First Pres Sumter

We are so excited for the new school year! ✏️⛪️

"Freedom doesn't come wrapped in Red, White, and Blue.

It comes wrapped in sacrifice.

For Glory lights the soldier's tomb, and beauty weeps the brave."🇺🇸

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day from First Presbyterian Preschool! 🌸
Today, we celebrate all the amazing moms, grandmoms, and mother figures who fill our children’s lives with love, guidance, and laughter. Your care, encouragement, and endless hugs make our preschool community shine brighter every day. 💛
From our little learners to you, thank you for everything you do—you are appreciated more than words can say! 💐

Thank you Creech Roddey Watson for a delicious lunch for our staff members as part of teacher appreciation week! 🥰🩷

Appreciation is extended to all parents and staff who generously donated items to support our local SPCA 🐱 🐶

We appreciate CCC's support for our educators through the provision of lunch during Teacher Appreciation Week. 👩🏻‍🏫 🩷🥰

🎓Congratulations Kindergarten class of 2026! 🎓

“Whatever you do, do it from the heart for the Lord and not for people!” Colossians 3:23

Teacher Spotlight 🌟

Meet Mrs. Marguerite Helms! She is a wonderful 3-year-old assistant teacher with Mrs. Madison and has been part of our Preschool family for an incredible 26 years!
Her favorite children’s book is Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, and her inspiration for becoming an educator came from the opportunity to spend time with her daughter.
Outside the classroom, Mrs. Marguerite enjoys visiting farmers markets, planting flowers, and taking trips to Florida.
Fun fact: she is the oldest teacher at the preschool! 😂
When you see Mrs. Marguerite, be sure to stop and say hello!

Teacher Spotlight 🌟

Meet Mrs. Deane Lotts, one of our wonderful kindergarten teachers here at First Pres! She has been part of our community for about 10 years, and her passion for teaching shines every day.
Mrs. Lotts’ favorite children’s book is Pumpkin Jack, and her journey into education was inspired by her own experiences growing up. She remembers struggling with confidence in school, which is why she’s dedicated to making sure every student feels at home, supported, and confident in themselves.
When she’s not in the classroom, she enjoys reading, decorating, and spending quality time with her grandson.
Fun fact: Mrs. Lotts was born with a cleft palate, which was successfully repaired when she was just 11 months old.
Be sure to say hello the next time you see Mrs. Lotts—she’d love to meet you!