Lugoff-Elgin Middle School is proud to announce that Kristine Adams has been selected as the South Carolina Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Teacher of the Year for Grades 6–8, an honor awarded to only one middle-level educator across the entire state.
The selection was made from nominees submitted by VFW Posts and Districts throughout South Carolina, recognizing educators who demonstrate exceptional commitment to education, citizenship, and service to students and the community.
“This is an incredible and well-deserved honor,” said Principal Shackleford of Lugoff-Elgin Middle School. “To be recognized at the state level speaks volumes about Kristine Adams’s dedication to our students, our school, and the profession of teaching. We are extremely proud to have such outstanding educators serving the Lugoff-Elgin community.”
As part of this recognition, Kristine Adams has been invited to attend the VFW Mid-Winter Conference Awards Banquet on January 24, 2026, at the Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort. During the banquet, Kristine Adams will formally receive the award and deliver a brief acceptance speech.
The VFW Teacher of the Year program honors educators who inspire students, promote civic responsibility, and foster an appreciation for American values and veterans’ contributions.
Lugoff-Elgin Middle School congratulates Kristine Adams on this remarkable achievement and thanks the VFW for its continued support of education and educators across South Carolina.
