Berkeley County School District (BCSD) has postponed the first day of school to Thursday, August 15, giving teachers and staff more time to prepare and students an extra day of summer break. This decision comes after recent severe weather and flooding prevented access to school buildings for three days, disrupting traditional classroom and school preparation time for teachers and staff.
“We value the dedication of our teachers and staff in preparing classrooms and schools, and this additional day will allow them to better prepare to receive more than 38,000 students on Thursday,” said BCSD Superintendent Dr. Anthony Dixon. “Last week, teachers completed virtual professional development and training so now they can focus on classroom and school needs Monday through Wednesday.”
School and district offices will be open regular hours, and extracurricular activities and athletic programs will also operate according to their normal schedule. Information and schedules for school specific meet the teacher and grade specific orientation days have been shared with families by school leaders.
Dixon added, “We understand that disruptions in schedules are not easy for anyone so we appreciate the understanding of our parents and community as we work to ensure that the first day is the best it can be for students and teachers on Thursday.”
Any weather day adjustments necessary as a result of this calendar change will be reviewed and communicated, if needed, at a later date.
BCSD transitions to virtual operations today, August 9
Due to unexpected flash flooding resulting in numerous road closures and impassable road conditions, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) schools and offices will transition to virtual operations Friday, August 9.
All extracurricular activities, athletics, and school programs are currently suspended Friday, August 9. BCSD leaders urge staff to stay off of the roads.
In collaboration with county and municipal leaders, BCSD will reassess conditions Friday and throughout the weekend and provide updates, as appropriate, concerning potential access to schools and offices.
BCSD leaders are working closely with Berkeley County Emergency Management and are receiving regular updates about the weather from the National Weather Service. As safety and security is our
Hanahan Families - You asked, and we listened! We know everyone is excited to see our new campus, and we are offering a short opportunity on Tuesday, August 13. Please understand that we have had many challenges, and our first priority is to make sure we are ready for students on the first day. This opportunity on Tuesday will not be a "Meet the Teacher" event, but it will give you the chance to walk around the campus and find your child's classrooms. We are also offering three sessions (one virtual and two in-person) to share information about Hanahan Middle School. The virtual session is tomorrow, Friday August 9 at 11:00 a.m. Please refer to the flyers below for more information.
We are excited to welcome our students for the 24-25 school year. Due to concerns about parking and traffic, we have made an adjustment to one of our assemblies scheduled for Monday, August 12. We will begin at 4:30 pm instead of 5:00 pm. See the attachment for more information.
Welcome to HMS, Nicole Pizzi, our new 7th grade ELA teacher!! We are so excited to have you join our team at HMS!!!
Welcome to HMS, Kimberly Sexton, our new assistant in our Mild Disabilities Class. We are SO EXCITED to have you!!
Welcome to HMS, Tracy Fawcett, our new 8th Grade Math Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year!!
Welcome to HMS, Tokara Harper, our new Resource Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year!!
Welcome to HMS, Sue Ogden, our new Computer Lab/Study Lab Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year!!
Welcome to HMS, Sloane Chinners, our new 7th Grade Science Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year!!
Welcome to HMS, Sarah Kalil, our new Cross Categorical Assistant for the 2024-2025 school year!!
Welcome to HMS, Sabrah Scites, our new 6th Grade Math and Social Studies Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year!!
Welcome to HMS, Peyton McCann, our new 8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year!!
Welcome to HMS, Katie Meredith, our new 7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year!!
Welcome to HMS, Grace Hall, our new 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year!!
Welcome to HMS, Ashley Olsen, our new Art Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year!!
Welcome to HMS, Ashley Olsen, our new Art Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year!!
Is your student coming back to BCSD? Then don't forget to complete Returning Student Registration through the PowerSchool Parent Portal!
MORE INFO: https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/returning-student-registration
Hello Hawk Families! Our new school year is just around the corner. We are sharing "Back to School" information and supply lists. We will continue to update you as we approach the first day of school. This information was also emailed to all of our parents/guardians today. Hope you are enjoying your summer break!
Returning student registration is open, this is for all students returning to HMS or rising 6th graders from BCE or HES!!! See below for how to complete the registration or call 843-820-3800 for questions!
