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Simmons-Pinckney Middle Peninsula Promise Pathways

Simmons Pinckney

A Creative and Career-Connected Foundation for Grades 6–8

Simmons-Pinckney Middle School is a countywide magnet and a proud cornerstone of the Peninsula Promise. Launching August 2026, the school provides students in grades 6–8 with a rigorous, arts-infused and career-connected foundation that prepares them for seamless transition into Burke High School’s Liberal Arts, Fine Arts, Building Arts, and Career & Technical Education pathways.

At Simmons-Pinckney, students explore both the Linard McCloud Cultural Arts Collective and expanded CTE programming, building skills, confidence, and clarity before entering high school.

All students participate in:

  • Visual Arts, Theatre & Storytelling, Music (Instrumental & Vocal), Dance & Movement, and CTE pathways

  • Arts-infused academic instruction embedded into core subjects

  • Annual Artists-in-Residence experiences

  • Collaborative projects and public showcases

  • Leadership development through the arts

Students receive specialized preparation and priority access to aligned high school programs at Burke, strengthening neighborhood continuity and creating a clear 6–12 pathway.

Application Information

  • Grades Offered: 6–8

  • Model: Countywide magnet prioritizing students residing on the Peninsula

  • Transportation: Provided from centralized locations per CCSD School Choice guidelines

Important Application Information

The CCSD School Choice application window is open March 1–31.

Peninsula-zoned families do NOT need to apply.
Students who reside on the Peninsula are assigned to Simmons-Pinckney Middle School and do not need to complete the School Choice application.

Families who reside outside of the Peninsula attendance zone and are interested in Simmons-Pinckney must apply through the CCSD School Choice process during the open application window.

Application priorities include:

  1. Students residing on the Peninsula

  2. Charleston County residents with a sibling currently attending

  3. Students of CCSD employees residing in Charleston County
    (Additional priority tiers apply.)

*View the Simmons-Pickney Middle School Linard McCloud Cultural Arts Collective and Expanded CTE Programs One-Pager.

To apply during the open window, visit CCSD School Choice.