Thanks to our middle schoolers, we were selected as one of October's i-Ready Super Schools! This month's schools were chosen because they had the highest percentage of passed reading lessons. Way to go, Ospreys!
Do you have a bachelor's degree? You could be a teacher in Berkeley County!
There will be two alternative certification info sessions for prospective teachers. The first session will be held virtually on October 18 at 6 p.m., and the second will be on November 1 at 4:30 p.m. at our main office in Moncks Corner.
Learn More: https://www.bcsdschools.net/article/1270631
Please take a moment to review this BCSD Office of Special Services newsletter. It includes information about multiple events and opportunities. https://www.smore.com/ra6x7
The DIS teachers, parents and students advanced their understanding of math strategies, curriculum and instruction this week with OGAP's lead facilitator, Beth Hulbert. Beth was a developer of the Ongoing Assessment Project (OGAP) and now serves as a co-director. We look forward to having Beth back later this fall!
To better serve the physical and mental wellbeing of those who work for BCSD, the YMCA has partnered with the school district to provide free memberships to all BCSD employees. In celebration of this partnership, BCSD employees are invited to come out to the Cane Bay Family YMCA on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. to activate their memberships and tour the Cane Bay facility. Learn more at https://berkeleycosdsc.sites.thrillshare.com/article/1252290.
Due to the potential for severe weather resulting from Hurricane Idalia, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) schools will follow the half-day dismissal bell schedule (https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/school-bell-schedules) on Wednesday, August 30. Thursday, August 31, students will learn from home and complete eLearning Day assignments. All schools and offices will be closed Thursday. BCSD will resume normal operations Friday, September 1.
Before and after-school care programs, activities, and athletics, to include practices and games, are canceled for Wednesday, August 30, and Thursday, August 31. Normal activities and operations will resume on Friday, September 1.
On Thursday, August 31, students will complete eLearning assignments from home via Schoology, Google Classroom, SeeSaw, or other designated virtual learning platforms. Specific information about assignments will be provided by the student’s teacher and/or school. Teachers will share information regarding their office hours to support students completing eLearning assignments at home. More information here: https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/elearning-day-faqs
Due to the potential for severe weather, and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of students, staff, and families, the district will not operate virtual feeding sites on Wednesday or Thursday.
BCSD officials work in partnership with Berkeley County Emergency Management and receive regular updates regarding the weather from the National Weather Service.
As safety and security is our number one priority, officials will continue to monitor the weather and assess any resulting damage.
Schools and offices will reopen and resume normal operations on Friday, September 1.
Berkeley County School District is currently monitoring the forecasts and receiving regular updates from Berkeley County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service on Tropical Storm Idalia. At this time, there are no changes to school operations. Any changes to operations will be communicated to staff and parents.
The South Carolina Department of Education purchased and provided Berkeley County School District and other school districts in our state with My Ride K-12 for communication of bus routes and delays. The app has been unable to provide parents with consistent delay information. BCSD is now tracking bus delays for parents using Google documents.
Bus Delays: https://www.bcsdschools.net/busdelays
With the first day of school less than one week away, we want to make sure families are aware of the new transportation features that pertain to bus riders. Learn more about My Ride K-12 and the student transportation tag program at www.bcsdschools.net/article/1203059.
REMINDER: Before/After School Care Registration will open on July 12 at 9 a.m. for schools with programs. Follow this link to register - https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/registration-links-for-all-schools
Meet the Teacher Dates:
Aug. 17: 2nd - 8th grade
Aug. 18: Kindergarten - 1st grade
Congratulations to the following Daniel Island School students that were accepted into programs at the Governor’s School!!
Alice Liao: Arts Odyssey Summer Program for Creative Writing and Visual Arts
Braelyn Colvin: Arts Odyssey Summer Program for Drama
Cadence Fisher: Arts Odyssey Summer Program for Creative Writing
Julianne Griffin: Arts Odyssey Summer Program for Creative Writing
Meredith Leeke: Arts Odyssey Summer Program for Drama
These eighth graders were awarded in Columbia yesterday with Dr. Neal for “Best in Show” for the NASA Project, Plant the Moon.
Remi Keefer, Shaw Brewer-David and Elijah Alston placed first in the middle school division of the spring stock market game. They were third overall. This team was able to gain a stock market profit of $25,103.32 for a grand total of $125,103.33!
Berkeley County School District will continue to serve meals to students this summer.
The 2023 Summer Breakfast and Lunch Program is available to all students and children in the Berkeley County community. The program is free to all children under the age of 18. Dates, times and site information can be found at www.bcsdschools.net/summermeals.
Just a few photos from our 8th grade breakfast!
Thanks to the Civil Air Patrol, Dr. Neal received 3 flight simulator STEM kits! The hands-on approach of the flight simulators are designed to spark an interest in aviation! They provide a realistic piloting experience for the students in the Gateway to Technology program
8th grade signs are available in the front office. Please bring $10.00 cash or check to DIS. Congratulations Ospreys!
The 4th grade math carnival was a blast!
On this final day of Teacher Appreciation Week we want to take one more opportunity to let you know how we feel!
