have to wear uniforms, but must still adhere to the regular dress code. We look forward to seeing students who were already registered!
If you have any questions, please call the school or email Summer Reading Camp Director, Lauren Witteborg at [email protected].

06/02/2026

📚✏️ Back to School Bash 2026 ✏️📚

The Paul Dennis Center is gearing up to host the Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 1️⃣8️⃣th, and we need YOUR support to make it a success!

🫱🏿‍🫲🏼 Let’s all team up together and turn this year's event into a block party to have a greater impact on students and teachers!

We are currently seeking sponsors and donations to help ensure every child starts the school year confident, prepared, and ready to succeed, and teachers have the essential supplies to lead our youth. 💪🏿🎒

Here’s how you can help:
✔️ School Supplies
✔️ Clear Backpacks
✔️ Shoes
✔️ Supplies for Teachers
✔️ Essential Hygiene Items
✔️ The list goes on...

Your sponsorship or donation will directly support youth and teachers in our community and help set them up for a strong start this school year.

📞 To become a sponsor, call or text: 864-602-5313
📧 Email: [email protected]

Let’s come together and make a difference, because every child deserves to walk into school feeling confident and prepared! ❤️🖤🤍

More Support = More Impact‼️

06/02/2026

Good afternoon,
Please see the important message.

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

Good Afternoon Chiefs,

This is Dr. Hembree from McCormick County School District with an important update regarding McCormick High School’s upcoming graduation and other important items for seniors.

On Wednesday, May 27th, all seniors and junior marshals will need to meet at the Mims Center, located at 516 Mims Drive, in McCormick at 1 pm. Graduation logistics and instructions will be shared at this time. All senior students and junior marshals should also check their Google Classroom for important information/updates regarding graduation.

The graduation ceremony will be held at 10 am on Friday, May 29th at Emerald High School in Greenwood School District 50. The decision of the location was selected based on the seating capacity, proximity to McCormick, and the weather that is forecasted for Friday. The address for Emerald High School is 150 Bypass 225, Greenwood, South Carolina. The doors will open at 8:30 am, and will close promptly at 10 am. We are grateful for Greenwood 50 extending their hospitality and allowing us to use their facilities for this special occasion.

Thank you to all our families for your ongoing support and flexibility in the midst of this sudden change.

We cannot wait to celebrate with the amazing class of 2026! Please stay tuned in to our social media outlets and district website for any further updates.

With Gratitude,

Dr. Hembree

MCSD Superintendent

05/25/2026

Good Afternoon Chiefs,

This is Dr. Hembree from McCormick County School District with important updates regarding the fire at McCormick High School, as well as a few updates regarding the end of the school year.

First and foremost, we are so thankful to the swift response of multiple firefighter units that responded to the fire at McCormick High School Friday evening into Saturday morning. Over 75 firefighters across the state worked to contain and eventually put out the fire that originated in the roof of the high school gym. The fire is believed to have started from a strike of lightning. We are extremely grateful that no one was hurt or injured, and we have much to be thankful for.

A recovery team, assigned to us through our insurance company, arrived on site on Saturday afternoon to survey damage, and have started the clean up and recovery process. While it will take a few days to completely assess the level of damages, we do know the damage is substantial across pockets of our campus. Air quality and water damage are currently being assessed.

Due to these reasons, at this time, we do not think it will be possible for students to return to school for the last few days of the school year. If something should change, we will let you know as soon as possible. We will schedule a day for students to pick up any end-of-year items or personal items from their classrooms, as well as to turn in any items.

Additionally, due to the damage in both the MMS and MHS gym, the McCormick High School graduation will be moved to a different location. The ceremony is still expected to take place at 10 am on Friday, May 29th. We are expecting to be able to finalize location details by Tuesday afternoon, and will share these details with you as soon as possible.

Thank you in advance for your understanding and support. As always, the safety of our students and staff is our number one priority.

We will be back in touch to share any updates as they become available.

We hope you continue to enjoy your weekend, and please stay safe.

With Gratitude,

Dr. Hembree

MCSD Superintendent