In case you missed it! We welcomed our 1st day of the new school year with a few local news crews! https://www.live5news.com/2024/08/15/berkeley-co-school-district-leaders-prepare-successful-school-year/
We have had a busy first 2 days! Check out these Town Hall Meetings with Dr. Gantt!
Thank you to our families for a great 1st Day!
Some reminders for car rider pickup:
Families with a Kindergarten or Pre-K student will pick up in the Kindergarten loop (right side of school). All students in the same family are to have the same car tag number. Students will go to the dismissal zone of the youngest sibling. For example, a family with a Kindergartener and a 3rd grader will dismiss together at the Kindergarten Loop. Families with children ages 1st grade and older will dismiss from the Front Car Loop.
Families in the Kinder Loop who need to buckle in their child, please pull up and to the left to do so.
Thank you for being patient; each day will improve! Please help your children learn their number and to listen for it at dismissal. And parents, please remain in your vehicle throughout the process.
Have a wonderful weekend!
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.
WEEKLY HOOTS: #AllforONE! (August 12-16). Please find the weekly parent newsletter with key updates about our upcoming dates, Meet the Teacher Night, Transportation, Nurse Updates, WES Swag, Parent University, and more. Follow this link to view - https://secure.smore.com/n/c2sx3
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
Please see the 2024-25 school supply list.
#allforONE
#wiseowls
#soaringtogether
WELCOME TO THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR: #allforONE #wiseowls #soaringtogether
We are less than one month away from the start of the 2024-25 school year. We can't wait to welcome all of our Wise Owls back on campus! Please find our Welcome to the 2024-25 School Year newsletter. Follow this link to view: https://secure.smore.com/n/53hnp
Is your student coming back to BCSD? Then don't forget to complete Returning Student Registration through the PowerSchool Parent Portal!
MORE INFO: https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/returning-student-registration
WEEKLY HOOTS: #soaringtogether (May 27-31). Please find the weekly parent newsletter with key updates about our upcoming dates, Returning student registration, Summer Activities, Parent University, School Supply List, 2024-25 Student Placement Family Input, and more. Follow this link to view - https://secure.smore.com/n/0f28p
Check out the newsletter from our Guidance Dept. It lists some summer opportunities!
More 5th grade Field Day!!
5th grade Field Day! Did the students or staff have more fun?!
5th grade Field Day! Did the students or staff have more fun?!
4th and 5th Field Day!
2nd Grade made Lemonade!
WEEKLY HOOTS: #soaringtogether (May 20-24). Please find the weekly parent newsletter with key updates about our upcoming dates, Yearbook sales, Returning student registration, Summer Activities, Parent University, character word of the month, 2024-25 Student Placement Family Input, and more. Follow this link to view - https://secure.smore.com/n/mtf8k
Some 3rd Grade Field Day fun!! Including the Students vs Teachers Tug of War...
A sneak peek at some fun at FIELD DAY!
