Press Releases & Media Advisories for 2018-2019 

• June 28, 2019            --           CCSD Executive Director Anita Huggins Appointed Acting Principal at Moultrie Middle School
• June 20, 2019            --           CCSD Names William Wineberg as Interim Head Football Coach at West Ashley High School 
• June 20, 2019            --           Ruth Taylor Join Mary Ford as New Principal
• June 20, 2019            --           LaShawna Rivers selected as Director of Instructional Programs
• June 12, 2019            --           More Than 70 Sites Will Serve Free Summer Meals to Kids and Teens 
• June 11, 2019            --           Academic Magnet Robotics Team Wins First Place in Engineering Design at SeaPerch Challenge
• June 11, 2019            --           CCSD welcomes successful educator as new executive director
• June 11, 2019            --           Tawayne Weems appointed interim principal of Daniel Jenkins Academy
• June 11, 2019            --           Ellen Nitz selected as CCSD Director of Nursing Services
• June 11, 2019            --           CCSD names Rhonda Robinson Director of Federal Programs
• June 11, 2019            --           LaToya Smith appointed interim assistant principal of Ashley River
• June 10, 2019            --           West Ashley Valedictorian Honored for 12 Years of Perfect of Attendance  
• June 7, 2019              --           Jackson National Life Insurance Meets E.B. Ellington Students  
• June 7, 2019              --           50 Certifications Earned by 25 Garrett Students in Digital Art Platform  
• June 5, 2019              --           R.B. Stall Students to Fly the Friendly Skies this Summer  
• June 5, 2019              --           CCSD College-Sponsored Merit Scholarship Winners Named
• June 4, 2019              --           Sonic Recognizes Jennie Church as May Teacher of the Month  
• June 4, 2019              --           2019 CCSD Graduation Ceremonies Are Underway      
• June 1, 2019              --           Little Free Library Grand Opening  
• May 31, 2019             --           Cheryl Savage to Serve as Principal of Matilda F. Dunston Primary  
• May 31, 2019             --           Lee Runyon Named Principal of North Charleston Center for Advanced Studies 
• May 31, 2019             --           Kimberly Riggins to Continue Leading Stono Park Elementary 
• May 31, 2019             --           Maite Porter Named Principal of West Ashley Advanced Studies Magnet  
• May 31, 2019             --           Jamie McCarthy to Serve as Interim Principal of Lambs Elementary 
• May 31, 2019             --           Jarmalar Logan Named Principal of Jane Edwards Elementary  
• May 31, 2019             --           Shanitra Deas to Serve as Principal of Deer Park Middle 
• May 31, 2019             --           CCSD Welcomes James Dallas as Principal of E.B. Ellington 
• May 31, 2019             --           CCSD Welcomes Ryan Cumback as Principal of West Ashley High
• May 31, 2019             --           Janet Brown Named Principal of Ladson Elementary  
• May 31, 2019             --           Jennifer Baez Selected to Serve as Interim Principal of Pepperhill Elementary 
• May 30, 2019             --           Mount Zion Elementary Hosting STEM Festival 
• May 30, 2019             --           District Hosts Topping Off Ceremony for New C.E. Williams Middle School 
• May 30, 2019             --           Improved Wellness Culture Celebrated in Schools Across the District 
• May 29, 2019             --           Doors to Dream Builds Philanthropic Spirit at Burke 
• May 28, 2019             --           Board of Trustees Approves Teacher Salary Increase in FY20 Budget  
• May 24, 2019             --           Topping Off Ceremony for C.E. Williams Middle
• May 22, 2019             --           Students Showcase Their STEAM Club Creations Through Annual Festival 
• May 22, 2019             --           CCSD Receives Multiple Honors from SC/NSPRA 
• May 22, 2019             --           CCSD Students Exhibit Works in Anson Street Burial Ground Community Art Expo 
• May 21, 2019             --           Electric Orchestra to Make Debut at North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary 
• May 20, 2019             --           CCSD Hosting Annual Wellness Celebration 
• May 16, 2019             --           Physical Education Improving Test Scores and Behavior 
• May 16, 2019             --           2019 Graduation Ceremonies for CCSD Schools Set for Next Month 
• May 15, 2019             --           Daniel Jenkins Academy Hosting Community Day
• May 14, 2019             --           District Teacher of the Year to Throw Out First Pitch at Educators' Night
