PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BLUFFTON HIGH SCHOOL
12 H.E. McCracken Circle, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: 843-706-8800
Website: blh.beaufort.k12.sc.us
Grades: 10 through 12
Administrators: Mark Dievendorf, principal; Nancy Lynn, assistant principal; Chloe Gordon, assistant principal; Catherine Smith, assistant principal
First day of school: Aug. 15
Daily class times: 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Enrollment: 1,190
PTSCO contact: Leah Ortega, 843-540-3814
Uniforms: Khaki or black bottoms with white, gray or black tops
BLUFFTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
15 New Mustang Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: 843-707-0700
Website: blm.beaufort.k12.sc.us
Grades: 6 and 7
Administrators: Dereck Rhoads, principal; Beth Bournias, assistant principal; Pamela Maddox, assistant principal.
First day of school: Aug. 15
Daily class time: 7:10 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.
Enrollment: 925
PTA contact: Mark Mulholland, 707-0700
Uniforms: Black or khaki bottoms with solid maroon, gray or white tops
BLUFFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
160 H.E. McCracken Circle, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: 843-706-8500
Website: www.ble.beaufort.k12.sc.us
Grades: 2 through 5
Administrators: Christine Brown, principal; Mary Rozek, assistant principal
First day of school: Aug. 15
Daily class times: 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Enrollment: 430
PTO contact: Cassandra Whitten and Brenda Cook, 843-706-8500
Uniforms: Khaki bottoms with red, yellow, white or royal blue tops
BLUFFTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
150 H.E. McCracken Circle, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: 843-706-0900
Website: ble.beaufort.k12.sc.us
Grades: Pre-K through 1
Administrators: Christine Brown, principal; Mary Rozek, assistant principal
First day of school: Aug. 15
Daily class times: 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Enrollment: 190 estimated
PTO contact: Cassandra Whitten and Brenda Cook, 843-706-8500
Uniforms: Khaki bottoms with yellow, white or royal blue tops
DAUFUSKIE ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
22 Old Haig Point Road, Daufuskie Island, SC 29915
Phone: 843-842-1251
Website: die.beaufort.k12.sc.us
Grades: Pre-K through 5
Administrators: Gretchen Keefner, principal
First day of school: Aug. 15
Daily class times: 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Enrollment: 16
PTO contact: N/A. Details: Amanda Lofton, 843-842-1251
Uniforms: Khaki, black or navy bottoms with white, pink, red, yellow or green tops
HARDEEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
P.O. Box 527, 150 Hurricane Alley, Hardeeville, SC 29927
Phone: 843-784-8400
Website: www.jcsd.net, click on "Schools" and choose school
Grades: Pre-K through 5
Administrator: Rechel M. Anderson, principal
First day of school: Aug. 15
Daily class times: 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Enrollment: 800
PTA contact: N/A
Uniforms: Dark blue or khaki bottoms (no cargo and no jeans) with royal blue or white polo shirts
HARDEEVILLE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
P.O. Box 527, 150 Hurricane Alley, Hardeeville, SC 29927
Phone: 843-784-8600
Website: www.jcsd.net, click on "Schools" and choose school
Grades: 6 through 12
Administrator: Jamal Crawford, principal
First day of school: Aug. 15
Daily class times: 7:35 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Enrollment: 550
PTA Contact: N/A
Uniforms: Black or khaki bottoms (no cargo and no jeans) with green or gold polo shirts for middle school; black or khaki bottoms (no cargo and no jeans) with orange or gray polo shirts for high school
H.E. MCCRACKEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
250 H.E. McCracken Circle, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: 843-706-8700
Website: hem.beaufort.k12.sc.us
Grades: 8 and 9
Administrators: Phillip Shaw, principal; Lorene Pryor, assistant principal; Joe Warfield, assistant principal
First day of school: Aug. 15
Daily class times: 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Enrollment: 850
PTO contact: N/A
Uniforms: Khaki or black bottoms with white, kelly green, gray or black tops.
HILTON HEAD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
165 Pembroke Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone: 843-689-0400
Website: hec.beaufort.k12.sc.us
Grades: Pre-K through kindergarten
Administrators: Kim Bratt, principal
First day of school: Aug. 15
Daily class times: Pre-K morning class 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., afternoon class 12:30 to 3:25 p.m.; kindergarten 8:30 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.
Enrollment: 465 estimated
TPAC (Teacher Parent Advisory Council) contact: Nicole Kimble, 843-263-3109
Uniforms: Khaki or navy bottoms with light blue, white, pink or hunter green tops
HILTON HEAD ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL
70 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone: 843-689-4800
Website: hhh.beaufort.k12.sc.us
Grades: 9 through 12
Administrators: Amanda O'Nan, principal; Joe Skirtich, assistant principal; Sandra Jensen, assistant principal; Francina Shack, assistant principal
First day of school: Aug. 15
Daily class times: 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Enrollment: 1,222
PTSO contact: Anne Bradley, annebradleyhhi@aol.com
Uniforms: Khaki, black or navy bottoms with white, pink, blue or gray tops. Skirts may be school-approved plaid.
