We are pleased to continue with the Berkeley County School District District Ambassadors Academy this year.

Initially launched in 2017, this initiative is designed to provide an insider’s perspective of how the district operates and many of the necessary variables that impact decision-making in providing the world-class education our students deserve and our parents expect.

More importantly, it provides participants a firsthand opportunity to hear directly from district leadership, ask questions, and share their thoughts on how to best move the school system forward. With the aggressive student growth projections over the next two decades, there has never been a more exciting time to participate in discussions and planning opportunities these two-way conversations offer!

It is an ambitious project to be sure; however, these are OUR schools! As the familiar saying goes, “Decisions are made by those who show up.” Think of this as an opportunity to better understand the successes and challenges that guide decision-making in Berkeley County Schools.

We are now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 program; check out Frequently Asked Questions below to learn more. Please click the 2025 District Ambassadors Application link to apply.

Thank you for your consideration!

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should participate in the District Ambassadors Academy?

Resident, Berkeley County business and community leaders with a vested interest in the success of our public schools are strongly encouraged to apply!

What does the meeting schedule look like?

There will be a total of four (4) meetings for the District Ambassadors class. Candidates should carefully consider their availability on these dates before applying. Participants will be notified in advance of the meeting location.

All meetings will begin at 6 p.m., on the following dates: 

• September 25, 2025

• November 20, 2025 (third Thursday due to Fall break)

• February 26, 2026

• May 28, 2026

  
  

What does the selection process look like?

Our goal is to maintain a relatively manageable number of participants (approximately 15-20), which allows for active, productive engagement and plenty of time to delve deeper into our topics. Our objective is to have a diverse group of participants from every county high school zone.

To this end, we are requesting our Board members, employees, community leaders, and parents to nominate Berkeley County citizens who have a genuine desire to learn more about our public schools and a passion to help them succeed.

If you would like to nominate someone for consideration, please send your nomination, including contact information, to officeofcommunications@bcsdschools.net by May 19, 2025 so that we can contact the individual and have them complete an application. 

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What will the District Ambassadors Academy look like?

We will respect your time by intentionally designing these sessions to be a highly interactive, enriching, and engaging experience for everyone! There will be four consecutive monthly sessions beginning in September with a ceremony at the conclusion of the program. Each 1.5 to 2 hour session begins with a casual dinner and conversation among participants and district leadership before getting down to business. We want everyone to get to know each other and build camaraderie as we collectively work together to benefit our amazing students and staff.

The main topics of the four sessions are:

• Finance

• Capital

• Security 

• Student Support Services (hosted at Fishburne)

Each of the four sessions will begin with a prepared presentation on the evening’s topic, but the structure is flexible enough to allow for participant questions and other considerations. Remember, this is purposely designed to be a two-way conversation! 

Participants must have “perfect attendance” and take part in each of the four sessions in order to qualify for recognition as a District Ambassador.

How much will this cost?

There is no charge to participate in the District Ambassadors Academy.

Who should I contact with questions?

Please contact Monica Kreber, Strategic Engagement Coordinator, at kreberm@bcsdschools.net, and she will gladly assist!