06/03/2026
Don’t miss out! Free eye exams for school age children this summer! Scan the QR code or use the link on the flyers to book an appointment.
Matilda F Dunston Elementary School offers exemplary education to grades CD-5 in North Charleston, SC Message from the Principal
Ms.
Cheryl Savage
Dunston Elementary is a CD-5th grade school in Charleston County. We take great pride in making sure the ABC's for Success are at the top of our list. Academics remain the focus for a everything we do. Behavior is a must in order to ensure safety, respect, and a culture of learning for everyone. Consistency is the key our success! Data is very important as we pay attention tto the
06/03/2026
Don’t miss out! Free eye exams for school age children this summer! Scan the QR code or use the link on the flyers to book an appointment.
06/03/2026
🎉 Did you hear the great news? 🎉
Dunston students are Math Thinkers! 🧮✨
Our school earned the i-Ready Math Award for outstanding growth on the Spring i-Ready assessment! This achievement reflects the hard work and determination of our students and staff all year long.
🌟 Congratulations to our entire Dunston family—we are so proud of you! 💙💛
06/03/2026
🎾 We’re playing a little catch-up here… but we couldn’t let this one go uncelebrated! Our students enjoyed their last tennis practice of the year, and what a great season it has been! From learning new skills to building confidence on the court, these athletes gave it their all.
☀️ Keep swinging, practicing, and having fun all summer long, guys! We can’t wait to see how much you’ve grown when you return next year. 🎾💙
05/29/2026
Way to go, Dunston Bears! Check out our incredible End-of-Year stats! 📚 Huge congratulations to our Top 5 Classroom Reader Leaders who checked out the most books this year: McKenzie/Morris, Engelbrecht, Mickens, Appel, and Kieve!
☀️ The reading doesn't stop for summer! Keep those pages turning over the break. Any student who participates in CCPL's Summer Reading Program will score an invite to our Ice Cream Party this August! 🍦 Read. Log. Win! 🐾
Our Kindergarten and CD students proudly celebrated their learning and accomplishments during their Stepping Up Program! We are so thankful for the wonderful family participation and the dedication and hard work of our amazing teachers who made this celebration so special. Congratulations to our students on a fantastic year of growth and success — we wish everyone a happy and safe summer!
The last day of school is this Thursday, May 28th, and it will be a half-day. Dismissal is scheduled for 10:25am. Please inform your child's teacher of any transportation changes. Enjoy the final day!🤩😎
Last week was full of celebration as students and staff recognized incredible iReady reading and math achievements! 🎉📚➕ Students who met their stretch growth goals earned the chance to dunk their teachers and admin in the dunk tank — and they definitely took full advantage of it! 💦😆
A huge THANK YOU to Pastor Steve and the amazing crew from Revive Charleston for coming out to support our school and help make the celebration so special. We are so proud of our students for all of their hard work and growth! 🌟
Our fifth graders are stepping up to middle school next year, and we could not be more proud of ALL they have accomplished at Dunston! 🎉 From learning and growing to leading and shining, these students have made their mark in such special ways. Let’s give our amazing fifth graders a HUGE round of applause as they get ready for their next big adventure! 👏💙💛
05/25/2026
CCPL offers free meals and snacks, Monday to Friday, at select branches, in partnership with CCSD and LCFB. Children 18 and under are eligible. Services run June 1 to August 7, except June 19 and July 4. Register at
Charleston County School District - School Nutrition And Fitness School Nutrition and Fitness provides a districts nutrition services department with the tools and information needed to get the word out about the program. Providing parents students and teachers with the resources to help raise and healthy generation.
05/22/2026
McDonald’s Night was a BIG hit! 🍟🍔 So many families came out to enjoy dinner, share smiles, and catch their teachers and admin trading in pencils for aprons for the evening! 😂 Our staff may have survived the dinner rush… but we’re not sure the fries survived our students! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our school community — it was a night full of fun, laughter, and happy meals! ❤️
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| Monday | 8am - 3pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 3pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 3pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 3pm |
| Friday | 8am - 3pm |