August 4, 2021
Doors Open At 7:15 AM Tomorrow as Meeting Street Elementary-Burns and Meeting Street Elementary-Brentwood officially start their extended school day and year in Charleston County
Charleston, SC – For more than 1,000 students in North Charleston, tomorrow is the first day of school. Meeting Street Elementary-Burns, now a Pre-K through 6th grade campus, will welcome sixth-graders for the first time. Meeting Street Elementary-Brentwood, now a Pre-K through 8th grade campus, will welcome eighth graders for the first time. Both schools are neighborhood-serving Public Schools of Innovation and are part of Charleston County School District (CCSD).
“We are renewed and recharged for the upcoming school year,” said new Principal Danielle Washington at MSE-Brentwood, “We have the opportunity to accelerate learning and opportunity for over 700 students and families here in North Charleston. It is a privilege and an urgent responsibility, and we want to start incredibly strong this week.”
Earlier this week on Monday, Meeting Street Academy opened in downtown Charleston. Last week, Meeting Street Academy in Spartanburg, also a Public School of Innovation, opened its doors on July 29, 2021. All four Meeting Street Schools campuses have re-committed to a longer school day and school year for 2021-22.
“Our team of education professionals have worked tirelessly throughout July to get ready for tomorrow,” shared Christopher N. Ruszkowski, CEO of Meeting Street Schools, “We offered summer school in June, we’re starting earlier and ending later, we’re offering new coursework, and we’ve recommitted to our educator performance bonus. So the preparation has been nonstop for our four dynamic principals and their teams.”
Founded in 2008, Meeting Street Schools serves approximately 2,000 students and employs nearly 200 educators across its four campuses across Charleston and Spartanburg. Its network of schools comprises the independent flagship school, Meeting Street Academy – Charleston, as well as three Public Schools of Innovation operated in partnership with Charleston County School District and Spartanburg School District 7. As public schools of innovation, these campuses have the freedom to innovate and operate with greater autonomy while being held accountable in their communities. Meeting Street Schools makes a twenty year commitment to its students, which includes robust early childhood program beginning with 3-year-olds, deep family partnerships, an extended school day and school year, best-in-class curriculum, data-driven decision-making, 20+ days of teacher professional development, and programmatic opportunities for alumni including access to the Meeting Street Scholarship Fund.
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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.
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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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