BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County School District will host two informal community drop-ins for parents and community members in the Cainhoy and Daniel Island areas. District officials say the purpose of the drop-ins is to give parents and community members an opportunity to view the proposed attendance lines for Philip Simmons Elementary and Middle Schools, ask any questions they may […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School District (BCSD) continues to maintain a steady performance on the ACT college admissions exam despite an 11 percent increase in test takers, BCSD officials stated. The five-year trend in BCSD student ACT scores showed an increase of .5 points on the English portion of the exam, compared to the state’s increase of .4 points. Likewise, […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The parents of a Goose Creek High student have filed a lawsuit against the Berkeley County School District. The suit claims gross negligence on the part of the district and claims it caused “severe emotional distress” by failing to report, investigate or communicate Paul Herman’s alleged misconduct to the district’s superintendent or to law enforcement. The teen’s family also alleges […]
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.–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.–According to WCBD-TV, former Charleston County School District Superintendent Dr. Nancy McGinley is a candidate for the top job at the Berkeley County School District. Dr. McGinley was one of four candidates reportedly interviewed on Thursday. With seven years at the helm, McGinley, now 60, was the longest-serving superintendent in Charleston County’s history. She resigned from the CCSD in October with two […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County School District will practice its responses to an active shooter scenario at the Westview Elementary, Westview Primary and Westview Middle Schools on Thursday, October 16. District staff and principals have coordinated planning and execution of the drill with the Goose Creek Police Department and the Berkeley County Emergency Preparedness Department. Law enforcement, first responders and […]
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