Lake Forest Elementary

💙 Help us welcome Karen Clelland to the Lake Forest Elementary family as one of our new fourth-grade teachers!

Karen brings 14 years of teaching experience and a passion for creating engaging learning experiences for students. Known for her adventurous spirit and energetic personality, she loves bringing enthusiasm, creativity, and fun into the classroom.

Karen is married and the proud mom of three amazing children—a daughter in heaven and twin boys who keep life full of laughter and excitement. Outside of school, she enjoys cycling, listening to music, playing the piano, reading, spending time outdoors, and traveling whenever she gets the chance.

Karen is excited to join a school that truly takes pride in learning, and we are thrilled to welcome her to our Leopard family. We know her experience, energy, and love for students will make a tremendous impact on our fourth graders!

💙🐆 Welcome to Lake Forest, Karen!

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🚀 New to Lake Forest? Prepare for launch—we can't wait to meet you! 🐆💙

Join us for New Student Orientation on Thursday, July 30 at 6:00 PM!

This special event is designed for students and families who will be attending Lake Forest Elementary for the first time. You'll have the opportunity to explore our school, meet some of our amazing staff, and get ready for a successful mission as we launch into an exciting new school year together!

We look forward to welcoming you to the Lake Forest family! 🌟

💙 Help us welcome Maria Miller to the Lake Forest Elementary family as one of our new first-grade teachers!

Maria recently graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Early Childhood Education and then celebrated another exciting milestone just days later by marrying the love of her life. Congratulations, Maria! 🎉

A Greenville native, Maria enjoys spending time with family, staying active, trying new hobbies, and playing with her dog. She is excited to begin her teaching career at Lake Forest Elementary and looks forward to learning, growing, and making a difference in the lives of her students.

We are thrilled to have Maria join our Leopard family and can't wait to see the impact she will make in first grade! 💙🐆

💙 Please join us in welcoming Nick Costantino as the new Assistant Principal of Lake Forest Elementary!

Mr. Costantino joins us from Tohickon Middle School in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, where he currently serves as Dean of Students. His educational career spans more than a decade of service to students in grades 5–8, including nine years as a middle school history teacher in Pennsylvania, Georgia, and New Jersey. Throughout his career, he has been passionate about helping students reach their full potential, supporting teachers, and building strong school communities.

In addition to his work in education, Mr. Costantino has coached high school football and basketball, mentoring young people both on and off the field. He has also had the opportunity to coach standout athletes, including Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter.

When he's not at school, Nick enjoys spending time with his wife, Tori, and their daughters, Rose and Ellie. He also loves hiking, working out, playing guitar, trying new restaurants, and making memories with family and friends.

Nick shared, "Stepping into this new role at Lake Forest fills me with genuine excitement, and I'm eager to serve, support, and grow with this incredible school community."

We are excited for the leadership, enthusiasm, and servant heart he will bring to our Leopard family. Please help us give Mr. Costantino a warm Lake Forest welcome! 🐆💙

🚌 Looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference? Join the Greenville County Schools Transportation Team! 💙

Greenville County Schools is hosting a Transportation Job Fair for individuals interested in becoming Bus Drivers or Bus Aides.

📅 Tuesday, June 9, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 J. Harley Bonds Career Center
505 North Main Street, Greer, SC

Current Pay Rates:
🚌 Bus Drivers: $22.56 – $24.96/hour
🚌 Bus Aides: $16.53 – $18.17/hour

Help us spread the word! Transportation team members play a vital role in ensuring our students arrive safely to and from school each day. If you or someone you know is looking for a meaningful career with Greenville County Schools, we encourage you to attend.

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☀️ Summer hours are now in effect at Lake Forest Elementary! 💙🐆

🕢 Monday–Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
🕢 Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
🚪 Friday: Buildings Closed

We hope all of our Leopard families have a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled summer! 🌴☀️

🍎 Greenville County families — the Greenville County Community Food Resource Guide is now available! 💙

Developed by LiveWell Greenville, this helpful resource includes a QR code linking families to a map of local food access points across Greenville County, including Greenville County Schools summer feeding sites.

Families can easily locate food pantries, free meal sites, summer meal programs, and other community food resources nearby. 🥗🍞

Learn more here: www.gvlfood.org