What a Superior Orchestra!
On Wednesday, March 19, the Sangaree Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Orchestra, led by Mrs. Rachel DePriest, performed at the South Carolina Music Educators Association Concert Performance Assessment and earned a SUPERIOR rating! SRM's Orchestra Performed at a Grade III.
While at CPA, the students performed "Accents" by Robert S. Frost, "Night Shift" by Richard Meyer, and "Jupiter" by Gustav Holst, arranged by Deborah Baker Monday for a panel of 3 judges. Following this, the students went to a sight-reading room where they had 10 minutes to review a piece of music they had never seen or heard before. During these 10 minutes, students are not permitted to make any sounds on their instruments. At the end of the 10 minutes, they must perform the music for a judge. In both rooms, the ensemble is adjudicated on intonation, tone, rhythm, musical expression, performance position and formal presentation. We are incredibly proud of the strong orchestra program that we have at SRM!
For more information about the orchestra, including joining orchestra, reach out to Mrs. DePriest at depriestr@bcsdschools.net #wearesangaree
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.
Have you gotten your yearbook yet? Here is a sneak peak of our cover. Make sure you order soon to make sure you get a copy! Order your copy online at https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1451889/Sangaree-Middle-School/
@Jostens #YBKSneakPeek #Jostens
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.
We're so proud of seventh grader Ryan Taylor for winning the BCSD Spelling Bee! He competes again at LowCountry Spellbound! Thursday, March 20th at Goose Creek High School at 7 p.m..
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
Yearbooks are available at our lowest price of the year! They are perfect for a holiday gift. Yearbooks are available directly from Josten's, and will arrive in May 2025. Make sure your student gets one!
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1451889/Sangaree-Middle-School/2025-Yearbook/2024071804240910089/CATALOG_SHOP
Next month we welcome all our students and staff to participate in our Spirited Season. Please remind your student(s) that they MUST still follow the dress code (pajama pants and slippers are NOT acceptable). Enjoy this Thanksgiving break and we will see you on Monday, 12/2 dressed in white! #wearesangaree #sangareesspiritedseason2024
Our annual trunk or treat is coming up October 29th. We're in need of candy donations. You can hand it to these wonderful ladies in the car drop off line in the morning or drop it by the school anytime. We're also willing to take money and save you the trip to the store.
Arrr you ready? Prizes, pirates and treasured eats - next week is National School Lunch Week! Don't miss out on the swashbuckling fun.
More Info: https://www.bcsdschools.net/nslw2024
Berkeley County School District will utilize the Teacher Workday/Inclement Weather Day on October 11 as a weather make-up, e-Learning Day for students, as designated in the BCSD Instructional Calendar. This adjustment is necessary due to the postponement of the first day of school from August 14 to August 15, following impacts of Tropical Storm Debby.
MORE INFO: https://bcsdschools.net/oct11elearning
Due to forecasted impacts of Hurricane Helene, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) students will learn from home and complete eLearning Day assignments on Friday, September 27. All after-school activities and after-school care programs will close at 6 p.m. this evening.
All schools and offices will be closed Friday, and before and after-school care programs are canceled. As the storm system is projected to move out of the area that afternoon, after school activities may resume after 4 p.m. on Friday.
Great First day from start to finish.
For the upcoming school year, all BCSD schools will use Rooms as their direct communication tools for parents, teachers, athletic coaches, club advisors, etc. Because Rooms is located in the Berkeley County School District mobile app, this streamlines communication and minimizes the number of apps parents and guardians need for communication. If you haven't already, download the BCSD app today and turn on notifications so you never miss a message.
Berkeley County School District (BCSD) has postponed the first day of school to Thursday, August 15, giving teachers and staff more time to prepare and students an extra day of summer break. This decision comes after recent severe weather and flooding prevented access to school buildings for three days, disrupting traditional classroom and school preparation time for teachers and staff.
“We value the dedication of our teachers and staff in preparing classrooms and schools, and this additional day will allow them to better prepare to receive more than 38,000 students on Thursday,” said BCSD Superintendent Dr. Anthony Dixon. “Last week, teachers completed virtual professional development and training so now they can focus on classroom and school needs Monday through Wednesday.”
School and district offices will be open regular hours, and extracurricular activities and athletic programs will also operate according to their normal schedule. Information and schedules for school specific meet the teacher and grade specific orientation days have been shared with families by school leaders.
Dixon added, “We understand that disruptions in schedules are not easy for anyone so we appreciate the understanding of our parents and community as we work to ensure that the first day is the best it can be for students and teachers on Thursday.”
Any weather day adjustments necessary as a result of this calendar change will be reviewed and communicated, if needed, at a later date.
BCSD transitions to virtual operations today, August 9
Due to unexpected flash flooding resulting in numerous road closures and impassable road conditions, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) schools and offices will transition to virtual operations Friday, August 9.
All extracurricular activities, athletics, and school programs are currently suspended Friday, August 9. BCSD leaders urge staff to stay off of the roads.
In collaboration with county and municipal leaders, BCSD will reassess conditions Friday and throughout the weekend and provide updates, as appropriate, concerning potential access to schools and offices.
BCSD leaders are working closely with Berkeley County Emergency Management and are receiving regular updates about the weather from the National Weather Service. As safety and security is our