Office of Diversity

Through ongoing conversations with district leaders, faculty, staff, students and community partners, the Office of Diversity will be developing goals and strategies for moving Berkeley County School District toward its goal of diversity and multicultural inclusive excellence.

Berkeley County School District promotes a welcoming and supportive environment that celebrates and values diversity and respect for all students, employees and stakeholders. The district is also committed to doing business with contractors, vendors and other suppliers who reflect and value the diversity of our community. It is important for all voices to be heard across the school district and for stakeholders to see that intentional efforts are being made to address challenges and opportunities for growth related to diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion.

For more information contact:

Dr. Glenda Levine

Chief Diversity Officer
(843) 899-8505

Levineg@bcsdschools.net

Penny Riddle

Administrative Assistant

(843) 899-8549

Riddlep@bcsdschools.net

News & Info

GCE cafeteria provides daily serving of history

Each day this month, visitors to the GCE cafeteria are served food service facts with their meals. Students not eating in the cafeteria are sent a daily photograph of the display.

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DIS infuses learning with works of legendary black musicians

To kick off the month, students school-wide were tasked with a scavenger hunt to find hidden MLK quotes. When found, the quotes were read and their meanings were deconstructed and discussed in classes. Following that activity, the musical exploration began.

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MMSOA students perform "We Shall Overcome"

MMSOA seventh and eighth-grade chorus students perform "We Shall Overcome" in recognition of Black History Month.

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CHE launches 'History Makers' to celebrate graduate success

The theme is “Know From Whence You Came. ” As a part of that theme, a former CHE student is highlighted each day during the morning announcements and on the CHE Facebook page.

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Events & Activities

Black History Month begins on February 1 and ends on March 1 of each year. Many BCSD schools hold special events during the month.

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Learning the art of sweetgrass basketry

With help from Henrietta Snype, who spent a week visiting the school, Howe Hall AIMS third-graders created sweetgrass items – and it all ties into local history they have been learning at school.

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'Every celebration can be beautiful'

Hispanic Heritage Month was Sept. 15-Oct. 15. ESOL teachers from three elementary schools share what they want their students to learn from being a part of a school with many cultures , and that differences should be accepted and celebrated.

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Cross Elementary students share their dreams in 2020 Oratorical Competition

Seven students took the stage in Cross Elementary’s multipurpose room for the third annual Oratorical Competition on Feb. 27, during which all seven students had 3 to 5 minutes to answer the question: “If I could share my dream with Dr. Martin Luther King, what would it be?”

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Celebrating the legacy of Philip Simmons

With this being Black History Month, Philip Simmons’s family members join the three schools named for him in celebrating his legacy, dedication and work ethic, as well as his knack for perseverance during a time of adversity.

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