Press Releases & Media Advisories for 2017-2018

• June 26, 2018        --       CCSD Board of Trustees Chair and Vice Chair to Discuss School Safety Measures 
• June 14, 2018        --       Deer Park Middle School Principal Set to Retire
• June 14, 2018        --       Celeste Spires to Join Deer Park as Interim Principal
• June 14, 2018        --       Pair of CCSD Scholars Receive National PTA Recognition
• June 11, 2018        --       CCSD Welcomes New Leader for Virtual Schools
• June 11, 2018        --       Rodney Moore Joining Jane Edwards as Principal for the 2018-2019 School Year
• June 11, 2018        --       Mark Connors Named Principal at Harbor View Elementary
• June 11, 2018 .      --       Ladson Elementary Welcomes New Principal for 2018-19 School Year
• June 11, 2018 .      --       James Simons and Springfield Elementary Receive Permanent Principal Appointments for 18-19 School Year
• June 7, 2018          --       CCSD Well-Represented in Third Wave of NMSC Winners for 2018 
• June 7, 2018          --       CCSD Early College High School to Receive Nearly $600,000 for Educational Support 
• May 30, 2018        --       SC/NSPRA Awards CCSD for Excellence in Communication
• May 30, 2018        --       High School Valedictorians Announced as CCSD Graduation Ceremonies Resume This Week 
• May 29, 2018        --       Burke Scholar Wins Statewide Logo Contest for Shred360   
• May 23, 2018        --       Wando Alum Awarded Music Scholarship from University of South Carolina 
• May 18, 2018        --       Students in District's Dead/Hard of Hearing Program to Receive "Bed Shaker" Alarm 
• May 18, 2018        --       CCSD Scholars Show Artistic and Writing Skills in Poster and Essay Contest  
• May 18, 2018        --       Academic Magnet's Jenny Yao Named 2018 U.S. Presidential Scholar; Ann Webb of Wando Earned Semifinalist Honors
• May 18, 2018        --       Lucy Beckham Groundbreaking Ceremony
• May 17, 2018        --       Several CCSD Principals Receive Permanent Appointments
• May 17, 2018        --       Marvin Taylor to Serve as Interim Principal of Edmund A. Burns Elementary
• May 17, 2018        --       John Cobb to Lead Administrator Mentoring and Coaching at CCSD
• May 17, 2018        --       Cheryl Savage to Serve as Interim Principal of Matilda F. Dunston Primary
• May 17, 2018        --       Janice Malone Joining Sanders Clyde as Principal for the 2018-2019 School Year
• May 17, 2018        --       Gayle Morris to Serve as Interim Principal of Thomas C. Cario Middle
• May 17, 2018        --       Executive Director for Secondary Learning Kim Wilson Retiring
• May 17, 2018        --       Sharon Randall to Serve as Interim Executive Director of Secondary Learning
• May 16, 2018        --       National Merit Scholarship Corporation Awards More Money to CCSD Students
• May 16, 2018        --       Dunston Community Set for Reading Celebration 
• May 14, 2018        --       CCSD Hosting Annual Wellness Celebration
• May 14, 2018        --       Stono Park Elementary Breaking New Ground 
• May 11, 2018        --       Parents and Students Anticipating CCSD Summer Camps 
• May 11, 2018        --       R.B. Stall Students Soar on Aerospace Engineering Exams 
• May 10, 2018        --       SOA Senior Set to Compete for Oratorical World Championship 
• May 10, 2018        --       CCSD Class of 2018 Preparing for Graduation 
• May 9, 2018          --       District Steel Drum Spectacular Set for This Weekend 
• May 3, 2018          --       District 2 Board Hosting Second Community Meeting 
• April 26, 2018       --       Burke Earns Honor in First Year with New Tech Network 
• April 25, 2018       --       Whitesides' Haecherl Becomes Newest CCSD Teacher of the Year 
• April 24, 2018       --       CCSD Students Honored for Excellence in Global Studies
• April 24, 2018       --       "QUEmmunity Readers" Coming to Mitchell Elementary 
• April 20, 2018       --       Stiles Point Hosting Art Walk 
• April 19, 2018       --       CCSD Records Strong Showing at Lowcountry Regional Science Fair 
• April 19, 2018       --       2018 CCSD Teacher of Year to be Named Next Week
• April 18, 2018       --       Several CCSD Students Receive National Merit Corporate-Sponsored Scholarships 
• April 16, 2018       --       District 2 Board Holding Community Meetings
• April 13, 2018       --       Alexander Returning to Baptist Hill to "Rebound" 
• April 12, 2018       --       Academic Magnet Sending Several Students to CofC's Moore Conference 
• April 12, 2018       --       CCSD Taking Site Applications for 2018 Free Summer Meals Program
• April 12, 2018       --       Annual Week of the Young Child Celebration Begins Monday
• April 12, 2018       --       Charleston Progressive Academy Named Leader in Me Lighthouse School
• April 11, 2018       --       Moultrie's Henshaw Makes History at State Geography Bee 
• April 10, 2018       --       Wando Advanced Robotics Team Takes Third Place in South Florida Regional
• April 10, 2018       --       Laing Middle Receives Awards for STEM Education Excellence 
• April 10, 2018       --       Rigamajig Coming to Lambs Elementary 
• March 30, 2018     --       Wando Students Making Their Mark in STEM-Related Competitions 
• March 29, 2018     --       Jerry Zucker Joins Memminger and R.B. Stall as Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase Schools 
• March 28, 2018     --       CCSD Educators Receive Generous Support from Stephen Colbert and Ripple for DonorsChoose.org Projects 
• March 28, 2018     --       CCSD Students Shine at Odyssey of the Mind  
• March 27, 2018     --       R.B. Stall Hosting 2nd Annual Women's Empowerment Symposium  
• March 27, 2018     --       W.B. Goodwin Ready for 6th Annual C.A.T.C.H. Night
• March 23, 2018     --       Alliance for Young Artists & Writers Honors SOA Scholar
• March 23, 2018     --       Stiles Point Ready to "Press Start"
• March 23, 2018     --       Members of Kappa Alpha Psi Visit W.B. Goodwin
• March 19, 2018     --       Community Invited to “Believe – Empower – Transform”
• March 16, 2018     --       Northwoods Middle Receives $20,000 Grant from Project Lead The Way 
• March 16, 2018     --       CCSD Accepting Applications for Early Childhood Programs 
• March 15, 2018     --       CCSD Student Transfer Process for 2018-19 School Year Underway
• March 9, 2018       --       CCSD Spellers Sweep Podium at Spellbound!
