Green Heart, SeamonWhiteside collaborate on three new school gardens
September 22, 2016
Within the first full month of the new school year, a local nonprofit specializing in school gardens and related curriculum has experienced an unprecedented growth spurt thanks to a new collaboration. The Green Heart Project is partnering with SeamonWhiteside, a Mount Pleasant-based civil engineering and landscape architecture firm, to build...
Meeting Street Academy Receives Ozobot Donation and 17,640-SF Campus Expansion
September 8, 2016
Charleston, SC – Meeting Street Academy students and faculty welcomed the fall 2016 school year with a two-story, 17,640-SF addition to their growing K-5 campus and the donation of Ozobots by Choate Construction Company. The expansion provides needed classroom space for a growing student population and a state-of-the-art turf playground....
August 30, 2016
Congratulations to Meeting Street Academy for its overwhelming success. I was thrilled to read the Aug. 13 column so passionately crafted by the school’s founder, and my friend, Ben Navarro. Ben and the faculty at Meeting Street Academy (MSA) are to be commended for their work. They have indeed created...
August 15, 2016
Meeting Street Elementary at Brentwood Pre K teacher Ali Sevey (right) works with students (from left) Damien Lemacks Tyler Rhodes and Nikko Grant on their reading Wednesday, February 3, 2016. (Brad Nettles/Staff) 2/3/16 What is Charleston’s greatest challenge today? Certainly at the top of the list would be our struggle...
Meeting Street Schools leaders share keys to success in high-poverty schools
July 11, 2016
When interviewing prospective teachers to work at Meeting Street Elementary at Brentwood, a high-poverty North Charleston school run by a public-private partnership, Principal Sarah Campbell asks job-seekers two key questions: “Do you think that all kids can learn?” “Do you think that all families care?” The school sifted through 2,000...
Brentwood Elementary is a model for success
June 19, 2016
It is time to close the devastating, but persistent, achievement gap between students in Charleston County whose families have resources and those whose don’t. And the familiar dodge about how difficult it would be isn’t acceptable. That gap already is being eliminated here on a small scale. The challenge of...
May 31, 2016
A question for those who are protesting plans for Burns public elementary school to be operated by a private company: How many classes of children should come up through the school’s failing system before the district makes some big changes? Another question: Don’t those children deserve to try an educational...
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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), and MS-Jasper & Beaufort (Jasper, 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.
MSA Spartanburg stands 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. MSA Spartanburg 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.
MS Brentwood is a place where education meets opportunity. Serving the Brentwood area, this school is a testament to the transformative power of education. With a student-centered approach that celebrates diversity and encourages excellence, MS Brentwood is dedicated to equipping students with the skills they need to thrive in the 21st century. MS 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 MSS network.
Located in a community rich with history and culture, MS 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 MS Burns are not only recipients of knowledge but also active participants in their educational journey. MS Burns 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, MS Burns is forging a new path in public education.
MS Jasper represents the Meeting Street Schools’ dedication to community-based education with a global perspective. The school provides a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to explore their potential and cultivate a love for learning. With its diverse programs such as Eureka Math, and Wit and Wisdom, MS Jasper puts a major emphasis on character development, specialized learning and equips students to become thoughtful, engaged members of society, reflecting the MSS ethos of empowerment through 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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