It is with great pleasure that we announce that the Carolyn Lewis School Child Nutrition Team was recently recognized as one of America’s Healthiest Schools by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.
This honor reflects our Food Service Team’s commitment to supporting the health and well-being of our students and school community. Through healthy practices, nutritious food choices, and a dedication to student wellness, our team is helping students feel their best, learn their best, and build healthy habits for the future.
Please join us in congratulating Katherin Toth, Food Service Manager, and our entire Food Service Team on this outstanding recognition. You are truly Making Waves and Leading Forward!
This honor reflects our Food Service Team’s commitment to supporting the health and well-being of our students and school community. Through healthy practices, nutritious food choices, and a dedication to student wellness, our team is helping students feel their best, learn their best, and build healthy habits for the future.
Please join us in congratulating Katherin Toth, Food Service Manager, and our entire Food Service Team on this outstanding recognition. You are truly Making Waves and Leading Forward!
The School Improvement Council (SIC) is an advisory committee to the principal. It's primary purpose is to assist the principal in the development and monitoring of school improvement and innovation.
By state law, the SIC is composed of at least two parents/guardians elected by the
parents/guardians of the children in the school. Claudie Torrez is our SIC Secretary, and Erin Zubkoff is our Vice Chair. Those two positions are up for re-election. Use this form to nominate someone for the position(s): https://forms.gle/VwWKr5Ld741QGp7t7
We will need to vote for a new Co-Chairperson and Secretary during our next SIC meeting.
If you are interested in serving a two-year term, please plan on attending our October SIC meeting of the year on 10/22/26 at 5:00 in the CLS Media Center. This will require a commitment to attend a monthly meeting this school year. If you have any questions related to the committee or the chairperson's duties, feel free to reach out to Dr. Batkins at batkinsd@bcsdschools.net We welcome your interest and support!
By state law, the SIC is composed of at least two parents/guardians elected by the
parents/guardians of the children in the school. Claudie Torrez is our SIC Secretary, and Erin Zubkoff is our Vice Chair. Those two positions are up for re-election. Use this form to nominate someone for the position(s): https://forms.gle/VwWKr5Ld741QGp7t7
We will need to vote for a new Co-Chairperson and Secretary during our next SIC meeting.
If you are interested in serving a two-year term, please plan on attending our October SIC meeting of the year on 10/22/26 at 5:00 in the CLS Media Center. This will require a commitment to attend a monthly meeting this school year. If you have any questions related to the committee or the chairperson's duties, feel free to reach out to Dr. Batkins at batkinsd@bcsdschools.net We welcome your interest and support!
It’s time to order our student-designed school T-shirts! This year, we’re making things a little easier by placing all orders online through School Cash.
Here’s what you need to know:
Flyers: A half-sheet flyer will be put in your box to go home with your homeroom students on Friday, October 2. A digital copy will also be sent to parents that day.
Ordering Dates: Monday, October 5 – Friday, October 16. The QR code will only be active during these two weeks.
How to Order: Parents can scan the QR code on the flyer to place their order through School Cash. We strongly encourage online ordering.
Need Another Option? If a family is unable to order online, they may send cash or a check to Carolyn Lewis School along with the student’s shirt size.
Sizes: Youth XS–XL and Adult S–4X.
Shirt Details: This year’s shirts will be navy blue with mint green ink. A color copy of the flyer is attached so you can check out the design!
Delivery: Shirts will arrive the week before Thanksgiving break.
If you have any questions, feel free to email Ms. Ellis (ellise@bcsdschools.net).
STEP Audition Registration is now open!
Berkeley County's Gifted and Talented Arts Program is available to students of Berkeley County Public Schools between the 4th and 12th grade who have auditioned and are identified as gifted/talented in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts. Once identified, students may attend seven Saturday STEP opportunities at a school throughout the district during the school year and a two-week summer program. Sixth through eighth grade STEP students may also attend Marrington Middle School of the Arts.
To qualify for STEP, students must either audition before a jury composed of fine arts professionals (theatre, music, and dance) or must complete on-site visual arts assignments. In addition, students are given tests that are indicators of potential in the various art disciplines. The jury seeks to identify students with outstanding potential in the arts.
Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJmXT1vzg7hnOjZZRujxnsZEMnXP-baD3JzByAZaByJ5Nsyw/viewform
Berkeley County's Gifted and Talented Arts Program is available to students of Berkeley County Public Schools between the 4th and 12th grade who have auditioned and are identified as gifted/talented in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts. Once identified, students may attend seven Saturday STEP opportunities at a school throughout the district during the school year and a two-week summer program. Sixth through eighth grade STEP students may also attend Marrington Middle School of the Arts.
