BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Former Berkeley County Superintendent Dr. Rodney Thompson won’t be starting the new school year off in the classroom after all. Thompson has reportedly stepped down as a teacher for the Berkeley County School District. BCSD officials said Thompson resigned on August 10th–just days before students and teachers headed back to class. In November 2014, Thompson was released from his […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Back to school time is not just for kids!! It’s also a time for adults who did not finish high school to think about getting a GED and a ‘WorkKeys’ certificate. “Students take as long as needed to achieve their goal. The GED typically takes longer than a ‘WorkKeys’ certificate, but there is not a set time limit,” stated […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to BCSD Spokesperson Aimee Murray, this year’s ‘Stuff the Bus’ campaigned generated $6,600 in school supplies. “On behalf of Berkeley County School District, we want to thank the students, parents, community and business partners who supported the Stuff the Bus campaign this year,” stated Murray. “We know it was challenging to squeeze this into your schedule amidst […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–According to Berkeley County School District officials, following an investigation, Jimmy Huskey, Principal of Goose Creek High School, and Cynthia McBride, Athletic Director at Goose Creek High School, have both been allowed to return to work. “The District will have no further comment on this matter due to the confidential nature of any information regarding student educational records, which are […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to BCSD Spokesperson Aimee Murray, Jimmy Huskey, Principal of Goose Creek High School, and Cynthia McBride, Athletic Director at Goose Creek High School, have been placed on administrative leave. Jim Haynes is currently acting principal at the school. “Though the district cannot comment on the reason as to why the employees have been placed on administrative leave, […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Jess Benton, full-release teacher mentor with Berkeley County School District, will serve as President of the South Carolina Forensic Coaches’ Association (SCFCA) during the 2015-2016 academic year. Explaining her goals for the year, Benton said, “Most of the active speech and debate schools are located in the Upstate. I hope to work with coaches and programs throughout the […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–By unanimous vote, the Berkeley County Board of Education has selected Brenda Blackburn as the district’s new superintendent. Blackburn is currently superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools, a 9,600 student district in Christiansburg, Va. Prior to this post, she served as an Area Superintendent and an Associate Superintendent for Brevard Public Schools, a 75,000 student district in Viera, […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Christina Barbaro, a second grade teacher at Sangaree Elementary who wrote both grants, said, “I am so excited to be able to bring learning to life, get the students outside to experience nature and integrate nature into our curriculum.” Barbaro wrote the grants to secure funding to create the school’s Learning Outdoor Lab (LOL). The LOL will provide […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–John Chalus, Stratford High School athletic director and former Stratford High School head baseball coach, has been selected as one of this year’s inductees into the Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame. “It is such a great honor to be inducted into the Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame. I am so very fortunate to have been associated with great […]
MONCKS CORNER, SC (Aug. 4, 2015) – Berkeley County School District today announced its policy for free and reduced price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. Local school officials have adopted the following household size and income criteria for determining eligibility: Household size (1) Income Guidelines for Free Meals […]
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