DOWEA Pierce Terrace Elementary School

10/21/2026

Character Day Parade information is below:https://pierceterracees.dodea.edu/sites/pierceterraces/files/2026-10/Character%20Day-Parade%20Flyer%2026-27%20SY.pdf

10/19/2026

Red Ribbon Spirit Week starts this Wednesday! Be sure to click on the link for daily activities:https://pierceterracees.dodea.edu/sites/pierceterraces/files/2026-10/Healthy_Hero_Spirit_Week_2026-pdf_0.pdf

10/16/2026

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10/13/2026

10/09/2026

This week's newsletter is out! Come check it out!

10/08/2026

Our First Dragon Day Was a ROARING Success!

What a day to remember at Pierce Terrace Elementary School! On October 7, our young Dragons explored exciting careers, tackled obstacle courses, enjoyed hands-on STEM challenges, created crafts, and discovered that learning can be an adventure!

Thanks to our amazing community partners, volunteers, PTA, and dedicated staff, our first Dragon Day was filled with smiles, laughter, teamwork, and unforgettable experiences!

Visit the PTES website to read the full feature story and see our Dragons in action!

Dragons Believe, Dragons Achieve!

Excitement, laughter, and Dragon pride filled Pierce Terrace Elementary School on October 7 as students celebrated the school's first Dragon Day, combining career exploration, hands-on learning, and recreational activities into one memorable experien...

10/06/2026

Dragon News: First Graders Take the Spotlight!

The cameras are rolling at Pierce Terrace Elementary School! Through Dragon News, first-grade students are building confidence, strengthening communication skills, and discovering what it means to be a leader—all while helping share important news with their school community.

What began with students in the Advanced Academic Programs and Services (AAPS) program has expanded to give first-graders an opportunity to step in front of the camera and find their voices.

Visit the PTES website to read the full story and learn how Dragon News is bringing student leadership, learning, and technology together!

Three first-grade students at Pierce Terrace Elementary School step into a different kind of classroom each week. Instead of sitting at their desks, they take their places in front of a camera, preparing to deliver the news, and becoming the latest s...

10/05/2026

🔥🚒 Fire Prevention Week Comes to Life at PTES! 🐉
Pierce Terrace Elementary School kicked off Fire Prevention Week with a special visit from the Fort Jackson Fire Department! Our young Dragons climbed aboard a fire truck, explored firefighting equipment, and learned firsthand about the firefighters who help keep our community safe.
Visit the PTES website to read the full story and see highlights from this exciting hands-on learning experience!

10/04/2026

Reminder: Picture Day is Tuesday, October 6th!

10/04/2026

All parents, guardians, and stakeholders are welcome.

The Fort Jackson Installation Advisory Committee (IAC) for the DoWEA schools on Fort Jackson will meet on October 14, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at Pierce Terrace Elementary School, 5705 Carter Road, Columbia, SC 29206.

During the meeting, representatives from Fort Jackson's DoWEA schools, the School Liaison Office, and Installation Command will provide updates and discuss topics affecting students, families, and schools across the installation. The committee will also review ongoing action items, consider new business, and provide an opportunity for public comments.