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Benton to Become New Principal at Baptist Hill

Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce that Charles Benton has been named the Interim Principal at Baptist Hill Middle High School.

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Brown named principal of North Charleston Center for Advanced Studies

Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce that Vanessa Brown, the Principal at Baptist Hill Middle High School, has been appointed as principal at the new North Charleston Center for Advanced Studies (CAS) opening in August 2020.

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Foxworth named CCSD’s Executive Director of Early Childhood Readiness Programs

Charleston County School District (CCSD)’s has hired Kimberly Foxworth as the Executive Director of Early Childhood Readiness Programs. Foxworth is returning to CCSD; she was the Director of Early Learning from 2013-2018.

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Frierson unveils remodeled library

Frierson Elementary School became a partial magnet Montessori school in 2018 and as a result, did a complete overhaul on their media center to reflect the teachings of Montessori. The remodeled space includes a mural handpainted by local artist Claudia Boyce depicting Wadmalaw, local landmarks with historical ties to the school and the surrounding area.

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2019-2020 Press Releases

January 24, 2020 -- CCSD names Dottie Brown Principal of Memminger Elementary

January 24, 2020 -- Charles Benton named Baptist Hill Principal

January 24, 2020 -- Brown named principal of North Charleston Center for Advanced Studies

January 24, 2020 -- Donnie Kiefer to become new head football coach at West Ashley High

January 24, 2020 -- MIT selects CCSD as partner to empower young women

January 21, 2020 -- CCSD's School Choice application process for 2020-2021 school year starts January 28, 2020

January 21, 2020 -- Roper St. Francis Healthcare to celebrate student artists

January 21, 2020 -- District unveils new Standard Response Protocol

January 17, 2020 -- Community invited to attend ceremony for Frierson's library

January 17, 2020 -- Keerthana Samuel takes top spot in CCSD’s 2020 Spelling Bee

January 15, 2020 -- Community encouraged to weigh in on 2020-2021 CCSD Academic Calendar

January 15, 2020 -- RiverDogs-CCSD partnership with "Reading Around the Bases" moves into fourth year

January 15, 2020 -- Laing named ITEEA 2019-2020 STEM School of Excellence

January 14, 2020 -- Wando Band nationally recognized

January 9, 2020 -- Academic Magnet's SIC makes state honor roll

January 9, 2020 -- Nurse’s intervention saves students life

January 9, 2020 -- Top spellers ready to compete in CCSD Spelling Bee

January 6, 2020 -- Karolyn Belcher named Chief Academic Officer for CCSD

December 19, 2019 -- Three CCSD students awarded by Engaging Creative Minds

December 19, 2019 -- Building gingerbread homes, and community, at W.B. Goodwin

December 18, 2019 -- District celebrates new Dunston facility with dedication ceremony

December 17, 2019 -- Buist wins Middle School Mock Trial

December 12, 2019 -- Julian Mitchell Elementary preparing for 11th Annual Holiday Market

December 12, 2019 -- Dunston Elementary ready for dedication ceremony

December 9, 2019 -- CCSD voluntarily testing water infrastructure in schools

December 5, 2019 -- Community invited to learn more about proposed District 3 Bus Lot

December 5, 2019 -- DHEC names two schools as ‘Champions of the Environment’

December 4, 2019 -- District’s partnership with Lowcountry Food Bank addresses needs of at-risk students

November 26, 2019 -- Cario memorializes Holocaust victims through Daffodil project

November 24, 2019 -- Military Magnet students participate in Run for the Fallen

November 21, 2019 -- Cario Middle to memorialize Holocaust victims through Daffodil Project

November 19, 2019 -- Comcast provides digital support for Morningside students

November 15, 2019 -- Newsweek recognizes Academic Magnet as a top STEM school

November 15, 2019 -- Buist's "Night at the Museum"

November 14, 2019 -- West Ashley Middle building community through basketball

November 14, 2019 -- PGMS salutes Charleston County School District for grounds maintenance excellence

