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BCSD announces three 2013-2104 Teacher of the Year Honor Roll finalists

MONCKS CORNER, SC – At its annual Teacher Forum Induction, the Berkeley County School District (BCSD) honored its 2014 school-level Teachers of the Year and announced its top three Honor Roll teachers. The annual ceremony was held at Crowfield Baptist Church and featured the talents of Cane Bay High School’s Cobra Quartet. The Forum and district congratulated and recognized the […]

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BCSD: No school on Memorial Day after all

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Late last month, the Berkeley Co. School Board of Education designated April 21 (which had been a teacher work day) and May 26 (Memorial Day) as make-up instructional time for two of the four days recently missed due to this year’s winter storm. Many parents were originally outraged, posting to the district’s Facebook page that going to school […]

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School make-up day doesn’t sit well with some parents

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On Tuesday night, the Board of Education designated April 21 (which had been a teacher work day) and May 26 (Memorial Day) as make-up instructional time for two of the four days recently missed due to inclement weather this school year. “Understanding the importance of the Memorial Day holiday and that families may have made plans for one […]

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BCSD cancels classes for Thursday

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Due to continuing icy conditions and power outages across the county, all Berkeley County School District schools and offices will continue to be closed on Thursday, February 13. No school events, practices or activities will take place tomorrow either on school grounds or off. The Parent Summit which had been scheduled for Thursday evening has been postponed and […]

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Berkeley Co. lawmaker proposes CofC/MUSC merger

Representatives Jim Merrill of Berkeley County and Leon Stavrinakis of Charleston County have filed a bill to create a full-scale (undergraduate/graduate) comprehensive research university in Charleston, South Carolina by merging the College of Charleston and the Medical University of South Carolina. Representatives Merrill and Stavrinakis issued the following statement on the matter, “This proposal is a response to business demands […]

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Hanahan schools nominated for 2014 Nat’l Blue Ribbon Schools Award

Dr. Mick Zais, State Superintendent of Education, recently announced that five South Carolina schools were nominated to apply for the 2014 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award. “I am excited to nominate five of our highest performing schools for this prestigious award,” said Dr. Zais.  “Students, teachers, and parents of these extraordinary public schools should be proud of this achievement and […]

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City to offer self-defense class for women

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The Goose Creek Police Department in conjunction with the city will offer a women’s self-defense seminar on February 11.  The class runs from 6:00-8:30 p.m. and will be held at the police department. This class will teach women how to defend themselves and avoid dangerous situations. If you are interested in attending, please contact Kevin Scott, crime prevention […]

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BCSD cancels school and programs Thursday due to icy weather

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–All Berkeley County School District schools and programs will be closed tomorrow due to icy conditions and road closures across the county. All school activities–including before- and after-school care, sporting practices and events, etc.–are cancelled. Staff should not report to work unless otherwise instructed. District officials ask that families and employees continue to stay posted–to media, the district […]

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Projected Winter storm leads BCSD to operate half-day schedule Tuesday

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–In anticipation of frozen precipitation and icy conditions for late tomorrow afternoon, the Berkeley County School District has decided it will operate according to a half day dismissal schedule on Tuesday, January 28. Regarding the Winter storm predicted for the lowcountry, a district spokesperson says the welfare of its students is a top priority. Parents can find the […]

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Winter storm prompts BCSD to cancel Tuesday after school events

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–In anticipation of the possibility of sleet and/or freezing rain tomorrow afternoon, all Berkeley County School District (BCSD) after-school activities and events for Tuesday, January 28th are cancelled. This includes ball games, club meetings, practices, day care etc. A decision will be made later today concerning any possibility of early dismissal or the cancelling of school for tomorrow. […]