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Our Model

A Future of Limitless Possibilities Starts Here

Meeting Street Academy serves the whole child, which includes a student’s academic, social, emotional and physical needs. We take the long view and consider what a child needs today to be prepared for success in the future.

We Challenge Students with Rigorous Instruction

Students develop critical thinking skills through engaging lessons. We push our students to question, create and apply what they learn through project-based activities rooted in real-world examples.

We offer a full-day academic program a full year earlier than traditional schools. Both 3- and 4-year-olds are encouraged to develop social, emotional, intellectual and physical skills.

We Shape Students’ Character and Support Overall Well-Being

We aim to create future leaders. We focus on cultivating the characteristics that are associated with successful and happy adults. This Path to Success for students includes the following traits:

  • Gratitude
  • Self control
  • Optimism
  • Empathy
  • Citizenship
  • Grit
  • Curiosity
  • Integrity
  • Academic Achievement

We also support students physical development needs. Our on-site services include:

  • Early childhood specialists who diagnose children and counsel parents
  • Speech and occupational therapy
  • Dental, vision and health screenings

We Offer Stimulating and Enriching Experiences

Students are encouraged to expand their horizons and find new passions through exposure to a range of opportunities.

Field trips start in kindergarten and older go on overnight excursions.

Extracurricular Activities

  • Art
  • Basketball
  • Book Club
  • Cheerleading
  • Dollar for Diplomas — College Saving Program
  • Girl Scouts
  • Music
  • Robotics Team
  • Soccer
  • Spanish
  • Swimming

We’re Committed to Our Alumni

We help students navigate the admissions process of the top middle and high schools in the Lowcountry to find the school that’s best for them. Our students earned $1.4 million in scholarships for the 2024-25 school year.

Additionally, students who graduate from the Academy are eligible for college scholarships of up to $40,000.

Access to Exclusive Scholarships

Our students get special access to significant college scholarships.

Learn About Our Scholarship

Families are Our No. 1 Partners

We are ambitious in our commitment to our families and expect ambitious commitment in return. Our students, families and faculty must work together and work hard to achieve our goals. Our unique Partnership Agreement outlines expectations around academics, health and well-being, social emotional development, and communication, and we each commit to our responsibilities.

Meet Our Principal

Kyndran Hilton

Kyndran Hilton was named principal of Meeting Street Academy – Spartanburg in 2014. She’s a native of Spartanburg and a graduate of Spartanburg School District 7. Kyndran earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and education from the University of South Carolina. After college, she taught in an Atlanta suburb while attending a dual program with Teach for America and Georgia State University, where she earned a master’s degree in teaching and instruction. Kyndran joined the Meeting Street Schools network in 2013 as a teacher and later was promoted to dean of curriculum.

Our Commitment to Your Child

We’re invested in your child’s education and safety.

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