South Elementary School

⭐️South Family…. Please join us in welcoming Michael Dailey as Head Custodian to the staff!!

“I am entering my 2nd year with MGSD but I feel as if I’ve been part of the family for 25 years. My wife Joanie and I have been together for 38 years. We have a beautiful daughter, Brittney, who graduated from Mooresville in 2008. We moved to Mooresville in 2001 from Rock Tavern, NY. I worked for Yellow Freight trucking for 34 years. Brittney has blessed us with 2 beautiful Grandchildren, Raegen and Briggs. We are very much a soccer family and a dog family. presently we have 2 dogs Bella and McGee.”

A huge shoutout to our incredible first-grade friends! 🎲✨ Before we left for summer break, they demonstrated what taking turns and great sportsmanship looks like.
By playing classic games like Uno, Candy Land, and Connect Four at home, kids aren’t just having fun—they are practicing crucial life skills. As a family you can model how to patiently take turns, follow the rules, and—most importantly—how to be a gracious winner and a supportive loser. Thank you, first graders, for teaching us that the best part of any game is playing it together! 💙👏
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Elementary aged children and their families can join us for Elementary Explorers on June 25 at 2 p.m. at both Library locations! We will be exploring the wonders beneath Earth's surface. From dinosaurs and ancient artifacts to tectonic plates and cave systems, we'll uncovers endless opportunities for fun and discovery while participating in hands on activities that bring together art and science!

This week, patrons will experiment with Earthquakes and Structure Building! Can you build a structure strong enough to survive an earthquake? Test your engineering skills as you design, build, and shake your creations!

If you cannot make it this week, you can join us for Elementary Explorers on July 2 or July 9, as well!

Main Library | 304 South Main St, Mooresville, NC 28115

West Branch | 614 Brawley School Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117

🌟 Calling all South Stars! 🌟
Whether you are hitting the field, court, track, or stepping into the spotlight at your dance recital this weekend—we want to see you shine! ⚽️🏀🩰
We love staying connected and celebrating all of your amazing accomplishments. Drop your photos in the comments below, tag us in your stories, or use our hashtag so we can cheer you on! Let’s show everyone what our South Stars can do! ⭐️💪✨

South Garden Update!

The Joy of Reading: Teacher Feature! 📚

Today we found some Joy of Reading with our outstanding South Elementary School 1st-grade teacher Ms. Jolene Yerger!

When it comes to timeless classics, Ms. Yerger’s top pick is a beautiful story about an extraordinary spider, a famous pig, and the ultimate power of connection. Any ideas?

"My all-time favorite read is Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White," Ms. Yerger shares. "E.B. White does such a wonderful job of expressing the true meaning of friendship, loyalty and kindness in such a beautiful and bittersweet way!"

The lessons of compassion and devotion found in Zuckerman's barn are exactly the kinds of values Ms. Yerger nurtures in her 1st-grade classroom every single day.

This summer Ms. Yerger is already planning her next literary adventures:

"You will most definitely find me outside, poolside, doing what I love best... reading!"

Thank you, Ms. Yerger, for helping our youngest readers discover the beauty of a great story!

MGSD students and parents: Are you planning to add Charlotte’s Web or another classic to your summer reading list? Where is your favorite place to read during the summer? Let us know below! 👇

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☀️ Sun’s out, books out! 📚✨
Summer is the perfect time to slow down, dive into new worlds, and build a love for reading that lasts a lifetime. Whether you’re reading bedside stories, audio-booking on a road trip, or flipping pages at the park, we want to see it!
Let’s inspire each other to keep turning pages all summer long.
📸 Show us your setup! Drop a photo in the comments or tag us in your stories showing what you and your family are reading this week.

Shoutout to our STYLISH and FANCY 1st grade team! South (and MGSD) are great places to work and learn!!!

We’ve always known our schools are special, but our educators decided to make it official! 🌟

The 2026 NC Teacher Working Conditions Survey results are in and show Mooresville Graded School District leading the way in teacher satisfaction. Our teachers are proud to be part of the MGSD family, outperforming state averages across the board. Thank you to our incredible teachers who make MGSD an outstanding place to learn every single day, and a shout-out to our school administrators for creating a school culture where teachers love their work! That's a win for our children and community!

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