For the upcoming school year, all BCSD schools will use Rooms as their direct communication tools for parents, teachers, athletic coaches, club advisors, etc. Because Rooms is located in the Berkeley County School District mobile app, this streamlines communication and minimizes the number of apps parents and guardians need for communication. If you haven't already, download the BCSD app today and turn on notifications so you never miss a message.
Meet The Teacher will still be held on Monday, August 12th. We look forward to seeing everyone.
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
Check out our school supply list 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
To ensure a smooth start for the upcoming school year, Berkeley County School District requires all parents/legal guardians of returning students to complete an Online Returning Student Registration through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Completing this process ensures that your student will receive his/her class placement.
This mandatory process includes providing two proofs of residency and is essential for reviewing and updating contact information, submitting required annual forms, and providing transportation details. If you have trouble uploading the documents you may bring them to the school.
Families needing assistance creating a PowerSchool Parent Portal account or have forgotten their username or password should contact the school at 843-899-5100.
For those without internet access or unable to register online, don't hesitate to contact the school to arrange a date and time to complete the registration in-person.
ATTENTION: Mark your calendars for July 8th! This is when Extended Day (formerly Cobra Care) registration will open!
Here is some more tea party fun! Thank you to the teachers, staff, and students who made this such a memorable event!
Today Room 302 and some of their buddies got to practice their manners at a tea party!
As a way of continuing to promote child nutrition and adding to the many celebrations capping the end of the school year, Berkeley County School District’s Office of Child Nutrition Services will launch a special giveaway next week (May 20–24) that will offer some big prizes.
Elementary, middle and high school students eating lunch and/or breakfast next week will be entered into a drawing for prizes that include, but are not limited to:
*iPads
*Wireless earbuds/headphones
*Underwater cameras
*Projectors
*Action cameras
*Bluetooth speakers
Students will receive one entry into the drawing for each meal they eat. Winners will be drawn at random, and those who eat multiple meals will obviously have an increased chance of winning.
May the 4th be with you! BCSD Family Night with the Charleston Battery is going to be a blast!
Make plans to join us next weekend! The CBE Spring Carnival is Saturday, April 27th, from 11 am to 3 pm!
Important Dates to Keep in Mind!
CBE testing dates for SC Ready
ELA 5/7 & 5/8 (3rd & 4th grade)
Math 5/14 ( 3rd and 4th grade)
Science 5/15 (4th grade)
Field Test 5/16 (3rd and 4th grade)
REMINDER: New student registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open! Visit https://www.bcsdschools.net/registration to start the online registration process.
Spring has sprung! BCSD Spring Break runs April 1-5. All students return to school on April 8.
The 2024-25 online student registration will be available for new students starting Tuesday, April 10, 2024, at 10:00 AM and for returning students starting Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 10:00 AM.
Please take a moment to review the CBE/CBM Frequently Asked Questions information on our school website. This will provide additional information and clarification about our procedures. This can be found here: https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/cbe/page/cbe-cbm-enrollment-cap-faqs
We always feel lucky to teach our incredible students! Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Our school social workers do a tremendous job supporting our students! The pearls of wisdom they provide to our school communities are invaluable. Be sure to thank a school social worker this week for the difference they make in BCSD! #SSWWeek2024 #makingapositivedifference
Surf's up with school breakfast! Did you know next week is National School Breakfast Week? For eating school breakfast, students will be entered to win daily and grand prizes from our child nutrition services team. #makingapositivedifference
