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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!

6 days 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.
11 days 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.
19 days 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!
19 days 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.

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.

19 days ago, Berkeley County School District
A smiling girl with a backpack stands on the sidewalk with other children, some wearing backpacks.
Three children, two girls and a boy, smile and stand together in front of a building.
A man takes a photo of three children and two adults standing on a sidewalk in front of a building.
A man in a suit and tie is being interviewed by a woman with blonde hair, outdoors.
A family stands in a parking lot with parked cars and trees in the background.
Three kids standing close together, two girls and a boy, smiling. Background includes a building with brick walls.
A woman with glasses holds a smiling child wearing a backpack in a hallway with people.
Several people standing outside a building. Two women, one with a baby, smile at a girl. A woman with a pink backpack stands nearby.
A man and a woman stand outside at night. The man holds a jacket. The woman holds a microphone and smiles.

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!

21 days ago, Berkeley County School District
A man in a suit and tie stands in a classroom, gesturing. A group of people are seated in front of him.
A man in a suit speaks to a group of people sitting at a table. The group includes children and an adult woman.
In a room, a man and woman converse near a table. Several people sit or stand around tables.
Three people stand by a yellow van. One woman in yellow and two others, one in green and one in red.
A man in a suit stands in front of a seated group of women and children.
Two women stand in a hallway. One wears a floral dress with a badge, smiling. The other, with blonde hair, wears a black tank top.
A man wearing glasses stands in a group, conversing with a woman with pink hair and another person.
Two women converse in a hallway, one wearing a navy skirt and white cardigan, the other in a tie-dye shirt and jeans.
Three women stand in a room, two holding cups, one gesturing with her hand. The woman on the left wears a white shirt, and the others wear black tops.
A group of people converse in a room with white walls. A man and woman in the center face each other.
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.
23 days ago, Berkeley County School District
A woman in a blue shirt stands with hands gesturing as she talks to another woman in a gray shirt.
People inside a room; a child with braided hair smiles. Others wear glasses, and there are couches and windows.
Group of adults standing in a hallway, some smiling. One wears a backpack. Blue doors are behind them.
Several adults converse in a room; one woman wears glasses and an orange dress. A glass display case with awards is in the background.
A man and a woman stand in a room, talking. The man wears glasses and a blue shirt, while the woman wears a brown shirt.
A man and a woman stand in a room, gesturing. A woman holds a green bag. Behind them, a man points to a framed picture on the wall.
Four adults converse in a room with blue and orange walls. A flag hangs above a television.
A man speaks to three seated women in a classroom. The women sit at a table with laptops and papers.
Three people in a hallway; a man and a woman in blue shirts converse while a woman in black looks down.
People gather in a hallway; a man speaks with others. He wears a blue shirt and pants. Some women wear white skirts, blue shirts, and sneakers.
Classroom magic happens here! Our teachers are booked and busy getting their classrooms ready for their incoming students!
24 days ago, Berkeley County School District
Woman holding up a world map with countries colored in different shades, standing in a classroom.
Two women in a classroom with a table of papers, one holding a paper, and a globe and bookshelves in the background.
Woman holding book standing near wall with various classroom decorations. Bright room with wood floor.
Man holding a box in a room with open boxes, black cases, and chairs on a gray floor.
A woman with blonde hair smiles and stretches her hand towards a bulletin board in a classroom.
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.
25 days ago, Berkeley County School District
Four people converse in an indoor space. One man smiles and wears a white shirt with orange letters. Behind them, ice cream tubs and tables are visible.
Four individuals, including two women and two children, are conversing in a room with tables and chairs.
A man shakes hands with a girl in a white skirt. A boy and woman in purple stand nearby.
Three women stand in a hallway, engaged in conversation. One wears a pink shirt, another a green dress, and the third a purple shirt.
Three people in a room with white walls. A boy in a striped shirt and orange shorts. A man in a blue shirt and brown pants. A woman in a blue dress holding a phone.
People are in a hallway. Two men are speaking to each other. A young girl looks at them.
Several adults and children are gathered in a hallway. A woman in a blue shirt hands out ice pops.
Two children hold ice pops, smiling and posing for a photo. One wears sunglasses and holds a cup.
A group of people in a hallway. A man kneels, holding a small object. Behind him, three women stand.
Two boys smile and show ice pops; one wears a gray shirt, the other a blue shirt. People stand behind them, one in a pink shirt and another in black shorts.
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!
26 days ago, Berkeley County School District
Three adults stand together, holding framed certificates. One holds a certificate with a blue cover, another with a yellow cover.
A crowd of people in yellow shirts sitting in rows, with some in dark clothing. Some have glasses, bags, and notebooks.
A woman hands a plaque to a man with a microphone in a room with others.
Four women in blue shirts stand in a room, one holding a plaque, another with a gift bag.
Four individuals stand in a room, one holding a framed award. They wear blue shirts, one wears a black top. A projector screen is in the background.
Last week was packed with elementary school principal meet and greets! Thank you to everyone who came out to Cross Elementary to meet Principal Stevens and Assistant Principal Prioleau, Moncks Corner Elementary to meet Principal Baker, and Sangaree Elementary to meet Principal Huff and Assistant Principal Coaxum.
28 days ago, Berkeley County School District
Several people in an indoor area. Two women hug each other, a child stands near a plant, and a woman watches.
Girl with braided hair holds up a red, white, and blue ice cream bar. A yellow ice cream truck is in the background.
A woman in a red dress bends down to speak with children. A young boy and girl watch her.
A group of children and adults gather indoors. A woman in a pink dress speaks to them.
A group of people stands in a gym, with a young boy holding a microphone. A woman in a floral dress speaks to another woman in green.
A young girl with curly hair smiles while holding a yellow object, standing at a blue table.
A man helps a young girl dance in a school gym. People are present in the background.
Two boys sit on a stage, one in orange, the other in blue, both holding popcorn cups and smiling. Behind them, a blue curtain and wooden floor.
A man in a blue shirt talks to another man while a man holds a child in an indoor area with blue curtains.
What an INCREDIBLE turnout! Thousands of attendees came to grab a backpack and join the fun at our OneBerkeley Back to School Festival! We can't wait to welcome BCSD students back to school on Aug. 12!
30 days ago, Berkeley County School District
Woman holds a young girl and a backpack, smiling. A second young girl stands next to them.
Three people on a grassy area with a parking lot in the background. Two adults smile at the camera.
Four people gather at a table; one woman in glasses holds a phone, a child with a Spider-Man shirt uses it.
A crowd of people, some carrying bags, stands in an outdoor area. An adult helps a child with a backpack.
A man in a light blue t-shirt holds two camouflage backpacks up. A white tent is behind him.
Several people gather under a white tent. A boy holds a backpack. A woman stands beside him.
A child holds a pink backpack with an orange floral design, smiling, on a grassy field.
A girl with purple butterfly face paint holds a mirror to see her face. A woman with a bracelet helps.
A group of students in blue and white uniforms plays trumpets, saxophones, and drums on a field.
Woman in sunglasses and sandals seated in a yellow golf cart, with a bottle of water.