• May 9, 2019               --           Jayuntay Williams Named Charleston County School District Teacher of the Year 
• May 8, 2019               --           CCSD Students Named National Merit Scholarship Winners 
• May 7, 2019               --           Baptist Hill Scholars Honored by National Junior Honor Society  
• May 7, 2019               --           North Charleston High School Students Mentor Their Elementary Counterparts  
• May 6, 2019               --           CCSD Schools Participate in Build A Shed 
• May 6, 2019               --           District Hosts Teacher of the Year Celebration Dinner 
• May 3, 2019               --           2019 Settle Awards go to CCSD Students for Knowledge of Global Issues  
• May 2, 2019               --           Harbor View Elementary Ready for Charleston Dragon Boat Race 
• April 30, 2019            --           Academic Magnet High School Named Best in the Country    
• April 30, 2019            --           Partnership in Education and Fun: Memminger and CofC  
• April 30, 2019            --           Melissa Reese Named Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalist 
• April 26, 2019            --           Riding for Focus: St. James-Santee Awarded Mountain Bikes  
• April 25, 2019            --           Fetter Health Care Network Opens Clinic at Baptist Hill 
• April 24, 2019            --           Stall Students Build Payload Satellite Recently Launched in Space  
• April 24, 2019            --           Three District Schools Named Champions of the Environment  
• April 24, 2019            --           Shantia Wilder Goes Above and Beyond for Her Students
• April 23, 2019            --           State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Recognizes CCSD Teacher
• April 23, 2019            --           Camp Road Middle Special Olympics Parade 
• April 23, 2019            --           Elementary Chess Tournament Series Continues
• April 18, 2019            --           Three CCSD Schools Named "Capturing Kids' Hearts" Showcase Schools 
• April 17, 2019            --           Several CCSD Students Receive National Merit Corporate-Sponsored Scholarships 
• April 17, 2019            --           For Jayuntay Williams, Greatness is an Obligation, not an Option  
• April 16, 2019            --           CCSD Taking Site Applications for 2019 Free Summer Meals Program  
• April 16, 2019            --           Stiles Point Teacher to Join Earthwatch Institute's Research Team 
• April 15, 2019            --           School of the Arts Invited to Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic  
• April 15, 2019            --           North Charleston High School Students Visit the Nation's Capital 
• April 12, 2019            --           CCSD Students Lead the Way at Lowcountry Regional Science Fair 
• April 11, 2019            --           CCSD Honored by State for Reducing Energy Consumption
• April 10, 2019            --           CCSD Rolls Out Compostable Trays in All Cafeterias
• April 10, 2019            --           Burns Student Accepted into Gifted and Talented Strings Program 
• April 10, 2019            --           James Costner Brings Creativity to Learning   
• April 9, 2019              --           CCSD's Mission Critical Work Underway
• April 5, 2019              --           Taylor Named a #WhatWomenBring Nominee
• April 4, 2019              --           The Power of Fairy Tales - Guest Author Visits Pinckney Students 
• April 4, 2019              --           Week of the Young Child Starts Monday 
• April 3, 2019              --           Erin Bua Puts the Sparkle in Learning 
• April 1, 2019              --           Early Learning Creates Community at Goodwin  
• March 22, 2019         --          Academic Magnet Takes Title at SC Science Olympiad  
• March 22, 2019         --          Teachers of the Year Tour Statehouse and Meet with Charleston Legislative Delegation 
• March 22, 2019         --          Memminger Students Pick Up a New Sport 
• March 21, 2019         --          CCSD Offers Family Style Dining at CD and Head Start Schools 
• March 19, 2019         --          Volunteer Celebrated for his 44 Years in Education 
• March 19, 2019         --          Wando's Greyson Webb Named SC Scholastic Journalist of the Year
• March 19, 2019         --          Ladson Holding High 5 and Handshake Rally with CCSO  
• March 15, 2019         --          Charles Pinckney Chess Team Captures State Crown 
• March 14, 2019         --          Three CCSD Schools Recognized by Project Lead The Way 
• March 14, 2019         --          Superintendent Spearman Announces Whitesides Elementary School's Stephanie Haechrel as Teacher of the Year Finalist 
