Stratford Betas competed this weekend (Feb. 9-11, 2024) at SC State Beta Convention at Myrtle Beach, SC. Our students competed in academic, art, and talent competitions. We also participated in several team competitions: Engineering, Living Literature, Marketing & Communications, Musicology, Robotics, and Service Learning Showcase.
There were over 2, 000 Betas in attendance, and our Knights were #AllIn.
Our winners were:
Agriscience, 10th grade—Hailey Bryant, First Place
French, 11th grade--Grady Redmond, First Place
Musicology--Madeleine Connor, Tempe Gillespie, Bailey Clark, Mackenzie Johnson, First Place
Painting, Division I--Alyssa Hinton, Third Place
Recycled Art, Division I—Isabella Montoya, Third Place
Science, 9th Grade—Dylan Le, Second Place
Science, 12th Grade--Brady Hurd, Second Place
Service Learning Showcase--Hailey Bryant, Anna Pooser, Mason Hoffman, Grady Redmond, Second Place
Solo, Duo, Trio Performance/Instrumentalist—Mia Stone, Second Place
Spanish, 10th Grade--Isabella Montoya, Second Place
Speech, Division II—Grady Redmond, Second Place
Woodworking, Division II—Brady Hurd, Third Place
All of our winners are eligible to compete at the National Beta Convention in Savannah, GA this June.
Our sponsors—Connie Moak, April Hunt, Melissa Rooney, and Brandy Brown—were also officially recognized as John W. Harris Educators in Excellence by Beta's Chief Executive Officer, Bobby Hart.
We want to thank Coach Tuuk for being our bus driver.
#DYK February is Love The Bus Month and this week is Bus Driver Appreciation Week? Our bus drivers and bus monitors play a critical role in ensuring our students get to school safely. Take a moment to thank them for their hard work this week! #makingapositivedifference #lovethebus
Our school counselors help our students succeed and always make a positive difference in our schools! Take a moment to thank a school counselor this week for National School Counseling Week! #NSCW24 #makingapositivedifference
Since our last Rooms Parent Support Night was cancelled due to severe weather, we've rescheduled for Tuesday, February 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.. Join us at Westview Middle to have your questions answered and connection issues resolved by Rooms experts!
Congratulations to Stratford High School 2024 Teacher of the Year, Mr. Dan Myers! Mr. Myers is one of the hardest working teachers and he cares for all of his students! Congratulations, Mr. Myers we are proud to have you represent our school!
Congratulations to our Stratford Teacher of the Year candidates!
Coach Brandon Beckman
Mr. Dan Myers
Dr. Deva Stevens
Thank you for always putting our students first!
Junior and Seniors, sign up for our ACT prep session to improve your ACT score. Eligible students will earn a cord to wear at graduation, based on an ACT score of 20 higher or one of the other criteria. See flyer for details.
Happy birthday, Cool Ray! During the Stingrays' Mascot Mania game, Staggy from Berkeley High, Sir Knight from Stratford High, Joe Hawk from Hanahan High, and Banks from Foxbank Elementary went on the ice to congratulate their friend on making it another trip around the sun. #makingapositivedifference #communityengagement
Photo credit: Brian Stone Photography
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Our teachers are LOVED! Dozens of our students asked to fill out thank you cards for their teachers tonight while we were at the SC Stingrays game!
After not making the cut two years ago, our jazz band persevered, reapplied, and has now been selected to perform for the South Carolina Music Educators Association conference in February. Way to put in the work!
Can't wait to see our families tonight at Open House!
Here is the 2 hour delay bell schedule for students tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10, 2023. Stay safe and see you tomorrow!
Due to forecasts for continued severe weather resulting in area power outages, and concerns regarding impacts on roads and facilities throughout the evening, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) schools and offices will operate on a 2-hour weather delay on Wednesday, January 10.
There will be no before school care programs, but after school programs and athletics will resume normal operations on Wednesday.
Bus riders will report to bus stops two hours later than their regularly scheduled time. Information concerning school start times and bell schedules when operating on a 2-hour weather delay is available on the BCSD website here: https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/school-bell-schedules.
District officials are continuing to work closely with the Berkeley County Emergency Management Department, local power providers, and law enforcement to monitor the weather and potential impact on the county. Officials are also receiving regular updates from the National Weather Service.
As safety and security is our number one priority, all decisions are made with the safety of students, staff, and families in mind.
Due to the potential for severe weather on Tuesday, January 9, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) announced that students will learn from home and complete eLearning Day assignments on Tuesday. All schools and offices will be closed Tuesday. Schools and offices will resume normal operations on Wednesday, January 10.
MORE INFO: https://www.bcsdschools.net/article/1398844
UPDATE: This event has been CANCELLED due to the chance for severe weather on Friday, January 12. Stay dry and have a safe evening!
SHS parents are invited to troubleshoot and discuss Rooms with an expert, Michala Roberts. Michala works for Appetgy, the creator of Rooms, and knows the parent-teacher communication tool like the back of her hand. Join us at Westview Middle next Friday, January 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for this special event!
Before the clock strikes midnight on December 31, check out some of our favorite videos from 2023! WATCH NOW: https://www.bcsdschools.net/article/1386468
Congratulations to Santiago Balagtas and Emmitt Bryant on being two of the eight students in South Carolina selected for a high-coveted spot in South Carolina Band Director’s Association Honors Jazz Combo!
Happy holidays from all of us at SHS! To get in the holiday spirit, be sure to see our Celebrate the Season card at Santee Canal Park before December ends.
The window for schedule change requests for second semester opens Wednesday, December 13th at 8 AM and closes the following Wednesday, December 20th at 4 PM. Please be mindful that administration may not approve your request due to class size, pre-requisites, and Berkeley County School District guidelines. All requests will be reviewed and changes made in Powerschool then schedules distributed to students on Thursday, January 4th. Follow the link below to request.
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