Hendrix Elementary School
Making A Difference For Students Every Day.
Our 4K friends are busy learning, exploring, and growing together! 💕 Small-group activities give our children opportunities to practice new skills, work with friends, make choices, and learn through hands-on play. We love watching their little minds grow while they have fun!
🐞 A Little Recess Luck! 🍀
Sometimes the best learning moments happen when we least expect them! During recess today, one of our students discovered a tiny ladybug, and immediately shared the special find with others. 🐞❤️ Ladybugs are considered symbols of good luck in many cultures around the world. What a perfect little reminder that the world is full of things worth noticing, wondering about, and sharing! Our IB Learner Profile Attribute of the Month is Communicator, and this little moment was a beautiful example of what it means to be a communicator: noticing, connecting, and sharing ideas and discoveries with others. At Hendrix, we know that learning doesn’t always happen inside four walls. Sometimes, it happens right there on the playground… with a little ladybug in the palm of your hand. 🌎🐞
#HendrixIB #IBLearnerProfile #Communicator #IBPYP #LearningEverywhere #LittleMomentsBigLearning
Ms.Taylor’s friends having fun in math centers! ❤️
🌟 IB LEARNING IN 5TH GRADE 🌟
Our fifth graders have been tackling a big question this month: What makes an IB World School different from other schools?
To kick things off, they were given a fun challenge: 10 minutes, everyday objects (think cups, pipe cleaners, and tape), and one job ...create something to make someone's life better. Students had to decide who they were helping, what problem that person had, and what they could build to solve it. The creativity was on full display! 💡 Afterward, we asked them to reflect: What did it actually take to pull this off? Turns out... a LOT of IB thinking! Asking questions became Inquiry. Working with teammates became Communication & Collaboration. Changing their design after it didn't work became Reflection. They realized they'd been using real IB skills the whole time. They just didn't have the vocabulary for it yet. This is all building toward their end assessment: a 60-Second IB Elevator Speech, where they'll have to explain what an IB school is to someone who's never heard of it , before the elevator doors open! We are so proud of how our Hendrix fifth graders are living the IB mission every single day. Ask your fifth grader what THEY would say if they only had 60 seconds to explain IB! 💛 #HendrixIB #IBWorldSchool #PYP #FifthGrade
We're so excited to welcome author Jerry Pallotta to Hendrix next month!
If you would like to pre-order an autographed copy of one of his books, please return the order forms which were sent home yesterday with students and if you need extra, there are forms are at the front desk!
This past Friday, Hendrix had a PBIS assembly to start off the year with some positive encouragement from college athletes during our PACK rally. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based framework for supporting students’ behavioral, academic, social, emotional, and mental health. PBIS improves social emotional competence, academic success, and the school climate. Integrating the PBIS framework into our school climate helps to create a positive, predictable, equitable, and safe learning environment where all students can thrive.
Don't forget, if your child wants to audition for Moana, he or she MUST attend one of our two "Audition How-To" classes next week on August 19 or 20th. Sign-ups will close at noon on Tuesday, August 18.
We are so proud of everyone who took a risk, stepped outside of their comfort zone, and auditioned for the dance team! It takes courage to put yourself out there, and we hope you and your dancer are proud of themselves for taking that chance.
If your dancer did not make the team this time, please know that there are still many opportunities ahead! Our upcoming school musical Moana will need dancers, and we would love to see you continue to share your talent, passion, and love of dance. Keep taking risks and putting yourself out there—we are proud of you! 💙
Below is the 26-27 Wildcat Dance Team Audition Results! If your child’s number is listed below they have made the team! Please be on the look out for more information!!
Remember to add this date to your calendars: September 17, 2026 will be our HES Family Fiesta from 5:00-7:30 p.m. We can't wait to see you there!
Here is the breakfast and lunch menu for August 17-21!
D2 Families,
We are thrilled to announce the official launch of our new app! It is now easier than ever to stay up-to-date about school and district events, get important news and alerts, see all the stories and celebrations from your student's school, find contact information, and much, much more.
The easy-to-use app let's you choose which schools to follow so that you don't miss a thing while getting a tailored D2 experience. We recommend you select to follow news from the district along with your student's building. Also, it is recommended that you turn on notifications for the app so that you don't miss a thing.
You can download the app for free on Google Play or Apple App Store
Download for Android https://aptg.co/4R2qR_
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Your D2 Family is energized and ready for the Best First Day Ever for Students! We can't wait to see you in the morning! #D2isFamily
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Join us in congratulating the Hendrix Elementary School 2026-27 Teacher of the Year Alexandra Hurwitz #D2DifferenceMaker
“CCLC and Camp Curiosity help you learn in fun ways. If you’re struggling in school, they can help you improve your grades. It’s like school, but you get to do so much more. We use technology, play Gaga Ball and other games outside, and participate in exciting activities. When authors visit, we learn about their books, hear their stories, and discover how they become writers and illustrators.”
— DeBray, Student
— DeBray, Student
“I like CCLC and Camp Curiosity because everything is here. I get to play with my friends, go on the playground, and swing outside. I also like doing math, reading, and Mystery Science. It’s a fun place where I can learn and spend time with my friends.”
