Mayfield Named Principal of Glenview Middle School

Walter Mayfield, currently an assistant principal at Southwood Middle School, has been named principal of  Glenview Middle School.

Mr. Mayfield, who is about to begin his seventh year at assistant principal at Southwood, will continue his duties there as he oversees plans for the opening of the new Glenview school, which is currently under construction.

A graduate of Clemson University, Mr. Mayfield has spent his entire 23-year education career in Anderson School District Five. He came to the district in 1987 as a math teacher at Lakeside Middle School. After serving in that position for eight years, he moved to T.L. Hanna High School, where he taught math for nine years. 

“Walter has been deeply involved in advancing our district’s curriculum and instructional practices, and shares the credit for Southwood’s exemplary academic performance with the rest of the school’s administrative team,” said District Five Superintendent Betty Bagley. “I am confident that he will bring the same enthusiasm and focus on academic achievement to Glenview.” 

Last year, Southwood was named a national AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Demonstration School, one of only two schools in South Carolina and only 118 nationwide to earn this prestigious honor. Also, Southwood was one of two schools in the state to be named a “School to Watch” by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform. This national honor recognizes a school’s academic excellence, its responsiveness to the needs and interests of young adolescents, and its commitment to helping all students achieve at high levels. 

“Walter’s focus on curriculum and achievement has been an integral part of our success,” said Southwood Principal Evelyn Murphy. “His commitment to the success of every student will make him a wonderful principal.”

Two new middle schools are currently under construction as part of District Five’s $140 million bond issuance, which was approved by more than 60 percent of voters in an April 2007 referendum.  Glenview Middle School is under construction at a site on Old Williamston Road and Robert Anderson Middle School is being built at a site on Dobbins Bridge Road. 

Glenview will relieve overcrowding at the current McCants Middle School. Robert Anderson will replace the current Southwood Middle School and will draw students from both Southwood and Lakeside middle schools. The current Southwood school will retain its name, however, as it transitions to a 6-12 grade arts magnet school.