The Hawks showed their strength, but in the end couldn't pin down West-Oak. Regardless of the outcome, they still made us and the Hanahan community proud this season. They finished the year as the Lower State Champions and State Runner-Up.
Photos by Cyril Samonte.


The Hanahan Hawks have hit the road and are headed to the wrestling 3A state title match! Go Hawks! Beat West-Oak!


We are proud to recognize David Van Maanen as our Teacher of the Year!
This honor is so well deserved. He consistently goes above and beyond for students, colleagues, and our school community. From dedication in the classroom to genuine care for every child, Mr. Van Maanen exemplifies what it means to be an educator.
Thank you for your passion, commitment,and the countless ways you make a difference every single day. Congratulations!
This honor is so well deserved. He consistently goes above and beyond for students, colleagues, and our school community. From dedication in the classroom to genuine care for every child, Mr. Van Maanen exemplifies what it means to be an educator.
Thank you for your passion, commitment,and the countless ways you make a difference every single day. Congratulations!

Congratulations to our 2025–2026 Hanahan High School Teacher of the Year finalists! 🦅🧡💙
We are proud to recognize Tracy Baker, Carmen Francis, and DJ Van Maanen for their dedication, passion, and daily impact on our students and school community. Each of these educators represents the very best of what it means to be a Hawk.
We are proud to recognize Tracy Baker, Carmen Francis, and DJ Van Maanen for their dedication, passion, and daily impact on our students and school community. Each of these educators represents the very best of what it means to be a Hawk.

We love seeing the Hanahan Marching Pride out in the community! Last week, our marching band rocked everyone's socks off at an event at HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital.
Is your student coming back to BCSD? Then don't forget to complete the Returning Student Update through the PowerSchool Parent Portal! For more information, visit https://www.bcsdschools.net/registration.
Congratulations to our Teacher and Staff of the Quarter for the final quarter of the school year. The teacher and staff of the quarter are selected by all staff members at Hanahan HS. The teacher of the quarter is our Auto Tech teacher and a member of the HHS Class of 2011 DJ VanMaanen. Our staff of the quarter is our Head Custodian Ms. Kenyanna Holmes. The teacher of the quarter receives a gift certificate to @Halls Chophouse and our staff of the quarter receives a gift certificate to Carraba's sponosred by @Herff Jones Carolinas and ad gift certificate to @Throw Lumber Jill's. Congratulations to our last two winners for the school year!
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We've got some accomplished kids in BCSD! Last night, Stratford High's JROTC archery team, Hanahan High's "Hawk's Eye View" and Nina Nassyrov from Philip Simmons Middle were recognized by our school board for their competition wins on the state and national level.



Spring has sprung! We hope all our students have a safe and fun spring break! Students will return to school April 21.

The No Hate Tour stuck the landing at Goose Creek High and Hanahan High! These BMX stars wowed students with their high-energy bike tricks while also delivering an impactful anti-bullying message.


HHS wants to give a shout out and congratulations to our Teacher and Staff of the Month for March. These two were nominated by our student body for demonstrating the character trait of Perseverance to both students and colleagues.
Congratulations to Mrs. Reta Hanna and to Coach Gary Christensen! Thank you for all you do for our students and our school.
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Congratulations to our March Students of the Month! These students were nominated by their teachers for being excellent role models of the our March character trait of Perseverance. Kudos to all of their hard work and effort!
9th Grade - Esmaael Alnour
10th Grade - Maria Trejo Martinez
11th Grade - John Kanehl
12th Grade - Larissa Cabrera
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HHS HOSA had a great time at the State Leadership Conference last week, with several students placing!
Layla Lematty and Belinda Reyes placed in the top 5 for Mental Health Promotion
Kelsey Grosskopf placed in the top 5 for Nursing Assisting
Lindsey Newman placed 3rd in Nursing Assisting
And last, but certainly not least… Audrianna Amara campaigned and was voted as our new state Secretary by her HOSA peers. This representation at the state level is huge for us at Hanahan and even in the Lowcountry. HHS could not be more proud of ALL of the 34 students who competed this year!
Also, congratulations to our own Mrs. Byrne for getting the "Extra Miler" award at the conference presented by SC HOSA!
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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.

HHS wants to give a shout out and congratulations to our Teacher and Staff of the Month for February.
These two were nominated by our student body for demonstrating the character traits of Kindness & Compassion to both students and colleagues. Congratulations to Science Teacher, Ms. Cribb and to AP Secretary, Mrs. Pooser! Thank you for all you do for our students and our school.
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Congratulations to our February Students of the Month! These students were nominated by their teachers for being excellent role models of the our February character traits of Kindness & Compassion. Kudos to all of their hard work and effort!
9th Grade - Chariss Solivan
10th Grade - Mary Baylee Zeitlin
11th Grade - Sierra Cagley
12th Grade - Ava Fuenffinger
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Congratulations to our Luke Woodall for qualifying for this year's 2025 South Carolina All State Orchestra on Tuba! He will travel to Spartanburg next week where he will represent Hanahan among the best orchestral students from around the state.

