State Commissioner Tia Brewer-Footman will host the inaugural, Tia’s Junior All-Star Academy’s – SC Leadership Tour for teen girls, July 14-16. During this three-day tour, up to 150 ninth through twelfth grade girls, will enjoy a day of leadership and corporate training. Sponsors and speakers from Boeing, University of South Carolina, the South Carolina Department of Commerce and the BB&T […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On Tuesday night, school board members started the meeting on a different note. Rather than say a prayer, board members called for a moment of silence. “At this time, let’s take a moment of silence, so that each of us can reflect on our own faith and it’s place in our work this evening,” stated Board Chairman Jim Hayes. […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County School District (BCSD) FY 2016-2017 General Fund Operating Budget received first reading at the Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 14. The proposed budget funds the highest priority district needs identified by schools, district departments and the Board. The budget is contingent on the Board’s approval of a four mill tax increase. “This year’s budget development […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County School District (BCSD) has announced its new 1:1 initiative to begin in the fall of 2016. Phase 1 one of the initiative will complete with 23 of 43 schools receiving Chromebook devices for each student/teacher in 3rd-8th grade. Phase 2 will include the implementation of 1:1 in the remaining 3rd-8th grade schools. “BCSD’s strategic school […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Dr. James A. Spencer has been named the first principal of Philip Simmons High School located in Huger, South Carolina. The Berkeley County School Board approved the appointment at its meeting on Tuesday, June 14. Dr. Spencer will begin his new assignment July 1 to prepare to open the school in August 2017. “I am excited, honored, and […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Crystal Rosalie Carpenter, Emma Harris, Tanner Maharrey, Hannah Mitchum, Justine Smith and Josh Trill, all from Berkeley County, graduated from the SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) on Saturday, May 28, 2016, in Hartsville. Crystal Rosalie Carpenter, daughter of Thomas E. and Charity Gwen, and Josh Trill, son of Steve Trill and Lisa Trill, will attend […]
CROSS, S.C.–Cross High School Building Construction Department, with Building Construction teacher David E. Sweat, Sr., have received a $5,000 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant for study and relaxation area. Principal of Cross High, Adrian Busch, said, “Our school and community will greatly benefit from this grant. We would like to thank our friends at Lowe’s for generously supporting this important […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Cainhoy Elementary/Middle School will receive $40,000 for the 2016-2017 school year as a result of a $20,000 contribution from Blackbaud and a matching contribution from the Daniel Island Community Fund. “We are so very grateful for the contribution Blackbaud and the Daniel Island Community Fund has made to our school. The money undoubtedly will provide so many more […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–After receiving two German Shepherds a few weeks ago, the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office extended the invitation for Berkeley County students throughout the district to submit names for the two dogs. According to BCSD officials, Berkeley Intermediate and Whitesville Elementary submitted winning names and were treated Wednesday to a visit from the K9s and members of the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office. […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Aidra Shaw has been named the new principal of Cainhoy Elementary School located in Cainhoy–near Huger. The Berkeley County School Board approved the appointment at their meeting on Tuesday, May 24. Shaw will begin her new assignment in June to prepare for the upcoming school year. “I am so excited to be the new principal of Cainhoy Elementary […]
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