Ice cream for everyone! The Dragons gave a mighty roar on SC Ready! Devon Forest Elementary students and staff were celebrated this week for achieving the most growth, 7.5 percent, out of all BCSD elementary schools on SC Ready ELA! They also saw 5.7 percent growth on their SC Ready Math results. Keep up the great work, DFE!
3 days ago, Berkeley County School District
A group of people stand outside a brick building with green balloons, holding signs that read "Growth".
A woman with short hair smiles and holds a ticket while talking to a boy in a jacket.
Several women in black t-shirts prepare desserts at a table in a school cafeteria. A clock hangs on the wall.
A woman in pink stands at a table, handing out items to a young girl with braided hair.
Two women in black shirts stand in a hallway. One wears a necklace and ID. Both smile.
A girl with dreadlocks in a gray hoodie holds up a lunch tray with food in a cafeteria.
A young girl with glasses holds a cellphone and smiles, interacting with a woman. Behind them, blurred figures stand at a counter.
Women sitting at a desk clap while wearing black T-shirts. The desk is long and black.
A woman hands a tray with food to a smiling boy in a cafeteria. Other children and adults are in the background.
Group of adults standing outdoors. One woman holds a green sign. Sign says Outstanding Growth with a percentage.
Sedgefield Middle has pulled off the hat trick! SFM is the only school in BCSD to have seen more than five percent growth on its 2025-2026 SC Ready ELA, SC Ready Math and SC Ready Science scores. Plus, out of all the middle schools in BCSD, SFM had the highest growth, 7.5 percent, on the SC Ready ELA test! To recognize these tremendous accomplishments, district officials treated both SFM students and staff to ice cream.
3 days ago, Berkeley County School District
A group of adults stands outside a brick school building. They hold signs and colorful balloons.
A boy wearing glasses and a hoodie smiles, holding a dessert. Behind him, a boy looks upward. A table has food, utensils, and trash bins.
Group seated around tables in a room, with a man and woman in the foreground smiling at the camera.
A woman with black hair holds an ice cream sandwich, posing with a peace sign in a room with blue flooring.
A group of people sitting in a circle around a table, clapping. A person stands near a black speaker.
A young boy in a black hoodie sits at a table and holds an ice cream sandwich.
A woman in a gray shirt and chef hat, wearing gloves, mixes food in a bowl.
A close-up of multiple blue-and-white-wrapped ice cream sandwiches stacked in a container.
A man and a woman smiling, holding bowls of ice cream, standing in a room with tables, chairs, and a potted plant.
Girl in glasses holds a sandwich and smiles at the camera. Other children sit at a table behind her.
It's a great day to be a Gator! District and local government officials, school administrators and students all came out to celebrate the groundbreaking of Goose Creek High's new expansion wing. Upon completion, the new two-story facility will provide nearly 41,000 square feet of instructional space!
4 days ago, Berkeley County School District
A banner reading "Growing Our Wings" on a post with a silhouette of workers. Hard hats and construction signs around.
Four people play drums outside. A young man in the foreground holds drumsticks. The background is a green fence.
Three people in black shirts with the word "Gators" sing with others. Behind them, several people are seated.
Two men speak to each other in front of a blurry background of trees and other people.
Three people conversing; one in a military uniform, another in a suit with a striped tie, and a third in a gray suit.
A group of people at a construction site, all wearing hard hats, holding shovels, and standing on a dirt mound.
Group of people at a construction site holding shovels. The dirt is in front of them.
A group of people in matching uniforms, with some performing dance moves, in front of musical instruments.
Girls wearing black and gold cheerleading uniforms perform on a field. Background includes trees and a fence.
A man in a suit stands at a podium, smiling. Behind him, a field with construction, blue hard hats, and a building.

October is National Principals Month! Our school principals make a positive difference in our schools every day by exemplifying strong leadership, supporting students and staff, and being good stewards of their school communities. They're an essential part of helping us create the future we dare to imagine. A big thank you to our school principals for everything they do and the countless hours they put in to ensure their schools' success!

7 days ago, Berkeley County School District
Blue background with school items. White circle has blue text that reads "National Principals Month".
Thank you to everyone who came out to meet Principal Natasha Grigg at Timberland High yesterday evening! Students did a great job serving popcorn and snow cones to visitors. #MakingAPositiveDifference
19 days ago, Berkeley County School District
Four women in business attire talk in a conference room with a woman in the background.
A woman in a green suit stands among others in a room with computers and desks.
Four students in a library, one holding a bag, two reaching for popcorn, one standing. Brown bags and a popcorn machine on the table.
grigg and bradley talking to each other
Two people in suits stand in a library. A woman in green wears glasses and a man in blue wears a tie.

At last night's Board of Education meeting, Quenetta White was named the Executive Director of Leadership and School Support, effective immediately. Congratulations on your appointment, Quenetta!

