Dear Parents and Friends,
Welcome to Drayton Mills Elementary School!
I am honored to step into the role of Principal of this outstanding school for the 2024-2025 school year after having served as assistant principal for the last six years. I look forward to working with each of you as we continue our forward momentum and support the achievement of every student. Excellence has long been a hallmark of Spartanburg School District 7 and Dalmatian Nation is committed to upholding this as our standard!
In the spirit of inspiring and equipping our school community for success, I am personally motivated to lead DMES by growing every child, and every class, based on their unique learning needs. Our priorities are to create enthusiasm for learning, build relationships, enrich our instructional practices, and promote student and staff well-being. We place great value on communication and collaboration with students, parents, school staff, district leaders, and community stakeholders.
As you get to know Drayton Mills Elementary, you will discover that our students and faculty are committed to continuous improvement. Our school community is dedicated to building a culture of quality learning and excellence. As principal, my mission is to set the foundation for igniting all students’ full potential to become successful, productive, and global citizens. I am unwavering in my commitment to providing positive leadership and encouraging professional growth in support of and collaboration with our families and our community.
You can learn much more about the daily life of our school and its programs by following Drayton Mills on our Facebook and Instagram.
Please know that my door is always open to you. I welcome your conversation and input throughout this year, and I am always happy to discuss any questions, concerns, or suggestions you have to help make this the best year ever for our Dalmatian Nation.
I look forward to celebrating our collective successes as we embark on this journey together!
Carla Cato
Principal, Drayton Mills Elementary School