United States Attorney Bill Nettles announced today the winners of the United States Attorney’s Office 12th Annual Project Sentry Logo Contest.  The winners are from the following schools: K-2nd grade division winner: Presley Sokolils, Socastee Elementary School, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 3rd-5th grade division winner: Tamiya Dickson, Marshall Elementary School, Orangeburg, South Carolina 6th-8th grade division winner and OVERALL WINNER: […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Bertha Wright, computer lab instructional assistant at Berkeley Intermediate School, won the Founders of the Future competition for teachers sponsored by Achieve3000. Wright was selected as the Gadget Giveaway reward recipient for the week of April 20, 2015. She is one of only 24 Founders in all of Berkley County Schools. The Founders of the Future competition is […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–The students of Berkeley Middle School welcomed a crowd of nearly 500 parents and community members last Friday for dinner and a variety show celebrating the cultural contributions of the Harlem Renaissance period of the early 1900’s. The show was developed by the 8th grade social studies teachers; Laddie Jones and Julia Stanley, as an enrichment activity to […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Daniel Island Academy has been selected by the State of South Carolina First Steps Program to participate in a six-month, in-home school readiness pilot program. Last month, preschool students began using UPSTART, a technology-delivered program that includes engaging educational activities in reading, math and science. UPSTART was developed and is implemented by the nonprofit curriculum research center, Waterford […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Board of Education has named three finalists in its search for a superintendent and announced opportunities for the public to meet these candidates Wednesday, April 29; Thursday 30; and Friday, May 1. The Board has conducted initial interviews this week with a slate of six candidates recommended by BWP & Associates search consultants. The candidates […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Board of Education has planned receptions Wednesday, April 29; Thursday, April 30; and Friday, May 1 to allow employees, community members and business leaders an opportunity to meet and hear from the three superintendent finalists. The board hopes to make a final selection following interviews being held next week. On each of these three days, […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On Friday morning, Berkeley County Superintendent Rodney Thompson faced a judge in Richland County where he is accused of using public funds and property to influence the outcome of the 2012 “Yes 4 Schools” campaign. The charge is a misdemeanor and carries a potential sentence of up to one year in prison and/or a fine of five hundred […]

Press Release: BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Beloved Berkeley County School Board Member, Mrs. Wilhelmina Jager Moore, has resigned from the Berkeley County School Board due to medical reasons. Chairman of the Berkeley County School Board of Education, Dr. Kent Murray shared his sentiments, “Having served 28 years in education, I’ve never witnessed an individual who cares more for children than Mrs. Wilhelmina Moore. […]

HANAHAN, S.C.–According to BCSD Spokesperson Chip Sturgis, Hanahan Elementary School was placed on administrative lockdown from approximately 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Friday based on law enforcement recommendations. North Charleston and Hanahan Police Departments were conducting operations near the school campus, Sturgis stated. There is an ongoing North Charleston Police Department investigation. According to Lt. Michael Fowler with the Hanahan Police […]

Press Release: BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Wednesday that the State Grand Jury has returned an indictment against Berkeley County School District Superintendent Dr. Rodney Marion Thompson. Thompson was indicted on April 15, 2015 on one (1) count for the Ethics Act offense of using public funds, property, and time to influence the outcome of an […]