🍎 Lunch Menu | August 17–21 💙
Check out what’s on the menu this week at McDonald Elementary! 😋🍽️
One Flock. One Family. Soaring to Excellence! 🌊💙
#McDonaldElementary #LunchMenu #SeagullPride
7 days ago, Ashley M Smith
❄️🍧 SNOW CONES TOMORROW! 🍧❄️
Cool down with a sweet treat from the canteen! 🌈
🍧 Snow Cones – $2.00 each
📅 Available TOMORROW!
Don’t forget to bring your $2! 💵
We can’t wait to see everyone at the canteen! 💙❄️
10 days ago, Ashley M Smith
Parenting in the Park is coming up! 💛
Parents and caregivers are invited to join Black River United Way for an afternoon of connection, learning, and community at East Bay Park.
Come enjoy lunch, meet other families, and pick up practical tools to help support your children and strengthen family relationships. We’ll talk about positive parenting strategies, helping children manage emotions, building confidence and communication, and resources available right here in our community.
📅 September 17
⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 East Bay Park – Bobby Alford Pavilion
📝 Register by September 7
🎁 Special Thank-You: The first five parent pairs who arrive together from different households will each receive a $25 gift card at the end of the seminar!
Because parenting is better when we don’t have to do it alone. 💙
Connect. Learn. Grow. Stronger families build stronger communities.
12 days ago, Ashley M Smith
💙👟 WE’RE BACK!!! STEP DYNASTY IS READY FOR ANOTHER GREAT YEAR! 👟💙
Parents, if your child is in 3rd–5th grade and expressed interest in being a part of Step Dynasty Step Team, please be sure to check their book bags for a permission slip! 📝
We’re excited to see some new faces, new energy, and BIG school spirit this year! 💙🔥
📌 Permission slips are due THIS FRIDAY, August 14th!
Let’s get ready to STEP UP, STAND OUT & MAKE SOME NOISE! 👏🏾🔥
💙 STEP DYNASTY 💙
One Team. One Beat. One Purpose.
13 days ago, Ashley M Smith
💙🌊 SOARing into a Great School Year! 🌊💙
On Friday, our Seagulls came together for our PBIS Assembly to review what it means to SOAR each and every day at McDonald Elementary! 🦅✨
⭐ S – Be Safe
⭐ O – Be Organized
⭐ A – Accept Responsibility
⭐ R – Respect Yourself & Others
We’re excited to see our students put these expectations into action in the classroom, hallways, cafeteria, playground, and everywhere they go! 💙
One Flock. One Family. SOARing to Excellence!
#McDonaldElementary #McDES #PBIS #SOAR #SeagullPride #SOARingToExcellence
14 days ago, Ashley M Smith
📅💙 August Student Calendar 💙📅
Seagull families, August is underway! 🌊 Be sure to check out our August Student Calendar and save the important dates, activities, and events happening this month.
Keep it handy so your family can stay connected and ready for all the exciting things ahead! 🏫✨
💙 One Flock. One Family. Soaring to Excellence!
14 days ago, Ashley M Smith
🍎 Week 2 of School is here, Seagulls! 🌊💙
Check out this week’s McDonald Elementary Lunch Menu for August 10–14! From spaghetti and taco salad to BBQ and pizza, we have another great week of lunches ahead. 🍝🌮🍗🍕
Fuel up, learn lots, and keep soaring! ✨
💙 One Flock. One Family. Soaring to Excellence!
🌊 Home of the Seagulls!
14 days ago, Ashley M Smith
🍎 First Week Lunch Menu is Here! 🍎
Welcome back, Seagulls! 🐦💙 We can’t wait to kick off an amazing school year together. Here’s a look at what’s on the lunch menu for our first week of school, August 3–7.
From pizza and chicken tenders to BBQ chicken and cheeseburgers, our cafeteria team is ready to serve delicious meals to help fuel a great year of learning!
21 days ago, Ashley M Smith
📚✏️ Back-to-school season is here, and we can't wait to welcome our students back to McDonald Elementary!
The 2026–2027 School Supply List is now available, so it's time to start checking off those supply lists and getting ready for a fantastic school year.
Be sure to join us for Meet the Teacher on Thursday, July 30, from 4:00–6:00 PM. It's a great opportunity to meet your child's teacher, visit the classroom, and kick off an amazing year together!
💙💛 One Flock, One Family – Soaring to Excellence! 🕊️
#McDonaldElementary #OneFlockOneFamily #SoaringToExcellence #BackToSchool #MeetTheTeacher
about 1 month ago, Ashley M Smith
Final Transfer Application Window for the 2026–2027 School Year
The Georgetown County School District has confirmed that a final transfer application window will be open from June 22, 2026, through June 26, 2026, for the 2026–2027 school year.
If you know of any parents or GCSD employees who have not yet submitted a transfer request, please share this information with them. The transfer application link will be available on the district website during this application window.
Click below to complete transfer request.
Transfer Request
Please note that new transfer requests will not be accepted after June 26, 2026, and the application will no longer be accessible for new submissions.
Thank you for helping ensure that interested families and staff are aware of this final opportunity.
3 months ago, Ashley M Smith
🐦🏫 McDONALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 🏫🐦
📢 2026-2027 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
All students must be registered online for the upcoming school year.
✅ Returning students must provide ONE proof of residency document.
✅ New students must provide ONE Category A document and ONE Category B document.
✅ Driver's licenses are NOT accepted as proof of residency.
⚠️ Students not living in the McDonald attendance zone must enroll in their home school unless the student has an approved Intradistrict Transfer.
