TRE Families, we can’t wait to welcome you back! Join us for Meet the Teacher at Tyger River Elementary on August 4th from 3:30-6:30! Families will have the opportunity to meet their child’s teacher, visit classrooms, pick up car rider tags and important school information, sign up for PTO, register for our brand-new TRE After-School Program, and explore our beautiful campus. We are excited to kick off another great school year with our Terrier family. Once a Terrier, Always a Terrier!
10 days ago, Rebecca Smith
open house
Bus Registration is now open for the 2026–2027 school year. Please complete the Google Form linked below to register your child for bus transportation. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjvWICPjQKFoel3QEzkZ_k_7CKbkkPzq7AZuqjBjL5Klo2bQ/viewform
11 days ago, Rebecca Smith
bus registration
The next new Terrier that we would like to introduce is Aaron Watson!

Aaron will be a School Counselor and has been an educator for 3 years. He received degrees from North Greenville University and the University of Southwest.

He enjoys golf, fishing, and watching sports.

His favorite thing about education is seeing how much kids change and develop as they learn about themselves, but also life.

Welcome to Tyger River Elementary!
12 days ago, Tyger River Elementary School
Aaron

The next new Terrier that we would like to introduce is Amanda Tinsley!

Amanda will be a Fourth Grade teacher and has been an educator for 24 years. She received her education from the University of South Carolina Upstate.

She enjoys cycling, reading, spending time with family and friends.

Her favorite thing about teaching is watching students become more confident and cheering them on as they stretch their wings!

Welcome to Tyger River Elementary!

13 days ago, Tyger River Elementary School
Amanda
The next new Terrier that we would like to introduce is LaShawnna Camp!

LaShawnna will be a Third Grade teacher and has been an educator for 15 years. She received a Bachelor's in Elementary Education from Limestone College and a Masters of Science from Western Governors University.

She enjoys reading, cooking, baking, gardening, singing, and spending time with family.

Her favorite thing about teaching is inspiring young minds and watching the moment they connect new ideas.

She is married to her wonderful husband Elton, and they have 3 kids: Sharee, Shane, and Shadon.

Welcome to Tyger River Elementary!
14 days ago, Tyger River Elementary School
LaShawnna
The next new Terrier that we would like to introduce is Hannah Williams!

Hannah will be a First Grade teacher and has been an educator for 4 years. She received her education from North Greenville University.

Hannah loves spending time with friends and family, reading, hiking, running, and traveling!

Her favorite thing about teaching is building meaningful relationships with students. She love helping them learn and grow while supporting them every step of the way!

She is married to Andrew, and they have a goldendoodle named Athena and a cat named Sasha.

Welcome to Tyger River Elementary!
15 days ago, Tyger River Elementary School
Hannah Williams

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!

16 days ago, Tyger River Elementary School
Amber Brown

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!

17 days ago, Tyger River Elementary School
Kara
Do you need after school care for next school year? Check out the after school program at TRE!
about 1 month ago, Rebecca Smith
after school
The Terriers have been reading this year and exceeding our original goal! To celebrate exceeding our reading goals this year, our top readers turned our coaches into ice cream sundaes on Wednesday. Thank you to Mrs. Corbitt, Ms. Duckett, and Dr. Davis for helping encourage our students to be top readers! 🍨💚🐾
about 2 months ago, Tyger River Elementary School
Ice Cream
Ice Cream
Ice Cream
What an exciting day at TRE! We had so much fun celebrating Terrier-ific behavior all year with our special reward day! 🐾💚

Special thanks to the Duncan Fire Department and Kona Ice for coming out to support our students!
about 2 months ago, Tyger River Elementary School
Water Day
Water Day
Water Day
Water Day
We are so excited to announce that Teresa Knepp has been awarded the D5 Teacher Forum Teacher Grant!

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!
about 2 months ago, Tyger River Elementary School
Teacher Grant
We are so proud of our four induction teachers at Tyger River Elementary School--Melanie Tabors McCarty, Emily Cox, Sara Hammond, and Leslie Roper! They have worked so hard this year and fostered a love of learning among their students.

They were recognized tonight at a special ceremony. We are so excited to celebrate these excellent educators who are starting their teaching journey. 🐾💚📚
about 2 months ago, Tyger River Elementary School
Induction
Induction
Induction
Induction
Did you know that Friday was Lunch Hero Day? We celebrated our amazing cafeteria staff--the true lunch heroes behind the scenes.

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.
2 months ago, Tyger River Elementary School
Cafeteria Staff
Our amazing School Resource Officer stopped by the cafeteria last week to lend a hand—and a smile—serving breakfast to our students. Officer Brooks made sure the students started their day off right!

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! 💙
2 months ago, Tyger River Elementary School
SRO Brooks
🌟 Happy Principal Appreciation Day! 🌟

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
2 months ago, Tyger River Elementary School
Principal
Our amazing Student Council had the paws-itivity to make a difference! 🎉

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! 🐶🐱
2 months ago, Tyger River Elementary School
Humane
Humane
Humane
Humane
Humane
Humane
Humane
Humane
📢 Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our amazing team! 🌟

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! ✨
3 months ago, Tyger River Elementary School
Administrative Professionals Day
🦋✨ What an incredible day in 1st grade library class! Our students have been observing the amazing transformation of caterpillars into butterflies, and today was the moment we've all been waiting for—release day!

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!
3 months ago, Tyger River Elementary School
Butterfly
Butterfly
Butterfly
We are thrilled to announce that Tiger River Elementary has been recognized with a prestigious Gold High Performance Award from the Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards program!

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! 🌟
3 months ago, Tyger River Elementary School
Award