Alston-Bailey Elementary School

Alston-Bailey Parents and Guardians: Let’s keep our Tiger Cubs reading all summer long!

Every book that kids have at home matters 📕

Alston-Bailey Parents and Guardians: We look forward to seeing you on July 23 for our Facts and Fees event! Visit Facts and Fees at ABES between 7AM-1PM or 3PM-7PM on July 23rd! We look forward to seeing you! It is going to be a GREAT school year! ❤️

Save the Date: Facts & Fees is July 23rd!

New and returning student registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open. Register today at https://www.ddtwo.org/register.

Good News Shout-out for George H. Mikula!

We LOVE seeing our former Tiger Cubs do GREAT things! Once a Tiger Cub, always a Tiger Cub! George H. Mikula has been a valuable part of our summer moving crew! Check out what he has been up to over the last few years since elementary school:

“As an Alumni of Alston-Bailey, I have been doing a tremendous amount of hard work through middle school and now high school. In middle school, I was part of Beta Club and Student Council. I am a rising senior at Summerville High School while as of recently, a student at Trident Technical College where I will be working as an apprentice with the North Charleston Police Department for 2-years. Before I got this apprenticeship, I discovered a passion I did not know I had, which was Mechatronics. In that class, I was able to learn how to improve inventions while also learning how production/manufacturing lines operated. I was fortunate to complete all four levels of this class before my teacher retired. While achieving these accomplishments, I was given amazing opportunities to create strong bonds with my teachers that supported and helped me reach my goals of having honor roll in my past 2 years at Summerville. If I were to give any advice to anyone struggling in school, I would tell them to not be afraid to ask your teachers for help, because if you show an initiative in your education, your teachers will be more than happy to help you reach your goals in your education and to help prepare you for life while at the same time, enjoying life while you can.”

Way to go, George! Thanks for working on our summer moving crew! Thanks also for sharing your journey with us! Continue to strive for EXCELLENCE!



Capturing Kids' Hearts
Summerville High School

Good News Shout-out for Jasmine Bryant!

We LOVE seeing our former Tiger Cubs do GREAT things! Once a Tiger Cub, always a Tiger Cub! Jasmine Bryant has been a valuable part of our summer paint crew! Check out what she has been up to over the last few years since elementary school:

“My last year at Alston Bailey was during Covid and after finishing fifth grade at home, I transitioned to Alston Middle School where I was introduced to a variety of classes. I was able to continue choir, a passion I discovered while at Alston Bailey. I graduated eighth grade with five high school credits and received numerous awards. I formed long lasting relationships with staff from Alston who still play a role in my journey today. I've also enjoyed my time so far at Summerville High School and have accomplished many things. I have taken many rigorous courses and have earned several college credits going into my senior year. I have received the Board of Trustees Award every year and was selected for All State choir twice. I'm also very involved with the school and my community through clubs such as Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, and the National Honor Society. This past year I was a Junior Marshall at graduation and qualified for Palmetto Fellows, South Carolina's top academic scholarship. Numerous teachers have assisted and supported me through my time at Summerville High, especially those I've had for consecutive years. The friends I have made during and since my time at Alston Bailey along with the relationships I've formed are ones I intend to continue carrying past my academic career.”

Way to go, Jasmine! Thanks for working on our summer paint crew! Thanks also for sharing your journey with us! Continue to strive for EXCELLENCE!



Capturing Kids' Hearts
Alston Middle
Summerville High School

Good News Shout-out for Maya Rosado!

We LOVE seeing our former Tiger Cubs do GREAT things! Once a Tiger Cub, always a Tiger Cub! Maya Rosado has been a valuable part of our summer paint crew! Check out what she has been up to over the last few years since elementary school:

“Ever since I left Alston Bailey, I’ve had many achievements throughout my time in high school. I’ve received awards for my academic accomplishments. I’ve joined a national club called beta club where it’s given me the chance to volunteer for the community and it’s taught me a lot. The experiences I’ve had throughout my life after elementary is truly amazing as it’s been able to shape me into the person I am today. I wouldn’t be where I am today without the support I’ve received from both my friends and teachers.”

Way to go, Maya! Thanks for working on our summer paint crew! Thanks also for sharing your journey with us! Continue to strive for EXCELLENCE!



Capturing Kids' Hearts

Alston-Bailey Parents and Guardians: Need ideas to help your Tiger Cub with math? Please review what math experts have to say about preventing summer slide in math.

Math is all around us. Families don’t need worksheets or formal lessons to help kids maintain their math skills over the summer. We asked our learning scientists and math experts to share some of their favorite ways to make math a natural part of everyday.

Here's what they said: https://bit.ly/4oxnM6t

Alston-Bailey Parents and Guardians: Check out this great Scholastic article about creating a summer reading environment for kids!




Scholastic

5 Tips for Creating a Summer Reading Environment for Kids By devoting a special area in your home to summer reading, you’ll help your child find joy in books.

Alston-Bailey Parents and Guardians: It’s not too late to get your Tiger Cub signed up for the Summer Reading Challenge! See details below:

2026 Summer Reading Challenge, Unearth A Story!

Be sure to pick up a game card from our local Dorchester County Library on 76 Old Trolley Road. Once registered, you can pick up your free registration prize*! All ages are encouraged to participate.

*Check out the flyer and some of the prizes that are available this summer (select prizes will not be available till you complete 20-days or 40-days of reading activities).

How to Play:
1. Mark one spot on your game card every day you complete a reading activity or keep track online with Beanstack.
2. Register for Summer Reading & earn a free prize!
3. Complete 20 reading activities & earn a free book & prize!
4. Complete 40 reading activities & earn a free book & prize!
Complete the challenge by Sunday, August 16th for an entry into our EPIC GRAND PRIZE DRAWING!

Our locations:
𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫📍2824 Bacons Bridge Rd, Summerville, SC
𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧📍8620 Patriot Blvd, North Charleston, SC
𝐒𝐭. 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 📍506 N Parler Ave, St. George, SC
𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞📍76 Old Trolley Rd, Summerville, SC
Or visit our Bookmobile at any of their stops.