• March 13, 2019         --          CCSMS and Laing Capture Championships at 9th Annual Charleston SeaPerch Challenge 
• March 13, 2019         --          Navy Week in CCSD 
• March 12, 2019         --          Burns Beats the Field at 6th Annual CPN Social Studies Bowl  
• March 12, 2019         --          Jennifer Thrift Named 2019 Library Journal Movers & Shakers Educator 
• March 11, 2019         --          Community Invited to Mary Ford's Super Hero Health Fair 
• March 11, 2019         --          R.B. Stall Honored by College Board for Female Representation in Computer Science 
• March 11, 2019         --          CCSD Scholars and Schools Make Mark at TTC Quest
• March 8, 2019           --          Dr. Eppelsheimer Honored with 2019 South Carolina Association of School Librarian's Intellectual Freedom Award  
• March 8, 2019           --          2019 CCSD Academic Bowl Finals 
• March 8, 2019           --          CCSD Features 23 MUSC Telehealth Clinics Across the District 
• March 7, 2019           --          Top 5 Finalists for 2019 Teacher of the Year Announced
• March 6, 2019           --          9th Annual Charleston SeaPerch Challenge Set for Next Week
• March 4, 2019           --          Students Treated to "Taste of Gullah" During Black History Month
• March 4, 2019           --          CCSD to Announce Top 5 Finalists for 2019 District Teacher of the Year 
• March 1, 2019      --         Application Period for CCSD Child Development Programs Now Open 
• February 28, 2019     --         CCSD Alum Hosts Rain Gear Drive to Benefit Mitchell Elementary School Students
• February 27, 2019     --         Sports Leaders at Jane Edwards
• February 26, 2019     --         Bread + Butter Chef Program Teaches Culinary Skills to CCSD Students    
• February 26, 2019     --         Adande African Drum & Dance Coming to NCES 
• February 25, 2019     --         Board of Trustees Approves 2019-2020 School Calendar
• February 22, 2019     --         "A Night at the Camp" - Camp Road Family Literacy Fair
• February 21, 2019     --          Young Author Shares Book With Peers at A.C. Corcoran
• February 20, 2019     --          African-American Read-In
• February 19, 2019     --          10 CCSD Students to Participate in Boeing South Carolina High School Internship Program 
• February 19, 2019     --          Distance Learning Creates Equity Across the District 
• February 15, 2019     --          CCSD's Susan Friedrich Receives National Honor 
• February 15, 2019     --          Preparing for Change: 2019 Transition Fair
• February 14, 2019     --          Baptist Hill Teams Up with Constituent Board Member to Support Children in Liberia 
• February 14, 2019     --          Morningside Scholars Serving Others
• February 14, 2019     --          Academic Magnet Robotics Team Advances to National Competition 
• February 12, 2019     --          Ocean Literacy Sets Sail at Mount Pleasant Academy 
• February 11, 2019     --          CCSD Asking for Public Input on 2019-2020 Academic Calendar Options 
• February 11, 2019     --          CCSD Board Approves Mission Critical Actions 
• February 11, 2019     --          Chicora Elementary Appreciates Financial Support from Community Partners         
• February 8, 2019        --         CCSD's School Choice Application Process for 2019-2020 School Year Starts Monday 
• February 8, 2019        --         Everyone at St. James-Santee is a HERO 
• February 8, 2019        --         Burke Hosting Annual Band Scholarship Fair 
• February 7, 2019        --         Academic Magnet Science Club Members Score Well at State Competition 
• February 7, 2019        --         Providing Wrap Around Support Services - CCSD Celebrates National School Counseling Week 
• February 6, 2019        --         CCSD Hosts National Signing Day
• February 5, 2019        --         CCSD Hosts Teacher of the Year Inauguration and Leadership Summit  
• February 1, 2019        --         Application Period for CCSD Head Start and Early Head Start Now Open
• January 31, 2019        --        Technology Night at Drayton Hall
• January 31, 2019        --        CCSD National Signing Day Ceremony Set for February 6
• January 31, 2019        --        Middle School Volleyball Established in District 20 
• January 31, 2019        --        16 CCSD Scholars Named U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Candidates
• January 30, 2019        --        Briggman Named SC Personnel Administrator of the Year 
• January 29, 2019        --        New Club at Charles Pinckney Elementary Providing "Warmth" for Community
• January 29, 2019        --        CCSD's Annual Teacher Hiring Event Set for This Weekend
