Administration

Mission

In partnership with our community, the mission of Jefferson Elementary School is to provide all students with a safe, stimulating, child-centered environment that prepares them to become productive and contributing citizens in an ever-changing society.  It is our objective that each student, faculty, and staff member at Jefferson Elementary be exposed to quality educational experiences that will ensure that they reach their maximum potential and become life-long learners.

Vision

We envision...

  • A school which will provide skills to students to make them successful in life.

  • Parents who want their children to succeed.

  • Parents having a positive attitude toward the school.

  • Parent involvement with their children at home, as well as, in school.

  • A school that is recognized as a National School of Excellence.

  • A child centered school that provides a safe environment and nurtures the development of all children as problem solvers.

  • A school that provides a successful process that will encourage and make learning fun.

Beliefs

We believe:

  • Strong nurturing home environments promote school success.

  • Schools should be open to new ideas.

  • All children can learn.

  • Development of all students should be encouraged at all levels.

  • Individuals should be publicly recognized for their efforts.

  • Parents, communities, and schools should work together to achieve total quality education.

  • All persons should be safe while on school grounds.

  • Teaching is a process strengthened by each student's background.

  • Learning never ends.

Principal

Mr. John Metts

Mr. John Metts

Mr. Metts began his teaching career in 2004 as a third grade teacher at Hammond Hill Elementary School. He continued teaching third and fifth grade until 2013, when he was named the assistant principal at Millbrook Elementary School. From 2015 to 2022, he served as the principal of Millbrook Elementary School.

Mr. Metts is a product of Aiken County Public Schools, having attended Redcliffe Elementary, Jackson Middle School, and graduated from Silver Bluff High School. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of South Carolina Aiken and a Master’s degree in elementary education from Augusta State University. 

He has been nominated twice as Aiken County Public Schools Principal of the Year and is a recipient of the Time to Care About Education award.

Email: jmetts@acpsd.net
Phone: 803-593-7180
Degrees and Certifications: Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education from USC Aiken
Masters of Education in Elementary Education from Augusta State University

Assistant Principal

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Ms. Cristine Raines

Office Staff

Attendance Clerk:  Rachel Pierson
Bookkeeper:  Becky Martz
Office Assistant:  Jessica Parsons
Nurse:  Crystal Cline
School Counselor:  Ashley Cook