Belle Hall Elementary School’s mission is to develop skilled, respected, independent seekers of knowledge possessing World Class Skills by providing them rich, diverse, and challenging experiences. The school population for the 2025-26 year was 629 students ranging from a needs-based Child Development program (four-year olds) through the 5th grade. The enrollment consists of 81% Caucasian and 19% minority students. Instructional services include various inclusion-based special education programs, fine arts experiences, adaptive digital content learning and extended research project work. Regular intervention groups for students needing academic assistance are made available through the district-allocated Weighted Student Funding. A Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) team is based on a Response to Intervention (RtI) model and meets weekly to identify, monitor and support students in need, as well as, to address any achievement gaps. Our regular extracurricular activities include field trips, assemblies, guidance groups, chorus, recorder pipes and handbell ensembles that expose the students to opportunities beyond the traditional classroom setting. After-school athletic offerings include fitness clubs, tennis and basketball teams. The on-site Kaleidoscope program serves 110 students after school daily while offering day-care, homework help and optional extracurriculars. 47% of the 3rd, 4th and 5th graders qualify for the school district’s Gifted and Talented program. All students develop effective Life & Career Characteristics through school-wide participation in philanthropic efforts, wellness programs, diversity awareness campaigns, a Student Council, grant projects, and career exploration. Our popular environmentally-aware Green Team features student-driven initiatives such as recycling, food composting, campus clean-up events and an interactive garden!
Students gain World Class Skills from the Profile of the South Carolina (SC) Graduate as we emphasize the acquisition of World Class Knowledge through rigorous academics based on the SC Curriculum Standards. This is evidenced by the most recent SC school report card data which reflects success for grades 3, 4, and 5 on the SC READY exam and positive survey feedback from students, teachers and parents. Teachers prioritize critical-thinking, problem-solving and application skills via the Eureka math curriculum and extension activities. On-going professional development focuses on the OGAP math instructional strategies training and the iReady digital learning programs in math and reading. To realize our school district’s goals to have all students reading on grade level by the end of 5th grade in 2027, intensive professional learning communities (PLCs), extended staff planning time and grade level collaboration efforts are committed to language arts instruction. Kindergarten through 3rd grade reading teachers continue to be trained in the LETRS instructional strategies. Additional resources support all students through differentiated core “Stretch or Support” teaching practices and inclusive special education strategies. The aim is to assist and challenge each student at his/her learning level to produce strong and engaged learners who are prepared for the next level of their academic pathway.
Our school setting prioritizes security, safety, and a nurturing environment that promotes character development through regularly scheduled guidance classes, the Second Step social-emotional learning curriculum, and a school-wide Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports (PBIS) system. Community-building initiatives are facilitated by our proactive School Improvement Council and strong PTA involvement. We remain committed to the school’s 36-year standard of excellence by acknowledging our diversity, developing citizenship, and enabling every student to become a successful, fulfilled learner. This collective goal’s continued success remains a direct result of our strong school community collaboration and spirit.
Mr. Kevin Conklin, Principal
Ms. Kelley Myrick, SIC Chair