HILTON HEAD ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
30 School Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone: 843-342-4100
Website: hhe.beaufort.k12.sc.us
Grades: 1 through 5
Administrators: Jill McAden, principal; Cy Clendaniel, assistant principal; Sarah Owen, assistant principal
First day of school: Aug. 15
Daily class times: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Enrollment: 800 estimated
PTA contact: Erika McGoldrick, 843-422-4942
Uniforms: Khaki or navy bottoms with white, navy, light blue, pink or yellow tops
HILTON HEAD ISLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
55 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone: 843-689-4500
Website: hhm.beaufort.k12.sc.us
Grades: 6 through 8
Administrators: Jim Shirley, principal; Patricia Freda, assistant principal; Shannon Harriman, assistant principal
First day of school: Aug. 15
Daily class time: 7:30 a.m to 2:30 p.m.
Enrollment: 856
PTA contact: Pam Slawson, 843-689-4500
Uniforms: Khaki or navy bottoms with white, gray, pink or navy tops
HILTON HEAD ISLAND SCHOOL FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS
10 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone: 843-342-4380
Website: sca.beaufort.k12.sc.us
Grades: 1 through 5
Administrators: Gretchen Keefner, principal; Amy Kaufman, assistant principal
First day of school: Aug. 15
Daily class time: 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Enrollment: 800 estimated
PTO contact: Dawn Chiasera, 843-415-2999; Beth McDonnell, 843-816-5005
Uniforms: Khaki or navy bottoms with any solid color top
MICHAEL C. RILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
200 Burnt Church Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: 843-706-8300
Website: mcr.beaufort.k12.sc.us
Grades: 2 through 5
Administrators: Adrienne Sutton, principal; Tracy Gaston, assistant principal; Tracy Lanese, assistant principal
First day of school: Aug. 15
Daily class time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Enrollment: 752 combined with Michael C. Riley Early Childhood Center
PTO contact: Amber White, 843-706-8300
Uniforms: Khaki or navy bottoms with gold, red, white or navy tops
MICHAEL C. RILEY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
172 Burnt Church Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: 843-707-0800
Website: mcr.beaufort.k12.sc.us
Grades: Pre-K through 1
Administrators: Adrienne Sutton, principal; Tracy Gaston, assistant principal; Tracy Lanese, assistant principal
First day of school: Aug. 15
Daily class time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Enrollment: 752 combined with Michael C. Riley Elementary School
PTO contact: Amber White, 843-706-8300
Uniforms: Khaki or navy bottoms with gold, red, white or navy tops
OKATIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
53 Cherry Point Road, Okatie, SC 29909
Phone: 843-322-7700
Website: oes.beaufort.k12.sc.us
Grades: Pre-K through 5
Administrators: Jamie Pinckney, principal; Marva Neal, assistant principal
First day of school: Aug. 15
Daily class time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Enrollment: 665 estimated
PTO contact: Angelique Grieve, 843-540-2957
Uniforms: Khaki or navy bottoms with red, white or navy tops
PRITCHARDVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
9447 Evan Way, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: 843-707-0500
Website: pve.beaufort.k12.sc.us
Grades: Pre-K through 5
Administrators: Charles Johnson, principal; Mary Beth Roulston, assistant principal
First day of school: Aug. 15
Daily class times: 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Enrollment: 630 estimated
PTO contact: Terri Davey, 843-707-0500
Uniforms: Navy or khaki bottoms with navy, kelly green, yellow or white tops
RED CEDAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10 Box Elder St., Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: 843-707-0600
Website: rce.beaufort.k12.sc.us
Grades: Pre-K through 5
Administrators: Dr. Kathleen Corley, principal; Chavon Browne, assistant principal
First day of school: Aug. 15
Daily class times: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Enrollment: 720 estimated
PTO contact: Nikki Mason, 843-707-0600
Uniforms: Navy bottoms with red, yellow or white tops
RIDGELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
250 Jaguar Trail, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Phone: 843-717-1300
Website: www.jcsd.net, click on "Schools" and choose school
Grades: Pre-K through 5
Administrator: Robert Candillo, principal
First day of school: Aug. 15
Daily class times: 7:40 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.
Enrollment: 1,100
PTA contact: N/A
Uniforms: Dark blue or khaki bottoms (no cargo and no jeans) with royal blue or white polo shirts
RIDGELAND HIGH SCHOOL
250 Jaguar Trail, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Phone: 843-717-1500
Website: www.jcsd.net, click on "Schools" and choose school
Grades: 9 through 12
Administrators: Cassandra Jennings, principal; Gregory Tinsley, assistant principal
First day of school: Aug. 15
Daily class times: 7:40 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.
