McDeeds Creek Elementary School Recognized as a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School
McDeeds Creek Elementary School has been named a 2024-2025 Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School, a prestigious honor awarded to campuses that demonstrate excellence in building a culture where students feel safe, connected, and engaged. This is the 5th year in a row that McDeeds Creek has been awarded this recognition since opening in 2019.
The Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools® Award recognizes schools that go above and beyond in creating an environment where students thrive academically and emotionally. Through the Capturing Kids’ Hearts® Process, educators at McDeeds Creek have been equipped with relationship-building tools and processes that help them foster student success and a positive campus culture.
Dr. Molly Capps, Principal at McDeeds Creek Elementary, stated, "We opened McDeeds Creek with the Capturing Kids' Hearts process - teaching the difference between the minimum, average, and excellent leaders/mindsets. We pride ourselves on not just seeing the good in others, but affirming them as often as possible. Staff and children lead with grace and forgiveness while also setting goals as individuals and as a high-performing team. When I see our McDeeds children and staff members interacting with each other every day, I am constantly reminded that the best is yet to come."
Moore County Schools is incredibly proud of McDeeds Creek Elementary School for earning the 2024-2025 Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools award for the fifth year in a row. This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the entire school community. It exemplifies our district's commitment to fostering a positive and nurturing learning environment where every student can thrive. McDeeds Creek's success is a source of inspiration for our entire Moore County Schools family, and we celebrate this accomplishment with great pride.
Each year, Capturing Kids’ Hearts recognizes schools across the country for their commitment to transforming their campus environments through a relational approach to education. Schools that receive this designation have shown measurable progress in student connectedness, academic achievement, and overall school culture.
