We are thrilled to announce that I very own Alex Wharton is the BCSD Teacher of the Year! #BetterAtBerkeley
🎉 The Teacher Cadets program at Berkeley High School is thrilled to announce this year’s recipients of the prestigious Teaching Fellows award!
📸 Pictured from left to right:
Karson Steele, awarded a fellowship from Charleston Southern University, will pursue a degree in Early Childhood Education.
Ms. Klein, Teacher Cadets program instructor.
Alyssa Archer, awarded a fellowship from Anderson University, will study Special Education.
Emily Moon, awarded a fellowship from the Honors College at the University of South Carolina, plans to major in History and pursue Secondary Education.
The Teaching Fellows Program aims to attract exceptional high school seniors into the teaching profession and nurture their leadership potential. Each year, a select group of students across South Carolina is awarded fellowships based on academic excellence, service to school and community, and a strong commitment to teaching.
Teaching Fellows enjoy enriching experiences at their chosen institutions, including specialized programs, professional development, and meaningful community engagement. Each recipient receives up to $24,000 in fellowship funding (up to $6,000 annually for four years) while earning their degree and certification.
👏 Congratulations to these outstanding Stags! We are so proud of your achievements and excited to see the incredible impact you’ll make as future educators! 💛🖤
Day 1 of Spring Break and a group of our NHS Seniors gave back to BHS by planting a garden. Thank you to Rileigh Ballentine who led the project and to all who helped!
Spring has sprung! We hope all our students have a safe and fun spring break! Students will return to school April 21.
We are excited to announce that Berkeley High School, in partnership with the Town of Moncks Corner, will be hosting a State Championship Parade to celebrate our Lady Stags Basketball Team on their incredible 2025 State Championship victory!
The parade is currently planned to take place on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM, following the traditional Homecoming Parade route from Main Street to Berkeley High School. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring our community together and honor the hard work and achievements of these student-athletes.
The Fire Program is hard at work getting ready for their Live Burn on May 3, 2025. We are so proud of the hard work and dedication of these Stags! #BetterAtBerkeley
Congratulations to Ms. Alex Wharton for being named Top 3 for District Teacher of the Year! We are so excited and proud of her, she is truly the best! #BetterAtBerkeley
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. Please see the 2024-25 Student, Teacher, and Parent Climate Surveys document for additional information.
LINK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UigwCvef4eJ34aO4dpSct7cy_e1Yt138/view
It's not every day a school's boys' AND girls' basketball teams are competing for a shot at the state title! Wishing both teams the best of luck today at Lower State! Stags up!
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.
BHS Strength and Conditioning recognizes student -athletes that uphold our core values within the strength & conditioning program of live true, create connection, and pursue excellence.
Please see the students/athletes that have been recognized for the month of January.
-Caden Freeman (Football)
-Braylend Booker (Baseball)
-Alexis Donovan (Women's Soccer)
-Demi Gray (Women's Basketball)
Check out these students who have joined the ranks of many Stags before them and received their class ring this morning! #BetterAtBerkeley
Happy National SRO Day! Officer Carlo and Officer Greer are the absolute best. We love them so much and are so thankful for them keeping us safe at BHS! #BetterAtBerkeley
Emily Moon and Tyler Umphlett have received National Beta Scholarships of at least $1000. Out of 3500 applicants, only 257 were chosen nationwide. Congratulations to these Stags! #BetterAtBerkeley
Berkeley High School Girls’ Basketball Team has won the Region Championship! Congratulations to Coach Peace and our Varsity Girls Basketball team. #BetterAtBerkeley
The BHS Wellness Committee is excited to announce a healthy competition for all creative minds at BHS! We are looking for T-shirt designs and a school motto that reflects our commitment to nutritional, physical, and social-emotional wellness for both students and staff.
The Challenge: Design a T-shirt that promotes healthy living and well-being. Your design should include artwork and/or a motto that represents the importance of nutrition, physical activity, and social emotional wellness.
Guidelines:
Theme: The design should reflect nutritional wellness, physical wellness, and social-emotional wellness for our BHS community.
Artwork & Motto: Your design can include illustrations, symbols, or text that support a healthy lifestyle.
Submission Deadline: All designs must be submitted by February 28, 2025.
How to Submit:
Create your design, either digitally or by hand.
Submit your design to Ms. Hunt in person or via hunts@bcsdschools.net by February 28.
Be sure to include your name and grade level with your submission.
Prizes and Recognition:
The winning design will be featured on the official BHS Wellness Committee T-shirt, and the designer will receive a t-shirt. All submissions will be displayed in the school, celebrating the creativity and wellness spirit of our community.
Let’s work together to create a design that inspires everyone to take care of their mind, body, and spirit!
We can't wait to see all of the designs and ideas. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
Stay healthy and creative!
Berkeley Beta Club students had an awesome convention this weekend! They are coming home with 36 top 3 finishes, including 1st place in Large Group Talent. Congratulations to all our students, and Ms. Colley for an incredible weekend. Florida here we come! #BetterAtBerkeley
BHS FBLA traveled to Greenville for the FBLA State Competitions. BHS had 51 overall winners (22-1st place, 15-2nd place, 7-3rd place, 7-4th place). The BHS Chapter came home with the Spirit Award, and Susan Boyere was elected as a state officer for the 25-26 school year. We are so proud of our students, and our advisors Ms. Smalley and Ms. Lampkin. California here we come! #BetterAtBerkeley
Feeling tired after watching the Super Bowl last night? Check out these tips from the BHS Wellness Team on adequate sleep. Adequate sleep is a crucial component of health providing benefits such as improved concentration, energy levels, and reduced cravings for junk food. Staying active during the day, going to bed at the same time every night, and sleeping in a cool, dark room are all ways to improve sleep hygiene. Check out this infographic to see how much sleep you and your child need each night.
