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South Macon Elementary Welcome to South Macon Elementary, home of the Wildcats!

Look for updated information about upcoming school events ,as well as, highlight our students and staff.

Remember, folks: Candy donations will be accepted through Friday morning.Cake donations may be dropped off this Friday d...
10/14/2026

Remember, folks:
Candy donations will be accepted through Friday morning.
Cake donations may be dropped off this Friday during regular school hours.
Wristbands can be purchased at Wildcat Frenzy: First one is $15 and any subsequent bands will be $10.
We will have a tap option for card payments but our service may be intermittent so cash payments will be best.
There will be no kids allowed to participate without adult supervision.

We look forward to seeing you Friday, and thank you for your support!

πŸ’™πŸ’› CELEBRATING THE HEART & SOUL OF SOUTH MACON ELEMENTARY! πŸ’›πŸ’™βœ¨ Happy Principal Appreciation Month to our very own Mrs. A...
10/14/2026

πŸ’™πŸ’› CELEBRATING THE HEART & SOUL OF SOUTH MACON ELEMENTARY! πŸ’›πŸ’™
✨ Happy Principal Appreciation Month to our very own Mrs. Angie Ledford! ✨

Every great school has a leader, but the truly special ones have a leader who pours her heart into the people, the purpose, and the community she serves. At South Macon Elementary, we are blessed to have that kind of leader in Mrs. Angie Ledford. πŸΎπŸ’™πŸ’›

Mrs. Ledford is so much more than our principal. She is our rock on the hard days, our light when things get heavy, our encourager when we need it most, and the fierce leader who continues to show up for our school family with strength, grace, and determination. Being a principal is not always easy, and not every day comes with a thank-you, a celebration, or recognition for the countless decisions, difficult conversations, and challenges that come with leading a school. But day after day, she shows up, stands strong, and continues to put the needs of our students, staff, and school community at the heart of what she does. ❀️

We see the things she does every day. We see the way she leads, the way she advocates for our students, the way she supports her staff, and the way she works to make South Macon the very best it can be. But we also know there is SO MUCH that happens behind the scenes that most people never see. The extra time, the weight of difficult decisions, the problems she quietly works to solve, the things she carries home with her, and the countless ways she gives of herself to make sure our school keeps moving forward. Those things may not always be visible, but they matter more than words can say.

Leadership isn't just about being the person in charge. It's about being the person who continues to care, even on the hardest days. It's about making tough decisions, standing firm when it matters, leading with compassion, and showing up for your people even when the job feels heavy. Mrs. Ledford embodies that kind of leadership, and we are so fortunate to have her leading our Wildcat family. 🐾

Mrs. Ledford, we hope you know that you are appreciated for MORE than what you do. You are appreciated for who you are. For your strength. For your heart. For your dedication. For the love you pour into this school. And for the countless things you do that may never make it into a newsletter, a Facebook post, or a thank-you note.

You make a difference in ways you may never fully realize, and the impact of your leadership reaches so much further than you can see. South Macon is more than a school because of the people who make it special, and you are such a huge part of what makes this place feel like HOME. πŸ’™πŸ’›

Today, we celebrate YOU! We celebrate the leader, the encourager, the problem-solver, the advocate, and the incredible woman behind the title of Principal. Thank you for being our rock, our light, and one of the biggest reasons we are proud to say we are WILDCATS! 🐾

WE SEE YOU. WE APPRECIATE YOU. WE ARE THANKFUL FOR YOU. AND WE ARE SO LUCKY TO HAVE YOU LEADING OUR WILDCAT FAMILY!

3 days until the biggest celebration of the season!! We can't wait to see you!
10/13/2026

3 days until the biggest celebration of the season!! We can't wait to see you!

Congratulations to our Readers of the Month for October & November!
10/13/2026

Congratulations to our Readers of the Month for October & November!

Just a reminder that Monday is a Teacher Workday!
10/09/2026

Just a reminder that Monday is a Teacher Workday!

During Red Ribbon Week, Oct 26-30th, SME students will be allowed to dress up! Each day that week has a theme to dress u...
10/09/2026

During Red Ribbon Week, Oct 26-30th, SME students will be allowed to dress up! Each day that week has a theme to dress up with.

Also, SME classroom teachers are to select students who embody kindness toward others. They will each receive a certificate of character, and will each be entered into a drawing to win a gift basket or a scooter!

Tomorrow is Iced Coffee Day! Start your day off with a smile!
10/06/2026

Tomorrow is Iced Coffee Day! Start your day off with a smile!

Please help us make our Wildcat Frenzy a success!
10/06/2026

Please help us make our Wildcat Frenzy a success!

Picture Day is Coming! Get your Wildcat Smiles ready!
10/05/2026

Picture Day is Coming! Get your Wildcat Smiles ready!

10/05/2026

Bus 162 will not be running tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday, October 6th.

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855 Addington Bridge Road
Franklin, NC
28734

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm

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