To qualify for STEP, students must either audition before a jury composed of fine arts professionals (theatre, music, and dance) or must complete on-site visual arts assignments. In addition, students are given tests that are indicators of potential in the various art disciplines. The jury seeks to identify students with outstanding potential in the arts.
Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJmXT1vzg7hnOjZZRujxnsZEMnXP-baD3JzByAZaByJ5Nsyw/viewform
National Walk & Roll to School Day
THIS Wednesday, October 7
Join us as we walk, bike, scooter, skate, or roll to school together! This is a fun way to build healthy habits, show school spirit, and connect with our CLS community.
Meeting Points
Headwater/Fiddleback: Depart at 7:00 AM
Carnes Crossroads Lake House: Group photo at 7:15 AM → Depart 7:20 AM
Arrive at CLS: 7:35 AM
Safety First: Participants will travel together behind the escort tractor, with law enforcement and CLS staff supporting the route. Please follow all safety directions and supervise your children throughout the event. Helmets are strongly encouraged for bikes and scooters.
Route: Headwater/Fiddleback → Lake House → Ashworth Avenue → Helena Park Drive → CLS
THIS Wednesday, October 7
Join us as we walk, bike, scooter, skate, or roll to school together! This is a fun way to build healthy habits, show school spirit, and connect with our CLS community.
Meeting Points
Headwater/Fiddleback: Depart at 7:00 AM
Carnes Crossroads Lake House: Group photo at 7:15 AM → Depart 7:20 AM
Arrive at CLS: 7:35 AM
Safety First: Participants will travel together behind the escort tractor, with law enforcement and CLS staff supporting the route. Please follow all safety directions and supervise your children throughout the event. Helmets are strongly encouraged for bikes and scooters.
Route: Headwater/Fiddleback → Lake House → Ashworth Avenue → Helena Park Drive → CLS
Have you seen our new lawn decorations? We've got some growth worth celebrating! Great job, Loggerheads, for achieving 6.5 percent growth in SC Ready Math last year AND a special shoutout to our fourth graders for seeing a 5 percent jump in their SC Ready Science scores!
What a Color Splash celebration! Our CLS community came together and raised an incredible $45,234.00 through this year’s Color Splash Fundraiser! A huge congratulations to our top fundraisers and to every student, family, staff member, and supporter who helped make this fundraiser a success. Every contribution made a difference!
Top Teacher Fundraisers
Rosado — $4,040.00
Martinez — $2,987.00
Scibek — $2,590.00
Newsom — $2,586.50
Top Student Fundraisers
Preston Hager — $2,816.00
Alexis Fitchko — $1,435.00
Top Teacher Fundraisers
Rosado — $4,040.00
Martinez — $2,987.00
Scibek — $2,590.00
Newsom — $2,586.50
Top Student Fundraisers
Preston Hager — $2,816.00
Alexis Fitchko — $1,435.00
Celebrating Carolyn Lewis Day
Carolyn Lewis School is proud to recognize October 1st as Carolyn Lewis Day, a special day dedicated to honoring the remarkable woman whose name our school proudly carries.
In 1976, Carolyn Lewis made history as the first woman appointed to the Berkeley County School Board, paving the way for future generations of women in educational leadership and public service. Her dedication to education, leadership, and the Berkeley County community left a legacy that continues to inspire us today to make waves and to lead forward.
As the students, staff, and administration of Carolyn Lewis School, we are honored to carry her name and proud to celebrate her lasting impact on our community. Today, we join her family—including her son, Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis, and her daughter, Bowen’s Corner Elementary School Principal Nancy Lewis Leigh—in honoring her legacy.
On October 1st, we celebrate Carolyn Lewis—her leadership, her legacy, the trail she blazed for others, a champion for public education!
Happy Carolyn Lewis Day!
Sincerely,
Dr. Martin L. Wright
Principal
Making Waves and Leading Forward
ONE WEEK AWAY: National Walk & Roll to School Day
Wednesday, October 7
Join us as we walk, bike, scooter, skate, or roll to school together! This is a fun way to build healthy habits, show school spirit, and connect with our CLS community.
Meeting Points
Headwater/Fiddleback: Depart at 7:00 AM
Carnes Crossroads Lake House: Group photo at 7:15 AM → Depart 7:20 AM
Arrive at CLS: Approximately 7:35 AM
Safety First: Participants will travel together behind the escort tractor, with law enforcement and CLS staff supporting the route. Please follow all safety directions and supervise your children throughout the event. Helmets are strongly encouraged for bikes and scooters.
Route: Headwater/Fiddleback → Lake House → Ashworth Avenue → Helena Park Drive → CLS
Wednesday, October 7
Join us as we walk, bike, scooter, skate, or roll to school together! This is a fun way to build healthy habits, show school spirit, and connect with our CLS community.
