Reminder: BCSD schools and offices are closed tomorrow, Nov. 3, for Election Day. Students and staff will return to school on Wednesday, Nov. 4.
12 days ago, Berkeley County School District
🧡🧡 UNITY DAY at PSE! 🧡🧡 Our Iron Horses came together to stand up, stand strong, and speak out against bullying! With help from our REN Squad, students created an anti-bullying banner and Unity Chain to celebrate kindness, inclusion, and the power of coming together. 💜🖤
23 days ago, Lauren Creedy
Members of Philip Simmons Elementary’s REN Squad led the way for Unity Day this morning! Squad members greeted students coming into school with signs they made celebrating Unity Day, and ushered them over to an area of the main hall to sign the “PSE Anti-Bullying Contract” banner. Some squad members also had a table set up where students could sign orange strips of paper that are being made into a schoolwide unity chain. 🧡
24 days ago, Berkeley County School District
Be kind; your words don't rewind. On Wednesday, Oct. 21, all our schools will observe Unity Day -- a day where we can send a visible message of building commUNITY in BCSD. All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to make a positive difference together on Unity Day by wearing orange.
25 days ago, Berkeley County School District
Way to go, Iron Horses! Students and staff worked hard and achieved 9.7 percent growth in SC Ready Science last year!
about 1 month ago, PSE Staff
Support our Teacher Forum Popcorn Fundraiser by shopping online at Philip Simmons Elementary’s Double Good Store! 100% of the money raised supports district student scholarships, so every bag makes a difference! https://popup.doublegood.com/s/6l1iq0q7
about 1 month ago, Lauren Creedy
💜After reviewing 168 3rd-5th grade student applications and hosting almost 30 student interviews, we are SO excited to announce our 2026-2027 REN Squad members! 🖤Today was all about CELEBRATING these student leaders and kicking off an incredible year of spreading positivity, recognizing others, and making PSE IRON STRONG! 💜 To every PSE student who applied, WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU! Thank you for applying and be sure to apply next time applications are open! ✨We wait to see all the magic this REN Squad brings to PSE! ✨
about 2 months ago, Lauren Creedy

Preparation + Determination=Growth

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!

2 months ago, Berkeley County School District

To show off our Iron Horse pride, PSE went full blown purple this last Friday!! We love seeing school spirit and smiles in our hallways and can't wait to celebrate HOMECOMING WEEK 🖤💜

2 months ago, Lauren Creedy
Gifted & Talented (GT) Screening Referral – 2026–27 - DUE BY SEPTEMBER 15TH

Families may request that their child be considered for screening for possible identification in the BCSD Gifted and Talented (GT) Academic Program. Screening is a multi-step process that may include a review of existing test scores, end-of-year grades for students in grade 5 and above, and additional testing conducted during the regular school day.

All screening referral requests must be submitted online or postmarked by September 15, 2026. Mailed requests must be submitted using the official referral form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSbItYr1UKNE-OY4NYsfGxGRXfhgJaV_wjXWgn0I70P9LVCw/viewform
2 months ago, Dionna Ebeling

Philip Simmons Elementary hopes everyone had a great first full week of school last week! Superintendent Dr. Anthony Dixon swung by the school on Thursday to say "hi" to a few folks, including the school's new administrative team: Principal Creighton Eddings and Assistant Principal Latoya Stephens.

3 months ago, Berkeley County School District

It's gonna be a great year at PSE! Thank you to everyone who popped by to enjoy some popsicles and meet our new principal, Dr. Eddings, and Assistant Principal Latoya Stephens.

3 months ago, PSE Staff
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!
3 months ago, Berkeley County School District
On Monday, the Berkeley County Board of Education approved the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General Fund Budget, a financial plan that invests in students and employees while making responsible use of taxpayer dollars. Review key components of the approved budget at https://www.bcsdschools.net/article/3019537.
5 months ago, Berkeley County School District
G'Day Mates! Our third graders had a ripper time at the Didgeridoo Down Under performance, where music, art, culture, and science came together in a high-energy, interactive show. There were heaps of smiles, laughs, and dancing as students explored the wonders of Australia. Crikey! What an exciting way to bring learning to life!
6 months ago, Lauren Creedy
SCReady testing begins next week for 3rd-5th grade students!
7 months ago, Ashley Osterkamp

Yesterday our students showed up in a BIG way by wearing purple to support our Military Families! 💜

Purple is a special color—it represents all branches of the military—and it also happens to be one of our school colors, making yesterday even more meaningful for our PSE family.

We are proud to stand behind and celebrate the strength, sacrifice, and resilience of our military-connected students and their families. Thank you for your service and for being such an important part of our community!

#PurpleUp #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #PSEProud

7 months ago, Philip Simmons Elementary
Students in grades 3-5 are gearing up to take the SCReady assessment in May!
7 months ago, Ashley Osterkamp
🍀 Luck was in the air at PSE! 🍀 Over 1,000 golden coins were hidden around the school for our annual Luckiest Class Gold Hunt. Mrs. Alexander’s class struck gold and took 1st place, while Mrs. Schneider’s and Ms. Yore’s classes tied for 2nd place! ✨ A sneaky little leprechaun even stopped by on St. Patrick’s Day to celebrate and drop off a special surprise. ✨
8 months ago, Lauren Creedy
Our PSE third graders are taking learning by storm as they design and experiment with their own weather tools! Through hands-on learning, they’re building skills that are sure to make a real impact - rain or shine. We are so grateful to our incredible PTA for making this experience possible. Your support helps our learning shine brighter every single day!
9 months ago, Lauren Creedy