November 13, 2019 -- CCSD Board of Trustees advances recommendations

November 7, 2019 -- Board to discuss broad range of recommendations

November 6, 2019 -- Mental wellness important to being effective educators

November 5, 2019 -- North Charleston celebrating academic accomplishments with special ceremony

November 4, 2019 -- Lambs Elementary welcomes First Lady and Second Lady to school

October 31, 2019 -- R.B. Stall High celebrates students' heritage with a Quinceanera Ball

October 30, 2019 -- District hosts dedication ceremony for new Stono Park Elementary School

October 28, 2019 -- Oscar Douglas named Director of General Counsel Investigations

October 24, 2019 -- A day to demonstrate the servant leadership of Citadel cadets

October 24, 2019 -- A day to demonstrate the servant leadership of Citadel cadets

October 24, 2019 -- Dedication ceremony for Stono Park Elementary School

October 24, 2019 -- Lucy Beckham staff hosting informational meetings

October 22, 2019 -- SOA ready to "Jump, Jive & Wail"

October 21, 2019 -- Developing Dancers at Mount Zion

October 16, 2019 -- West Ashley High partners with Schwan's Chef Collective

October 16, 2019 -- Burke to host Homecoming Parade

October 9, 2019 -- CCSD's Office of Expanded Learning receives funding for after-school programming

October 8, 2019 -- Frierson students participate in Boeing’s Dream Learner Program

October 3, 2019 -- Schwan's Chef Collective coming to West Ashley High School

October 2, 2019 -- SC Attorney General Alan Wilson speaks to students about human trafficking

October 1, 2019 -- CCSD sees significant improvement in overall school ratings

September 27 -- District receives School Mental Health Supports Grant

September 26, 2019 -- CCSD hosts Call Me MiSTER Tour

September 25, 2019 -- Laurel Hill Primary administrator receives honor from national organization

September 24, 2019 -- District alumni come full circle as employees of CCSD

September 18, 2019 -- In the Whorl of Time – Centennial celebrations for James Simons planned

September 12, 2019 -- More than 40 CCSD students named 2020 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

September 12, 2019 -- Successful Teacher Residency Program finishes out third year

September 9, 2019 -- Reggie McNeil selected to become Riley Fellow

September 6, 2019 -- Charleston County School District schools to reopen Monday after Hurricane Dorian

September 5, 2019 -- Charleston County School District schools will be closed on Friday, September 6, 2019

August 21, 2019 -- Superintendent Dr. Gerrita Postlewait welcomes students on the first day of school

August 19, 2019 -- First Day Festival another success

August 19, 2019 -- Hooties Homegrown Roundup Provides Back to School Basics for 13th Year

August 15, 2019 -- CCSD Director of Security to be part of Leadership Charleston's Class of 2020

August 14, 2019 -- First Day Festival set for August 18

August 12, 2019 -- Hootie's Homegrown Roundup provides Back-to-School Basics for 13th year

August 12, 2019 -- District's Back-to-School hotline starts this week

August 12, 2019 -- CCSD welcomes new teachers

August 6, 2019 -- “Clear Bag or No Bag” entry procedure going district-wide this school year

August 5, 2019 -- District’s random search team set for first full year of operation

August 5, 2019 -- Meeting Street @ Burns opens to students this school year

August 5, 2019 -- CCSD completes new state-of-the-art Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School

August 5, 2019 -- New Stono Park Elementary School ready to accept students August 21

August 5, 2019 -- CCSD Board gives Postlewait an Effective overall rating

August 1, 2019 -- Districts announces public engagement sessions

August 1, 2019 -- District completes capital improvements

July 24, 2019 -- Last round of 2019 NMSC winners includes CCSD scholar

July 16, 2019 -- NASA competition coming to Military Magnet

July 11, 2019 -- New summer camp works with non-native English speaking families

July 8, 2019 -- County Library Partners With District for Summer Reading Program

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