Meeting Points
Headwater/Fiddleback: Depart at 7:00 AM
Carnes Crossroads Lake House: Group photo at 7:15 AM → Depart 7:20 AM
Arrive at CLS: Approximately 7:35 AM
Safety First: Participants will travel together behind the escort tractor, with law enforcement and CLS staff supporting the route. Please follow all safety directions and supervise your children throughout the event. Helmets are strongly encouraged for bikes and scooters.
Route: Headwater/Fiddleback → Lake House → Ashworth Avenue → Helena Park Drive → CLS
Final Day to Purchase for this weeks Kona Ice Day!
Order by 5:00 PM TODAY!
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K96X9864424
Order by 5:00 PM TODAY!
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K96X9864424
BCSD will conduct Gifted & Talented Academic (GTA) screening for students who have been referred by a parent, teacher, and/or administrator. Families do not need to take any action at this time. The district will provide Carolyn Lewis School with the list of students selected for CogAT testing, and individual letters will be sent home to families of students who are identified for testing.
At Carolyn Lewis School, CogAT testing will take place during the regular school day on:
Grades 3–5: October 20 & 21
Grades 6–8: October 22
The CogAT measures students' reasoning abilities and is one component of South Carolina's GT identification process. No special preparation is required. Families are encouraged to ensure students get a good night's sleep and eat breakfast on testing days.
📌 Important: The district is expected to provide the list of students scheduled for testing on October 1. Once the list is received, specific families will be notified with additional information.
Please encourage your child to be present and on time on their assigned testing day, as missing the assessment may result in a missed opportunity for GT qualification.
At Carolyn Lewis School, CogAT testing will take place during the regular school day on:
Grades 3–5: October 20 & 21
Grades 6–8: October 22
The CogAT measures students' reasoning abilities and is one component of South Carolina's GT identification process. No special preparation is required. Families are encouraged to ensure students get a good night's sleep and eat breakfast on testing days.
📌 Important: The district is expected to provide the list of students scheduled for testing on October 1. Once the list is received, specific families will be notified with additional information.
Please encourage your child to be present and on time on their assigned testing day, as missing the assessment may result in a missed opportunity for GT qualification.
We were incredibly fortunate to welcome a very special guest speaker, Mr. Young to Mrs. Geyer's 7th ELA classes earlier this week! As her classes studied Flesh & Blood So Cheap: The Triangle Fire and Its Legacy, our students had the opportunity to hear from a retired firefighter who shared his experiences, knowledge, and perspective on the importance of fire safety, service, and helping others. His visit brought learning to life and gave students a meaningful connection to a difficult but important piece of history. Beyond the lesson itself, he served as a wonderful example of courage, compassion, dedication, and what it means to serve your community.
Thank you to Mr. Young, for generously giving your time and sharing your wisdom with our students! We are so grateful for the impact you made in our classroom and in the world.
Thank you to Mr. Young, for generously giving your time and sharing your wisdom with our students! We are so grateful for the impact you made in our classroom and in the world.
Due to scheduling considerations, Career Day, originally scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2026, has been postponed. We are excited to announce that Career Day has been rescheduled for Friday, March 19, 2027.
A special thank you to everyone who has already signed up to serve as a Career Day presenter! We truly appreciate your willingness to share your time, talents, and experiences with our students. We hope that you will be able to join us on our new date in March. We will keep you updated with additional information and event details as we get closer to the date.
We are still seeking presenters from a variety of career fields and would love to have you join us! If you are interested in becoming a presenter, please complete the Career Day Presenter Registration Form using the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvUYNQxnEK4-0A5fcNOZSCiiKA-0dCs9lGHx165WC0UveV5Q/viewform
We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we make this adjustment. Thank you for your continued support of Carolyn Lewis School and our students. We look forward to seeing you on Friday, March 19, 2027!
A special thank you to everyone who has already signed up to serve as a Career Day presenter! We truly appreciate your willingness to share your time, talents, and experiences with our students. We hope that you will be able to join us on our new date in March. We will keep you updated with additional information and event details as we get closer to the date.
We are still seeking presenters from a variety of career fields and would love to have you join us! If you are interested in becoming a presenter, please complete the Career Day Presenter Registration Form using the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvUYNQxnEK4-0A5fcNOZSCiiKA-0dCs9lGHx165WC0UveV5Q/viewform
We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we make this adjustment. Thank you for your continued support of Carolyn Lewis School and our students. We look forward to seeing you on Friday, March 19, 2027!
The BCSD School Social Worker Team will host a virtual Parent and Community Night, tomorrow, September 29 through our partnership with Sources of Strength. Sources of Strength is a best-practice, evidence-based suicide prevention and mental health promotion program.
