CCSD track and field standouts collect state championships

Charleston County School District student-athletes collected several state titles at the 2023 South Carolina High School League state track and field championship on May 21 and 22 at Spring Valley High School.

Charleston County School District Board of Trustees Selects New Superintendent to Lead District Forward

Today, the Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees announced it will pursue a contract with Dr. Eric Gallien to serve as CCSD’s next superintendent following an extensive nationwide search.

Laing hosts afterschool STEM Club

Laing Middle School students attended the year-end awards ceremony for the afterschool STEM Club, which featured Boeing’s DreamLearners programming.

Superintendent Search Update

To our dismay, this past Tuesday evening, before the top three candidates’  names and resumes were ready to be put forth publicly, a Facebook  group leaked their names.

CCSD Board of Trustees announces candidate visits

The Charleston County School District Board of Trustees, in partnership with the BWP search firm, has conducted a very thorough search to find highly qualified candidates for the job of Superintendent of Charleston County  School District. 

Community Meet and Greet

As part of the Superintendent Search, each of the top three candidates will be welcomed to Charleston for “A Day in the District.”

CCSD honors Rookie Teachers of the Year

Charleston County School District (CCSD) honored four first-year teachers on Friday, May 19, 2023, by surprising them with Rookie Teacher of the Year awards.

Leadership Announcements - May 19, 2023

Charleston County School District (CCSD) is excited to announce and welcome the following new leaders: Lisa Allison, Executive Director of Student Support Services LaToya Smith, Interim Principal, North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School (effective July 1, 2023)

Springfield’s Spencer Quinlan named 2023 CCSD Teacher of the Year

CCSD staff members surprised Springfield Elementary School teacher Spencer Quinlan today with the announcement that she had been chosen as the 2023 CCSD Teacher of the Year. Lexy Marianiello of Burke High School was named runner-up.

Three-peat complete - Wando takes girls’ soccer state title in penalty kicks

Wando High School remains the top girls’ soccer program in the state. In fact, the Warriors are in the dynasty phase now that they have won three straight South Carolina High School League AAAAA state championships.

CCSD brings home more than 30 honors in SCNSPRA’s Rewards for Excellence

Schools focus on making literacy fun in the summer

Two Charleston County School District (CCSD) elementary  schools, Angel Oak Elementary School and Chicora Elementary School, have been awarded a $3,000 Summer Reading Grant from Dollar General to keep students  reading throughout the summer. 

SOA sophomore wins poetry contest

Charleston County School of the Arts (SOA) sophomore  Acadia Reynolds, won first place in the Medical University of South Carolina’s 5th  Annual Septima P. Clark Poetry Contest.

North Charleston Elementary celebrated Better World Day

North Charleston Elementary School (NCES) was one of many schools across the district to celebrate EL Better World Day on Friday, May 5, 2023.

Leadership Announcements - May 12, 2023

CCSD is excited to announce and welcome the following new leaders: Bryan Coleman, Principal, Thomas C. Cario Middle School Beth Dillenkoffer, Principal, James Simons Montessori School Latrice Smalls, Interim Principal, Edith L. Frierson Elementary School (effective July 1, 2023)

Wando named Capturing Kids’ Heart National Showcase School

Wando High School is a 2023 Capturing Kids’ Hearts  National Showcase School. Principal Kim Wilson made the surprise announcement to his staff Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

Springfield’s Spencer Quinlan named 2023 Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalist

The ability to impact young lives is what ultimately influenced Spencer Quinlan to become a teacher. She has fond memories of her own education, particularly having her own mother as her Physical Education teacher.

Camp Road’s Spitzer named 2023 Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalist

Camp Road Middle School Band Director Chloe Spitzer understands that community is important, especially when working with middle school students.

Wando’s McGee named 2023 Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalist

Erin McGee is in her 10th year as an educator and the foundation of her teaching philosophy is making sure she is putting the needs of students first.

Seven CCSD students earn $2,500 National Merit Scholarships

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) released the names of National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners for the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program