20 days ago, Berkeley County School District
Quenetta White
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!
21 days ago, Berkeley County School District
Woman with baton stands on field, holding flag. Other band members play instruments in background.
A marching band with flutes, trumpets, and tubas on a field. A flag with a deer logo hangs in the background.
A group of musicians wearing orange shirts and khaki shorts play brass instruments on a football field at night.
Musicians wearing red shirts and khaki pants play instruments while kneeling on a grass field.
A group of people in purple uniforms play instruments on a field at night. Some are on the ground and others are standing.
Five people in matching purple and pink outfits perform on a field at night. They are waving fabric.
A school band practices outdoors. Several students play saxophones, flutes, and a flag. They wear matching blue shirts.
A woman holds a flag as she jumps on a football field with a marching band in the background.
A marching band practices on a field. Members are holding musical instruments. Some wear gray shirts, black pants, and orange socks.
A man plays a drum in a marching band, with others in the background and an audience seated in bleachers.
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.
24 days ago, Berkeley County School District
A young boy smiles, drawing on a green paper sheet while a woman helps. Background includes a desk, colorful papers, and a TV monitor.
A girl with long hair draws on a pink sheet of paper in a classroom. Another child watches.
A teacher helps a student with glasses draw on a large paper at a table. Other children and adults are around.
A teacher stands in front of a classroom, guiding students seated around a table with art projects.
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.
25 days ago, Berkeley County School District
lawyer speaking to students at BBE
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lawyer
A student in an orange shirt raises their hand in a classroom. Behind, others are seated at desks.
lawyer pointing at class
The arts are the apple of our eye. Goose Creek High students are practicing still-life drawing during National Arts in Education Week.
26 days ago, Berkeley County School District
Person paints a pumpkin on canvas using a photo for reference. A paint palette holds colors.
Person in green hoodie with glasses, painting on a slanted cardboard with a brush.
A hand paints a red apple on a blue background. A paintbrush is visible, adding strokes to the apple.
''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.
27 days ago, Berkeley County School District
Blue background with white flowers and leaves. A white flower and heart design in the center. Text reads "Hispanic Heritage Month" and "September 15 - October 15".
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.
28 days ago, Berkeley County School District
Two women in a kitchen. One holds a sign that reads 75. Behind them, a countertop with cups and bottles.
Group of six women wearing sunglasses and smiling, sitting around a table with food and drinks.
Stack of white boxes with red logos in a kitchen. Cabinets and a sink are in the background.
Five young boys hold snacks. One holds a sign with "You are that all of chips" in front.
Two women and two children gather around a table with snacks. One woman wears glasses and a lanyard, another an American flag shirt.
Two girls wear sunglasses and smile. They stand by a table of snacks. People behind them.
Boy wearing a necklace with a large number 75, sunglasses, and a black shirt stands in a school cafeteria.
Adults and two girls, one wearing sunglasses, stand behind a table with bags of snacks.
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!
28 days ago, Berkeley County School District
Bright blue and white poster with a gold starburst design. It says "Celebrate Adult Education!" and lists the dates for Adult Education & Family Literacy Week.
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!
28 days ago, Berkeley County School District
A colorful abstract background features the text "National Arts in Education Week" and "September 13-19, 2026" with the Berkeley County School District logo
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.
about 1 month ago, Mia Grimm
box of pears
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!
about 1 month ago, Berkeley County School District
A white background displays an American flag design with red and blue stars. The text reads "BCSD WILL BE CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY".

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!

about 2 months ago, Berkeley County School District
A blue background with math equations. Text reads "BCSD Ranks Third in SC Ready Math Growth Statewide!" with a 7.2% graphic.
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.
about 2 months ago, Berkeley County School District
A young child with red hair wears a backpack and a skirt. A building with brick walls and glass windows is in the background.
A woman with glasses greets a child with a backpack, both smiling, in front of a building.
A woman holds a young child's hand, both smiling. Another adult holds her other hand. Behind them, a car is parked.
A woman and a girl are embracing on a lawn in front of a building.
Two boys in matching shirts smile at camera. One has a backpack. A sign with a QR code is behind them.
A woman in black dress smiles on sidewalk, others walk nearby. Traffic cones line street, vehicles wait at stop sign.
Woman with short hair and a camouflage shirt opening the door of a vehicle outside.
Three children stand together on grass with backpacks. One holds another's arm. A sidewalk and more children are in the background.
A woman stands on a sidewalk, smiling. A young girl walks toward her, wearing a backpack. Cars line the street, with buildings in the background.
A smiling woman, wearing a black shirt and ID badge, stands next to a black vehicle on a sidewalk.
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.
2 months ago, Berkeley County School District
People walk near a building. The name reads "MIDDOW MIDDLE SCHOOL." A car is parked.
A woman waves while walking on a sidewalk with two other women; one holds a purple folder. A car drives by on the road.
A person with glasses and a backpack helps another person with a cardboard box outside near a parked car.
A young boy in a white t-shirt, eyeglasses, and a backpack walks out of a door. A man in a suit gestures as the boy exits.
A woman speaks to another woman with a backpack. A woman in blue waves, and people walk by.
A man with glasses and a tie speaks with three young people wearing backpacks in front of a building.
Two women in jeans walk down a sidewalk, one carrying papers, at an outdoor location.
A child stands on a sidewalk, smiling and wearing a white T-shirt, a backpack, and a necklace.
A man and two girls smile outside a building. The man wears a suit and glasses. The girls wear backpacks and carry bags.
Person wearing a white t-shirt, a necklace, and a backpack standing in front of a brick wall.
Back again at 5815 Murray Drive! The Hawks are soaring into a new school year at the newly renovated Hanahan Middle!
2 months ago, Berkeley County School District
A girl with long, curly hair and a striped shirt stands by a guitar case in front of a brick building.
Three children stand in front of a brick wall, with the boy in the middle wearing a baseball-themed shirt.
A young woman with long dark hair smiles outside a building with green roof, palm trees, and a stop sign.
A line of students waits outside a building with a flagpole and glass doors. It reads "Hannahan Middle School."
A man in a police uniform stands next to a woman in a floral top in a parking lot.
Woman in an orange shirt and black pants waving and holding a folder outside a building.
Two students walking past an eagle logo in the middle of a blue and orange patterned floor.
Students walk down a school hallway, carrying backpacks. The hallway has glass doors, white walls, and a clock on one wall.
Two boys stand outside a brick building. One wears a gray shirt with a Nike logo; the other wears a black shirt with a backpack.