CCSD fall 2019 community listening sessions
September 30, 2019All CCSD families, parents, staff, and community members are welcomed and encouraged to attend. The district will be hosting a series of one-hour community meetings across the county to discuss…
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Four South Carolina schools recognized as 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools
September 27, 2019
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman has announced that four South Carolina schools were recognized by the United States Department of Education as 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools. “I am…
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South Carolina Department of Education to fund 205 new school resource officers
September 27, 2019
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the funding of 205 new school resource officers (SROs) that will be stationed in schools across the state that currently lack coverage.…
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Schools receive $5M grant for mental health services
September 27, 2019Charleston County School District (CCSD) will receive almost $1 million a year for five years to expand mental health support for children through a Project Prevent grant from U.S. Department…
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Laurel Hill Primary administrator receives honor from national organization
September 26, 2019
Laurel Hill Primary School is excited to announce Assistant Principal Jason Sims was recently selected as one of 10 Lasting Legacy Scholarship winners for the National Association for the Education…
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A new spin to Open Houses at independent schools
September 25, 2019
As Charleston area schools celebrate the beginning of Open House season, Charleston Day School is creating a fresh take on Open Houses — The CDS Experience. The first CDS Open…
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GSSM announces six commended students in the 2020 National Merit® Scholarship Program
September 25, 2019
Dr. Ershela Sims, Interim President of The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) announced today that Saif Ali, Rayed Hamid, McLean Jose, Liza Malcolm, Austin Millwood, and…
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South Carolina’s Class of 2019 outperforms nation on Advanced Placement, sees record participation in SAT
September 24, 2019
Today, the College Board released national and South Carolina specific results for their SAT and Advanced Placement assessments. South Carolina students again exceeded the nation on eight out of the…
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Healthy Learners names new executive director
September 24, 2019
Amy Splittgerber joins non-profit that connects children to health care The Healthy Learners Board of Trustees has selected Amy Splittgerber as the new executive director of the organization, which is…
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Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Alumni Association announces 2019 Outstanding Alumnus Award
September 23, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Alumni Association is pleased to announce the winner of its 2019 Outstanding Alumnus Award: Dr. Nathan Kwan, GSSM Class of…
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Trident Tech earns national cybersecurity designation
September 23, 2019
Trident Technical College has been designated a national Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CD) through academic year 2024. The college is the first two-year college in South…
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GSSM to honor students and alumni with Townes Award
September 22, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) and its Foundation will honor GSSM students and alumni with the 2019 Townes Award during “Transforming Lives,” the 26th annual Townes…
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Summer Reading Program participation increases as joint effort focus on literacy and feeding
September 22, 2019
More than 20 percent more Charleston County School District (CCSD) students enriched their brains this summer over last year through participation in the Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) Summer Reading Program. CCPL…
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GSSM honors 31st class of seniors at 2019 Convocation Ceremony
September 18, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Convocation Ceremony was held Thursday, September 12th at GSSM in the Gerald Malloy Activity Center. Mr. Joey Wilson, GSSM’s Class…
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Kingdom of Thailand honors Citadel alumnus for cave rescue efforts in 2018
September 18, 2019Lt. Col. Charles D. Hodges, USAF, accepted a royal chivalric order from the Kingdom of Thailand in ceremonies at the Royal Thai Embassy, in Washington, D.C. today. Hodges received the…
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GSSM’s Spark! and ENGAGE after school programs now accepting applications
September 16, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its outreach after school programs Spark! and ENGAGE. Online applications are available at www.scgssm.org/outreach. Delivered by…
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Citadel mascot General Robert P. Carson to be remembered fondly by cadets after his unexpected death
September 16, 2019He adored going to football games almost as much as cadets adored him. General Robert P. Carson, also called General or G2, was known to stand facing the corner of…
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Successful Teacher Residency Program finishes out third year
September 16, 2019The Charleston County School District (CCSD) Summer Teacher Residency Program completed its third year; over 40 induction level teachers have completed the program. The success of the program has been…
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More than 40 CCSD students named 2020 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
September 16, 2019Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce 42 of its talented scholars from a total of four schools are Semifinalists for the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program;…
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New partnership unites SC businesses with exceptional needs students through state tax credit programs
September 16, 2019
Exceptional SC and the South Carolina Research Authority announced Wednesday the formation of Exceptional Connections – a business-education partnership that unites South Carolina’s business community with more than 3,000 exceptional…
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SC Commission on Higher Education launches media campaign to encourage minority males to enter the teaching profession
September 15, 2019
South Carolina is one of only four states to participate in Project Pipeline Repair (PPR), an exclusive initiative of the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) utilizing collaborative partnerships…
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UofSC sets new record with $278.6 million in research and sponsored awards funding
September 11, 2019
University of South Carolina faculty have again broken their previous record-high external funding by garnering $278.6 million in research and sponsored awards in fiscal year 2019 (July 1, 2018 through June 30,…
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New report highlights South Carolina’s achievements in computer science education
September 11, 2019
Code.org, the Computer Science Teachers Association, and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance, released the 2019 State of Computer Science Education report. The report shows South Carolina continues to be on the cutting edge in…
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CSU welcomes more than 1,000 new students this fall
September 9, 2019
After graduating its largest class in school history this May, Charleston Southern University welcomed 820 new undergraduate students to the Buccaneer family in August, as well as posting a record-breaking total graduate school enrollment of 585. CSU’s total enrollment remains at more…
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UofSC is No. 1 nationwide for first-year student experience
September 9, 2019
The University of South Carolina has the top first-year student experience among the nation’s public universities, according to U.S. News and World Report’s annual undergraduate rankings released Monday (Sept. 9). The…
