Myrtle Beach, October 14, 2025
News Summary
The Discovery School at Myrtle Beach is grappling with substantial challenges since its opening. Parents are concerned about leadership issues and high teacher turnover, leading to withdrawals. Principal Lane Morris will address these concerns, as the school has experienced significant staffing changes and ongoing issues with traffic during drop-off and pick-up times that impact safety. The community has expressed dissatisfaction, highlighting the need for improved operations at the new charter school.
Myrtle Beach – The Discovery School at Myrtle Beach, a new charter school, has faced significant challenges since its opening this school year. Parents have expressed worries leading to some withdrawing their children due to ongoing leadership issues and a troubling rate of teacher turnover.
The principal, Lane Morris, is scheduled to meet with parents to discuss their concerns as the school continues to deal with the aftershocks of a chaotic start. Currently, only two teaching positions remain open, with expectations to fill both by the end of the week. However, since the beginning of the school year, the school has already lost eight teachers, including three kindergarten teachers who recently announced their departures to parents.
According to the school’s spokesperson, Colleen Reynolds, the reasons cited for the departures varied. One notable challenge has been the school’s unique “Village Model” teaching style, which uses large group instruction followed by smaller breakout groups. Parents have commented that the frequent turnover is adversely affecting students’ educational experiences, with one parent mentioning that her child has already had three different teachers this year – a situation she described as a “huge red flag.”
In response to these issues, the school’s original principal and vice principal left at the beginning of the year for undisclosed reasons, resulting in the formation of a new leadership team led by Morris. This four-person leadership team has been tasked with overseeing the school’s operations and making necessary improvements. Parents have also raised concerns about the absence of a gymnasium, but Morris assured them that students still engage in physical activities using an outdoor playground and field.
Another pressing issue for the school has been the traffic flow during morning drop-offs and afternoon pick-ups, which has led to congestion on SC 90. Community advocates have criticized these traffic conditions, highlighting safety concerns and the slow moving traffic flow. The school has attempted various adjustments to alleviate these problems since its opening and is working in collaboration with local authorities to enhance traffic situations. Nevertheless, advocates remain skeptical that these measures will lead to lasting solutions.
Feedback on social media and platforms like Google Reviews reflects growing dissatisfaction with both the traffic concerns and the school’s location. The county zoning laws allow the school to operate without needing additional approvals based on its Commercial Forest Agriculture zoning designation. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) noted that the school completed a traffic impact study prior to opening.
Despite efforts by the new leadership to rectify the situation, ongoing teacher turnover and traffic issues have raised serious doubts among parents and community members regarding the operational capability of The Discovery School at Myrtle Beach.
Key Features of the School’s Situation
- Teacher Turnover: Eight teachers have left, including three kindergarten teachers.
- Leadership Changes: Principal Morris is part of a new four-person leadership team established recently.
- Teaching Model: The school uses a “Village Model” teaching style that has proven challenging for educators.
- Facilities: There is currently no gymnasium, but outdoor physical activities are provided.
- Traffic Concerns: Ongoing traffic issues have raised community safety concerns around school drop-off and pick-up times.
FAQ Section
What problems has The Discovery School at Myrtle Beach encountered since opening?
The Discovery School at Myrtle Beach has encountered ongoing problems since its opening this school year.
How many teachers have left the school?
Since the beginning of the school year, eight teachers have left the school, including three kindergarten teachers who recently informed parents of their departure.
What is the school’s teaching style?
A significant challenge has been understanding and implementing the school’s “Village Model” teaching style, which involves large group instruction followed by smaller breakout groups.
What are the traffic issues reported at the school?
Traffic issues during morning drop-offs and afternoon pick-ups have emerged, leading to congestion on SC 90.
What measures is the school taking to address the traffic concerns?
The school has attempted to address traffic issues through various adjustments since its first day and will continue to work with local authorities for improvement.
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- WMBF News: Parents voice concerns with new charter school
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- The State: Education updates
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- Post and Courier: News on Atlantic Collegiate Charter School
- Wikipedia: Charter School
- Google Search: Charter School Concerns
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Charter School
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