McDonald Elementary School

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.

🐦🏫 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

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! ❤️

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

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

📣 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

🎓🌟 McDonald Elementary School – Home of the Seagulls 🌟🎓

Join us as we celebrate our amazing Prekindergarten students at their Promotion Ceremony! 🐦💙💛

📅 Friday, May 22
⏰ 10:30 AM

We are so proud of all they have learned and accomplished this year. Come help us cheer on our little learners as they take their next big step! 🎉📚✨

#McDonaldElementary
#HomeOfTheSeagulls
#PreKPromotion
#FutureStartsHere