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
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We are less than one month away from the start of the 2024-25 school year. We can't wait to welcome all of our Wise Owls back on campus! Please find our Welcome to the 2024-25 School Year newsletter. Follow this link to view: https://secure.smore.com/n/53hnp
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5th grade Field Day! Did the students or staff have more fun?!
5th grade Field Day! Did the students or staff have more fun?!
4th and 5th Field Day!
2nd Grade made Lemonade!
Some 3rd Grade Field Day fun!! Including the Students vs Teachers Tug of War...
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A sneak peek at some fun at FIELD DAY!
Last Friday, we were able to celebrate the graduates of Berkeley Middle College, as our staff and students cheered on their accomplishments! We can't wait to see them move onto their future endeavors!
Thank YOU to our PTO for sharing the love last week with our Teachers + Staff! Check out these beautiful cakes, created by one of our one school moms!! WOW!
Here's our aWESome Special Area department prepping for Field Days!! Remember to send students prepared for their day: Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades will be tomorrow and 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades will be on Friday!
Last week's Chorus Performance has been rescheduled for TOMORROW, May 16 at 6pm. Please have singers arrive at 5:40, and our audience in place by 6:00. Come check out this talented group of young people!
