Applications are live for Howe Hall AIMS, our elementary-level arts magnet school in Goose Creek. All enrollment for HHA is determined through a lottery system. Apply now at https://www.bcsdschools.net/hhalottery.
In response to ongoing forecasts for wintry weather, to include the potential for snow, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) announced that schools will follow the half-day dismissal bell schedule on Tuesday, January 21. Students will learn from home and complete eLearning Day assignments on Wednesday, January 22. All schools and offices will be closed Wednesday.
Additional info: https://www.bcsdschools.net/article/1975777
Kevin Sorbanelli at Philip Simmons High is a superstar school communicator! Mr. Sorbanelli was the top Rooms user districtwide for the first half of the school year. As such, we surprised him this week with four tickets to the Stingrays and some BCSD swag. Please help us thank Mr. Sorbanelli for his dedication to keeping parents informed! 🤩
You asked and we answered! Thank you to everyone who braved the cold this morning to attend our Ask Us Anything Fundraiser.
New year, new board recognitions! Last night, Philip Simmons High's boys' and girls' cross country teams were recognized by the board for their full sweep at state! Next, Mr. Charles, Kameron and Dan Michener were recognized for Dan's video -- "Mr. Charles Makes a Difference in Kameron's Life" -- winning a National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Southeast Emmy!
Shout-out to Cane Bay Middle, Stratford High and Boulder Bluff Elementary for contributing the most funds to Trident United Way for the 2024-2025 school year. Competing against our other schools, we thanked their teachers and staff for their generosity with a celebratory breakfast.
Happy New Year! We hope you strive to make a positive difference and create the future you dare to imagine in 2025!
Today, our amazing school district employees, dedicated students, our inspiring superintendent, and wonderful community members came together to spread the joy of reading at H.E. Bonner Elementary! 💖📖
Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time to engage and inspire our young learners. Your efforts make a positive difference! Together, we're building brighter futures, one story at a time! 🌟 #makingapositivedifference
After tomorrow's half-day, we're officially on winter break! Schools will be closed from Dec. 23 - Jan. 3 and students will return to school on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Have a safe and happy holidays!
Congratulations to Timberland High School's Army JROTC Raider Team for winning its fourth straight State Championship! The traditional team brought home the state title while the school's mixed team was named first runner-up after competing in a multidivisional matchup on Dec. 14 in Blythewood.
Our Berkeley ONEderland gifts are all wrapped and ready to go! Thank you to everyone who donated items this year. With your help, we were able to make this season even more merry and bright for over 500 BCSD students.
#ICYMI: Cross High is playing in the Class A football state championship game Thursday night! Today, Coach Shaun Wright, Preston Fuller and Karmello Jones spoke at the SCHSL's press conference about the big game. To get tickets, visit https://gofan.co/p/2497B1DA2323140F84EF12DE3BA83F4A
Happy Thanksgiving! Remember, students return to school on Dec. 2!
HAPPENING TODAY!
BCSD is hosting its Homecoming Hiring Event from 5:30 until 7 p.m. at the main office in Moncks Corner.
Looking to make a positive difference? It's time you found your home in Berkeley County.
Not a teacher, not a problem. School and district administrators will be looking for people to make a difference in a wide range of positions, including but not limited to:
Teacher Assistants
Custodians
Clerical Staff
Maintenance Workers
Bus Drivers
Food Services
IT Professionals
Substitute teaching information will also be available. Be ready to hand out your resume!
Roughly 500 Beta Club students came together yesterday at West Farm Corn Maze for a day of fellowship and service. Beta Clubs recognize high academic achievement, foster leadership skills and encourage community service. All eight BCSD high school Beta Clubs led food drives at their respective schools to pool and transfer their donations to a trailer at West Farm headed for Feed Berkeley.
Students at our schools honored the rich cultural tradition of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) last week. The vibrant holiday known for iconic painted calaveras originates in Mexico and serves as an invitation to reflect on the importance of family and heritage. Though this day falls outside of Hispanic Heritage Month, schools like Hanahan High included the day as a part of cultural enrichment activities with beautiful and informative cross curricular lessons.
We don't just hand out treats on Halloween; we share the magic of reading! As they have for many years, our team members from our Division of Academics and Innovation handed out children's books at yesterday's Halloween festival in Moncks Corner.
Congratulations are in order for Berkeley High's and Stratford High's Beta Club sponsors! Both sets of sponsors achieved 2023- 2024 National Beta Educator of Excellence status. This is highest honor a Beta sponsor can receive and nationally only 257 out of 20,000 sponsors earned this award.
Stop, drop and hold! Along with schools around the world, Howe Hall AIMS practiced earthquake drills and went over earthquake safety today for the "Great American ShakeOut!"
Today, 150 of our high school students got the inside scoop on what it's like to work in the healthcare industry from Roper St. Francis. Students met with teammates from Roper's nursing, imaging, laboratory, medical assisting, physical therapy and human resource departments.
