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Pinckney Elementary School is part of the Fort Jackson Schools in the DoDEA Americas Southeast District. Pinkney ES serves military connected students in grades 2-6.
School News
Pinckney Elementary Student Earns SCSHA Ambassador Award
A second-grade student at C.C. Pinckney Elementary School in DoDEA Southeast has been named a recipient of the South Carolina Speech-Language-Hearing Association Ambassador Award.
2027 Teacher of the Year Nominations
Mr. Brent L. Cook, DoDEA's 2026 Teacher of the Year, encourages nominations for the 2027 DoDEA Teacher of the Year.
C.C. Pinckney Elementary School Continues Beloved Festival of Trees Tradition
C.C. Pinckney Elementary School is bringing festive cheer to the Fort Jackson community with its annual Festival of Trees, a holiday tradition showcasing the creativity and academic achievements of students in grades 2 through 6.
Events
Resources
From Around DoDEA
Love Teaching Week
DoDEA teachers share why they love to teach in honor of #LoveTeaching Week Feb. 14-21 — a campaign that celebrates teaching, leading, and learning in a way that unites and invigorates educators and those they inspire all around the world.
DoDEA Career and Technical Education Month
DoDEA celebrates CTE Month every February as a reminder to students that Career and Technical Education programs are available to all those who want to pursue a college education; enlist in the military; or enter directly into the workforce.
39 DoWEA High Schools Recognized on 2025 AP Honor Roll
The College Board announced that 39 Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) high schools have been named to the Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll.
National School Counseling Week
National School Counseling Week will be celebrated February 2-6, 2026, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems.
DoDEA Stakeholder Feedback Survey (SFS)
DoDEA will conduct a Stakeholder Feedback Survey January 29 through March 13. Parents and students will receive notifications through their DSIS email address.
Teacher of the Year Program
Do you know a teacher who has had a positive impact on your child, your child's school, or your community? Learn about the Teacher of the Year program.
DoDEA Announces Dr. Kewanis Kennedy as 2026 Principal of the Year
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) proudly announces that Dr. Kewanis Kennedy, principal of Marshall Elementary School at Fort Campbell, KY, has been selected as the 2026 DoDEA Principal of the Year.
Two students to represent DoDEA at 2026 United States Senate Youth Program
The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) has announced that high school students Mr. Michael Carbone and Ms. Ava Ellis will represent DoDEA during the 64th annual USSYP Washington Week, to be held March 7-14, 2026.
|  Hours | Regular Dismissal | Early Release |
|---|---|---|
| Office Hours | 7:30 am - 3:30 pm | 7:30 am - 3:30 pm |
| Students | 8:05 am - 3:00 pm | 8:05 am - 2:15 pm |
| Breakfast: 7:40 a.m. | ||
The cut off time for parents to pick up students early is 30 minutes prior to dismissal each day. 2:30 p.m.
**Please come prior to 2:30/1:45 if your student has an afternoon appointment.
*2nd Tuesday of the month is an Early Release Day