• January 28, 2019        --  Charleston Shared Future Project Addresses Education System
• January 24, 2019        --        Ashley River Creative Arts Student Earns Cash for Cabbage 
• January 23, 2019        --        Charleston Shared Future Presentation to Follow CCSD Board of Trustees Meeting 
• January 22, 2019        --        Office of Nutrition Services Prepared to Feed Students of Federal/Contract Workers
• January 18, 2019        --        Wando Band Wins National Advocacy Awards  
• January 18, 2019        --        Kumarasinghe Takes Top Spot in CCSD's 2019 Spelling Bee 
• January 18, 2019        --        Postlewait Receives Patriot Award
• January 17, 2019        --        CCSD has State's Top School Nurse for Second Year in a Row 
• January 17, 2019        --        Career and Technology Education Opens Doors for all CCSD Students
• January 15, 2019        --        CCSD Hosts Lowcountry Summit
• January 11, 2019        --        "Reading Around the Bases" with the RiverDogs Continues
• January 10, 2019        --        Annual District Spelling Bee Set for Next Week
• January 9, 2019          --        CCSD Board Approves Ad Hoc Transportation Committee  
• January 7, 2019          --        CCSD Initiates Stop the Bleed Training for Staff      
• December 27, 2018    --        Ambassador Program Fosters Inclusion and Peer-to-Peer Learning 
• December 21, 2018    --        Sanders-Clyde Students Receive Coats for the Holidays 
• December 21, 2018    --        CCSD Welcomes Emilie Woody as Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction 
• December 14, 2018    --        Gingerbread with the Principal at Goodwin Sparks Holiday Spirit 
• December 12, 2018    --        Charles Pinckney Elementary Named National Beta School of Distinction 
• December 11, 2018    --        Cindy Bohn Coats Elected as SCSBA Region 2 Director 
• December 10, 2018    --        Erica Sarah Taylor Transitions to Chief of Staff for Charleston County Schools
• December 10, 2018    --        Tiger Teams Tackle School Work Orders
• December 7, 2018      --        Camp Road Middle Breaks Ground for New School
• December 5, 2018      --        James B. Edwards Receives Two Grants
• December 3, 2018      --        Daniel Jenkins Academy Hosting Career and College Fair 
• December 3, 2018      --        Amazon Hour of Code at Jane Edwards 
• December 3, 2018      --        Groundbreaking Ceremony for Camp Road Middle       
• November 29, 2018    --       State Releases School Report Cards
• November 28, 2018    --       CCSD Named 2018 South Carolina Charter School Sponsor of the Year  
• November 28, 2018    --       Jerry Zucker Middle School Students Produce Literary Book 
• November 26, 2018    --       Board Approves 2018-2020 Goals
• November 26, 2018    --       CCSD Board Votes to Forgive Storm Makeup Day 
• November 23, 2018    --       Conroy Retires After 36 Years in Education
• November 21, 2018    --       All in the Family - Husband and Wife Team Taking Math and Science by Storm at Pinckney 
• November 21, 2018    --       A Match Made at School - Couple Falls in Love Over Education 
• November 21, 2018    --       CCSD Board Members and Constituent District Board Members to Take Oath of Office
• November 20, 2018    --       History Comes Alive at Buist Academy with Tuskegee Airmen 
• November 19, 2018    --       Hendrix to Serve at Interim Principal at Mary Ford Elementary School   
• November 19, 2018    --       La Dene' Conroy Retires After 31 Years with CCSD 
• November 19, 2018    --       Department of Exceptional Children Awarded for Strategic Leadership in Education 
• November 15, 2018    --       Member of Tuskegee Airmen to Speak with Buist Students 
• November 14, 2018    --       CCSO and CCSD Receive Grant from U.S. Department of Justice to Bolster School Security
• November 14, 2018    --       Four CCSD Students Receive High Honor from Girl Scouts 
• November 11, 2018    --       Wando Band Places Sixth in the Nation
• November 9, 2018      --       District Inviting Community to Career Information Sessions
• November 9, 2018      --       Honoring the Veterans Among Us 
• November 7, 2018      --       Daniel Jenkins Academy Hosting First Official Parent Night 
• November 7, 2018      --       CPA to Honor Ralph Johnson in Veterans Day Ceremony 
• November 7, 2018      --       Military Magnet Will Host Annual Veterans Day Ceremony 
• November 7, 2018      --       Burke Holding Veterans Day Ceremony Tomorrow
• November 5, 2018      --       Burke High School Students Study Hurricane Warning Complacency 
• October 30, 2018        --       CCSD Sponsoring At Risk Afterschool Meal Program
• October 29, 2018        --       Wando Band Regionals Victory
