South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is excited to announce the return of the Palmetto Pencil Project, a statewide teacher supply drive aimed at supporting educators and classrooms across South Carolina. The initiative reinforces SCETV’s continued commitment to education and community engagement.
From July 1–31, individuals and community groups are invited to donate classroom essentials that directly benefit teachers and enhance student learning. Requested items include:
- Writing Tools: Pencils, pens, markers, colored pencils, crayons, dry erase markers
- Paper Products: Printing paper, notebook paper, construction paper, composition notebooks, spiral notebooks
- Folders/Envelopes: Two-pocket folders, manila folders/envelopes
- Adhesives: Glue sticks, scotch tape refills, whiteout
- Desk Supplies: Erasers, staplers/staples, post-it notes, scissors
- Cleaning and Hygiene: Kleenex, hand sanitizer, Lysol wipes, Ziploc bags
Community partners and SCETV facilities across the state will serve as collection sites during the month-long drive. Supplies may be dropped between July 1 and July 31 at the following locations:
Upstate
ETV Upstate Studio
375 Hodge Drive
Media Building
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Chapman Cultural Center
West Wing Lobby (Carlos Dupré Mosley Building)
200 E. St. John St.
Spartanburg, SC 29306
Urban League of the Upstate Entrepreneurship and Career Development Center (ECDC Building)
821 Whitlock St.
Spartanburg, SC 29301
Rock Hill
ETV Carolinas
452 S. Anderson Rd.
Rock Hill, SC 29730
Sumter
Tin Lizzie's Café of Sumter
105 E. Wesmark Blvd., Suite 1
Sumter, SC 29150
Lowcountry
ETV Lowcountry
925 Ribaut Rd.
Beaufort, SC 29902
Midlands
SCETV Columbia Studios (Front Lobby Entrance)
1041 George Rogers Blvd.
Columbia, SC 29201
Gibson's Jewelers Inc.
2701 Rosewood Dr., Suite C
Columbia, SC 29201
Battle Animal Care Clinic
9367 Garners Ferry Rd.
Hopkins, SC 29061
Items collected through the Palmetto Pencil Project will be donated to school districts and educators serving the communities where donations are received.
Through the Palmetto Pencil Project, SCETV and its community partners help provide essential classroom supplies and strengthen learning environments for students across South Carolina.
For more information about the Palmetto Pencil Project, including supply lists and drop-off locations, visit SCETV.org/PalmettoPencilProject.
QUOTES
“Education is at the heart of everything we do at South Carolina ETV and Public Radio, and the Palmetto Pencil Project is one meaningful way we can support the educators who make a difference in the lives of students every day. We are proud to work alongside businesses, organizations and community members across the state to help ensure teachers have access to the supplies they need to create engaging learning environments and inspire the next generation of South Carolinians.” –SCETV President and CEO Adrienne Fairwell
"The Palmetto Pencil Project demonstrates the power of communities coming together to support educators and students. Every donated item helps equip classrooms with the resources needed for learning and sends a message of appreciation to the teachers who work tirelessly to inspire and guide South Carolina's children. We are grateful to our partners and audience who make this effort possible each year." –SCETV Chief Learning Officer Dr. Salandra Bowman
"Now in its fourth year, the Palmetto Pencil Project continues to grow through the support of organizations and businesses across the state. By expanding our network of drop-off locations and working alongside valued community partners, we are making it easier than ever for South Carolinians to invest in local classrooms and help students start the school year with the supplies they need to thrive." –SCETV Director of National Content and Regional Operations Don Godish
FAST FACTS
- SCETV announced the fourth-annual Palmetto Pencil Project, a statewide teacher supply drive aimed at supporting educators and classrooms across South Carolina.
- Donations of classroom supplies will be accepted July 1–31.
- Collection sites include SCETV facilities and community partner locations in Columbia, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Sumter and Beaufort.
- Supplies collected through the initiative will benefit local schools and educators in the communities where donations are received.
- The Palmetto Pencil Project reflects SCETV's ongoing support of education and community engagement throughout South Carolina.
- For more information about the Palmetto Pencil Project, visit SCETV.org/PalmettoPencilProject.
About South Carolina ETV and Public Radio
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is the state's public educational broadcasting network. SCETV amplifies South Carolina voices, provides educational experiences and strengthens communities, while working toward creating a stronger, more connected and informed South Carolina. In addition to airing local programs, such as The Know Show, Making It Grow, and This Week in South Carolina, SCETV also presents multiple programs to regional and national audiences, including Books By The River, After Action, Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard, Reel South and Southern Songwriters with Patrick Davis.
Media Contact
Landon Masters
media@scetv.org
(803) 737-3337
Fourth-annual Palmetto Pencil Project supports teachers and classrooms across South Carolina (PDF)
