CCSD announces Top Five Finalists for 2023 Teacher of the Year

Leadership Announcements - March 28, 2023

Charleston County School District is proud to announce Oscar Douglas as Interim Executive Director of Employee Relations and Human Resources Compliance and Toya Hampton as Director of Achieve Charleston.

STEAM professionals inspire James Island Elementary students

Close to 400 students and family members from James Island  Elementary School met scientists from the Lowcountry at the school’s Women in  Science Night on March 23, 2023.

CCSD announces graduation of 12th and 13th Aspire cohorts

For the last nine years, 111 employees from Charleston County School District (CCSD), in partnership with The Citadel, have gone through the Aspire cohort, which is a two-year master’s program for those seeking an educational leadership degree.

CCSD students are learning that recycling is more than sorting trash

Twelve CCSD schools recently received Recycling Education Grants from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).

South Carolina School Climate Parent Survey

Please complete the South Carolina School Climate Parent Survey for your child’s school so that we can best address the needs of your child and family and foster a more successful and positive learning environment.

Wando's Kydd wins first state wrestling title since 2012

Pierce Carpenter Kydd is the first wrestler from Wando High School to win a state championship since 2012.

Mayor Summey and Superintendent Kennedy collaborate around common goals for students

CCSD Superintendent Don Kennedy and North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey held a productive meeting on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, to discuss their shared goal of positive educational outcomes for all children, particularly those in North Charleston

Jennie Moore named a finalist for 2023 state Riley Award for SIC Excellence

Jennie Moore Elementary School’s School Improvement Council has been named a statewide 2023 award finalist for its accomplishments in parent and civic engagement within their school communities. 

Cario students benefit from new STEM curriculum

Cario Middle School Interim Principal Bryan Coleman and teacher Torie Hargis (Cario’s Teacher of the Year) are grateful for a recent donation by Charleston Steel and Metal (CSM).

Superintendent Kennedy challenges students to dream big dreams

Superintendent Don Kennedy is poised to build an ecosystem of support around Charleston’s children. In his estimation, Charleston County School District can only help all students realize their dreams by knowing what they are and creating support systems to ensure that they become a reality.

Charles Pinckney Elementary wins 13th chess state championship

 Charles Pinckney Elementary School’s chess team continues to add to its legacy in chess. The Pirates won another state title at the  South Carolina State Scholastic Championship in Greenville, SC, this past weekend in the K-5 (Kindergarten through fifth grade) division.

Retired Mississippi Superintendent of Education to visit CCSD schools

Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to welcome Dr. Carey Wright, retired Mississippi State Superintendent of Education, to Charleston to evaluate its work in reading, math, and around college/career readiness.

Three-peat complete: Military Magnet rolls to a third straight state title

Thanks to a stifling defense and a big second quarter in the South Carolina High School League A state finals, Military Magnet Academy (25-6) cemented its legacy as a dynasty in girls' basketball.

Carolina Park wins CCSD’s fourth annual Book Battle

Students at Carolina Park Elementary School won the fourth annual Charleston County School District (CCSD) Book Battle. They competed against 16 other teams on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Burke High School.

Military Magnet girls’ basketball marching toward history

The Eagles face Denmark-Olar in the South Carolina High School League A title game on Saturday, March 4, 2023. If MMA wins, they will have three straight state championships.

ST. ANDREW'S CONSTITUENT DISTRICT No. 10 BOARD OF TRUSTEES VACANCY (Unexpired term ending November 2026)

The vacant seat will be appointed by the Charleston County School District Board upon recommendation of the St. Andrew's Constituent District No. 10 Board.

CCSD and Charleston Metro Chamber team up to grow diversity, equity, & inclusion training opportunities

CCSD and the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to offer district staff members the opportunity to participate in the Chamber’s new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Certificate Program.