North Charleston

Universal Pre-K Expansion in North Charleston

CCSD is planning to expand Universal Pre-K in the Park Circle area at North Charleston Elementary beginning in the 2027-2028 school year. To create space for additional 3K and 4K classrooms, the district is considering attendance line adjustments that could impact several North Charleston schools.

The presentation below provides information about the proposed early learning expansion, rezoning options, and potential impacts to the schools in the Park Circle area.

Universal Pre-K Expansion

Park Circle Universal Pre-K Expansion at NCES (2027-2028)

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Early learning classes from North Charleston Creative Arts, Dunston, and Hursey will consolidate at NCES
Add 5-7 additional early learning classes at NCES
NCES, NCCAES, and Dunston's zones become Universal
Rezone to balance enrollment and to address walkability
Impacts on Individual Schools

Universal Pre-K Expansion at Pepperhill (2027-2028)

Universal Pre-K Expansion at Hunley Park (2027-2028)

Fall 2026: Hunley and Lambs transition students in preparation for the opening of Skyview Primary and Elementary and the transition of Hunley Park into an Early Learning Center
Fall 2027: Hunley Park's 2nd - 5th grade moves to the new Skyview, and 5-7 early learning classes added to Hunley Park
Hunley Park becomes an early learning center
Fall 2029: Proposed building addition at Hunley Park and add early learning classes