BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) announced it will host three South Carolina Aeronautical Training Center Library Workshops in July 2023. “These workshops are excellent opportunities for members of the community to learn about Trident Technical College’s STEM program at a convenient location. Attendees can learn about programs taught in the S.C. Aeronautical Training Center, including aeronautics, […]
Education
BCSD Approves $418M Budget, Includes Teacher Pay Increase
All BCSD workers will receive a 6.5 percent pay increase, according to school officials.
‘All Together Now’ Puzzle Kit Available June 19 At Berkeley County Libraries
A limited number of puzzle kits will be available at all Berkeley County Libraries beginning Monday, June 19, 2023.
Freedom From Religion Foundation Wants Lord’s Prayer Banned At BCSD Meetings
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The Freedom From Religion Foundation is demanding that the Berkeley County School Board prevent members of the audience from “interrupting its meetings to push Christianity by reciting the Lord’s Prayer during the moment of silence.” In a press release, the state/church watchdog said it was alerted that the board is doing nothing to stop members of the audience […]
Cane Bay Library To Host Fun Painting Activities Starting June 15
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The Berkeley County Library System is hosting a Paint It! activity on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and will continue once a month at Cane Bay Library, located at 1655 Cane Bay Blvd. in Summerville. Anyone who is interested in taking part can register at berkeleylibrarysc.libcal.com/event/9962109 or call 843-719-4796. 📣 Stay […]
New HR Chief Officer To Focus On Teacher Recruitment, Retention: BCSD
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The Berkeley County School District announced this week it has hired a new chief officer of human resources. Recruitment and retention will be Aimee Fulmer’s immediate focus, according to the school district. “We cannot continue to ignore this impact on our students when we cannot recruit and retain our current teaching staff,” Fulmer said. “…I look […]
2 Berkeley County Students Receive BCSD Teacher Forum Scholarship
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Two recent Berkeley County high school graduates have been awarded a 2,500 scholarship courtesy of the BCSD Teacher Forum. Cindy Perez Garcia from Stratford High won the 2023 Teacher Forum CTE (Career and Technical Education) Student Scholarship. According to the Berkeley County School District, Perez Garcia was heavily involved in SHS’s Students in Action organization and […]
Wassamasaw Tribe To Teach Basket Weaving At Old Santee Canal Park
Join Wassamasaw’s Cultural Preservationist Tammy Leach and learn traditional basket weaving techniques.
Berkeley County School District’s Summer Feeding Program Kicks Off Monday
Berkeley County’s Summer Feeding Program starts Monday, June 5 and is available to all students and children in the Berkeley County community.
Berkeley County School Bus Driver Wins State Road-E-O
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – A school bus driver has returned to Berkeley County a champion of sorts. According to the Berkeley County School District, Marie Dean recently competed in South Carolina’s Bus Road-e-o and won her division. Dean earned the first place spot in the Regular Education Driver category for the state – a title that earned her $500 and […]
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