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BCSD School Bus Accident; No Serious Injuries Reported

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to BCSD officials,  A Berkeley County School District bus transporting students to Berkeley Intermediate and Berkeley Elementary was involved in an accident Thursday morning. BCSD Spokesperson Katie Orvin stated that there were no serious injuries to report at this time. The school bus was crossing Rembert Dennis Boulevard onto Stony Landing Road when a truck ran a red light […]

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BCSD Schools Will Operate on One-Hour Delay Friday; BCSD Buses Will Operate on Normal Schedule

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. –Berkeley County School District students will return to school tomorrow, Friday, October 9, 2015, and will operate on a one-hour delay. School bus pick up will operate on a normal schedule.  BCSD employees will report at their regular time. If you live in an area where bus pick up is not accessible, communicate that information to your […]

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BCSD Classes Cancelled And Offices Closed Friday

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Due to the forecast of heavy rain for tomorrow, resulting from Hurricane Joaquin, Berkeley County School District has announced plans to cancel classes and closed offices for tomorrow, Friday, October 2, 2015. School officials have also announced that all extra-curricular activities scheduled for October 2, 2015 and October, 3, 2015 have been cancelled and will be rescheduled if […]

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BCSD: Football Games, Weekend Activities Rescheduled Due To Inclement Weather Forecasts

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Due to the forecast of heavy rain for Friday and Saturday, all extra-curricular activities scheduled for October 2, 2015 and October, 3, 2015 have been cancelled and will be rescheduled if possible. This includes all athletic events, practices, club meetings, SAT testing at BCSD schools, and competitions. At this time, BCSD has rescheduled five varsity football games. The […]

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Marrington Middle School Of The Arts Receives 499 New Electronic Devices For Students

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Marrington Middle School of the Arts has achieved one-to-one! The school now has 499 electronic devices for its students. “This has been a fiscal and academic goal for several years. The realization of this goal would not have occurred without a strong daycare program, which generated the funds, and Berkeley County School District’s Office of Technology, which helped […]

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Boroff Selected As Defensive Coordinator for S.C. Shrine Bowl Team

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Bill Boroff, Timberland High School’s Head Girls’ Soccer Coach and Defensive Coordinator for the football team, was selected as the Defensive Coordinator for this year’s South Carolina Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas team. “I am very excited to represent Timberland High School in the 2015 Shrine Bowl. It is an honor to represent our state in America’s oldest […]

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BCSD Students Receive More WorkKeys Certificates Than State & Nation

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The South Carolina State Department of Education recently announced the results of each district’s WorkKeys assessments. According to school officials, Berkeley County students received more National Career Readiness Certificates (NCRC) than students in the state and across the country. Eighty-nine percent of Berkeley County School District students who took WorkKeys earned a National Career Readiness Certificate, compared to […]

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Berkeley County School Officials: Students’ SAT, ACT & AP Scores Continue To Increase

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The South Carolina State Department of Education announced the results of each district’s Advanced Placement (AP) and SAT assessments, and results show that Berkeley County School District continues to increase its number of test takers. The district also was named to the 5th AP District Honor Roll because of its efforts during the 2013-2014 school year, achieving increases […]

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Timberland High School Evacuated Due To Bomb Threat

ST. STEPHEN, S.C.–According to school district leaders, Timberland High School was evacuated at approximately 2:10 p.m. as a precautionary measure due to a reported bomb threat. Law enforcement officials and the fire department are currently on the scene to investigate the threat and inspect the building, authorities stated. “All students, faculty and staff are safe,” stated Aimee Murray, the school […]

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Howe Hall AIMS Receives $12,000 Grant

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Howe Hall AIMS was awarded a $12,054 grant by the South Carolina Arts Commission for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. The support will allow the school to provide arts in education opportunities for its students. Specifically, the funds will be used to sponsor artists in residence, fine arts performances, and will provide materials for fine arts integration and infusion […]