The first day of school is just a couple of weeks away, and WVM and MHE are hitting the ground running for a great new school year. Thank you to everyone who came out to Westview Middle's Spirit Night at Sweet Frog to meet Principal Johnson and Mount Holly Elementary to meet Principal Gehlmann and Assistant Principal Lauren Votruba.

about 1 month ago, Berkeley County School District
A woman in a yellow coat smiles while shaking hands with a boy in a black t-shirt.
Three women in a room with a teal wall. They are facing each other, possibly engaged in a conversation.
Three people stand before a turquoise wall with balloons; one woman holds a cup with a straw.
Three women stand together in a brightly colored ice cream shop. Each wears different attire and smiles.
Three people converse in a colorful room with balloons, tables, and chairs. A woman with blonde hair smiles.
People with a baby in a stroller. One woman has a baby in her arms.
A woman shakes hands with a girl with braided hair. A man wearing a gray shirt stands behind them. A boy in a white shirt with a graphic stands to the side.
Three adults and a child engage in play with colorful materials on a patterned floor. One adult tosses a pink cloth.
An adult and child speak with a woman holding a badge; a baby stroller and a man are in the background.
Two girls with hula hoops stand behind a woman with glasses in a room with multiple people.

Don't miss out on the fun this Saturday! On Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon, we're hosting the OneBerkeley Back to School Festival at the Moncks Corner Regional Recreation Complex! And until we run out, we'll be giving away free bookbags on a first come / first serve basis.

about 1 month ago, Berkeley County School District
A group of children and adults with backpacks outdoors. One child wearing purple shorts smiles.
With this heat, a cup of Kona Ice sounds just right! Thank you to everyone who came out to Nexton Elementary to meet Principal Fulmer and Berkeley Middle to meet Principal Valicek.
about 1 month ago, Berkeley County School District
Adults and children stand in a parking lot. A woman in pink stands next to a woman in a cap.
A man assists a young child in climbing up the slide in a playground. The slide is beige.
A woman in pink leans over a girl in a pink T-shirt. Behind them, another woman holds a handbag. In the background, people stand near a building with plants.
People standing outside a Kona Ice truck, a man behind the window, a menu board on the side.
Two women smile in front of a brick building with a green roof. One holds a can.
People inside a hallway. A smiling woman in blue shakes hands with two young boys, one wearing a camouflage hat.
A man in a blue shirt and glasses stands with crossed arms. A woman in a blue dress faces him. They stand near a table with a plant.
A man in a blue shirt points outside a window while two women and a girl listen.
A group of people in a hallway, one woman in a blue dress is smiling and looking at another person.
A man in a blue shirt stands in a hallway, conversing with a woman in a blue dress. Behind them, a brick wall with a plaque.
We work best when we're all working together! During our three-day Summer Leadership Conference, all our school administrators gathered together to learn, collaborate and plan on how to navigate the upcoming school year.
about 1 month ago, Berkeley County School District
A woman in a white shirt sits in a chair smiling, next to another woman in a blue dress.
Woman in green dress presenting to seated group in classroom with balloons, a screen, and bulletin board.
A group of adults sit around a table with a laptop. One man wears glasses, and others have their arms crossed.
Man and woman seated at a table with a laptop. The man smiles and gestures with his hands.
A man wearing glasses speaks into a microphone at a table. Behind him, two people listen. A bookshelf full of books is in the background.
A man stands in a library with a soccer ball on a table in front of him.
Man with curly hair, seated in a meeting with a black and white striped polo.
People at tables in a room, two wearing glasses, with laptops and water bottles, one woman smiling.
A woman in a red-and-white dress stands at a table, speaking into a microphone, with others seated around tables in the background.
Two people are seated at a desk, working on laptops. One person wears a blue shirt, the other wears a white coat.

