DES welcomes another very familiar face to our staff. Mrs. Kristen Phipps is from Pickens, SC. She has a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from North Greenville University. This is her first year teaching in an elementary school, but she has completed several long-term subbing jobs at Dacusville Elementary School, three just last year. "I can remember as a child, teachers giving away old books in their classroom, and I would take them home to 'teach' my nephews and nieces. I really enjoy working with children and watching their faces light up when they achieve a new skill or master making a new friendship. I'm excited to join the DES family and become a part of the Dacusville community." - Kristen
Katie Griffin is not a new face at DES, but a new employee. She is from Easley, SC, and received her BA in Psychology from Clemson University in 2022 and her Master of Education in School Counseling in May 2025 from Liberty University. This will be Katie's first year in education. "During my grad program, I have spent a lot of time at DES through my practicum and internship, working alongside the incredible leadership team. I feel so blessed to be returning in an official counseling role and to be able to continue supporting DES students!" - Katie Griffin
Christy Parris is not new to SDPC, but she is new to us at DES. Christy is from Easley, SC, and has lived in this area her entire life. She graduated from Anderson University with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and holds an add-on certification in Early Childhood, as well as a Master's degree in Business Administration. She also recently graduated from Lamar University with her principal certification. She is looking forward to starting her 10th year in education in the Dacuville area, where she grew up and currently lives.
Please join us in welcoming BACK to DES, Mrs. Annah Gainey. Annah is from Easley, SC. She has a BA in Mass Communications from Lander University and a Master's degree in Teacher Special Education Learning Disabilities from Francis Marion University with an endorsement in Trauma and Poverty. Annah was a 5K assistant at DES before working the past 3 years as a Special Education teacher in SDPC. "From a young age, I dreamed of being a teacher. I had the pleasure of working at Dacusville for 4 years, and God has blessed me with the opportunity to come home. My goal is to inspire students to find a love of learning in a safe learning environment." - Annah Gainey
Meet Lindsey Greene! Lindsey is from a small town in Western North Carolina and recently graduated from Clemson University this past May with her bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. Here are Lindsey's thoughts about this upcoming school year. "This will be my first year teaching, and I can't wait to begin my journey in first grade at Dacusville! Becoming a teacher has been a dream of mine ever since I can remember. I have been so blessed to have so many incredible educators make lasting impacts on my life, and I hope to make just a fraction of the difference they have! I can't wait to meet my Dacusville family!"
We would like to share with our community and extend our congratulations to Mrs. Susan Chapman for successfully defending her dissertation today and becoming Dr. Susan Chapman! We are so proud of you, Dr. Chapman! What an amazing accomplishment and excellent example for our students of being a lifelong learner!
Enjoy the rest of your summer, but be sure to mark your calendars for our Meet the Teacher event on Tuesday, July 29th from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. We can't wait to see all of our new and returning students and their families. More information is coming soon about 4K.
We know that you have all been anxiously awaiting the release of our School Supply Lists for this upcoming school year! You don't have to wait any longer. Go to https://des.pickens.k12.sc.us/o/des/page/school-supplies now and click the button to see the lists for 2025-26.
We are looking for a few amazing people to join our After School Care Staff for the 2025-2026 school year. If you or someone you know is interested, please go to https://pickens.schoolspring.com/ today and apply for the DES After School Care Worker position that is posted.
Attention all SDPC High School Students age 16 or older who are looking for a part-time job for next school year! We are looking to hire one amazing student to join our After-School Care Staff as part of our Student Work Study program. Apply today by going to https://pickens.schoolspring.com/ and applying for the Student Work Study After-School Care Worker position at Dacusville Elementary School.
Bubbling with Excitement!
Our 3rd graders are all smiles and bubbles as they count down to summer break—let the fun begin!
Campfire Fun in K5!
Ms. Freeman’s class had a blast during Camp Out Day—tents, treats, and tons of smiles all around!
Campfire Fun in K5!
Ms. Freeman’s class had a blast during Camp Out Day—tents, treats, and tons of smiles all around!
"4th Graders Tee Off at Topgolf!"
Our fourth graders had a blast swinging into fun at Topgolf—great aim, big laughs, and unforgettable memories!
"4th Graders Tee Off at Topgolf!"
Our fourth graders had a blast swinging into fun at Topgolf—great aim, big laughs, and unforgettable memories!
4th Graders Tee Off at Topgolf!
Our fourth graders had a blast swinging into fun at Topgolf—great aim, big laughs, and unforgettable memories!
K5 Yearbook Signing & Camping Day Fun!
Our little campers wrapped up the year with sweet messages in yearbooks and some awesome fort building! A perfect way to celebrate friendship and adventure!
3rd graders had popsicle STEM day today. They were able to be innovative, curious and explore with popsicle sticks. Students created boats from popsicle sticks and found out if their boats sank or floated!
How are we in our final week of the school year!? We have a lot of events going on this week. Make sure you're in the know! Check out Mr. Chapman's last Dolphin Times for this school year! We will see these back in July with important updates for our next school year. https://secure.smore.com/n/ykbhp-the-dolphin-times
🎉 Students and staff had a blast at Field Day! From games to laughter, it was a day full of fun, teamwork, and school spirit. Thanks to everyone who made it unforgettable! 🌟 #FieldDayFun #SchoolSpirit #Teamwork #DacusvilleElementary