• October 26, 2018        --       CCSD Fall Teacher Recruitment Event Coming Up 
• October 25, 2018        --       CCSD Students Score Above State/Nation on 2018 SAT 
• October 25, 2018        --       Students at Burns Connect with Chess
• October 22, 2018        --       Charleston County School District Receives Accreditation from AdvancED
• October 19, 2018        --       Legion of Valor Bronze Cross Goes to Baptist Hill Cadet for Third Year in a Row  
• October 18, 2018        --       AdvancED to Provide CCSD Accreditation Update at Board of Trustees Meeting 
• October 16, 2018        --        North Charleston Creative Arts Walking to School 
• October 16, 2018        --        Zamboki Named Director of Early Childhood Learning 
• October 15, 2018        --        SOA's Annual "Jump, Jive & Wail" Set for This Weekend
• October 15, 2018        --        Wando Band Wins Regional Competition
• October 12, 2018        --        RESCHEDULED - Hunley Park Preparing for Inaugural Hispanic Festival and Family Night  
• October 11, 2018        --        CCSD To Operate on Normal Schedule October 12, 2018
• October 10, 2018        --        CCSD schools and offices closing for Hurricane Michael
• October 10, 2018        --        Schedule Change for American Egg Board Pep Rally at James Simons Elementary
• October 9, 2018          --        Mary Ford to Celebrate Walk to School Day
• October 9, 2018          --        CCSD Superintendent Receives "Overall Effective" on Her Evaluation 
• October 8, 2018          --        Hunley Park Preparing for Inaugural Hispanic Festival and Family Night 
• October 5, 2018          --        Pep Rally at James Simons Highlights American Egg Board's "Eat Better. Learn Better." Program
• October 3, 2018          --        Mitchell Scholars Ready to Code as Part of 4-H National Youth Science Day
• October 2, 2018          --        Teacher Residency Program Named Finalist for Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award 
• September 25, 2018   --        CCSD Board Approves Rural Recruitment Initiative  
• September 21, 2018   --        AMHS Cheerleaders Selected to Perform in 2019 Citrus Bowl
• September 21, 2018   --        James B. Edwards Elementary School Greenhouse Dedication
• September 18, 2018   --        MPPD Partners with East Cooper Elementary Schools to collect Back-to-School Supplies
• September 18, 2018   --        21st Century Grants Expand Learning Opportunities for CCSD Scholars 
• September 17, 2018   --        CCSD Places 26 Students on List of 2019 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists 
• September 15, 2018   --        Charleston County School District Schools to Reopen Monday, September 17, 2018 after Hurricane Florence 
• September 10, 2018   --        CCSD Closing in Anticipation of Hurricane Florence
• September 7, 2018     --        Beverly Pilkey Joins CCSD as Executive Director of Exceptional Children 
• September 7, 2018     --        Michelle Simmons Appointed Executive Director of the Elementary Learning Community  
• September 4, 2018     --        Laurel Hill Primary Receives NAEYC Accreditation 
• September 4, 2018     --        Panera Bread Hosting Press Conference to Announce Support for CCSD's Children in Crisis Fund  
• August 31, 2018          --        District 2 Regional Stadium Ready for Kickoff Tonight 
• August 30, 2018          --        CCSD Students Launch School Year with NASA 
• August 29, 2018          --        Ham and Darby selected to become Riley Fellows 
• August 28, 2018          --        School Year Launches with NASA and Area STEM Businesses 
• August 23, 2018          --        "Clear Bag or No Bag" Entry Procedure Set for Wando High School Football Games This Season 
• August 22, 2018          --        CCSD's Educator Discount Program Working to Support Staff and Local Business
• August 14, 2018          --   Stono Park Welcomes New Interim Principal Kimberly Riggins
• August 9, 2018            --        Hootie's Homegrown Roundup Back for 12th Year 
• August 8, 2018            --        Back-to-School Hotline Returning Next Week
• July 25, 2018               --        Goodwin Elementary to Welcome New Principal
• July 18, 2018               --        Last Round of 2018 NMSC Winners Includes CCSD Scholar 
• July 16, 2018               --        Dale Metzger Named Interim Principal of Garrett Academy
• July 16, 2018               --         Robert Perrineau Named Principal of Military Magnet Academy
• July 3, 2018                 --        CCSD Graduate Brings Home Oratorical World Championship 
• July 2, 2018                 --        Academic Magnet Awarded $100,000 Grant from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation