Located approximately 9 miles north-west of the city of Sumter, and directly across from Shaw Air Force Base and U.S. Army Central, Cherryvale Elementary School opened its doors in 1967. Serving 535 students in grades PK-5, Cherryvale serves rural areas, suburbs, and Shaw Air Force Base. Cherryvale students are transported by bus or by car beginning at approximately 6:00 A.M. daily. Sumter, nestled in the heart of the state, is the seat of Sumter County. Sumter lies 45 miles east of Columbia, the state capital. Offering major industries of manufacturing, military and medical, Sumter is proud to be the home of Swan Lake Iris Gardens and Shaw Air Force Base (Shaw AFB). Swan Lake Iris Gardens is the only public park in the United States with all eight known species of swans and multiple varieties of Japanese Iris. The Iris Festival, held every May at Swan Lake Iris Gardens, is a multiple winner of the “Top 20 Events in the Southeast” Award. Shaw AFB, headquarters to the 9th Air Force and the 20th Fighter Wing, is one of the largest bases in the United States Air Force. Staff and curriculum are important elements of any educational system or institution.

Cherryvale Elementary School is a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) school that focuses on raising student achievement in ELA and math. This initiative enhances teacher instructional practices and student-based strategies that are being incorporated into the curriculum. Additionally, Cherryvale is focusing on increasing the level of student engagement by implementing Kagan instructional strategy protocols into all classrooms. Faculty and staff provide daily opportunities for students to participate in well prepared instructional activities and to reflect upon personal choices made throughout the day. Within a safe, caring, and academically challenging learning environment, students focus on creating their best work, achieving personal satisfaction for their accomplishments, and maintaining behavioral expectations. To support students, the faculty and staff teach character education lessons and encourage students to surpass their academic and social expectations.
Cherryvale Elementary School is also an Arts in Basic Curriculum School. The school was designated as an ABC school by the South Carolina Arts Commission. This grant-funded initiative will allow teachers and students to explore the fine arts while still learning the skills being taught in the core curriculum. Increasing student achievement requires the support of two reading interventionists, one math interventionist, and a reading coach to support teachers and students. Teachers and staff use professional development training sessions to create high progress literacy classrooms, to develop hands-on science experiences, to provide individual and small group learning opportunities, and to incorporate manipulatives in mathematics classrooms. Thus, maintaining partnerships among administrators, teachers, parents, students, and community members assist the school with developing students who become leaders. Achieving academic excellence helps students meet the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate.

The staff of Cherryvale Elementary includes dedicated, competent professionals who provide content and pedagogical expertise, guidance, and leadership to students thereby enhancing well-roundedness, competency, and responsibility as a way of life. Furthermore, we aim to ensure the highest quality education for all students, build character, and instill a desire for lifelong learning while empowering students to achieve through building family and community relationships. To meet the needs of our varied stakeholders, we offer a wide range of experiences, resources and supports to prepare students for success in and outside of the classroom, as well as when they make the transition to middle school. The curriculum consists of the core academic subjects such as English, mathematics, science, and social studies. Additional courses include physical education and fine arts. In addition to course offerings, we provide counseling and guidance services, special tutorials, and a variety of co-curricular activities to enhance the Cherryvale experience for our students.