One band, one sound, one BCSD! On Saturday, marching bands from Berkeley High, Timberland High, Hanahan High, Cane Bay High and Stratford High came together to play at the annual Cane Bay Cobra Classic!










Art is for everyone! H.E. Bonner Elementary's Unified Art classes combines general education students and students with special needs to practice self-expression and explore their creativity.




The Constitution is the highest law in the land! Today, students at Boulder Bluff Elementary and Philip Simmons Middle heard from local lawyers about the importance of the Constitution and how it applies to America's three branches of government.




The arts are the apple of our eye. Goose Creek High students are practicing still-life drawing during National Arts in Education Week.



''Any time you have an opportunity to make a difference in this world and you don't, then you are wasting your time on Earth.” — Roberto Clemente
From September 15 to October 15, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the vibrant history and culture of Hispanic and Latino communities. Throughout the month, we'll be highlighting cultural celebrations and lessons about Hispanic heritage at our schools.
From September 15 to October 15, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the vibrant history and culture of Hispanic and Latino communities. Throughout the month, we'll be highlighting cultural celebrations and lessons about Hispanic heritage at our schools.

The Eagles are soaring straight to the top! Bowen's Corner Elementary is a proud member of the 75% Club! Last week, students and staff were celebrated for having 75% of students reach Meets/Exceeds on SC Ready ELA.




BCSD Adult Education changes the trajectory of people's lives! Nationwide, adult education meets current challenges in a community, stimulates the economy and connects employers to local talent. Since this week is Adult Education & Family Literacy Week, we want to acknowledge and celebrate the incredible work BCSD Adult Education does to make a positive difference in Berkeley County!

Arts in education drives student success across every measure: academic achievement, workforce readiness and student wellness. Throughout National Arts in Education Week, we are celebrating how our fine arts programs make a positive difference in BCSD!

Breakfast — the most important meal of the day! Starting today, ALL Berkeley County School District students will receive breakfast at NO COST for the remainder of the 2026–2027 school year. Over the next few days, BCSD Child Nutrition Services will also be crediting student accounts for any breakfast charges made since the start of the school year.

As a friendly reminder, BCSD schools and offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day! We will resume our normal schedule Tuesday, Sept. 8. Have a safe and relaxing holiday!

Preparation + Determination=Growth
Our students are making gains in math! For the 2025-2026 school year, our SC Ready Math scores increased by 7.2 percent. According to the South Carolina Department of Education, this makes us the school district with the third-highest growth in SC Ready Math scores in the state!

The Pelicans are all smiles to be back at Westview Primary! During student drop-off this morning, Deputy Superintendent Whitley, BCSD Cabinet members, and board members Kathy Littleton and Angelina Davenport greeted students on their way into WVP.










3...2...1...LIFTOFF! The Astros have their sights set on reaching the stars this school year as Midtown Middle welcomes over 500 founding students.










Back again at 5815 Murray Drive! The Hawks are soaring into a new school year at the newly renovated Hanahan Middle!
The hive is alive at Bee Tree Elementary! The sun was shining as over 1,300 founding Bees celebrated their first day of school at BTE this morning.
Being in the final stretch of summer, we know there's a lot of options for how you can spend the last few days of summer break. Thank you to everyone who chose to come out to St. Stephen Middle to meet Principal Thurman and Hanahan Middle to meet Principal Howder last week!

There are some new friendly faces leading Cross High and Hanahan High! Thank you to the students and parents who came out to meet Dr. Mahone at Cross High and Dr. Bradley at Hanahan High this week.





Classroom magic happens here! Our teachers are booked and busy getting their classrooms ready for their incoming students!





These principal meet and greets are popping! Thank you to everyone who popped by H.E. Bonner Elementary to enjoy some kettle corn and meet Principal Mike Shaw and Assistant Principal Ashley Hoffman. Likewise, we had a great turnout at Popsicles with the Principal at Philip Simmons Elementary where families met Dr. Eddings and Assistant Principal Stephens.


During their annual meeting to prepare for the upcoming school year, BCSD Transportation named its Bus Driver of the Year and Bus Assistant of the Year for the 2025-2026 school year. Congratulations to Pamela Yates on being selected as Bus Assistant of the Year and Jackcene Joseph on being named Bus Driver of the Year!





