Our School
Welcome
Dewey L. Carter was established in 1981 and is a community rural school located in Effingham, SC, that excels and strives to meet our students’ varying needs each day. We desire and guide our students to excel in academics, develop a love for learning through experiences, and live life to its fullest potential. Our school, established in 1981, is comprised of close to 600 students from 4K – 5th grade and we also have approximately 90 dedicated staff members, many of whom attended Dewey L. Carter, thus our rich tradition of family and community continues. Our staff models integrity and demonstrates a love for learning and our children each day and are fully committed to meeting the diverse needs of our students.
Motto: Our School is a Family. Our Cubs strive to be: Committed to Safety, Responsible Learners, and Respectful to One Another Each Day.
Our Mission: Dewey L. Carter Elementary School will be a safe and positive learning community with high expectations for our family of staff and students.
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Our Vision Statements:
- Our students will work together on challenging tasks so that they can become more successful as independent thinkers and learners…..
- Our students will be encouraged to think creatively, be engaged in learning, and believe in themselves…..
- Our students will be respectful and kind towards each other and learn to communicate in a positive manner.
Administration
Mrs. Wendy Frazier
Mrs. Wendy Frazier has been the proud Principal of Dewey L. Carter Elementary School for the past eleven years. Mrs. Frazier earned her Bachelor's Degree and her Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Francis Marion University. She then earned a second Master's Degree from the University of South Carolina in Educational Leadership. Mrs. Frazier has worked with Florence District One for the past 29 years. "Being at DLC for the past seven years has been the most rewarding experience of my career. Seeing the smiles on the faces of almost 600 children each day is one of the greatest blessings in my life. The staff at DLC are some of the most compassionate and dedicated educators in our career field and I am so proud to work alongside them each day to give our students the best education possible."
Phone: 843-664-8479
Email: WFrazier@fsd1.org
Mrs. Lindsay Cole
Hi! My name is Lindsay Cole and I am excited to be the new Assistant Principal of Dewey L. Carter.
It is an honor to join this vibrant community, and I look forward to working closely with all of you to support our students’ growth and success.
I bring fourteen years of educational experience with three of those years as an Assistant Principal in a K-5 school. I am a proud mother of two children, ages 14 and 17, and have been happily married for 21 years. In my free time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and spending time with family.
I am looking forward to getting to know each of you and working together to make this school year a positive and successful experience for all. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out.
Thank you for your support and I can’t wait to embark on this journey with you and your children.
Phone: 843-664-8479
Email: lcole@fsd1.org
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Profile
Dewey L Carter Elementary Profile
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Reading Plan
Dewey L Carter Reading Plan
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