Foxbank Elementary's first graders took a walk down Candy Cane Lane and Gumdrop Drive to build gingerbread houses with the help of parents and staff at FBE. The cafeteria was filled with holiday cheer and smiling faces!
12 days ago, Berkeley County School District
dad helping student make gingerbread house
dad helping student make gingerbread house
students making gingerbread houses
mom and student smiling
teacher helping students make gingerbread houses
student smiling with gingerbread house
cafeteria packed with people
Before break, students at Nexton Elementary took a trip around the world with NES parents, students and staff. Students learned about holiday traditions around the world with presentations focusing on Mexico, Brazil, Poland and more. 🎁
13 days ago, Berkeley County School District
parent with student giving presentation
mom handing out churros
mom giving presentation
mom giving presentations
person using pointer on the map
person making presentation about Poland
students listening to presentation
Today, our amazing school district employees came together to spread the joy of reading at H.E. Bonner Elementary! Together, we're building brighter futures, one story at a time!
16 days ago, Berkeley County School District
volunteer reading book
book
volunteer reading book
volunteer reading book
Reminder: Tomorrow, Dec. 19, is a half-day for all BCSD students and teachers. Schools will be closed for Winter Break from Monday, Dec. 22 through Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. The following Monday is a teacher workday, so students will return to school from break on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.
17 days ago, Berkeley County School District
BCSD Winter Break and half-day reminder

With all the holiday hoopla, it's a nice break to snuggle up with a blanket and unwind with a good book! Over the last week, Marrington Middle School of the Arts' ELA classes have participated in Read-Ins in the library where students read for enjoyment for one class period. Cozy and perfect time to log those Beanstack minutes!

18 days ago, Berkeley County School District
students
students in beanbag chairs reading
student reading
teacher reading
Sometimes you got to give the people what they want! St. Stephen Middle let students who met their median annual target score on SC Ready's math assessment choose between going bowling or having Chic-fil-a for lunch this week.
18 days ago, Berkeley County School District
student smiling with bowling ball
students at bowling ally
students bowling
students bowling
students with Chic-fil-a
Chic-fil-a bags
student smiling in chair
group photo with sign
In the wise words of Maret Coressel-Weiss, a sixth grader at Marrington Middle School of the Arts, 'Be kind: words don't rewind!' Last night, the winners of BCSD's Office of Student Support Services anti-bullying poster contest were recognized by our school board for their artistic ability and commitment to choosing kindness.
19 days ago, Berkeley County School District
student smiling with poster
student being recognized
student with poster and board members
Principal with poster and board members
principal with poster and board members
All aboard! Cane Bay High's dance students took us on a trip to the North Pole with their interpretation of "The Polar Express."
24 days ago, Berkeley County School District
conductor
student being lifted
student spinning
three main characters
students dancing
student playing the guitar
students dancing
students dancing
Santa giving the main character a bell as the first gift of Christmas

During its Exploratory Informances, Howe Hall AIMS parents were invited to enter the classroom and play student for the day. Parents visited all the 3rd-5th grade exploratory classes with their students and got to try their hand painting mugs, editing movies and more.

24 days ago, Berkeley County School District
kids learning recorder and parents watching
parent clapping looking at son
parent smiling while student paints mug
parent painting mug
student seeing if mini-boat with float
parent watching boat float
student watching boat float
parent filming student for movie making class
parent and son editing video clips

On a cold winter's day who doesn't want some piping hot lasagna? Students at Sangaree Middle and across the school district enjoyed a holiday meal today provided by BCSD Child Nutrition Services. Yum!

26 days ago, Berkeley County School District
students with lunch trays of holiday meal option
lasagna
CNS worker with Holiday Meal tray
CNS worker making tray
student smiling with lasagna
Berkeley Elementary made a joyful noise at the Moncks Corner Christmas Tree Lighting! The Little Stags gave a rousing rendition of "Frosty the Snowman!" ⛄
26 days ago, Berkeley County School District
students singing
moncks corner pavilion
students in holiday attire
parent filming performance

Looking to start the next phase of your career? This Thursday is our Alternative Certification Information Session with the South Carolina Department of Education! Don't forget to stop by our main office from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 4 to learn about the different pathways to becoming a teacher in BCSD!

about 1 month ago, Berkeley County School District
teacher and student working together
Happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for our amazing students, incredible staff and the chance to make a positive difference in Berkeley County.
about 1 month ago, Berkeley County School District
Happy Thanksgiving!
Reading can transport you to a whole new galaxy! Remember to keep reading over Fall Break and log those minutes on Beanstack for the "Berkeley Book Blast: Igniting a Love for Reading!" challenge.
about 1 month ago, Berkeley County School District
Beanstack reminder

Reminder: Berkeley County School District's Fall Break runs from Monday, Nov. 24 through Friday, Nov. 28. Schools will be closed all this week. We hope BCSD students and staff have a relaxing break and a happy Thanksgiving! Students will return to school on Monday, Dec. 1.

about 1 month ago, Berkeley County School District
BCSD Fall Break Reminder graphic
Anyway you slice it, Nexton Elementary is grateful for its staff! To say thank you for supporting their students and seeing them to more than five percent growth in their SC Ready ELA and SC Ready Science scores, Nexton Elementary hosted a pie pick-up for all its staff before Fall Break.
about 1 month ago, Berkeley County School District
NES full staff at pie pick up
teacher picking up pie
Nexton sign with pie
staff member picking up pie
Dr. Hoots
Philip Simmons Elementary is on a roll! To celebrate PSE achieving an 8.2 percent increase on its SC Ready ELA scores and having more than 75 percent of students on grade level for ELA, Principal Huff treated his staff to cinnamon rolls before Fall Break.
about 1 month ago, Berkeley County School District
Huff warming cinnamon rolls
teachers eating cinnamon rolls
teachers eating cinnamon rolls
Congratulations to Jayden Ford at Philip Simmons High! For participating in Big Thursday, Jayden won a laptop from BCSD Child Nutrition and has been entered into a drawing to receive a prize from the School Nutrition Association of South Carolina. #makingapositivedifference
about 1 month ago, Berkeley County School District
PSH student with laptop
PSH student being gifted laptop
CNS workers

Cold mornings make that first sip of coffee even sweeter. Thank you to everyone who came out to speak with Dr. Dixon and Dr. Whitley at Brew Coffee this week at our most recent Coffee & Conversations event!

about 2 months ago, Berkeley County School District
parent talking with Dr. Dixon
Dr. Whitley talking with a parent
Dr. Dixon smiling
parent talking to Dr. Dixon

The Iron Horses are busy preparing for life after Philip Simmons High. Since November is National Career Development Month, PSH hosted a Career Day which covered dressing for success, interview tips and industry talks with local employers.

about 2 months ago, Berkeley County School District
students at presentation
professionals during presentation
student speaking into mic
professionals at presentation