What’s All The Screaming About At Meeting Street Academy?

February 24, 2019

By Barney Blakeney, The Charleston Chronicle A few years ago I lived near the first location of the Meeting Street Academy School on King Street. The...

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‘Read365’ Is Changing Young Lives One Day And One Book At A Time

February 24, 2019

By MARIE ROCHA-TYGH, The Daniel Island News One in four children in America will grow up unable to read, according to the website ferstreaders.org. Helping...

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Poverty simulation for teachers in the Lowcountry

February 24, 2019

Ny Taylor Murray, News 2 Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (WCBD) - Meeting Street Schools & Palmetto Community Action Partnership teaming up today to address poverty...

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Bill seeks to expand successes of Charleston’s Meeting Street Schools

February 24, 2019

By Seanna Adcox, The Post and Courier COLUMBIA — A proposal allowing more “schools of innovation” in South Carolina is aimed at reproducing the successes of...

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MSA-Spartanburg’s Chase the Maverick 5K

January 24, 2019

About the Event Join us Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Duncan Park for Meeting Street Academy Spartanburg’s Chase the Maverick 5k. The event will include...

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Meeting Street Elementary @Brentwood Awarded $6,000 Wellness Grant

December 31, 2018

By Charleston County School District Meeting Street Elementary @ Brentwood has received a Wellness Inspired School Environment (WISE) award from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina...

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Businessman Ben Navarro Goes ‘Back To School’ For DI Speaker Series Event

November 26, 2018

By Heath Ellison, The Daniel Island News Ben Navarro has dipped his toes into several ventures, but is best known as a businessman and philanthropist....

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Editorial: South Carolina Must Overhaul Its Education System

November 21, 2018

Editorial Submitted to Post and Courier Every few years, the state Legislature convenes a special panel or committee to recommend improvements to education but, unsurprisingly,...

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About Meeting Street Schools

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.

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Our Schools

Meeting Street Academy – CharlestonDowntown Charleston, SC - Independent School - Since 2008 - 364 Students

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 – SpartanburgDowntown Spartanburg, SC - Public Charter School - Since 2012 - 323 Students

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 – BrentwoodNorth Charleston, SC - Public School - Since 2014 - 850 Students

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.

Meeting Street – BurnsNorth Charleston, SC - Public School - Since 2018 - 478 Students

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.

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“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.”

— Tyeka GrantParent

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“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.”

— NikToshia GilesTeacher

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“Meeting Street Academy is my family. They taught me that I am valuable. I am an asset to the world…They asked me, ‘What is your dream?’ I had never been asked that before. The MSS community gives me the strength to pursue my dreams.”

— Kadelyn SteedStudent

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