Brentwood leader honored as Middle School Principal of the Year
May 29, 2024
The improvement at Meeting Street – Brentwood has been meaningful and significant during the past two years. Its rating on the South Carolina Report Card has jumped two levels – from “Unsatisfactory” to“Average.” Out-of-school suspensions have decreased while staff retention and satisfaction hasincreased. This progress has happened under the leadership...
Meeting Street – Burns Graduation 2024
May 23, 2024
Meeting Street - Burns celebrates their first-ever Graduation! These turtles have been there since the first year of Meeting Street - Burns. Now, they get to be called the first graduating class. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6z-5iY1p1I&t=2s
SOLID GREEN Teacher Feature – Shina Brown
April 16, 2024
At which MSS campus do you teach? Meeting Street - Brentwood Why did you decide to be a teacher? "My teacher said I was smart, so I was.” I decided to become a teacher in kindergarten because of my own teacher. She helped me discover my unwavering passion for education and...
SOLID GREEN Teacher Feature – Shekinah White
March 14, 2024
At which MSS campus do you teach? Meeting Street Academy - Charleston Why did you decide to be a teacher? I grew up in a family with lots of educators. I remember taking home my teacher's old papers and playing school with them. My parents installed a whiteboard in my room...
Teacher Pathway: From University of Wisconsin to Network Lead Art Teacher
March 7, 2024
At which MSS campus do you teach? Meeting Street Academy - Charleston When and why did you decide to be a teacher? I understood from a young age that day to day life varies drastically from one family, neighborhood or community to the next. I saw this first hand growing...
From College of Charleston to Academic Dean: Kady Preston
February 13, 2024
At which Meeting Street School do you teach? Meeting Street Academy - Charleston (Go Owls!) When and why did you decide to be a teacher? I knew from a very young age that I wanted to change the world. However, the way in which I planned to do so changed...
From College of Charleston to Academic Dean: Bronwen Gammons
February 8, 2024
At which Meeting Street School do you teach? Meeting Street - Burns When and why did you decide to be a teacher? I decided to apply for teaching positions my senior year in college after going to a few recruitment fairs with the Black Student Union. I really wanted to...
From College of Charleston to Meeting Street – Brentwood: Sam Healey
January 25, 2024
At which MSS campus do you teach? Meeting Street Brentwood When and why did you decide to be a teacher? Throughout my childhood, I always knew that I wanted to be a teacher. I had many teachers who made positive impacts in my life, who I am still in contact...
SOLID GREEN Teacher Feature – Erica Wimpory
January 16, 2024
At which MSS campus do you teach? Meeting Street - Burns Why did you decide to be a teacher? Ever since I was a little girl, I always dreamt of being a teacher. I would come home each day and play "school" with my younger sister and teach her about...
Extended Day Partner Highlight – Charleston Academy of Music
January 11, 2024
What is the mission of your organization? The Charleston Academy of Music is committed to providing access to exceptional music education, performance and community outreach to all, regardless of age, skill, gender, ethnicity or income. Describe your programming with our MSS Scholars...What do y'all do? Why is it important? How...
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Start Your Career!Meeting Street Schools (MSS) is an innovative non-profit where schools, families, and the community collaborate to create environments where all children can achieve their full potential. With a network of schools across South Carolina, including MSA-Charleston (Charleston, SC), MSA-Spartanburg (Spartanburg, SC), MS-Brentwood (North Charleston, SC), MS-Burns (North Charleston, SC), we are committed to providing students with the rigorous education they deserve.
Founded on the principle that every child deserves an excellent education regardless of their socio-economic background, Meeting Street Schools has been a beacon of hope and a testament to what's possible in education. Our schools are driven by a strong focus on student achievement, evidence-based instruction, and relentless support of our students and their families.
While united by our shared mission, each MSS campus, is unique in its character, tapping into the local spirit of the communities they serve. Explore each of our schools and discover how they're creating a brighter future for students in South Carolina.
Nestled in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina, MSA Charleston is more than just a school—it’s a hub for innovative learning and community engagement. As part of the Meeting Street Schools network, MSA Charleston embodies a commitment to excellence through its rigorous academic programs, inclusive culture, and focus on developing the whole child. With a curriculum that emphasizes both academic and personal growth, MSA Charleston prepares students to be curious learners and active citizens of their community.
Meeting Street Academy – Spartanburg is as a pillar of educational innovation in the Spartanburg community. The school’s dedicated educators and supportive learning environment ensure that each child receives a high-quality, personalized education with exceptional faculty and teachers. The Academy is distinguished by its emphasis on community partnership, fostering relationships that extend beyond the classroom to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success.
Meeting Street – Brentwood is a place where education meets opportunity. Serving the Brentwood area, this neighborhood Public School of Innovation is a testament to the transformative power of education. With a student-centered approach that celebrates diversity and encourages excellence, Meeting Street – Brentwood is dedicated to equipping students with the skills they need to thrive in the 21st century. Meeting Street – Brentwood also serves as a hub for the Brentwood community to access educational and wellness services. The school’s commitment to innovation, coupled with a warm, welcoming environment, makes it a standout in the Meeting Street Schools network.
Located in a community rich with history and culture, Meeting Street – Burns is renowned for its dynamic educational approach that intertwines traditional learning with modern teaching techniques. The school’s focus on experiential learning ensures that students at Meeting Street – Burns are not only recipients of knowledge but also active participants in their educational journey. The school exists to spark an educational revolution for the students and families in the Dorchester-Waylyn Neighborhood in North Charleston. With a commitment to creating a supportive and challenging academic environment, Meeting Street – Burns is forging a new path in public education.
“We come into work everyday truly believing that our students are capable of achieving anything that is put in front of them. Here at MSS, students are provided the opportunity to achieve success through the facilitation of well-educated teachers, resources, and a responsive classroom school environment.”
“MSA is a family. Once you’re in, you’re in. They said they would follow our kids from K-3 to college and they actually lived up to what they said they would do. Not only did MSA challenge my daughter academically but it also exposed her to new things that she probably wouldn’t have been exposed to at our previous neighborhood school. Our journey at MSA was exciting and rewarding. They actually walk the walk.”
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