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Blaney Elementary School

School Improvement Council Annual Report

2025–2026

1621 Smyrna Road
Elgin, South Carolina 29045
Phone: (803) 438-3241
Fax: (803) 408-0117
Website: https://www.kcsdschools.net/bes

School Hours: 7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Principal: Adele Dixon
Assistant Principal: Detra Simmons


Our Mission and Vision

Vision:
Blaney Elementary is a community that nurtures character, achievement, teamwork, and success.

Mission:
As a Blaney Wildcat, I will care for others, aim to be great, and think positively. It’s the Wildcat Way!


About the School Improvement Council

The purpose of a School Improvement Council is to bring together parents, teachers, administrators, and community members to collaborate on ways to improve the school.

Blaney Elementary School’s SIC goal is to increase meaningful parent engagement by creating more opportunities for families to participate in school activities, access educational resources, and provide input on school decisions. These efforts ultimately support student academic growth and well-being.


The Wildcat Way

Blaney Elementary focuses on four key areas:

Character
Achievement
Teamwork
Success

Together, these areas support the school’s mission and help students grow academically, socially, and emotionally.


Character

Blaney Elementary supports character development through service, leadership, and schoolwide character education.

Ray of Sunshine Service Council

Students participated in service projects throughout the year, including:

  • Food and toy drive
  • Halloween costume collection
  • Flowers for parents
  • Pet supply drive
  • Flowers for veterans

RCA House System

Blaney Elementary uses the RCA House System to build community, leadership, and school spirit.

The system includes:

  • Eight houses
  • Every Wildcat participating
  • Weekly Tally Rally
  • Student leaders

Character Education

Students also took part in character education activities focused on:

  • Red Ribbon Week
  • Erin’s Law
  • Friendship
  • Honesty
  • Anti-bullying
  • Responsibility
  • Respect

Achievement

Blaney Elementary celebrates academic growth, hands-on learning, staff excellence, and student recognition.

Academics

Students participated in engaging academic experiences, including:

  • Historical Travel Trunk: World War II
  • Stormwater Educational Experience

Teacher and Support Staff of the Year

Blaney Elementary recognized the following staff members:

  • Mrs. Flo Jackson, 4K Teacher
  • Mrs. Gloria Carrillo, ELL Interventionist

Honors and Recognition

Students were honored through several recognition opportunities, including:

  • Students of the Month
  • National Junior Beta Club Induction

Teamwork

Blaney Elementary promotes teamwork through collaborative learning, leadership opportunities, and creative problem-solving activities.

Learning Opportunities

Students participated in learning experiences such as:

  • Liberty Live Reenactment: American Revolution
  • Book Tasting Day

Working Together

Students built teamwork and leadership skills through:

  • Fifth-grade leaders
  • Unity Day

Solving Problems

Students engaged in problem-solving activities, including:

  • Seagull Crime Lab
  • Pirate Day Math

Success

Blaney Elementary supports student success through active engagement, community relationships, and varied learning experiences.

Active Engagement

Students participated in schoolwide activities, including:

  • Read Across America
  • Go Fish Musical Performance

Building Community Relationships

Students and staff strengthened community connections through:

  • Veterans Day Program
  • Wildcat Choir performance at Springdale Health Center

Multiple Learning Modalities

Students demonstrated learning in creative ways through:

  • Roaring Twenties Presentations
  • Living History Museum

Ways Parents Can Help Students Achieve Success

Parents and families can support student success by staying connected and involved. Families are encouraged to:

  • Read the Blaney Student/Parent Guidebook
  • Read school and classroom newsletters weekly
  • Read school social media and ClassDojo posts from the school and staff
  • Attend academic nights, family events, and extracurricular events
  • Attend parent conferences
  • Communicate with teachers and staff
  • Ask questions about curriculum, assignments, assessments, and grades
  • Connect to Parent Portal and Canvas

SIC Members 2025–2026

  • Adele Dixon, Principal
  • Detra Simmons, Assistant Principal
  • Whitney McIntyre, Chair
  • Jay Colmore, Parent
  • Nylenna Dean, Parent
  • Dennis Duszynski, Teacher
  • Brandi Dalton, Teacher
  • Kevin Burnham, Community Member

About the SIC

This 2025–2026 School Improvement Council Annual Report was prepared by the Blaney Elementary School Improvement Council.

The School Improvement Council is an action committee made up of parents, community leaders, and teachers who work together to help improve the school.

The Blaney Elementary SIC meets one Tuesday each month at 5:30 p.m. All parents are invited to attend.