DOWEA Pierce Terrace Elementary School

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This week’s PTES newsletter is now available! Stay connected with important school announcements, upcoming events, helpf...
09/11/2026

This week’s PTES newsletter is now available! Stay connected with important school announcements, upcoming events, helpful reminders, and highlights from our Dragon community. Visit the PTES website to read the latest edition.

Weekly Newsletter to stay up-to-date on what's happening in our school.

PTES Students Are Ready to “Leap Into Learning!” Excitement filled the PTES gym as Dr. Sandra Whitaker challenged studen...
09/11/2026

PTES Students Are Ready to “Leap Into Learning!” Excitement filled the PTES gym as Dr. Sandra Whitaker challenged students to celebrate what they have already learned, embrace curiosity, and commit to learning throughout the school year. After reflecting on new skills and friendships, students crouched down like frogs and, on the count of three, took a schoolwide “Leap Into Learning,” proudly shouting, “I’m ready!”

Visit the PTES website to read the full story and see how our students are leaping into a year filled with learning, growth, and discovery!

Excitement filled the Pierce Terrace Elementary School gym as students gathered for “Leap Into Learning,” a schoolwide assembly celebrating what students have already accomplished and encouraging them to commit to learning throughout the school y...

You spoke. The 2026 survey results are public. This is the start of the conversation — not the end.DoWEA students, paren...
09/10/2026

You spoke. The 2026 survey results are public. This is the start of the conversation — not the end.

DoWEA students, parents, and sponsors told us what is working in our schools and where we need to grow. Leaders will use those findings — with the DoWEA Blueprint for Continuous Improvement — to set priorities at the school, district, region, and agency level.

What you will find on the results page:

Strengths families already see: safety, relationships, academic expectations, and overall satisfaction

Areas for focus: parent engagement, communication (including behavior incidents), academic reporting, and achievement in math and English language arts

School-level results where enough people responded to protect anonymity (if your school’s numbers are not shown, that is confidentiality — not a missing report)

Read the results:
https://www.dodea.edu/about/dowea-stakeholder-feedback-survey-sfs

We listened. Next we act — and we will keep listening.

The DoWEA Stakeholder Feedback Survey (SFS) is an important component of the Department of War Education Activity’s ongoing commitment to continuous improvement. The survey provides students, parents and sponsors with a confidential opportunity to share their perspectives on their school experienc...

PTES Turns Data into Action!While students enjoyed an extended weekend, PTES staff spent CSI Day collaborating, analyzin...
09/08/2026

PTES Turns Data into Action!
While students enjoyed an extended weekend, PTES staff spent CSI Day collaborating, analyzing data, and developing strategies to strengthen instruction, communication, family engagement, and student success. Visit the PTES website to read the full story and learn how our educators are working together to turn data into action for every student. Be sure to visit

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09/04/2026

Unlock a brighter tomorrow, today! Head to our website for this week's inspiring newsletter, packed with opportunities for growth and positive change.

09/01/2026

Updated September menus with UPK included.

Current menus provided for September
08/31/2026

Current menus provided for September

Provided September Menus

Nominations are now open for SAC Committee Representatives. See the link for information.
08/28/2026

Nominations are now open for SAC Committee Representatives. See the link for information.

Please join our School Advisory Committee (SAC). Please see the attached flyer for information about the SAC.

This week’s PTES newsletter is now available! Be sure to read this week's information about the SAC committee and the up...
08/28/2026

This week’s PTES newsletter is now available! Be sure to read this week's information about the SAC committee and the upcoming Cookies & Curriculum event in our Dragon community. Visit the PTES website to read the latest edition.

Weekly Newsletter to stay up-to-date on what's happening in our school.

08/21/2026

This week’s PTES newsletter is now available! Stay connected with important school announcements, upcoming events, helpful reminders, and highlights from our Dragon community. Visit the PTES website to read the latest edition.
https://pierceterracees.dodea.edu/newsletter/2026-08-21

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5705 Carter Road
Columbia, SC
29206

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 2:45pm
Tuesday 8am - 2:45pm
Wednesday 8am - 2:45pm
Thursday 8am - 1:30pm
Friday 8am - 2:45pm

Telephone

+18036387491

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