Carolyn Lewis School

Break out the scrunchies, windbreakers, and fresh kicks… it’s time to throw it back!
Next Friday, April 24th is our 90’s themed Quarter 3 Renaissance Rally!

We’re bringing the energy with big achievements, positive vibes, and all the 90’s style you can rock—so dress to impress and show off your best throwback look!

Thank you to our amazing students and dedicated staff for making tonight such a meaningful celebration of talent and hard work. From the 3rd Annual Student Art Showcase to live performances and our debut International Night, it was truly a special evening. We’re so grateful to everyone who participated and came out to support!

Tonight is the night!
Join us for Spring Fling as we celebrate the incredible talent and achievement of our students across all programs. This year’s event puts student work front and center, featuring our 3rd Annual Student Art Showcase, live musical performances, and the debut of International Night.

Our Loggerhead Leader of the Day is Reig’n Heyward! Reig’n consistently shows great character and a bright, positive spirit. She approaches her learning with effort and determination and treats those around her with kindness and respect.

2026 Bright Ideas Grant Winners!
We’re excited to celebrate Ms. Breanna King and Ms. Camila Porciuncula who are recipients of Berkeley Electric’s Bright Ideas Education Grant this year. They will be recognized at the fifth annual Bright Ideas 5K on April 25 at Cypress Gardens.

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Our Loggerhead Leader of the Day is Keilymar Rivas Rodriguez! Keilymar shines with kindness! She is respectful, hardworking, and always eager to learn!

Kick-Off to Kindergarten at Carolyn Lewis School! Join us on April 23 at 5:00 PM for a fun and informative evening as we welcome our future students and families!

Our focus for Spring Fling has shifted for this year, with an exciting emphasis on showcasing student talent and achievement across our programs. This year’s event will highlight the incredible work of our students as the primary focus of the celebration.

Families and guests can look forward to a vibrant experience featuring our Student Art Show, International Night, and musical performances. Each component of the evening will reflect the creativity, hard work, and diverse talents of our students.

Join us THURSDAY from 5:00-7:00pm in the CLS Cafeteria!

Our next Loggerhead Leader of the Day is Greyson Mignone! Greyson leads by example with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. His determination and focus in the classroom make him a standout student and a great leader.

Kona Ice Friday: THIS Friday, April 17, 2026

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Our first Loggerhead Leader of the Day returning from Spring Break comes from Kindergarten—Ms. Mary Cappetta! Mary leads each day with kindness and a helping hand. She truly embodies what it means to be a great friend and a dedicated student. We are so proud of the positive example she sets for others!

7th Grade Scientists are investigating renewable energy with Mrs. Thill. They are working with the oldest form of fuel, plants. Biofuels are created by burning the biomass, or parts of the plants or trees left over after they have been cut and dried. The investigation: use your data to determine which plant would provide the most energy if burned!

April is school library month! Mrs. Neiderhiser's class enjoyed their library time today with a class storytime, book checkout, and spring themed scavenger hunt. We missed our Loggerhead readers and were so happy to have them back in the library today!

Thank you to our amazing Sunshine Squad for putting together the sweetest “Dippin’ Out for Spring Break” spread during our Professional Development Day!

Huge shoutout to Fresh Local Tees for their generous donation of our 6th grade Field Day t-shirts! We are so grateful for local businesses like yours that continue to invest in our students and our school community!

Wishing our CLS family a fun, restful, and adventurous Spring Break! Make memories, explore new places, and enjoy every moment!

MIDDLE SCHOOL MADNESS: LITERACY EDITION! Our Middle Schoolers brought the heat this month for the Middle School Lexia Comprehension Challenge! After weeks of hard work leveling up their reading skills, we ended with a tie for our winning homerooms: Mrs. Lizzano-Lamons’ Homeroom and Mrs. Allen’s Homeroom To celebrate our literacy champions, Ms. Shelly from the James Island Dairy Queen at 345 Folly Road generously donated ice cream cupcakes! Thank you so much, Ms. Shelly, for fueling our hard-working readers!

Round 2 of Field Day brought the energy for our 3rd–5th graders! From friendly competition to incredible teamwork, our students showed up and gave it their all. A huge THANK YOU to our amazing volunteers, dedicated teachers, and supportive staff who made the day run smoothly. Your time, energy, and enthusiasm made this experience unforgettable for our students!

What a fantastic weekend for our CLS All-County Chorus students! Congratulations to Mr. VanHorn and all of our talented students for being selected and delivering an amazing performance at the BCSD All-County Chorus Concert. We are so grateful for Mr. VanHorn and the impact he has made at CLS.

A huge shout out to Ms. Lane for chaperoning and keeping everyone on track—your guidance made all the difference!