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Northside Elementary unveils house system pilot to boost belonging, attendance
Summary
Principal Behe and Northside staff described a Ron Clark Academy–inspired house system — four mixed-age houses, random student assignment and staff mentors — planned for a full launch in 2026–27 to strengthen belonging, align with PBIS and reduce disciplinary referrals.
Principal Behe told the Colleton County School District board that Northside Elementary is piloting a house system it developed after staff training at the Ron Clark Academy, and aims to fully implement the model in the 2026–27 school year. "When students feel a sense of belonging in our school, it affects every aspect of the school building," Principal Behe said, linking the plan to attendance, behavior and academic outcomes.
The proposed model assigns every student, staff member and support employee to one of four houses (named in the presentation…
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