South Carolina

There are a variety of school choice options available for many of the 1 million children living in South Carolina. Families in South Carolina can choose from traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and homeschooling.

If you’re a parent looking for school choice options for your child head to our South Carolina State Guide.


National School Choice Week (NSCW) informs, inspires, and empowers parents to discover the K-12 education options available for their children, including traditional public, charter, magnet, online, private, and home schooling.

Every January, tens of thousands of schools, organizations, and individuals plan unique events and activities to shine a positive spotlight on effective education options in their communities.

In 2024, we are partnering with 361 schools and organizations in South Carolina to raise awareness of K-12 education options.

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Events

Columbia Capitol Celebration

Fri, January 26, 2024

Columbia

All-Star Events

DateCityNameEvent Description
Feb 5BlufftonClassical Conversations of BlufftonClassical Conversations of Bluffton will be celebrating school choice week as we invite guests to visit our homeschool community’s open house event on February 5th. To register, please contact Renea 843-816-5332
Jan 22Calhoun FallsDreams With Open ArmsDreams with Open Arms will be celebrating School Choice Week with a photoshoot and share in the community event.
Jan 24OlantaOlanta Creative Arts and Science Magnet SchoolOlanta Magnet will be celebrating school choice and its impact on the education of our students. Testimonials from all stakeholders will be shared so that the community at large understands how important school choice is and what we have to offer students who make the choice to attend Olanta Magnet.
Jan 21LexingtonAmerican Leadership Academy Lexington 6-12American Leadership Academies and branches will celebrate National School Choice Week with a spirit week and multiple social media posts.
Jan 21LexingtonAmerican Leadership Academy Lexington K-5American Leadership Academies and branches will celebrate National School Choice Week with a spirit week and multiple social media posts.
Jan 23SummervilleBerkeley Preparatory AcademyBerkeley Preparatory Academy will be celebrating National School Choice Week with a full week of fun! School Choice spirit week will be from 1/23-1/26. There will be dress-down themes, prizes and lots of fun all week long!
Jan 24CamdenCornerstone Christian School – ColumbiaCornerstone Christian School will be celebrating School Choice Week with muffins with mom / donuts with dad.
Jan 15OrangeburgEdisto Elementary SchoolEdisto Elementary School will be sponsoring arts and crafts, display throughout the school.
Jan 21GranitevilleHillview Christian AcademyHillview Christian Academy will be celebrating all week with a spirit week. Each class will do something different; art class will draw pictures about their school, classrooms will do door decorating, I LOVE MY SCHOOL posters will be up throughout the school. Social media postings will show pictures of the students with their school-choice goodies.
Jan 22HopkinsHopkins Middle SchoolHopkins Middle School will be celebrating National School Choice Week with the student population engaging in the following activities: school dance, interviews, journaling, thank you letters and social media posts.
Jan 22EasleyMcKissick Academy of Science And TechnologyMcKissick Academy of Science and Technology will be celebrating the opportunity of choice during our school-wide assembly and school spirit week.
Jan 22North AugustaNorth Augusta High SchoolNorth Augusta High School (NAHS) will be educating students with disabilities through an information dig and give away.
Jan 25ChapinOdyssey Online LearningOdyssey Online Learning’s students, teachers and parents will gather at the USC Alumni Center. They will then march to the steps of the South Carolina Statehouse. This event is designed to celebrate the effectiveness and benefits of K–12 school choice and shine a spotlight on the state’s K–12 education options. The event will feature remarks and talent performances by students.
Jan 22SwanseaSouth Carolina Virtual Home SchoolSouth Carolina virtual home school will be having a field day, community potluck, and a chili cook off that will be starting on January 28,2024
Jan 31Pawleys IslandSt Peters Lutheran SchoolSt. Peters Lutheran School will be celebrating our wonderful school with a big ice cream bash!

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