A special thank you to Genesis Healthcare, Healthy Blue, and Sonic for their generous sponsorship. We also extend our sincere appreciation to the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated – Walterboro Chapter, for providing jackets to 80 of our students to help keep them warm this winter.
Thank you for helping us make a difference—one cup of cocoa and one pair of mittens at a time! 💙
Please enjoy photos from the event at the link below:
https://beckyroyphotography.smugmug.com/CCSD-Cocoa-Mittens-2025
The evening began with prelude music from the Band of Blue Pep Band followed by the opening statement from Dr. Cordelia Jenkins. The CCHS Chorus Ensemble shared two musical selections. Mrs. Lynn Stroble presented the invocation followed by the CCHS NJROTC Color Guard who performed a Presentation of Colors. Mr. Chris Horvath presented the welcome speech for the evening. Mrs. Jessica Williams, Superintendent, provided recognitions for all of the special guests in attendance. There was also a presentation from State Superintendent, Mrs. Ellen Weaver, who provided special words of encouragement for our district. Mr. Glenn Nixon provided the celebratory remarks and Mrs. Janis Headden announced the academic recognitions.
It was full night of celebration and included pre-ceremony refreshments from our Student Nutrition staff. Please enjoy the photos from the event in the link below:
https://beckyroyphotography.smugmug.com/Circle-of-Excellence-2025
Colleton County School District would like to extend a special appreciation to: Band of Blue, CCHS Choral Ensemble, CCHS NJROTC, BES Young Men's Club, BES Princess and Pearls and COE Event Volunteers.
On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Colleton County School District held the regular school board meeting. This meeting included student, staff and community recognitions along with some informative presentations from the Colleton County Middle School science department and Colleton Academy for Success.
The Mission Statement was presented by the following NJROTC cadets from Colleton County High School: Cadet Green, Cadet Bellinger, Cadet Blair and Cadet Garvin.
The following students received recognitions for going above and beyond: BSECC - Kiara Jones, BES - Giovanni Perez, HES - Jailyn Gordon, NES - Ada Harmon, TCTC - Joseph Linder, CALC - Felicia Presley.
The following staff members received recognitions for going above and beyond: BSECC - Terri Samples, BES - Domincio Williamson, HES - Elizabeth Glaze, NES - Miriam Rosete, CCMS - Audrey Ruth, TCTC - Queen Reed.
Special recognitions included: Chief Kenneth Delee with the Colleton County High School NJROTC program and Coach Kendrae Hiers who received the Regional 6-AAAA Coach of the Year for girls tennis at Colleton County High School.
The district also recognized community members, Phillip Taylor and Ashley Bowers with Genesis Healthcare for their continued support and contributions to the Colleton County School District. Some of the recent contributions included $2000.00 toward the Educator for a Day event, $1500.00 to Federal Programs for the upcoming Cocoa and Mittens event and $5000.00 to the Athletic Department. Mr. Phillip Taylor was also recognized for his community contributions with Saints Center Ministries.
Mrs. Amy Bondy and Mrs. Chastity North from Colleton County Middle School provided a hands-on presentation demonstrating the BLAST (Building Leadership Among Science Teachers) Program initiated through Clemson University.
Last but certainly not least, we had a fantastic presentation from the Colleton Academy for Success. Dr. Ron Youmans (Director) introduced Mrs. Jamie Stephens (Professional School Counselor) and McKenzie Newby (student) who spoke about all of the great things happening in the CAS program.
Congratulations everyone, keep up the great work!!
During the November 18, 2025, Regular Board Meeting, the greeters included students from Black Street Early Childhood Center and Thunderbolt Career and Technology Center. These students also read the mission statement and shared some information about their program.
The November staff recognitions included: BSECC - Taleyah Washington, BES - Phyllis Murdaugh, CES - Drew McNeely and Donna Waddell, HES - Christal Atis, NES - Melissa West, CCMS - Amanda Frank, CCHS - Isaac Agina, TCTC - Karen Jenkins, CALC - Ginger Armentrout.