💻 Returning Student Registration:
1️⃣ Log in to Parent Portal at gcsd.powerschool.com
2️⃣ Select the student you wish to register
3️⃣ Click "2026-2027 Returning Student Registration"
4️⃣ Click "Begin Forms"
5️⃣ Complete and submit all required information
📞 Please contact the McDonald Elementary School office if you need assistance.
🐦 Home of the Seagulls! 💙💛
#McDonaldElementary #HomeOfTheSeagulls #GCSD #StudentRegistration #SchoolRegistration #SeagullPride
3 months ago, Ashley M Smith
Although Speech-Language Pathologist Day was celebrated on May 18, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank our incredible Speech-Language Pathologist for the difference she makes in the lives of our students every day!
Mrs. Loser and Ms. Leninger💙🗣️
Through her dedication, expertise, and compassion, she helps students build communication skills, gain confidence, and achieve success both in and out of the classroom. Her impact extends far beyond speech and language—she helps students find their voices and reach their full potential.
Thank you for your hard work, patience, and commitment to our students and school community. We are grateful for all that you do! ❤️
3 months ago, Ashley M Smith
A huge THANK YOU to the Rotary Club of Georgetown for their generous donation of a slide for the day in recognition of our students' hard work and success in meeting their i-Ready Reading and Math goals this year! 🛝📚➕
This special gift celebrates the dedication, perseverance, and academic growth of our students. We are incredibly grateful to the Rotary Club for partnering with our school and helping reward our students' achievements with a fun addition at the end of the school year.
Thank you for supporting our students and celebrating their success! ❤️🎉 #iReadySuccess #StudentAchievement #ThankYouRotaryClub #CommunityPartners
3 months ago, Ashley M Smith
A huge THANK YOU to all of the businesses and community partners who helped make Big Air possible! 🎉
Georgetown Kraft Credit Union
Green Wave Contracting, Inc.
Baxley Tire
Morant and Morant
Karate World of Pawleys Island
McDonald Elementary School PTO
Your generosity, support, and commitment to our students helped create an unforgettable experience filled with fun, excitement, and lasting memories. We are incredibly grateful for your partnership and for investing in opportunities that make a difference in the lives of our students.
Thank you for helping make Big Air such a tremendous success! ❤️✈️ #BigAir #CommunitySupport #ThankYou #MakingMemories
3 months ago, Ashley M Smith
☀️🏖️ Happy Summer from McDonald Elementary School! 🏖️☀️
We hope all of our Seagulls have a fun, safe, and relaxing summer break filled with sunshine, laughter, and great memories! 🌊🕶️🍉
Thank you to our amazing students, families, teachers, and staff for a wonderful school year. Enjoy your summer adventures, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back on Monday, August 3! 💙💛
#McDonaldElementary #HomeOfTheSeagulls #HappySummer #SeeYouInAu
3 months ago, Ashley M Smith
🎉 Congratulations to our CB Dodson Academic Excellence Winners! 🎉
We are incredibly proud of these outstanding students for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to academic success. Your achievements reflect perseverance, excellence, and the bright future ahead of you. 📚✨
Thank you to our teachers, staff, and families for supporting and encouraging our students every step of the way. Please join us in celebrating our Academic Excellence Winners! 👏🎓
#CBDodsonPride #AcademicExcellence #StudentSuccess #FutureLeaders
3 months ago, Ashley M Smith
📣 Calling All Future Georgetown Middle School Bulldogs! 🐾
Attention 5th grade students and families! We invite you to attend our Georgetown Middle School Informational Night as we prepare for an exciting transition to middle school!
Come meet our staff, learn about academics, athletics, clubs, and activities, tour the school, and get your questions answered about what to expect next year.
📍 Georgetown Middle School
📅 Tuesday, May 19th
⏰ 5:30 PM
We look forward to welcoming our future students and helping make the transition to middle school a great experience for everyone!
#GeorgetownMiddleSchool #FutureBulldogs #MiddleSchoolTransition #GMSPride
3 months ago, Ashley M Smith
🌟 McDonald Elementary School – Home of the Seagulls 🌟
We are excited to recognize our May Characters of the Month for the trait of Judgment! 🧠✨
These students have demonstrated great decision-making skills, thinking before acting, and choosing what is right even when it isn’t easy. We are so proud of their leadership and positive choices!
👏 Please join us in celebrating these outstanding students for showing true character and responsibility throughout the month of May!
💙 Keep making great choices, Seagulls—your actions matter every day!
3 months ago, Ashley M Smith
📚 2025–2026 McDonald Yearbooks Are Here! 📚
The 2025–2026 McDonald Elementary School yearbooks are now available! 🎉
Send your child home with a keepsake full of memories from this school year—photos, friendships, and special moments they’ll want to remember for years to come. ✍️💙
💵 Price: $25
📍 Available for purchase in the front office
💳 Payment options: Cash or check (make checks payable to McDonald Elementary School with “yearbook” in the memo)
Don’t wait—help your child capture their school year and give friends a chance to sign before summer break! ☀️📖
3 months ago, Ashley M Smith
🎓🌟 McDonald Elementary School – Home of the Seagulls 🌟🎓
Join us as we celebrate our wonderful Kindergarten students at their Promotion Ceremony! 🐦💙💛
📅 Friday, May 22
⏰ 11:30 AM
Our young learners have grown so much this year, and we are excited to celebrate this special milestone with them! 🎉📚✨
Come cheer on our Kindergarten students as they take the next step in their educational journey and continue to soar! 🕊️
#McDonaldElementary
#HomeOfTheSeagulls
#KindergartenPromotion
#SeagullsSoar
#FutureLeaders
3 months ago, Ashley M Smith