• March 9, 2018       --       Two CCSD Schools Capture Championships at 8th Annual Charleston SeaPerch Challenge
• March 9, 2018       --       Three More CCSD Schools Recognized by Project Lead The Way
• March 9, 2018       --       CCSD Scholars and Schools Make Mark at TTC Quest
• March 5, 2018       --       Academic Magnet Scholar to Present Thesis at Regional Conference
• March 3, 2018      --        Frierson Town Hall Scheduled to Discuss Montessori Program
• March 2, 2018       --       Cario Named Distinguished School for STEM and Career Learning Program
• February 28, 2018 --       CCSD Surprises Top 5 Finalists for Teacher of the Year
• February 27, 2018 --      Three Schools to Compete in 2018 CCSD Academic Bowl Finals
• February 26, 2018 --      CCSD to Announce Top 5 Finalists for 2018 District Teacher of the Year
• February 13, 2018 --        Prestigious ROTC Honor Goes to Baptist Hill Student
• February 12, 2018 --        Preparing for Change: Transition Fair Returns for Third Year
• February 7, 2018  --         Another Successful Class of CCSD Student-Athletes Moving on to Next Level
• February 1, 2018  --         Annual CCSD National Signing Day Ceremony Scheduled for February 7
• January 26, 2018 --        James Simons Elementary Ready to "Make and Take"
• January 26, 2018 --         “Vernacular” Clinches 2018 CCSD Spelling Bee for Charles Pinckney Elementary 5th Grader
• January 21, 2018 --         CCSD Scholars Ready to Compete in Annual Spelling
• January 18, 2018 --         Reading Around the Bases with the RiverDogs Returns
• January 17, 2018 --         Morningside Middle Hosting Poetry with the Principal 
• January 15, 2018 --         The State’s Top School Nurse and School Nurse Administrator Reside in CCSD
• January 3, 2018 --           Charleston County School District Schools and Offices Closed Wednesday; Thursday Now a Teacher Workday; Classes will Resume Friday
• December 21, 2017 --    West Ashley High Participates in Giant Greeting Card Competition
• December 19, 2017 --    National Organization Honors C.E. Williams Middle
• December 19, 2017 --    Sanders-Clyde Holiday Meals Set for Winter Break
• December 19, 2017 --    The Grinch Coming to Minnie Hughes Elementary
• December 19, 2017 --   Attendance Zone Changes Proposed by District 20 Constituent Board
• December 13, 2017 --   Garrett Academy Showcasing Students’ Volunteer Efforts on “Garrett Gives Day”
• December 12, 2017 --   NFL Star’s Foundation Boosts Athletics at Jerry Zucker 
• December 7, 2017 --     Internal Controls Remain Strong Over Sales Tax Building Program
• December 5, 2017  --     CCSD Earns Spot on 2017 AP District Honor Roll
• December 5, 2017   --    CCSD Board of Trustees Approves Contract Modification with Durham
• December 4, 2017   --    Lara Latto to Serve as Principal of Chicora Elementary; Longtime Principal Mary Reynolds Set to Retire
• December 1, 2017   --     Hundreds of Shoes Donated to Scholars at Frierson
• November 29, 2017 --    Baptist Hill Announces Ticket Sales and Travel Plans for SCHSL A State Championship Football Game
• November 28, 2017 --    CCSD Superintendent Receives ‘Met’ on Her Evaluation
• November 27, 2017 --    Carolina Park Elementary School to hold Dedication on Thursday
• November 21, 2017 --    Wando's Glover Named National Coach of the Year
• November 16, 2017 --    Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Honoring CCSD Educators and Students
• November 14, 2017 --    Grand Opening for the First Lowcountry Food Bank In-School Pantry at R.B. Stall High School
• November 13, 2017 --    Michelle Simmons Appointed Interim Director of Elementary Learning Community
• November 13, 2017 --    CCSD hires Robin Jones, as the Executive Director of Instructional Programs
• November 13, 2017 --    NFL Star Works With Goodwin Scholars to Address Bullying
• November 8, 2017 --     Military Magnet's Veteran's Day Celebration
• November 8, 2017 --    Academic Magnet’s Jenny Yao Receives Prestigious Honor
• November 6, 2017 --    Stille Promoted to Director of Guidance and Counseling Services 
• November 6, 2017 --     Burke to Hold Annual Veterans Day Ceremony
