Important Back to School Information
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!
Who's ready for back to school shopping? Check the PSM Supply List for grade level school supplies.
PSM families, mark your calendars for Monday, August 10th. Please note, the Meet the Teacher event in the evening is for 7th and 8th grade families; 6th grade teachers will not be in attendance.
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.
Holiday hours on Friday, July 3rd
Philip Simmons Middle School summer office hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
June 8th - July 31st
2026 - 2027 Related Arts Course Selection begins Friday, May 1st.
Its October! Get in the spirit with Boo Grams!! Boo your teachers, friends and even your principals!!! Starting October 6th. They're just ONE dollar! Boo everyone!!!!
Parents, mark your calendars for PSM Open House on September 16th.
Please join us Philip Simmons Middle School's Meet the Teacher event on Monday, August 11th, 2025.
Transportation update for the 2025 - 2026 school year
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.
Summer office hours begin today
Testing season is upon us! Testing dates are posted here.
In effort to provide an optimal testing experience for all students, we ask that you ensure your child is present and on time each day of testing. Students will not be released from classes for early dismissal on testing days. Please do not schedule appointments or other out-of-school functions for testing
days.
During testing, students may not be in possession of any electronic or other device that can be used for communicating, recording, timing, creating images, or storing images. These devices include but are not limited to cell phones, media players, electronic readers, headphones, smart watches, stop watches, electronic translators, handheld devices, or any electronic imaging or photographic devices. This does not apply to devices documented for use in a student’s IEP, 504 Plan, or Individual Health Plan.
Parent and family resources can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16g83TdTu8jfVlCGb_J1lrZ8Klbcuk0FcYKQUsmVxNWk/edit?usp=sharing
For further questions, please email Mr. Thurman at thurmanchristopher@bcsdschools.net
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.
Did you know that this week is the #WeekOfTheMilitaryChild 🇺🇸?
At PSM, we are proud to recognize the sacrifices our military families make everyday.
Today, as a part of BCSD's #PurpleUp week, students wrote letters to members of the U.S. Armed Services to #AdoptASoldier and make sure that they are ALL seen, heard, and most of all, LOVED. 💜
#makingapositivedifference
#IronHorses
#BeSeenBeHeardBeLoved
#JostensRenaissance
#PhilipSimmonsMiddleSchool
#SchoolCulture
#WeekOfTheMilitaryChild
#Positivity
#AdoptASoldier
#ThankYou
#Letters
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!
