Principal's Message

A Message from Principal Scott Eddins

I value knowledge and learning. My philosophy is that school should be fun; therefore, learning should be fun! So I believe if students enjoy school and want to come, then they will learn more. Robert Hutchins said, "The purpose of education is not to fill the minds of students with facts...it is to teach them to think...and always to think for themselves." Therefore, it is my responsibility to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children to learn.

Cheraw Intermediate School has an extraordinary staff of caring, dedicated teachers. All core teachers are fully certified and considered highly qualified. All the teachers work diligently to inspire our students to always do their best.

CIS is an Arts in Basic Curriculum site. The goal of our arts strategic plan is to enhance student achievement by utilizing arts integration activities to promote engagement, motivation, creative thinking, and problem-solving. Through arts integration our students participate in arts-related educational field trips, create and display art work in the art gallery, and perform in plays, and participate in clubs like chorus and guitar. Our students love the extra art opportunities available to them.

CIS also encourages character development by recognizing students who demonstrated good citizenship. Our students conduct service projects like assisting with school beautification and Red Ribbon Week activities. They also participate in raising money to support various charities, like Relay for Life, March of Dimes, United Way, Paws and Claws, McArn Food Bank, and the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital last year.

As we celebrate our accomplishments, we acknowledge the dedication and contributions of our staff, parents, community members, and business partners and look forward to continued success this school year.

Scott Eddins, Principal