Parents and guardians,
Today, our administration received a report regarding the possible presence of ammunition in a student's backpack on campus. Administrators, with support from the school resource officer, immediately investigated the matter. Upon investigation, empty/spent ammunition cartridges were found. However, no weapon was located, and there were no reports indicating the presence of a weapon. The investigation determined that the backpack had been used over the weekend for recreational purposes, and the empty cartridges were a result of that activity.
The school was not placed on lockdown, as the student was promptly isolated, and there was no immediate threat to campus safety. District and school staff followed all established procedures in accordance with District policies. At no point was any student harmed or threatened.
The safety and security of our students remain our highest priority, and we take all reports of potential safety concerns seriously. We encourage families to partner with us by checking their child's backpacks and jackets to ensure no prohibited items are brought onto campus. We appreciate students who help to keep our campus safe.
Good Evening Parents and Guardians,
The South Carolina Department of Education School Climate Survey is now open through March 21, 2025. Climate Survey's are sent out annually by the State for each school. Survey results are used as a measure on the SC School Report Card Rating. Please follow the link below for instructions on how to complete the survey.
Thank you,
Daniel Island School Administration
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16ji7qtnbSW2qimjVCtJSDzta6D0Ps385/view
The BCSD Student, Teacher, and Parent Climate Surveys window opened on Monday March 3rd and will close Friday March 21st. All students in grades 3-12 and all teachers, librarians, guidance counselors, ROTC instructors, career specialists, and speech therapists are expected to participate in the survey. All parents are encouraged to participate. Please see the 2024-25 Student, Teacher, and Parent Climate Surveys document for additional information.
LINK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UigwCvef4eJ34aO4dpSct7cy_e1Yt138/view
Our school social workers are sparking change, one student at a time. Thank a school social worker this week for being a light in their students' lives!
Ready to solve the case of the missing breakfast? National School Breakfast Week starts today! To celebrate, students will get to try new menu items for breakfast and be entered to win daily and grand prizes from BCSD Child Nutrition Services.
Our students have a growth mindset! Because our middle school students had the most growth in their i-Ready math scores over the first semester, our school secured the coveted i-Ready Super School banner.
EVERY student DESERVES a school counselor.
Feb. 3-7 is National School Counseling Week, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our school counselors for the role they play in student achievement and success.
BCSD schools and offices will re-open and resume normal operations tomorrow, Monday, Jan. 27.
Due to concerns about icy conditions and the ongoing impact of inclement weather, Berkeley County School District students will learn from home and complete eLearning Day assignments on Friday, January 24. All schools and offices will remain closed on Friday. Staff will work remotely. DETAILS: https://www.bcsdschools.net/article/1982626
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
ACCESS Test Window for Multilingual students is January 22nd - February 7th
The School Improvement Meeting will be moved from February 6th to February 13th at 7:45 am in D 100.
Awards Day January 10th Grades 3-8
DIS Families; We will celebrate DIS students in Grades 3-8 for academic achievements on January 10th. Please enter through the back of the school near the MPR. Please wait until the previous grade has cleared before entering into the MPR. The first couple of rows will be reserved for students.
AWARDS TIMES:
8am~ 3rd grade
8:45~ 7th grade
9:30 ~8th grade
10:30 ~6th grade
11:00~ 5th grade
12:30~ 4th grade
Mrs. Mead's 80's Toy Debate was an incredible experience with a room transformation, snacks and digital debate presentations!
Congratulations to our DIS Spelling Bee winners!
First Place - Grey D'Oliveira
Second Place - Asher Auld
Third Place - Janie Anderson
Fourth Place/Alternate- Charlotte Hamlett
Daniel Island School Visual and Performing Arts Upcoming Events:
Middle Chorus Concert - December 4th 6:00 MPR
Winter Art Show - December 12th 4:30-6:30, Related Arts Hallway
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe - December 12th 6:30 MPR, ($7)
Middle School Band and Orchestra Concert - December 17th 6:00 MPR
Elementary Chorus Concert - December 18th 6:00 MPR
Not only did our PTA knock it out of the park with last week's Multicultural Night, our generous PTA also sponsored two artists to work with several grade levels! Our second, fourth and eighth graders learned about the indigo plant, how the dye is processed, its importance in SC history, and created a "shibori" indigo dyed fabric square with artist Cat Brantley from Sister Moon Studio, while our fifth, sixth and seventh graders took part in a Gullah Experience presented by Corey Alston!
Everyone learned new information and really enjoyed the programs! Thank you PTA!!
Mrs. Mead's 80's Toy Debate was an incredible experience with a room transformation, snacks and digital debate presentations!
Daniel Island School Drama Club welcomes you to TWO performances of "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe!"
Thursday, December 12 at 6:30pm (following the art show)
Friday, December 13 at 4pm
Ticket sales start tomorrow at noon!
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We want to recognize this year's Mock Trial Team for Daniel Island School! This team worked tirelessly almost every Saturday this fall semester and spent this past Saturday at Georgetown County Courthouse competing against other schools. It was a competition among other schools in South Carolina. As a matter of fact, DIS was the only school from Berkeley County School District to participate!
In addition, we want to recognize and thank Ms Schlick and Ms Blundy for their hard work and dedication to the team!
We are so proud of our Mock Trial Team!! Congratulations to Rory O’Hara, James Blundy, Anthony Hampton, Finley McCready, Chloe Selverian, Hattie Wissman, Kira Akst, Sarah Ligon, Claire Roth, Sophie Williams, Poppy Barnett and Tristan Wilhelm!
