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!
Happy 100th day of School! Today students participated in our 100th day of school contest. Students created posters, 100th day t-shirts or dressed up as if they were 100 years old. Congratulations to the following students:
Poster Division
Primary:
3rd: Kynnedi
2nd: Ava
1st: Taylan
Elementary
3rd: Damien
2nd: Jamarion
1st: Ja’Sear
T-Shirt:
3rd: Brooklyn
2nd: Kaitlynn
1st: Doryen
100 Year Old
Primary:
3rd: Cali
2nd: Liam
1st: Brayden
Elementary:
3rd: Natalie
2nd: Lalaya
1st: Korrine
We are a 100 days smarter at JKE!
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
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
FOOD FIGHT, FOOD FIGHT! Thank you to each and everyone of you gave or wanted to give. We were able to donate 1,796 canned goods and nonperishable items to Redeemer Empowerment Community Outreach Food Bank that serves the Pineville/St. Stephen community. Congratulations to Ms. Milligan's second grade class for bringing in the most canned goods! The competition was heated but it was all for a great cause; giving back to the community that always gives back to us!
Our team members are among many volunteers ready to serve Berkeley County neighbors with food assistance, today, Sat 12/9. There are meat, produce and non-perishables available. Photo ID is required.
The event runs until noon (while supplies last) at the United Way location in Moncks Corner.
Our team members are among many volunteers ready to serve Berkeley County neighbors with food assistance, today, Sat 12/9. There are meat, produce and non-perishables available. Photo ID is required.
The event runs until noon (while supplies last) at the United Way location in Moncks Corner.
Our team members are among many volunteers ready to serve Berkeley County neighbors with food assistance, today, Sat 12/9. There are meat, produce and non-perishables available. Photo ID is required.
The event runs until noon (while supplies last) at the United Way location in Moncks Corner.
Our team members are among many volunteers ready to serve Berkeley County neighbors with food assistance, today, Sat 12/9. There are meat, produce and non-perishables available. Photo ID is required.
The event runs until noon (while supplies last) at the United Way location in Moncks Corner.
DON'T MISS: Food Trucks & Facts on Dec. 7!
Forget about cooking dinner that night. Swing by our Food Trucks & Facts event and pick up grub for the family while mingling with BCSD administrators.
**There will be door prizes.**
When: Dec. 7 from 4-6 p.m.
Where: Berkeley Educational Center, 107 E Main Street in Moncks Corner
DOWNLOAD FLYER: https://5il.co/29733
October kicked off our Attendance Matters Challenge! Congratulations to Ms. Barcus' fourth grade class for having the best attendance rate during October! There were 21 school days in the month of October. For 16 out of the 21 school days, all fourth grade students were at school on time and stayed all day. Thank you to Refuge Temple St. Stephen - Apostle Walter L Jackson, Pastor for sponsoring this sweet treat!
Which class will be next???
You're invited to join us for our Veterans Day Parade on Friday, November 10th! Don't forget to wear your red, white, and blue!
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 Dad’s Club is sponsoring a Meet and Greet next Thursday, October 12th from 10-11 AM. We hope to see you there!
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
