Thirty CCSD students earn the distinction of National Merit Scholarship Finalists

Thirty Charleston County School District (CCSD) students have earned the prestigious honor of Finalist in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program, which is run by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).

SCACA honors late Wando icon, Bob Hayes

The South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association (SCACA) recently announced that Bob Hayes, former athletic director and football coach at Wando High School, has been posthumously elected to the SCACA Hall of Fame.

Laing awarded “BEST” teacher grant from BOSCH

Dr. Mel Goodwin, STEM Coach at Laing Middle School, and pre-engineering teacher, Analyn Haynes have received a BEST teacher grant from BOSCH. The Bosch Eco+STEM Teacher (BEST) Grant Program advances sustainability and STEM education in ways that inspire, excite, and engage.

JBE librarian receives 2021 Intellectual Freedom Award

Heidi Benton, James B. Edwards Elementary School teacher-librarian, has received the 2021 Intellectual Freedom Award from the South Carolina Association of School Librarians. She was nominated by Christy James, District Library and Media Services Coordinator for Charleston County School District. This award recognizes those who advocate for the First Amendment rights of students, teachers, and citizens of South Carolina.