2024-25 Profile*
Sterling School Charles Townes Gifted Center
99 John McCarroll Way
Greenville, SC 29607
Telephone: (864) 355-4480
Fax: (864) 355-4490
www.greenville.k12.sc.us/sterling/
Grades: 3K - 8th grade
Enrollment: 706
School Location: Pleasantburg Drive near Greenville Technical College
Principal: Dr. Josh Patterson
Email: jpatterson@greenville.k12.sc.us
Awards and Honors
- 2024 S.C. PTA Outstanding Local Unit of the Year
- 2024 Finalist Dick & Tunky Riley Award for SIC Excellence
- 2024 Upstate Parent Magazine’s “10 Educators Who Make a Different” – Ashleigh Ledford
- 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Elementary (#16) AND Middle School (#1)
- 2024 WYFF Golden Apple Award – Anreale Pickens
- 2023 S.C. Art Education Association Outstanding Administrator, Dr. Josh Patterson
- 2023 National Blue Ribbon Award School
- 2023 GCS School Administrator of the Year, Dr. Josh Patterson
- 2023-2021, 2019 SCBDA Outstanding Performance Award
- 2023-2021 SCMEA (Orchestra) Gold Outstanding Performance Award
- 2023 First Lego League Robotics -State Champions
- 2023, 2019 Upstate Parent Magazine’s “10 Educators Who Make A Difference” – Ebony Nye
- 2023-2018 Elementary Jr. Beta Convention State Winners
- 2023-2018 Middle School Jr. Beta State Convention Winners
- 2022 PSSCA S.C. School Counselor of the Year, Dr. Mary Tchouros
- 2022-2021, 2018-2010 Math Counts – Upstate Champions
- 2021 National PTA School of Excellence
- 2021 VALUED Lives Award for School Excellence in Diversity
- 2021 Sylvia Palmer Sustainable Educator School Award
- 2021 Upstate Parent Magazine’s “10 Educators Who Make A Difference” – Jeremy Murphy
- 2023-2021, 2019 & 2017 GCS Elementary Level Battle of the Books Champion
- 2023-2021 GCS Middle Level Battle of the Books Champion
- 2021, 2019, 2017, 2015, 2014 Math Counts – State Champions
- 2020 S.C. Art Education Association Art Educator of the Year, Mollye Spitler
- 2020 GCS First Year Teacher of the Year, Nicole Benvenuto
- 2020 SC PTA Elementary Administrator of the Year, Dr. Josh Patterson
- 2020 United Way of Greenville Community Award
- 2019 South Carolina ASCD Whole Child Award School
- 2019 Black History Quiz Bowl Champions
- 12 Faculty National Board Certified
- 27 Faculty Gifted and Talented Endorsed
- Presenters at ACTFL, ASCD, NAGC, NCTE, PSSCA, SCASA, SCASL, SCAMLE, & SCFLTA
For a closer look...
For more in-depth information on this school including programs, course offerings, extracurricular activities, and more - visit www.greenville.k12.sc.us/sterling/
If you would like information about the School Report Card rating, visit the State Department of Education Website, screportcards.com.
For more information, call INFOLine at 864-355-3100, visit our website at www.greenville.k12.sc.us.
Facilities
3 science labs • Full size gym • 1 studio • Track, Tennis courts • Technology Lab • Outdoor learning stations • SC Garden • Japanese Garden • Sliding Rock Green Spur of Swamp Rabbit Trail • Vegetable Garden • 2 Playgrounds • Sports Field • MakerSpace • Disc Golf Course • Pickleball Courts
Faculty Profile
- Administrators: 3
- Teachers/Professional Staff: 62
- Support Staff: 37
Outstanding Features/Programs
- After School/Extended Day Program
- Band, Strings, & Chorus
- Battle of the Books
- Black History Celebration
- Broadcast Journalism
- Buddy Family Program
- Chess Club
- Chorus Club
- DownTOWNES Experiential Learning Program
- Gateway to Technology (GTT)
- Girls on the Run
- Honors Level Courses: English I, Algebra I, Geometry, Spanish II, Arts I, Orchestra I, & Band I
- Junior Beta Club (Elem & Middle)
- Lego Robotics
- Library Cadets
- Math Counts & Math Olympiads
- Mentor Program
- Performing Arts Club
- Project Based Learning & Cross Curricular Integration
- Running Club
- SmartARTS Integration Emphasis
- Trout Release Program
- Veterans Day Program