Why Choose All Saints’ Episcopal Day School?
All Saints' Episcopal Day School, accredited by The South Carolina Independent School Association, is a co-educational day school serving approximately 300 students from 2K to 6th grade. Established in 1960, our school is the oldest independent school in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. We are known for our academic excellence, consistently high standardized test scores, and exceptional accomplishments in music, art, sports, technology, foreign language, and community service. In keeping with the early mission of the school, our founders' commitment to a strong academic foundation and their focus on children remains the guiding vision for All Saints' Episcopal Day School.
Our School’s History
We believe you can see the All Saints’ difference in children who are part of our school family. They are engaged, challenged, and having fun! We try to live the Golden Rule every day in a nurturing environment of spiritual growth and service to others.
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is precious to you. We share your commitment to academic excellence and spiritual growth for each of our students.
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are certified, professional educators who are passionate about your child’s path to discovery and progress. More than 50 percent of our faculty members have graduate degrees.
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is always our top priority. We have technology and daily procedures in place to make All Saints’ operate smoothly and safely every day.
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mission statement, school prayer, and motto are posted throughout our campus, on printed information, and online.
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two mornings a week, Wednesday devotions, Friday assemblies, and annual school-wide events knit us together as a family to share our Christian spirit and values.
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Did you know that we have 19 countries (including 67 students and 42 families) represented at All Saints’? Our school and the Florence area are part of the same vibrant community, where we treasure our heritage and welcome new families and progress!
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are small. Average class sizes are 12 (2K-5K) and 16 (1st-6thgrade). Teacher assistants help to provide more individualized instruction and assessment. We offer tutoring for special academic support and enrichment activities for students who are ready for additional academic challenges.
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are fully funded and continue to be a top priority for our 2K through 6th grade students. Studio art and history, musical performances, choral clinics, science and computer labs, Promethean interactive whiteboards, 1:1 Chromebooks and Chrome Tablets for 5K-6th grades are just a few of resources that enhance your child’s education and development at All Saints’.
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All of our students have the opportunity to learn Spanish.
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at All Saints’ reflect the value and emphasis we place on physical fitness and developing the habit of a healthy lifestyle at an early age. In addition to regular physical education classes, our students can participate in a wide range of activities, such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, fun runs, and Metric Olympics.
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After school program and summer camps, Lego club, chorus, tumbling, yearbook, student government, Young Ambassadors Club, math team, athletic camps, and more.
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Eight weeks of summer programs are offered to rising 3K-6th grade students from 7:30 AM -5:30 PM.
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Through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), an accreditation division of Cognia, and the South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA).
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All Saints’ Episcopal Day School, Inc., founded in 1960, is governed by a 17-member, independent board of directors. Maintaining and creating the best facilities with the most qualified teachers and motivated, thriving students is our primary goal. Tuition, financial assistance, and endowment funding are carefully planned each year.
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is an ongoing outreach for our students and staff. We have supported the Help4Kids program, Manna House, Toys for Tots, Mercy Medical Center, Harvest Hope Food Bank, Lighthouse Ministries, Florence Area Humane Society, and other projects that help children and families in our community.
This handbook is designed to provide All Saints’ families with an overview of school life and a summary of the school’s major policies and procedures.