Welcome Toolkit

Dear Parents and Students,


The 2025 – 2026 school year will be filled with excitement and learning for all students. The staff at Bedington Elementary has prepared themselves to provide a high standard of daily instruction in all subject areas to maximize student learning and development.

Academic achievement and student success is a priority at Bedington Elementary. Students are supported and encouraged to meet a high standard of academic excellence as they learn valuable skills. Our students will participate in a variety of learning opportunities in and outside of the classroom to enhance the curriculum.

The staff at Bedington Elementary want to help each child shine in the classroom and we want to partner with parents throughout the school year to accomplish this important task. You can participate in your child’s education by overseeing homework, discussing graded class assignments and report cards with your child, and by attending school events and activities.

At the beginning of every month the Bedington Elementary Newsletter will be sent home to parents to communicate important information and dates of upcoming events at the school. All students will also have a folder to take home classwork for parents to see and for parents to send notes in to the teacher. Communication between home and school is essential.

Thank you in advance for your help in making the 2025 – 2026 school year a success for your child and for our school.

Sincerely,
Shane Shaffer, Principal

Student Handbook

Vision & Mission

Vision: We believe that all children can learn and a high quality of classroom instruction with Accountability, Integrity, and Respect will maximize achievement and success for all students.

Mission: Tiger P.A.W.S. – Providing Achievement With Success!

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Where to Take Your Questions & Concerns

Berkeley County Schools values open and respectful communication to ensure questions and concerns are addressed quickly and effectively.

Safety concerns should always be reported immediately to the school principal or law enforcement. Staff, families, and community members are also welcome to share concerns with the Board of Education; these concerns will first be directed to the appropriate staff member, department, or the Superintendent for resolution. We believe the most effective communication happens directly—by phone or email—rather than on social media. To connect with the right person as quickly as possible, please use the staff directory or the chatbot feature on our website.