The Gators are growing their wings…
Berkeley County School District broke ground on Goose Creek High’s new expansion wing on Oct. 8. District and school officials were joined by city, county and state representatives in celebrating the school’s new milestone. VIEW PHOTOS
The district began work on the new wing earlier this year by demolishing the aging 300 Wing on campus, which dated back to the late 1960s. The new two-story instructional building will be nearly 41,000 square feet and includes:
4 computer labs
3 earth science labs
1 Resource room
23 regular classrooms
2 teacher workrooms
2 offices
The new wing is result of the investment of Berkeley County taxpayers, as it is being funded through the county’s Educational Capital Improvements Sales and Use Tax – or the “penny tax” – approved by voters in November 2022.
BCSD Superintendent Dr. Anthony S. Dixon said this new wing fulfills a promise to provide the best educational experiences for students.
“This project is a testament to the hard work and the commitment of our team here in Berkeley County School District, and it reflects our dedication to being good stewards of taxpayer dollars while still delivering high-quality spaces for our students,” he said.
The groundbreaking event heavily involved Goose Creek High student groups, including performances by the school’s cheerleaders, Pep Band, Steel Drum members and Creekappella singers. Chomp the Gator made a special appearance as well. The school’s JROTC program led the Presentation of Colors. Creekappella students from the Berkeley Center for the Arts at Goose Creek High performed the National Anthem. Cadet Captain Esly Perez Alonza led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Katelyn Maple, a BCA student leader and senior representative for the class of 2027 at Goose Creek High, shared a student’s perspective on the impact the new wing will make for future Gators.
“I've learned that when you're given a space that encourages you to learn, create, lead and work to become something bigger, you begin to see yourself differently,” she said. “Just as we've grown as students, our school deserves the opportunity to grow with us. This new wing means a lot more than just a new building. It means more classrooms, more opportunities, and more space for students.”
As a keepsake, the crowd was presented with special commemorative magnets, presented by JROTC students Gabriela Romero Lopez and Emily Fonseca, along with Creekappella member Miles Washington.
The district looks forward to unveiling the new wing in December 2027.