Nestled in the arms of the Old Village of Mount Pleasant, you
find Mount Pleasant Academy. We're in Charleston county for our Cool
School of the week.
Mount Pleasant Academy has 536 students in grades pre-k through 5th.
Known for its strong academics and rigorous curriculum, MPA has
excellent ratings on school report cards. They are among the highest in
the state, when it comes to student achievement. The state of the art
school has smart boards and document cameras in all classrooms.
Principal Jane Davis credits dedicated teachers, motivated,
well-behaved students, parents and community support for the school's
continued success. Davis says, "I think Mount Pleasant Academy is a
wonderful school. The best school. I spent lots of years of my
professional career here at Mount Pleasant Academy. It keeps getting
better and better. Our teachers grow, our children grow, our community
support grows. I can't say enough good things about our school." Third
grade student River Simmons says, "She's the best principal I ever had.
She's not mean. She's really good at doing her job." Teacher Kathy Pyle
says, "I love Mount Pleasant Academy. It's an amazing school, very lucky
to have a lot of parent involvement, as well as community involvement.
It makes our job a lot easier." Fifth grade student Jayla Grant says,
"This is a very good school because we work very hard and we love
learning here."
Mount Pleasant Academy has a mother daughter book-club. The school has green initiatives and green day celebrations.
Coming up Wednesday on News 2 Today, we'll tell you about MPA's new PTA sponsored spanish program.
We want to hear about the good things going on at your school. Send
an email to Octavia at omitchell@wcbd.com. Maybe your school will be the
next Cool School of the week.
Monday, May 20 2013 10:15 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:15:01 GMT
S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control Director Catherine Templeton today announced a Public Health Order has been issued on a North Charleston clinic where it is believed three (3)
S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control Director Catherine Templeton today announced a Public Health Order has been issued on a North Charleston clinic where it is believed three (3)
Monday, May 20 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:03:21 GMT
The Coast Guard works with all law enforcement on the water to perform routine safety checks.
As we approach Memorial Day, the Coast Guard uses this week to create awareness about boat safety as the shore celebrations are sure to begin. According to the Coast Guard, there's about 100 boating accidents
As we approach Memorial Day, the Coast Guard uses this week to create awareness about boat safety as the shore celebrations are sure to begin.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:41 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:41:23 GMT
It's alligator mating season in South Carolina. That means you have a better chance of seeing alligators. Carl Possehl lives on the Goose Creek Reservoir. He says he loves to photograph the animals around
It's alligator mating season in South Carolina. That means you have a better chance of seeing alligators. Carl Possehl lives on the Goose Creek Reservoir. He says he loves to photograph the animals around
Monday, May 20 2013 5:25 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:25:10 GMT
Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist who was a founding member of The Doors, has died. He was 74. Publicist Heidi Robinson-Fitzgerald says in a news release that Manzarek died Monday at the RoMed Clinic in
Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist who was a founding member of The Doors, has died. He was 74.
Monday, May 20 2013 1:57 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:57:59 GMT
Police say their investigation indicates Damon Moody is no longer in the Midlands area.
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office released the name of the second shooting suspect in Friday's shooting on Faglier Circle. Police make arrest in Orangeburg home invasion, shootingAccording to police,
Monday afternoon authorities announced that the U.S. Marshals Task Force had arrested Damon Moody in Rock Hill, SC without incident.
Cool School: Mount Pleasant Academy
