WES families, this is a reminder of our upcoming WatchDOGS event! WATCH D.O.G.S.® is a national initiative and trademark; helping to provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence, that education is important. The purpose of this kick-off event is to formally invite dads, grandads, coaches, etc, into the school building to serve as a volunteer for our students. We will have a dinner for dads and kids, followed by a brief information session + challenge! For our school moms and grandmoms who are anxious to volunteer here at school, please feel free to reach out directly to your child's teacher and complete the BCSD Volunteer Clearance Application located on the district website under "Students + Parents". Thank you and we'll see you soon!
Tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct 4th, we will have some special guests in our building and we'd like to show off our WES School SPIRIT! Tomorrow, be sure to wear something Whitesville and/or blue and white! Let's Go, Wise Owls!
WEEKLY HOOTS: #soaringtogether (October 2 - 6). Please find the weekly parent newsletter with key updates. Follow this link to view - https://www.smore.com/5ys0w
We've had a busy few days here at WES! We have 4th grade paintings, 5th grade Reading Task Cards, Montessori Letters and Money lessons, and beautiful flowers delivered to teachers!
Reminder, tomorrow is Early Release Day. Whitesville Elementary School dismisses at 10:50 on early release days.
Hey, Dads and Kids! Our WatchDOGS Pizza Night Kick off is just over a week away! Please make sure to complete the form brought home, so we can plan for your attendance! See you then!
WEEKLY HOOTS: #soaringtogether (September 25 - 29). Please find the weekly parent newsletter with key updates. Follow this link to view - https://www.smore.com/cz6qk
To better serve the physical and mental wellbeing of those who work for BCSD, the YMCA has partnered with the school district to provide free memberships to all BCSD employees. In celebration of this partnership, BCSD employees are invited to come out to the Cane Bay Family YMCA on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. to activate their memberships and tour the Cane Bay facility. Learn more at https://berkeleycosdsc.sites.thrillshare.com/article/1252290.
We had an amazing turnout at last night's Primary Curriculum Night! Don't forget that tonight will be Elementary Curriculum Night from 6-7!
WEEKLY HOOTS: #soaringtogether (September 18 - 22). Please find the weekly parent newsletter with key updates relating to Curriculum Night, Owl's Nest, Spirit Night, and more. Follow this link to view - https://www.smore.com/a31f5
With the help of students, staff, and parents, we are on a ROLL with our dismissal! Way to go!
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Check out the Title I Newsletter! Mark your calendars for our upcoming Fall Events!
WEEKLY HOOTS: #soaringtogether (September 11 - 15). Please find the weekly parent newsletter with key updates. Follow this link to view - https://www.smore.com/a91hp
WEEKLY HOOTS: #soaringtogether (September 4 - 8). And, we're off! Please find the weekly parent newsletter with key updates. Follow this link to view - https://www.smore.com/d8qa9
Due to the potential for severe weather resulting from Hurricane Idalia, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) schools will follow the half-day dismissal bell schedule (https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/school-bell-schedules) on Wednesday, August 30. Thursday, August 31, students will learn from home and complete eLearning Day assignments. All schools and offices will be closed Thursday. BCSD will resume normal operations Friday, September 1.
Before and after-school care programs, activities, and athletics, to include practices and games, are canceled for Wednesday, August 30, and Thursday, August 31. Normal activities and operations will resume on Friday, September 1.
On Thursday, August 31, students will complete eLearning assignments from home via Schoology, Google Classroom, SeeSaw, or other designated virtual learning platforms. Specific information about assignments will be provided by the student’s teacher and/or school. Teachers will share information regarding their office hours to support students completing eLearning assignments at home. More information here: https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/elearning-day-faqs
Due to the potential for severe weather, and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of students, staff, and families, the district will not operate virtual feeding sites on Wednesday or Thursday.
BCSD officials work in partnership with Berkeley County Emergency Management and receive regular updates regarding the weather from the National Weather Service.
As safety and security is our number one priority, officials will continue to monitor the weather and assess any resulting damage.
Schools and offices will reopen and resume normal operations on Friday, September 1.
Berkeley County School District is currently monitoring the forecasts and receiving regular updates from Berkeley County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service on Tropical Storm Idalia. At this time, there are no changes to school operations. Any changes to operations will be communicated to staff and parents.
WEEKLY HOOTS: #soaringtogether (August 28-September 1). One week down! Please find the weekly parent newsletter with key updates for Week 2. Follow this link to view - https://www.smore.com/jg45ky
The South Carolina Department of Education purchased and provided Berkeley County School District and other school districts in our state with My Ride K-12 for communication of bus routes and delays. The app has been unable to provide parents with consistent delay information. BCSD is now tracking bus delays for parents using Google documents.
Bus Delays: https://www.bcsdschools.net/busdelays
WEEKLY HOOTS: #soaringtogether (August 21-25). And, we're off! Please find the weekly parent newsletter with key updates to the First Day of School, Car Rider Line, Breakfast & Lunch, and much more! Follow this link to view - https://www.smore.com/g32fd