Tag: Berkeley County School District

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Bowen’s Corner Elementary Celebrates Opening with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

HANAHAN, S.C.–A new school in Berkeley County welcomed students for the 2018-2019 school year over the weekend. Over Sunday, the Hahanan community celebrated the official opening of Bowen’s Corner Elementary School. It is one of two new elementary schools serving BCSD students and families. Foxbank Elementary in Moncks Corner is the second. Aimee Fulmer will serve as the principal for […]

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Official Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Held for New Foxbank Elementary

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Foxbank Elementary in Moncks Corner is gearing up for the new 2018-2019 school year. On Monday it welcomed students for the very first time. Just one day prior, the community celebrated the completion of the school with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The initial enrollment for the first day of school is projected to be around 750 students. Natalie Lockliear […]

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BCSD Launches Anonymous Tip Line in App

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–As students and teachers return to Berkeley County School District campuses, they will be armed with a new tool in reporting situations like bullying, threats and drug activity. On the home page of the Berkeley County School District app, those with a concern can now submit a tip to our safety and security office. Tips can even be […]

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Aidra Shaw Selected as Principal of Westview Primary School

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School District (BCSD) leaders recently announced that Aidra Shaw will join Westview Primary as their new principal. Shaw will begin her new assignment immediately to prepare for the fast approaching school year. “We are excited for Aidra Shaw and are confident that the Westview community will be very pleased with her leadership,” BCSD Superintendent Dr. Eddie […]

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11 BCSD Schools to Offer Breakfast and Lunch at No Cost to Students

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Every student at select cafeterias within the Berkeley County School District will receive meals this school year at no cost to them, according to BCSD officials. The school district is participating in the Community Eligibility Provision for the 2018-2019 school year. Section104(a) of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 amended section 11(a)(1) of the Richard B.Russell National […]

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New Athletic Directors, Assistant Principals Announced at 4 BCSD Schools

  BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The promotions of four assistant principals were confirmed and announced at Tuesday’s Berkeley County Board of Education workshop. Among the promotions were those selected as assistant principals to oversee athletics at Goose Creek High School, Hanahan High School and Berkeley High School. A new assistant principal at Sedgefield Middle School was also named. Christopher Buchholz – Goose […]

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Police: Teen Arrested after 9-1-1 Call Puts Berkeley High School on Lockdown

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–A teen has been arrested after Moncks Corner Police say he called 9-1-1 and made a false report. On June 4th at approximately 9:50 a.m., Chief Rick Ollic stated that his department along with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s office responded to the Berkeley High School Campus after receiving a 9-1-1 call about a person on campus with a […]

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City Leaders: Rumors of Hanahan School Shooting, Terrorist Attack False

HANAHAN, S.C.–Hanahan City leaders were inundated with phone calls Monday morning regarding a rumored shooting at Hanahan High School. A spokesperson for the Berkeley County School District took to Facebook to address the inaccurate information. “We are aware that a rumor is circulating that an incident has occurred at Hanahan High School,” read the post.  “This rumor is unfounded. Hanahan […]

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BCSD to Discuss Selection of Philip Simmons Elementary Principal April 11th

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School District (BCSD) leaders will host a stakeholder meeting on Wednesday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m. at Philip Simmons Elementary. The BCSD administrative team is seeking input from the school community regarding the selection of the principal for Philip Simmons Elementary. Former principal, Dr. Karen Whitley, is currently serving BCSD as the Chief Human Resource Officer. […]

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BCSD to Discuss Selection of Berkeley Middle College Principal April 12th

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School District (BCSD) leaders will host a stakeholder meeting on Thursday, April 12 at 6:00 p.m. in the BCSD Boardroom. The BCSD administrative team is seeking input from the school community regarding the selection of the principal for Berkeley Middle College. Current principal, Claire Freeman, plans to retire at the conclusion of the 2017-2018 school year.  […]