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BCSD Superintendent Dr. Eddie Ingram Rated ‘Proficient’ by Board

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School District board members believe in the work being done by Superintendent Dr. Eddie Ingram. During the September 18 board meeting, members discussed the tool used to evaluate the performance of Dr. Ingram and took the time to discuss his performance. At last night’s meeting, board members voted unanimously to rate Dr. Ingram “proficient” on his […]

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BCSD Schools & Offices Close Tuesday for Hurricane Florence

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–As a result of Governor Henry McMaster’s mandatory evacuation order issued during the 2:30 p.m. press conference, all Berkeley County School District schools and offices will close Tuesday, September 11, 2018, to allow students, staff, and their families time to prepare for the potential impact of Hurricane Florence. Schools and offices will remain closed, per the governor’s order, […]

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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 […]