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Nashari Williams is Named Our Teacher of the Year!

Nashari Williams has been named Hodges Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Williams is a dedicated and passionate educator who has made GSI Hodges Elementary her lifelong home. Since beginning her teaching career in 2015, immediately after graduating from Lander University with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Mrs. Williams has poured her heart into the students of Hodges. In 2024, she furthered her expertise, earning a Master's in Diverse Teaching and Learning, also from Lander University.

Mrs. Williams' commitment to excellence has been recognized beyond the school walls, as she was honored with the prestigious WYFF Golden Apple Award. She is an active member of the International Teacher's Organization, Delta Kappa Gamma, demonstrating her dedication to professional growth and collaboration. Furthermore, she currently serves as the President of the Alpha Iota Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma in Greenwood, SC, showcasing her leadership and commitment to her fellow educators.

More than just a teacher, Mrs. Williams sees her role as a calling. She is deeply passionate about her career and grateful for the opportunity to positively impact the lives of the next generation. She strives to be a source of love, support, encouragement, and stability for all students, past, present, and future, recognizing the profound influence she has on their lives. Mrs. Williams' unwavering dedication and heartfelt approach make her a truly exceptional educator and a worthy recipient of the Teacher of the Year award.

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D50 Releases SC READY Testing Dates

D50 will take the SC READY tests for Math, ELA, and Science in May. Click on the link above to view dates for each test.

Our Books Are Fun Book Blast Begins Tonight!

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Book Blast begins today! All you have to do is invite 10+ friends and family members to earn some awesome prizes and a chance to win one of our Treasure Chests or an Epic Treasure Chest! Visit https://app.booksarefun.com/HodgesES29653 and unlock treasure. It takes just 7 minutes TONIGHT.

#BookBlast #UnlockTheTreasure.

The first 34 to register and invite 10+ friends and family members will receive their treasure map prizes the very next day! Any student who qualifies after that will still receive the prizes after the event.

#bookblastadventures #booksarefun

Second Chance to Register for Book Blast!

There’s still time to get in on the fun. That’s right: If you didn’t have a chance to register and send 10 or more invitations to family and friends, you still have time. Click the link above, don’t miss out.

Complete your Treasure Map tonight and your student(s) will be entered to win the Epic Treasure Chest. Prize drawings start tomorrow!

Spring Book Fair March 10-14

Our spring book fair will be open March 10 - 13 from 7:50 - 2:30 and March 14 from 8:00 - 11:30 . If you prefer to shop virtually, please visit the online store by clicking the title of this article. The online fair has many more titles that are not available at our school fair. On this site, you can also sign up for a gift card to avoid sending cash with your child.

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