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'Friendsgiving' a time to come together in PSH special services

“Friendsgiving” has become a tradition at Philip Simmons High for the special services classes; it is a time for the students to join forces and cook a Thanksgiving meal together on the last day of school before break.

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Philip Simmons High singers qualify for National Honor Choir

Philip Simmons High is eager to recognize its five choral students who have been selected for the American Choral Directors Association National Honor Choir program.

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PSH girls' cross country win state championship

By beating Waccamaw, Philip Simmons High's girls' cross country team secured the first state championship in program history.

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90 BCSD Students Qualify for All-State Chorus

90 BCSD students hit the right note at their All-State Chorus auditions!.

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PSH art students win big at Coastal Carolina Fair

PSH art students win big in the Coastal Carolina Fair's Youth Art Show.

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Students will learn from home on Friday; schools, offices will be closed

Due to the potential for severe weather resulting from Tropical Storm Nicole, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) announced that students will learn from home and complete eLearning Day assignments tomorrow, Friday, November 11. All schools and offices will be closed Friday.

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PHOTOS: Trunk-or-Treat at PSH

Families flocked to the student parking lot at Philip Simmons High on Tuesday evening to participate in a special Trunk-or-Treat event hosted by the senior board.

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'You try to run...but can't'; PSH students write two-sentence spooky stories

Edward Leibe's Honors English 2 students at Philip Simmons High recently did a fun Halloween-themed writing prompt where he challenged them to write scary stories...in a mere two sentences.

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Izzy Corbit selected for North-South

Congratulations to Izzy Corbit on being selected to be a North-South All Star.

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Security/Emergency Management Quick Facts

Safety is the number one priority at Berkeley County School District. Please take a moment to review these quick facts regarding school safety, security and emergency management.

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BCSD accepting applications for new Virtual Learning Academy

Berkeley County School District is opening applications for current 11th and 12th grade students who are interested in participating in full-time virtual learning for the spring 2023 semester. There are 100 spots open.

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Reading goals: PSH Spanish Honor Society reads books with elementary students

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, members of Philip Simmons High's Spanish Honor Society visited elementary schools to read books that highlight Hispanic culture and/or are written by Hispanic authors.

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BCSD/BCSO hosting active shooter presentations

Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is collaborating with Berkeley County School District to host active shooter education presentations over the next few weeks. The point is to show residents ways they can be vigilant and protect themselves in the event of an active shooter, as well as everything BCSD is doing to protect its students.

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See something? Say something!

BCSD asks anyone who observes or has been a victim of bullying, threats, or a crime at school to “say something” on the district’s 24-hour free and anonymous tip line, or submit the report via the district mobile app.

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Child Nutrition Services Reminders & Updates

Please review the following items as we aim to make this transition as smooth as possible and keep you updated on what’s happening in our school cafeterias.

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PSH boys volleyball schedule

Boys' volleyball became a sanctioned sport earlier this year by the SC High School League. Check out the rest of this season's schedule.

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What is i-Ready?

If you are finding yourself on this page, it’s likely because your student is taking or will soon take an i-Ready assessment.

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STEP audition registration info

Do you think your child could be gifted in any of the arts? Please sign your child up for the audition coming in February 2023. The forms will be open from August 15, 2022 - December 2, 2022 to accept nominations.

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Student Accident Insurance Info

The board approved on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 the offering of a voluntary Student Accident Insurance. Parents/guardians can purchase the policy. Once on the site, you will be able to follow the instructions to view the coverages offered and to enroll electronically.

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PHOTOS: BCSD celebrates summer graduates

Way to go, summer 2022 graduates! Students from across seven BCSD high schools were recognized Aug. 8 at Goose Creek High during the summer graduation ceremony. Flip through photos in the photo gallery.

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