The student recognitions were as follows: BSECC - Albertina Schmitz, BES - Dayana Mendez, CES - Armanii Floyd, FHE- Kathryn Lyons, NES - Trevor King, CCMS - Ka'mari Bryant, CCHS - Bryana Elbert, TCTC - Jaden Randolph and HES - Jermaine Holmes.
Congratulations to everyone for a job well done.
Bring the family and enjoy some books, school supplies, refreshments, other goodies and special door prizes while supplies last. There will also be an opportunity to have pictures with Santa & The Grinch.
This event is being sponsored by Healthy Blue & Genesis Healthcare Inc.
Please join us as we celebrate the continued improvement and historic ratings for the school report card as well as the Circle of Excellence.
Ms. Needham shared " My 2nd graders practiced for weeks and had a spectacular performance for Veteran's Day. "
Congratulations to Ms. Needham and keep up the great work!
Please remember that the "Tell Me Something Good" campaign is continuing. Share something good that is happening in your school and/or department. We love to hear the good things taking place in the District.
The following students were recognized for going above and beyond for the month of October: Black Street Early Childhood Center - Jade Bright, Bells Elementary - Evelyn Perez, Cottageville Elementary - Isabelle Hickman, Forest Hills Elementary - Lilly Hunter, Hendersonville Elementary - Easton Moore, Northside Elementary - Scarlett Brown, Colleton County High School - Bobby Green, Thunderbolt Career & Technology Center - Gabriella Guzman-Rodriguez and Colleton County Adult Learning Center - Tonya Jacobs.
The following staff were recognized: Chef Lashawn Williams (TCTC), Terri Samples - Physical Therapist (19 years with CCSD), Patti Litchfield - Assistant Physical Therapist (21 years with CCSD), BSECC principal - Tiffany Pearson, BES principal - Angel Ferguson, CES principal - Tasheena Allen, FHE principal - Joe Guarino, HES principal - Florrie Edwards, NES principal - Lauren Behie, CCMS principal - Eddie Peeples, TCTC director - Anthony Kubik, CALC director - Chris Horvath and CAS director - Ron Youmans.
Congratulations to all of the students and staff for your hard work and dedication with Colleton County School District.
Ms. Beach shared "I would like to shout out my partner teacher, Mrs. Jessi Deal. She teaches 5th grade Math and Science at Northside , and she sets the bar on making relationships with our students. Mrs. Deal diligently spends time incorporating morning meetings to build on her relationships with her students. Beyond that she is phenomenal with incorporating small groups to meet the different needs of her students. It is said that "No significant learning can occur without a significant relationship." Mrs. Deal certainly has that covered! "
Congratulations to Ms. Beach and Ms. Deal and keep up the great work!
Nurse Dingle wants to share the following information from MUSC for our families. Anyone with children age 17 and under may attend the MUSC free dental screenings listed on the flyer. No insurance or Medicaid is necessary. For more information, please contact MUSC at the number listed on the flyer.
La enfermera Dingle quiere compartir la siguiente información de MUSC para nuestras familias. Cualquier persona con hijos menores de 17 años puede asistir a los exámenes dentales gratuitos de MUSC que se enumeran en el folleto. No se necesita seguro ni Medicaid. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con MUSC al número que figura en el folleto.
Ms. Apligido shared "Even though I wasn’t feeling my best today, I was deeply touched by the kindness and understanding my students showed. I know they also notice it and In my first block, one student volunteered to distribute the worksheets while everyone stayed focused and cooperative. Another even volunteered to open the door when someone knocked. In my second block, one student offered to get water for me, and another even went to the clinic to check if there was anything that could help. Their thoughtfulness and initiative truly warmed my heart and reminded me why I love teaching ,because of the compassion and respect my students show, even in small but meaningful ways, and I do appreciate it being a new international teacher here. "
Congratulations to Ms. Apiligido and keep up the great work!
Ms. Weathers shared "My classes recently started reading The Lightning Thief, and a student told me that he was so excited to read when he came to class. He said it was the best book he had ever read! I love seeing our students excited about reading!"
Congratulations to Ms. Weathers and keep up the great work!
