Baldwin Heights Elementary School

"🍎 2026 Cedar Crest Teacher of the Year Spotlight

Please join us in congratulating Curtis DeJong, Second Grade Teacher at Cedar Crest Elementary, who has dedicated over 12 years to Greenville Public Schools!

A champion for the whole child, Curtis creates a classroom where students feel valued, supported, and safe. Through strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues, he fosters an environment where learning, laughter, and growth go hand in hand. His compassion, dedication, and commitment to helping others make a lasting impact on our schools and community.

Thank you, Curtis DeJong, for all you do to make Greenville Public Schools an outstanding place to learn and grow. Congratulations on being recognized as the 2026 Cedar Crest Teacher of the Year! 💜💛"

Proud of our Baldwin Heights & GPS students, who competed in the OM world finale the last week of school. Check out this Daily News article to learn more about their trip. 

Finding their way in OMERland - The Daily News Moments before they were scheduled to compete on a world stage, members of a Greenville Odyssey of the Mind team discovered they had a problem. Two holes had been found in one of their prop boxes — holes that were not allowed.

👏 2026 Central Services Facility Support Staff of the Year Spotlight

Please join us in congratulating Lee VanHoose and Scott Sheets, Skilled Maintenance Workers. Lee has dedicated over 12 years, and Scott over 5 years, to Greenville Public Schools!

This dynamic duo consistently demonstrates excellence through their reliability, versatility, and outstanding problem-solving skills across the district. From urgent repairs to complex maintenance needs, they approach every task with care, efficiency, and pride in doing things the right way. No matter the conditions—inside, outside, or in challenging weather—they respond wherever help is needed without hesitation. Beyond their technical expertise, Lee and Scott bring positivity and humor to every interaction, making them not only exceptional professionals but also a joy to work with. Individually strong and together even stronger, their impact is felt in every building across the district.

Thank you, Lee VanHoose & Scott Sheets, for your dedication and the difference you make every day to Greenville Public Schools. Congratulations on being recognized as the 2026 Greenville Central Services Facility Support Staff of the Year! 💜💛

There will be a regular Board of Education Meeting on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 7:00pm at the Central Services Facility (1414 Chase Street, Greenville). For more information, please visit https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/board-of-education

May 29, 2026 we were able to "clap out" our 5th graders who will be starting a new chapter next year at Greenville Middle School. We are so incredibly proud of this incredible group! Baldwin Heights will miss them all! Best of luck at GMS!

Local summer camp opportunities!

That’s a wrap on another great school year! ☀️ GPS wishes all of our students, staff, and families a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled summer. See you in August, Yellow Jackets! 💜💛

Greetings Baldwin Heights Family! It has been an amazing year and as we head into summer, here is the link to the End of the Year video that Mr. Hoenshell spends hours preparing for our students and parents:
https://bit.ly/bheoyvideo26

Enjoy your time with family!

Happy Last HALF DAY Baldwin Heights!
The 5th Grade Clap Out will be right around 11:30am.
Kgn & 3rd will dismiss @ 11:45am
1st, 2nd, 4th will dismiss @ 11:50am
Make sure your kids take ALL their stuff home for the summer!