We've got some accomplished kids in BCSD! Last night, Stratford High's JROTC archery team, Hanahan High's "Hawk's Eye View" and Nina Nassyrov from Philip Simmons Middle were recognized by our school board for their competition wins on the state and national level.
It always feels good to give back. Through fundraising efforts at five of our schools, students in our mentoring programs at Cross High, Berkeley High, Goose Creek High, Hanahan High and Berkeley Alternative were able to donate $2,000 to the Ronald McDonald House in downtown Charleston! Special thanks to Home Telecom for providing lunch at today's check presentation!
Spring has sprung! We hope all our students have a safe and fun spring break! Students will return to school April 21.
We've got some state champs in the house! At last night's board meeting, we recognized the amazing accomplishments of Berkeley High's girls' basketball team and our individual state champion wrestlers. Congratulations to the Lady Stags, Montero Royal , Sydney Mitchem, and Wyatt Thames on their incredible seasons!
#DYK this week is National Assistant Principals Week? Our assistant principals do a tremendous job supporting our principals, schools and students! We are so grateful for the positive difference they make in BCSD! #makingapositivedifference #APWeek25
The No Hate Tour stuck the landing at Goose Creek High and Hanahan High! These BMX stars wowed students with their high-energy bike tricks while also delivering an impactful anti-bullying message.
ATTENTION: New student registration for the 2025-2026 school year opens tomorrow, April 1 at 10 a.m.. Visit https://www.bcsdschools.net/registration for more information.
Our students have a heart for healthcare. Earlier this month, Berkeley Middle, Cane Bay High, Hanahan High and Philip Simmons High competed at the Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) State Leadership Conference. All four schools walked away with multiple awards and HHS's Audrianna Amara was even elected South Carolina HOSA State Secretary!
Our 2024 District Ambassadors Academy program wrapped up Tuesday night at Carolyn Lewis School. This is a very special initiative involving residents and Berkeley County business/community leaders, designed to provide an insider’s perspective of how the district operates.
Want to be a part of next year's class? Information regarding how to apply to be a part of the 2025 program is forthcoming and will be shared ASAP.
Class is in session! Participants in Leadership Berkeley stopped by to hear about how we're setting up our students for success directly from Superintendent Dixon and some of our CTE students. Leadership Berkeley is a 10-month program for community and business leaders in Berkley County to learn more about the county and make a positive difference in it. #makingapositivedifference
We've got some smart cookies in BCSD! At our recent board meeting, we recognized all our BCSD Betas who won first place in individual or group competitions at the South Carolina Senior Beta Convention.
BCSD students who come out to Cane Bay High on Saturday, March 15 will get to participate in a free food tasting experience and cast their vote on which food menu items they liked the best and want to see featured in their school cafeterias. Samples are being provided by vendors such as Hershey’s Ice Cream, Tyson Foods, General Mills/Pillsbury, Butterball, Buena Vista, Dole and more. Vendors will show products that are currently offered on the menu in addition to new items.
“Taste, Play, Connect” will be held at Cane Bay High from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The school is located at 1624 State Road in Summerville.
Dr. Dixon swung by Nexton Elementary’s Guys in Ties group today to speak to the boys about his role as a school superintendent. Guys in Ties is led by fourth grade teacher Ryan Cummings and has about 14 members ranging from third to fifth grade. The group focuses on basic manners and social skills and meets every week after school.
The BCSD Student, Teacher, and Parent Climate Surveys window opened on Monday March 3rd and will close Friday March 21st. All students in grades 3-12 and all teachers, librarians, guidance counselors, ROTC instructors, career specialists, and speech therapists are expected to participate in the survey. All parents are encouraged to participate. They survey can be found in the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Due to severe weather forecasts, including high winds during morning transportation that could impact the safe operation of school buses, all Berkeley County School District schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, March 5.
Before and after school care programs are canceled for Wednesday, March 5. As current forecasts indicate improved midday conditions, extracurricular activities and athletic events may be permitted to resume. Specific information concerning extracurricular activities and athletics will be shared directly by school leadership.
Per the BCSD instructional calendar, the designated inclement weather make-up day is Monday, April 21, 2025.
Please note, Wednesday, March 5 cannot be designated as an eLearning day, as all five allowable eLearning days have already been used this school year.
BCSD closely monitors weather conditions in partnership with Berkeley County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service. District leadership may make further adjustments to school operations as necessary.
For the latest updates, please visit the BCSD website or mobile app.
Our school social workers are sparking change, one student at a time. Thank a school social worker this week for being a light in their students' lives!
Ready to solve the case of the missing breakfast? National School Breakfast Week starts today! To celebrate, students will get to try new menu items for breakfast and be entered to win daily and grand prizes from BCSD Child Nutrition Services.
In honor of Black History Month, Superintendent Dixon paid Westview Primary a visit to read a biographical children’s book about Harriet Tubman, an American hero who escaped slavery and helped save other enslaved people via the Underground Railroad.
Congratulations to Bowen's Corner Elementary and Daniel Island School on being named i-Ready Super Schools! Throughout the first semester, both schools showed the most growth in their i-Ready math scores.
Happy Presidents' Day! BCSD schools and offices are closed today and will reopen tomorrow, Feb. 18.
