The next new Terrier that we would like to introduce is Amber Brown!
Amber will be a Second Grade teacher and has been an educator for 3 years. She received a degree in Elementary Education at North Greenville and a Masters of Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University.
She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and cheering on the Gamecocks!
Her favorite thing about teaching is building relationships with students and helping them discover their strengths.
Welcome to Tyger River Elementary!

We are excited to announce new staff members who will be joining the Terrier family for the 2026-2027 school year! The first new Terrier that we would like to introduce is Kara Bradigan!
Kara will be a Kindergarten teacher and has been an educator for 18 years. She received her education at Keene State College in New Hampshire.
She enjoys spending time with family, reading, going to Cape Cod.
Kara is excited to watch her class grow as individuals as well as a classroom family. She is so excited to join the TRE family ❤️
Welcome to Tyger River Elementary!


Special thanks to the Duncan Fire Department and Kona Ice for coming out to support our students!
This funding will be used for activities/materials to allow her Pre-K students cook in the classroom. Congrats Mrs. Knepp for winning the teacher grant!

They were recognized tonight at a special ceremony. We are so excited to celebrate these excellent educators who are starting their teaching journey. 🐾💚📚
We appreciate their hard work, positive energy, and the love that they put into every plate. Mrs. Knepp and Mrs. Chandler's class suprised our cafeteria staff with hand written thank you notes to celebrate the occasion.

It's moments like these that remind us how much our school community cares about our kids. Thank you to our SRO for going above and beyond! 💙

Today we celebrate the incredible leadership of Mr. Shayne Daugherty, the heart and soul of Tyger River Elementary!
From supporting our students and staff to fostering a positive school culture, Mr. Daugherty goes above and beyond every single day. His dedication, kindness, and vision make Tyger River Elementary such a special place to learn and grow.
Thank you, Mr. Daugherty, for everything you do! We truly appreciate you! 💙
#PrincipalAppreciationDay #TygerRiverElementary #SchoolLeadership #ThankYou

Yesterday, they visited the Spartanburg Humane Society to present a donation of $385 from their "Pawsitively Sweet Valentine Gram" fundraiser. What a wonderful way to spread love and support the animals in our community!
A huge thank you to our student leaders for organizing this fundraiser and showing what it means to give back. The furry friends at the Humane Society are so grateful for your generosity! 🐶🐱








We want to give a special shout-out to Candi Israel, Selena Ridings, and Morgan Talley— the backbone of Tyger River Elementary School!
Their hard work, dedication, and positive energy keep our school running smoothly every single day. From managing schedules to supporting our teachers and students, they do it all with grace and professionalism. 💙
Thank you for everything you do! We truly appreciate you! ✨

Our beautiful painted lady butterflies took flight into our brand new library garden this afternoon, and the joy on our students' faces was absolutely priceless. 🌱💛
We are so excited about our wonderful garden space where our little friends to thrive. We can't wait to see them flourish!



This incredible honor reflects the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our entire Tiger River family. This award recognizes schools that achieve:
✨ High levels of absolute performance
📈 Significant rates of growth
🤝 Substantial progress in closing achievement gaps across all student groups
Our teachers, staff, students, and families have worked tirelessly to create a school where every child has the opportunity to succeed. This Gold Award is a testament to that mission.
Before spring break, we received this amazing news, and we couldn't be more proud! Thank you to everyone who makes Tiger River Elementary a place of excellence, equity, and opportunity.
Here's to our golden future! 🌟

Every day, Mr. Bowen and Mrs. Calsing go above and beyond to create a school environment where students thrive. From fostering a fun, welcoming atmosphere to ensuring our hallways are safe spaces for learning, they're the backbone of what makes our school special.
Their dedication means our students don't just show up to class—they come to a place where they belong, where they're supported, and where they're set up for success. Whether it's resolving conflicts with compassion, celebrating student achievements, or rolling up their sleeves to help wherever needed, Mr. Bowen and Mrs. Calsing lead with heart.
Thank you for everything you do! 💙

✨ We hosted a glow party to recognize all the incredible students who crushed their iReady goals—you are STARS!
🎤 Then we turned up the volume for karaoke to celebrate finishing our reading challenge. Our students showed off their talents and had a blast!
There's nothing better than ending the week on a high note with our amazing community. Enjoy your well-deserved break, Terriers! 📚💙




📚 They snuggled up in cozy reading tents, gathered around a pretend campfire to hear stories, and even created their own camping maps in their library journals.
There's nothing quite like the magic of reading under canvas and the excitement on their faces as they explored new stories in a whole new way. 🌲⛺✨
From classrooms to hallways, from one-on-one support to lunch duty and beyond, our paraprofessionals go above and beyond every single day to help our students thrive. Your dedication, compassion, and hard work don't go unnoticed. You make a real difference in the lives of our children.
Thank you for all that you do! We are so grateful to have you on our team. 💙🐾