Enrollment: 575
PTA contact: N/A
Uniforms: Black or khaki bottoms (no cargo and no jeans) with red or gray polo shirts
RIDGELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
250 Jaguar Trail, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Phone: 843-717-1400
Website: www.jcsd.net, click on "Schools" and choose school
Grades: 6 through 8
Administrator: Jeannie Jefferson, principal
First day of school: Aug. 15
Daily class times: 7:40 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Enrollment: 400
PTA contact: N/A
Uniforms: Black or khaki bottoms (no cargo and no jeans) with black or gold polo shirts
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
BRANCH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Christ Lutheran Church, 829 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Phone: 843-422-7624
Website: www.branchchristian school.com
Grades: Kindergarten through 12
Administrators: Joyce and Bob Rewalt
First day of school: Sept. 7
Daily class times: 8:30 a.m. to noon
Enrollment: N/A
PTA contact: N/A
Uniform: Khaki pants or skirts; school shirt in white, light blue or yellow
CHRISTIAN HERITAGE MONTESSORI
10 Simmonsville Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: 843-757-7100
Website: www.christianheritage bluffton.com
Grades: 18 months to 6 years
Administrators: Director Laura Lesnett
First day of school: Year round
Daily class times: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Enrollment: N/A
PTO contact: N/A
Uniform: No uniforms; students must follow dress code
CROSS SCHOOLS
495 Buckwalter Parkway, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: 843-706-2000
Website: www.crossschools.org
Grades: 18 months through eighth grade
Administrators: Shawn Young, head of K-8; Susan Hackett, Pre-K director
First day of school: Aug. 15
Daily class times: 8:20 a.m. to 3 p.m. for K-8; 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Pre-K
Enrollment: 400
PTA contact: N/A
Uniform: Dependent on age
HERITAGE ACADEMY
11 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Phone: 843-842-8600
Website: www.heritagehhi.com
Grades: 5 through 12
Administrators: Gloria Shoe- maker, head of school
First day of school: Aug. 15
Daily class times: Morning session, 7:30 a.m. to 12:20; afternoon session, 12:40 to 5:30 p.m.
Enrollment: 130
PTA contact: N/A
Uniform: N/A
HILTON HEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
55 Gardner Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone: 843-681-2878
Website: www.hhca.org
Grades: Kindergarten through 12
Administrators: Matt Skinner, headmaster; Larry Green, 7-12th principal; Melanie Hilton, K-6th principal;
First day of school: Aug. 16
Daily class times: Lower School, 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Monday through Thursdays, Friday, 2:15 p.m.; Middle School and Upper School, 7:50 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday, Friday, 2:30 p.m.
Enrollment: 410
Parent Teacher Fellowship contact: Wendy Cummings, wcummings@hhch.org
Uniform: School-approved tops in white, navy, light blue, yellow and khaki or navy pants
HILTON HEAD PREPARATORY SCHOOL
8 Fox Grape Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Phone: 843-671-2286
Website: www.hhprep.org
Grades: Kindergarten through 12
Administrators: Dr. Anthony Kandel, headmaster; Richard Basirico, assistant headmaster; Nathan Stevens, head of Upper School; Nancy Foy, head of Lower School
First day of school: Aug. 17
Daily class times: 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday for Lower Schools; 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday for Upper School
Enrollment: 450
Parents Association contact: Bev Chambers, 843-681-5869
Uniform: Lower School uniforms, Upper School dress code
MAY RIVER MONTESSORI
60 Calhoun St., Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: 843-757-2312
Website: www.mayriver montessori.com
Grades: 2 years old through fifth grade
Administrators: Sharon Haag
First day of school: Aug. 23
Daily class times: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and after-school program until 5:15 p.m.
Enrollment: 160 estimated
PTO contact: contact school for information
Uniform: N/A
SEA PINES MONTESSORI ACADEMY
9 Fox Grape Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Phone: 843-785-2534
Website: www.spma.com
Grades: 18 months old through eighth grade
Administrators: Darcie Patrick, head of school
First day of school: Aug. 22
Daily class times: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for primary program; 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. for elementary and middle schools
Enrollment: 200
Booster Club contact: boosterclub@spma.com
Uniform: N/A
ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
45 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone: 843-681-6501
Website: stfrancishhi.org/school
Grades: Pre-K through 8
Administrators: Kathleen Kane, principal
First day of school: Aug. 16
Daily class time: 8:25 a.m. to 3:05 p.m
Enrollment: 200
Family School Association contact: Jackie Brino, 681-6501
Uniform: Navy blue pants and white school shirt for boys; plaid jumper or skirt for girls.
ST. GREGORY THE GREAT CATHOLIC SCHOOL
323 Fording Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29909
Phone: 843-815-9988
Website: sgg.cc/sggschool.html
Grades: Pre-K through 8
Administrator: Sister Canice Adams, principal
First day of school: Aug. 17, first day is a half day
Daily class times: 7:50 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Enrollment: 225
PTA contact: N/A
Uniform: School approved, depends on season
THOMAS HEYWARD ACADEMY
1727 Malphrus Road, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Phone: 843-726-3673
Website: www.thomasheyward.org
Grades: Pre-K through 12
Administrators: John D. Rogers Jr., headmaster; Eddie Stanley, dean of students; Rachel Tiller, lower school administrator
First day of school: Aug. 17, K-4 and K-5 only; Aug. 18, K-4 through sixth grade; Aug. 19, K-4-12th grade; Aug. 22, first full day for all students
Daily class time: 8:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Enrollment: 340
PTO contact: Cathy Cleland, 843-726-3760
Uniforms: Dress code required; see website
