STEAM
Hydroponic Gardens to infuse STEAM to students with special needs
Enhanced labs in elementary schools
Innovation Awards to integrate STEAM at the classroom level
Workforce development
Students create scissor lifts with a mentor
Scholarship opportunities including the Joseph R Pye Legacy Scholarship for future educators
Advanced Manufacturing Center at Summerville High School
Culinary Ambassadors program to gain real world experience and to promote CTE
Teacher Appreciation and Incentives
Gift cards for all first year teachers starting in August 2022
All inclusive trip to Mexico for District Teacher of the Year
Sponsored Teacher of the Year District Ceremony
Fully funded all DD2 DonorsChoose Project on GivingTuesday in November 2021
Arts Integration
Students learn to tape an ankle
Funded artist in residence program in partnership with DDTwo Fine Arts and Summerville Public Works Art Center to bring professional artists into classrooms to work directly with students
Showcase of student performances at community events including Summerville Italian Feast