— Tevong, Student
— Tevong, Student
“I like Camp Curiosity because we do fun and exciting things while learning new things every day. We’ve learned cursive writing, explored ancient history, studied fossils, and mined for gems with Diamond Del. We have met lizards and other animals up close, learned about science, and discovered amazing facts about the world around us. I also enjoy Cooking Club, where we make cookies and learn how to cook. There are so many opportunities to learn, explore, and try new things.”
— Shelby, Student
— Shelby, Student
“When I think about Camp Curiosity, I think about Kona Ice, recess, Cooking Club, and making cookies. I also enjoy spending time in the garden, where we grow carrots, tomatoes, and other plants. Camp Curiosity is a fun place where we learn, explore, and try new things.”
— Anthony, Student
— Anthony, Student
Our Spartanburg School District Two Summer Reading Camp (SRC) and Summer Learning Academy (SLA) are underway!
Both programs, welcomed students on June 1. Kelly McLean, an assistant principal in our district, is heading up the SRC based at Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary School.
"At SRC students work in smaller groups, so they get more intense instruction," McLean said. "When they come back to their home schools in August, they are more likely to remember how to put words together to make sentences and how to write stories, because they had that on going support for 5 weeks here at SRC."
Emily Brown, an interventionist at Boiling Springs Elementary, is guiding the SLA campus at Chesnee Elementary School.
"Our mission at SLA is to ensure our students to feel safe and loved as we are intentional about pushing them to new academic heights. Our weekly themes of perseverance, citizenship, courage, responsibility, and respect will be woven throughout our daily activities to encourage not just academic success, but also social and emotional growth.," Brown said. "We are excited to partner with families and our community as we celebrate the accomplishments and growth of our students this summer. "
Combined, the SLA and SRC will see more than 400 students receive top tier instruction from more than 70 staff members . McLean said this shows the commitment in our district to Making a Difference for Students Every Day!
"This program would not run without the teachers that are willing to devote their time in the summer. Here they are pouring into kids!"
Both programs, welcomed students on June 1. Kelly McLean, an assistant principal in our district, is heading up the SRC based at Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary School.
"At SRC students work in smaller groups, so they get more intense instruction," McLean said. "When they come back to their home schools in August, they are more likely to remember how to put words together to make sentences and how to write stories, because they had that on going support for 5 weeks here at SRC."
Emily Brown, an interventionist at Boiling Springs Elementary, is guiding the SLA campus at Chesnee Elementary School.
"Our mission at SLA is to ensure our students to feel safe and loved as we are intentional about pushing them to new academic heights. Our weekly themes of perseverance, citizenship, courage, responsibility, and respect will be woven throughout our daily activities to encourage not just academic success, but also social and emotional growth.," Brown said. "We are excited to partner with families and our community as we celebrate the accomplishments and growth of our students this summer. "
Combined, the SLA and SRC will see more than 400 students receive top tier instruction from more than 70 staff members . McLean said this shows the commitment in our district to Making a Difference for Students Every Day!
"This program would not run without the teachers that are willing to devote their time in the summer. Here they are pouring into kids!"
Congratulations once again to our outstanding Class of 2026!
Our commencement ceremonies were full of wise words and unforgettable moments.
We were able to capture so many special images of our graduates ,and we want to share them with you.
You can now view and download hundreds of photos from our Class of 2026 Graduation by clicking here.
Near the end of the school year, our Together-for-2 Committee led a district-wide effort to collect donations for the Spartanburg Humane Society. Through the efforts of committee, which is made up of employees from all of our schools, and the incredible generosity of our entire D2 Family, hundreds of pounds of food and other much-needed supplies were collected. #D2DifferenceMakers
Today, those goods were delivered to support the mission of the Human Society.
"Seeing an entire school district come together to help the animals at the Spartanburg Humane Society is far more than a donation drive to us — it is a powerful reminder that compassion, kindness, and community are still being taught, modeled, and lived every single day," said CEO Angel Cox. "We are deeply grateful for your leadership and for a district that is teaching the next generation the value of empathy and service."
"Thank you so much to District 2 for the big and generous donation! As a non-profit, we rely heavily on donations and getting a big influx of supplies allows us to focus our financial efforts to other imperative aspects of our operation like the clinic and the dog behavior program. It means so much to the shelter that the kids of District 2 are such selfless leaders giving back to the community," said shelter manager Joshua Pope. "It is acts like these that keep our operation running, and these students have a DIRECT effect on our animals getting adopted and finding their forever homes. We can't thank you enough!"
Today, those goods were delivered to support the mission of the Human Society.
"Seeing an entire school district come together to help the animals at the Spartanburg Humane Society is far more than a donation drive to us — it is a powerful reminder that compassion, kindness, and community are still being taught, modeled, and lived every single day," said CEO Angel Cox. "We are deeply grateful for your leadership and for a district that is teaching the next generation the value of empathy and service."
"Thank you so much to District 2 for the big and generous donation! As a non-profit, we rely heavily on donations and getting a big influx of supplies allows us to focus our financial efforts to other imperative aspects of our operation like the clinic and the dog behavior program. It means so much to the shelter that the kids of District 2 are such selfless leaders giving back to the community," said shelter manager Joshua Pope. "It is acts like these that keep our operation running, and these students have a DIRECT effect on our animals getting adopted and finding their forever homes. We can't thank you enough!"