• November 1, 2017 --     Wando Band Delivers a Memorable Performance at Regionals
• October 30, 2017 --      Academic Magnet Set to Host Annual International Dinner
• October 27, 2017 --      New Date Set for Mickey’s House Dedication Ceremony
• October 27, 2017 --      Laurel Hill Second Graders to Slime Principal to Cap "Super Soctober"
• October 23, 2017 --      Unity Day Game Press Conference for North Charleston and Garrett Set for Tomorrow
• October 18, 2017 --      State Organizations Honors Daniel Jenkins Academy
• October 17, 2017 --      Military Magnet to Honor Medal of Honor Recipient on Leadership Day Tomorrow
• October 12, 2017 --      Community Invited to Second Meeting for Lucy Beckham High 
• October 6, 2017 --        Cario Scholar’s “Heart” Leads to Honor From YESCarolina
• October 5, 2017 --         Dunston Primary Reaching Out to Community with Health and Wellness Festival
• October 4, 2017 --        Wando Band Takes Title in Summerville Competition
• October 2, 2017 --        Alexander Set to Appear at Baptist Hill Tomorrow
• September 29, 2017 --  Baptist Hill Students Named James Otis Scholars
• September 28, 2017 --  Buist Academy Named National Blue Ribbon School for Stellar Achievement
• September 25, 2017 --  Wando Art Teacher Receives State Award
• September 25, 2017 --  Community Members Partner with Goodwin Elementary to Create Engineering Opportunity
• September 22, 2017 --  Special Guests Highlight 3rd Annual Donuts
• September 18, 2017 --  Camp Road Middle Welcomes Award-Winning Author Kwame Alexander
• September 14, 2017 --  FFVP Continues to Provide Healthy Options to CCSD Students
• September 12, 2017 -- All CCSD Schools Open Post-Hurricane Irma
• September 12, 2017 -- 35 CCSD Students Named 2018 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
• September 12, 2017 -- CCSD Schools after Hurricane Irma
• September 7, 2017 --  CCSD to Close Friday through Tuesday
• September 6, 2017 --  CCSD Closely Monitoring Hurricane Irma
• September 6, 2017 --  Opening Ceremony for Mickey’s House Postponed
• September 5, 2017 --  Award-Winning Children’s Author Patricia Polacco to Visit Several CCSD Schools
• September 1, 2017 -- Opening Ceremony Set for Mickey House’s
• August 25, 2017 --  Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union to Open Student-Run Branch at R.B. Stall High
• August 25, 2017 -- Arts Programs at Two CCSD Schools Receive Financial Boost 
• August 16, 2017 -- First Day of School Tour with CCSD’s Superintendent
• August 15, 2017 -- R.B. Stall Students Set to Launch Weather Balloon on Day of Total Solar Eclipse
• August 14, 2017 --  Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Set for CCSD’s Early College High School
• August 11, 2017 --  CCSD Providing Back to School Hotline Next Week
• August 11, 2017 --  CCSD Students Put Their Names on the Dotted Line at Youth Apprenticeship Signing Day
• August 10, 2017 --  Classic Portrait Going Up at Moultrie Middle
• August 10, 2017 --  Wando Band Holds School Supply Drive for Lowcountry Orphan Relief
• August 9, 2017 -- First Day Festival 2017
• August 8, 2017 -- Hootie & the Blowfish Homegrown Roundup: “Back 2 School Basics”
• August 2, 2017 -- Meet and Greet for Principal Glover
• July 25, 2017 --  Hispanic Families Listening Session Wednesday Evening
• July 18, 2017 --  Wando Gateway Engineering Camp Extending Opportunities 
• July 17, 2017 --  D9 Town Hall Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday, July 19
• July 17, 2017 --  CCSD Community Listening Session Tomorrow
• July 13, 2017 --  Edmond Robinson Football Camp at St. John’s High
• July 12, 2017 --  Megan Williams Named Interim Principal of Springfield Elementary
• July 11, 2017 --  Baptist Hill Raising Funds for Athletic Uniforms
• July 6, 2017 --   CCSD Hosting East of the Cooper Regional Stadium Community Meeting
• July 6, 2017 --   CCSD to Hold Community Listening Session for North Charleston Center for Advanced Studies
• July 6, 2017 --   Barbara Hairfield re-appointed to serve on EOC
• July 5, 2017 --   Friends from SOA Share Special Experience at Boys and Girls State