Heath Springs Elementary School
District: Lancaster • ABC School Since 2011
Community Composition
Grades: PK-5
Enrollment: 280
Teachers: 25
Student/Teacher Ratio: 11.2:1
Mission & Vision
HSE makes connections to our world through the visual and performing arts as we prepare our students to be college and career ready. We are arts-infused and STEAM driven, performing at level 4 on the STEAM continuum while seeking ARTS/STEAM certification. We are using our newly constructed district multi-purpose arts facility for our community to attend district and community events, working together with our feeder schools, performing for our community and hosting artistic galleries. We continue to request and work toward having a full-time dance and theater teacher(s). We continue to be a Certified ABC site supported by DAP and ABC grants where students are excelling in arts education and awareness, student opportunities, and community collaboration. We are an educational community where we work together with stakeholders in a collaborative partnership to provide a comprehensive and sequential arts education for all students.
Arts Goals
- Increase student achievement in the 2026 VPA standards through instruction, assessment and teacher professional development.
- To improve our visual and performing arts facilities to facilitate student growth.
- Increase the school’s presence in the community through performances and mutual activities.
Points of Pride
- ALL students in grades K-5 are given at least one performance opportunity each year
- Student artwork is featured on the main thoroughfares of Heath Springs and Lancaster, SC.
- Heath Springs Elementary partners with community organizations to bring the Arts into the community with such features as the Little Free Art Museum, the annual Christmas Tree lighting, and the Kershaw Christmas parade, our annual Veteran’s Day Program and Duke Energy STEAM Night
- Teacher-led professional development in Arts Integration is raising confidence and ability in both teachers and students.
Key Contacts
803-323-2451
147 McLaurin Hall
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC 29733
