From staff reports
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) are sponsoring the third annual 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.
Through July 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: Tissex, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, sandwich-type storage bags.
SCETV regional studios will serve as donation locations to collect supplies during the drive. Supplies can be dropped off at each location between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The local drop-off location is ETV Lowcountry at 925 Ribaut Road in Beaufort. Items will be donated locally to the Beaufort County School District.
Supporting educators is essential to SCETV’s mission of serving South Carolinians. Educators help shape young minds, inspire lifelong learning and strengthen local communities. Through initiatives such as the Palmetto Pencil Project, SCETV strives to help alleviate the potential burden of purchasing supplies and fosters an environment where every child can learn and thrive.
For more information about the Palmetto Pencil Project, including supply lists and drop-off locations, please visit SCETV.org/PalmettoPencilProject.
