Our teachers were hard at work today learning about new ways to better lead their classrooms and support BCSD students. This annual professional development day, known as Conference Day, is a chance to provide teachers with tools and resources to help set students up for success.
There's a Cobra in the newest cohort for the School Leadership Executive Institute! Cane Bay Elementary's Marissa Watson is the only BCSD principal in SLEI's cohort 54. During this rigorous professional development program, Principal Watson will focus on developing conscious leadership, leading change and engaging teachers. #makingapositivedifference #schoolleadership
Superintendent Dixon regularly does learning walks with our school principals around their campus to experience the day-to-day environment at our schools, sometimes even with board members in tow. Recently, Dr. Dixon took a tour of Stratford High with Angelina Davenport.
Our bus drivers go the extra mile for our students! During #NationalBusDriverAppreciationWeek, show them some love and thank them for their hard work.
We had a fin-tastic time at the ribbon cutting for the Boeing Learning Lab at the Charleston Maritime Center! Four of our students will be making waves teaching the community and mentoring other South Carolina Aquarium high school interns at the Learning Lab this summer.
One word to describe Timberland High's Army JROTC Raider team? Dominant. THS's traditional Raider team was recognized by our school board for winning its fourth straight state title at last night's board meeting. #makingapositivedifference
EVERY student DESERVES a school counselor.
Feb. 3-7 is National School Counseling Week, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our school counselors for the role they play in student achievement and success.
February is Black History Month! Throughout this month, we'll be highlighting African Americans who made their mark on history.
Applications for Berkeley Center for the Arts, our secondary-level fine arts magnet program at Goose Creek High, are open! Applications will be accepted through February 18 and auditions will be in March. Apply now at https://www.bcsdschools.net/bca!
Sing it, Wolf Pups! St. Stephen Elementary's Golden Tone Chorus rocked the house and received a standing ovation at Reading Partners SC's Books and Breakfast event this morning.
Applications are live for H.E. Bonner Elementary, our elementary-level arts magnet school in upper Berkeley County. Enrollment for HBE is partially determined through a lottery system. Apply now at https://www.bcsdschools.net/hbelottery.
BCSD schools and offices will re-open and resume normal operations tomorrow, Monday, Jan. 27.
Applications are live for Howe Hall AIMS, our elementary-level arts magnet school in Goose Creek. All enrollment for HHA is determined through a lottery system. Apply now at https://www.bcsdschools.net/hhalottery.
In response to ongoing forecasts for wintry weather, to include the potential for snow, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) announced that schools will follow the half-day dismissal bell schedule on Tuesday, January 21. Students will learn from home and complete eLearning Day assignments on Wednesday, January 22. All schools and offices will be closed Wednesday.
Additional info: https://www.bcsdschools.net/article/1975777
Kevin Sorbanelli at Philip Simmons High is a superstar school communicator! Mr. Sorbanelli was the top Rooms user districtwide for the first half of the school year. As such, we surprised him this week with four tickets to the Stingrays and some BCSD swag. Please help us thank Mr. Sorbanelli for his dedication to keeping parents informed! 🤩
You asked and we answered! Thank you to everyone who braved the cold this morning to attend our Ask Us Anything Fundraiser.
New year, new board recognitions! Last night, Philip Simmons High's boys' and girls' cross country teams were recognized by the board for their full sweep at state! Next, Mr. Charles, Kameron and Dan Michener were recognized for Dan's video -- "Mr. Charles Makes a Difference in Kameron's Life" -- winning a National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Southeast Emmy!
Shout-out to Cane Bay Middle, Stratford High and Boulder Bluff Elementary for contributing the most funds to Trident United Way for the 2024-2025 school year. Competing against our other schools, we thanked their teachers and staff for their generosity with a celebratory breakfast.
Happy New Year! We hope you strive to make a positive difference and create the future you dare to imagine in 2025!
Today, our amazing school district employees, dedicated students, our inspiring superintendent, and wonderful community members came together to spread the joy of reading at H.E. Bonner Elementary! 💖📖
Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time to engage and inspire our young learners. Your efforts make a positive difference! Together, we're building brighter futures, one story at a time! 🌟 #makingapositivedifference