Can you believe we're less than a month away from the first day of school? If your student is coming back to BCSD, don't forget to complete the Returning Student Update!

This a MANDATORY process that allows the parents of returning BCSD students to update:
- transportation methods and bus transportation agreements
- parent/emergency contact information
- upload the required two proofs of residency
- complete other annual forms/policies like technology agreements and media releases

Please complete the Returning Student Update using the PowerSchool Parent Portal. If you're having trouble accessing the form online, you can also complete it in-person at your student's school. MORE INFO: https://www.bcsdschools.net/registration

about 1 month ago, Berkeley County School District
A young girl stands in front of a colorful, large sign
What says summer more than a cookout and some popsicles? Thank you to everyone who came out to Whitesville Elementary to meet Dr. Sainz and Carolyn Lewis School to meet Dr. Wright! Both of these new principals are excited to make a positive difference at WES and CLS, respectively!
about 1 month ago, Berkeley County School District
A woman in green hugs a smiling child. An assistant principal in black stands behind them. Cars and people in the background.
Two girls with ice pops, one holding a cup. They are in a park with people and a cooler.
Adults and children outside a shelter, a man in glasses and a black shirt, and a woman in green.
Three individuals converse on a street with trees and parked cars in the background.
Four adults in a school parking lot. One wears a floral top, and another wears a green dress.
A man in a suit and tie shakes hands with another person and a child in a school hallway.
A woman in a black-and-white dress and glasses talks with a girl with a ponytail.
Large room with many people. Tables and chairs arranged. Bright lighting from ceiling. People moving around.
A man stands in a cafeteria area, conversing with a girl with a pink bow. Others are nearby.
Several people stand in a room. One woman in floral top speaks to another woman with a ponytail.
With the introduction of new technology, the job market is ever-changing and we want our students prepared for whatever comes next. During BCSD Technology's Future Innovators Camp at St. Stephen Middle, students were pushed to be adaptable, forward-thinking problem solvers. Whether it was coding with Legos or building their own computers within Minecraft, students had a blast stretching the bounds of their creativity and programming skills.
about 1 month ago, Berkeley County School District
A smiling child in an orange shirt holds a game controller while another person stands behind a table.
Laptop displaying a coding program with a game controller interface on screen. Keys on the keyboard are visible.
A person holds a small electronic device with a screen and buttons. They are seated in a room.
A boy in a gray top with a colorful beaded necklace sits at a desk, looking at a laptop.
A robot with a straw hat sits on a floor. Chairs and a table are in the background.
A child smiles, seated at a desk, working on a craft project with scissors and a robot model.
A wooden electronic device resembling a computer. It has a screen, buttons, and wires. On a blue table.
A student, with curly hair, uses a computer while another person works beside them on a project.
Four boys in orange shirts sit around a table. One looks at a laptop, another holds a robot model, and the other two watch.
Two children, one with blond hair, are seated at a table, intently working with a Lego structure.
Across the tri-county area, we are preparing students for their future careers and helping meet the needs of our local job market. STEMersion is a weeklong program for educators in the tri-county area where teachers and school counselors learn about in-demand careers from the region’s leading industries, connecting classroom instruction with real-world application. At the end of the program, educators come away with STEM-related lesson plans and projects for their students. During the institute, Superintendent Dixon spoke on the Superintendents' Panel to give his perspective on how BCSD tries to meet the needs of a changing workforce and supports CTE and STEM in our schools.
about 2 months ago, Berkeley County School District
Two men in suits and ties, one holding a microphone, seated on a couch. One man gestures. Behind them, a multicolored banner.
A large group of people pose for a photograph in a conference hall with ceiling lights and chairs.
Five individuals in formal attire standing together in front of a banner with the words "Tri-Country OSTERIO".
Four men in suits sit on chairs on a stage. One man holds a microphone. A banner reads "TenCounty STEMersion."
A room with a crowd of people seated at round tables. Laptops, cups, and plates are on the tables.