The focus of the evening will be helping parents, caregivers, and community members understand the importance of being trusted adults in the lives of children and youth. Participants will learn strategies for strengthening connections, building protective factors, and helping prevent adverse outcomes. This virtual event is an important part of our continued efforts to engage and equip families and community partners in supporting the well-being of our students. There will also be prizes for parents and community members who participate!
The focus of the evening will be helping parents, caregivers, and community members understand the importance of being trusted adults in the lives of children and youth. Participants will learn strategies for strengthening connections, building protective factors, and helping prevent adverse outcomes. This virtual event is an important part of our continued efforts to engage and equip families and community partners in supporting the well-being of our students. There will also be prizes for parents and community members who participate!
Get ready for an out-of-this-world week of school spirit! Carolyn Lewis School is celebrating Cane Bay High School Homecoming with Mission Space Spirit Week, September 28–October 2!
Students and staff are invited to join the mission each day as we blast off toward the Cane Bay Homecoming Game! From Cozy PJ Day to Alien Invasion, Galactic Glow, Orbit Day, and Cosmic Colors, there’s a space-themed way for everyone to show their school spirit.
Check out the flyer for each day’s theme and start planning your looks! Let’s make Homecoming Week out of this world!
Students and staff are invited to join the mission each day as we blast off toward the Cane Bay Homecoming Game! From Cozy PJ Day to Alien Invasion, Galactic Glow, Orbit Day, and Cosmic Colors, there’s a space-themed way for everyone to show their school spirit.
Check out the flyer for each day’s theme and start planning your looks! Let’s make Homecoming Week out of this world!
We are excited for our 4th Annual Fall Fest at CLS!
Thursday, October 1, 2026
5:00–7:00 PM
Carolyn Lewis School Courtyard
Food Trucks, Student Musical Performances, DJ
Face Painting, Balloon Artist, Vendors, Community Organizations, Trunk or Treat!
Entrance: Rear gate located at the back of the Faculty Parking Lot.
Mission: Spirit Week!
Get ready for an out-of-this-world week of school spirit! Carolyn Lewis School is celebrating Cane Bay High School Homecoming with Mission Space Spirit Week from September 28–October 2!
Students and staff are invited to join in the fun each day as we blast off toward the Cane Bay Homecoming Game! From cozy PJ Day to Alien Invasion, Galactic Glow, Orbit Day, and Cosmic Colors, there’s a space-themed way for everyone to show their school spirit.
Check out the flyer for each day’s theme and start planning your looks! Let's make Homecoming Week out of this world!
Treat your Loggerhead to a refreshing Kona Ice during the school day!
Order by Wednesday, September 30, at 5:00 PM!
Link: https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K96X9864424
20% of all sales go directly toward CLS activities!
COLOR SPLASH GRAND FINALE — SEPTEMBER 25
Color Splash Day is almost here! Students should:
Wear light-colored clothing
Bring a water bottle
Bring a towel
PTA is asking families to donate baby wipes and bottled water to help us prepare for the event. All things Color Splash — including run times, color packets, volunteer sign-up and event information — can be found here:
https://carolynlewisschoolpta.givebacks.com/w/ColorSplash
The School Counseling Department at Carolyn Lewis School would like to provide an important update regarding our upcoming Career Day.
Due to scheduling considerations, Career Day, originally scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2026, has been postponed. We are excited to announce that Career Day has been rescheduled for Friday, March 19, 2027.
A special thank you to everyone who has already signed up to serve as a Career Day presenter! We truly appreciate your willingness to share your time, talents, and experiences with our students. We hope that you will be able to join us on our new date in March. We will keep you updated with additional information and event details as we get closer to the date.
We are still seeking presenters from a variety of career fields and would love to have you join us! If you are interested in becoming a presenter, please complete the Career Day Presenter Registration Form using the link below:
🔗Career Day Registration Form
We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we make this adjustment. Thank you for your continued support of Carolyn Lewis School and our students. We look forward to seeing you on Friday, March 19, 2027!
Due to scheduling considerations, Career Day, originally scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2026, has been postponed. We are excited to announce that Career Day has been rescheduled for Friday, March 19, 2027.
A special thank you to everyone who has already signed up to serve as a Career Day presenter! We truly appreciate your willingness to share your time, talents, and experiences with our students. We hope that you will be able to join us on our new date in March. We will keep you updated with additional information and event details as we get closer to the date.
We are still seeking presenters from a variety of career fields and would love to have you join us! If you are interested in becoming a presenter, please complete the Career Day Presenter Registration Form using the link below:
🔗Career Day Registration Form
We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we make this adjustment. Thank you for your continued support of Carolyn Lewis School and our students. We look forward to seeing you on Friday, March 19, 2027!