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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
Difference maker recognitions are so back! Last night, a delegation from Cross High was recognized by the board for the school being selected as a South Carolina Blue Ribbon School and Philip Simmons High's girls volleyball team was recognized for its state title win!
This Thursday, our cafeterias will be full of team spirit, great food and fun. Whether you’re wearing orange and purple or garnet and black, join us for a celebration of South Carolina pride and healthy eating on Nov. 20!
They've done it again! Philip Simmons High's boys and girls cross country teams won state championships today in Aiken! For the boys, this is their second consecutive state title and for the girls this is their FOURTH consecutive state title! Congratulations to both teams on another great season!
Cross High had multiple activities and events for Patriotism Week! For its Veterans Day program, both community and school veterans were invited to be honored for their service, hard work and dedication. The school also held a Veterans Day essay contest and announced the winner during the program, highlighting student appreciation and reflection on the meaning of service.
Winner winner, chicken dinner! This week our Child Nutrition Services team distributed their grand prizes for National School Lunch Week to a student at each of our schools. Congratulations to Amillyah at Hanahan Elementary, Samuel at Hanahan Middle, Cole at Hanahan High and all our other grand prize winners!
Westview Middle showed nothing ~bundt~ growth and greatness during the 2024-2025 school year! WVM saw more than a five percent increase on its SC Ready ELA scores and received a Good rating on the most recent State Report Card. Plus, the school is only five points away from receiving an Excellent rating! Keep up the great work, Warriors!
Mount Holly Elementary is ~nacho~ average school! MHE celebrated receiving a Good rating on the South Carolina School Report Card with a nacho bar for staff.
Who doesn't love getting a handwritten letter? As a part of Patriotism Week, Mrs. Mims' class at Moncks Corner Elementary wrote letters and thank you cards to veterans to show appreciation for their service to our country.
Honk, honk! For National Career Development Month, Cainhoy Elementary hosted a Vehicle Day for students to learn about potential careers in their area that involve some pretty cool trucks. Thank you to all the law enforcement, first responders and local businesses who came out!
Students at Nexton Elementary and across the district gobbled up an early Thanksgiving dinner today provided by Child Nutrition Services. Yummy!
In honor of Patriotism Week, many of our schools, like Berkeley Middle, have placed flags all around campus to inspire love for our country and show respect to veterans. Keep an eye out for them while you're out on the road!
Marrington Middle School of the Arts salutes and supports veterans! All of MMSOA's seventh grade fine art students put on a spectacular show today honoring the sacrifices and strength of those who've served in the military.
MCE loves America and its veterans! Every student participated in singing a song at Moncks Corner Elementary's Veterans Day chorus concert.