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Reggie McNeil selected to become Riley Fellow
September 9, 2019
Reggie McNeil, Executive Director of Capital Programs with Charleston County School District (CCSD), joins other leaders selected from the Lowcountry and surrounding area to participate in the Riley Institute at…
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Citadel ranked #1 Top Public College in South for ninth year in a row
September 9, 2019For the ninth consecutive year, The Citadel holds the distinction of being ranked the #1 Top Public School in the South offering up to a master’s degree by U.S. News & World…
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Charleston County School District schools will be closed on Friday, September 6, 2019
September 5, 2019CCSD Board of Trustees, Superintendent Gerrita Postlewait, and the District’s Leadership team’s thoughts are with all who have been, and are being impacted by Hurricane Dorian. Based on the uncertain…
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First NCAA-sanctioned game to be played on the The Citadel’s parade field since 2015
August 30, 2019
The Citadel women’s soccer team will host the Navy Midshipmen on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 12 p.m. The game will be played on Summerall Field, in the middle of The Citadel’s campus. This…
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Opportunity Project SC announces school donations of 1,300 desks and 20 teacher supply grants
August 22, 2019Bakari Sellers, Hope and Wade King and six local superintendents gathered to announce a donation of 1,300 new desks to the following school districts: Allendale 1, Bamberg 2, Hampton 1,…
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CCSD Director of Security to be part of Leadership Charleston’s Class of 2020
August 22, 2019
Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Director of Security and Emergency Management, Michael Reidenbach, was recently named to the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Charleston Class of 2020. Reidenbach was…
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GSSM welcomes 144 juniors
August 21, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) welcomed 144 juniors from across the state of South Carolina. Throughout the middle of August, students moved onto campus to…
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Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation announces new board members
August 14, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation welcomed the following new members to its Board of Directors: Hamid Aboutorabi, PhD, Director & President, Giti Tire R&D…
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District’s Back-to-School hotline starts this week
August 13, 2019Charleston County School District (CCSD) is making the annual Back-to-School hotline available this week in order to assist families for the start of the 2019-2020 school year. The hotline is…
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College of Charleston named top school by The Princeton Review
August 12, 2019
For the 16th year in a row, The Princeton Review has recognized the College of Charleston as a top school in the United States for undergraduate education. The education services…
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Free tuition offered for 70+ programs at Trident Tech this fall
August 8, 2019
Trident Technical College is offering students a chance to take classes for free this fall if they enroll in specific in-demand career training programs in manufacturing, information technology, culinary and…
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CCSD completes new state-of-the-art Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School
August 7, 2019Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School, in Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) District 4 will open its doors to students in grades K – 4 for the 2019–2020 academic school year.…
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Meeting Street @ Burns opens to students this school year
August 7, 2019Meeting Street @ Burns, a free Charleston County School District (CCSD) public school for families living in the Dorchester–Waylan communiuty, will open its doors to students for the 2019–2020 academic…
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“Clear Bag or No Bag” entry procedure going district-wide this school year
August 7, 2019In an effort to increase security and provide students, parents, staff, and community members with a safer experience at athletic events, Charleston County School District (CCSD) is instituting the “clear…
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District completes capital improvements
August 7, 2019Charleston County School District (CCSD) is committed to maintaining the public’s trust by being proactive in maintaining the educational facilities they own. “Repeated studies show that the indoor environment of…
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District’s random search team set for first full year of operation
August 7, 2019Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Office of Security and Emergency Management is focused on creating and executing a comprehensive campus safety program. One measure to help in delivering on that…
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Webster University’s South Carolina Counseling Program receives CACREP Accreditation
August 7, 2019
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP) – the primary organization in the United States that sets the standards for counseling education – accredited Webster University’s…
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Charleston Metro Chamber now accepting applications for skills-based leadership program
August 7, 2019
The Charleston Metro Chamber is accepting applications for Leadership Discovery until August 30. The 3-month fall program begins in October and has seven sessions designed to enhance valuable leadership skills. Leadership Discovery is an…
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$9.33 million investment in South Carolina school buses, public transit
July 30, 2019First Round of Volkswagen Settlement Funds to Purchase 78 New School Buses, 3 Public Transit Buses. Gov. Henry McMaster, Superintendent Molly Spearman, SCDOI Director Ray Farmer made this announcement today.…
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Documentary explores use of enslaved labor at College of Charleston
July 25, 2019The architectural beauty of the College of Charleston campus has long been a defining and celebrated feature of the university. But the full story of how many campus buildings came…
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Mentors chosen for Liberty Fellowship’s 15th class
July 25, 2019
Mentors Chosen for Liberty Fellowship’s 15th Class Twenty-one innovative leaders who have made lasting impact on the state are mentoring the Fellows in Liberty Fellowship’s class of 2020. Accomplished and…
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College of Charleston School of Business launches Executive Certification for Family Businesses
July 23, 2019
The College of Charleston School of Business, in partnership with the Family Business Consulting Group (FBCG), has created an Executive Education program to meet the needs of family businesses across the Lowcountry. This comprehensive planning certification takes…
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Removing boards is not the answer to education challenges
July 22, 2019
By Tony Folk SCSBA President and Dorchester County School District Four School Board Member The idea that “the government closest to the people serves the people best,” is a…
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South Carolina students participate in SkillsUSA Championships
July 22, 2019
Eleven students from South Carolina recently competed in the SkillsUSA Championships in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 26-27. During this competition, more than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students —…
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Caslen selected UofSC’s 29th president
July 19, 2019
Robert “Bob” Caslen, a retired lieutenant general and the former superintendent and president of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, was selected the 29th president of the University of…
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