Congratulations to this week's “Tell Me Something Good” drawing winner Ms. Ashley Whaley from Forest Hills Elementary School. Ms. Whaley shared "One of my students is beginning to use their calm down strategies that we have been working on to have a positive day!" Congratulations and keep up the great work!
The Colleton County Office of Gifted and Talented Education will be hosting its Annual Meeting on Monday, September 22, at 6 PM in the Colleton County High School Performing Arts Center. This meeting is open to the community and all parents of students in the Colleton County School District, especially parents of students being served in the Gifted and Talented program, including parents of high school students enrolled in honors, dual enrollment, or early college courses. We look forward to seeing you there.
Mr. Brian Wilson, TCTC Automotive Technologies Instructor, is excited to share photos from this year's Boeing South Carolina Manufacturing Student Development Program Report-Out event. The images were provided by Mr. Justin McCaffree from The Boeing Company. We are so excited to have a company like Boeing partnering with our school district to offer our students an advancement opportunity after graduation.
Students participating from Colleton County School District include class of 2025 graduate Josh King, Kyle Linder (class of 2026) and Noah Fraser (class of 2026). Congratulations, keep up the great work!!
Students participating from Colleton County School District include class of 2025 graduate Josh King, Kyle Linder (class of 2026) and Noah Fraser (class of 2026). Congratulations, keep up the great work!!
The SC-SIC and the Carolina Family Engagement Center (CFEC) invite you to join them from an important virtual event on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. You must scan the QR code on the attached flyer to register for the event. This will be an informative event to discuss what every school and family needs to know about vaping in order to help strengthen prevention and awareness in our school district.
Congratulations to this week's “Tell Me Something Good” drawing winner Mrs. Elizabeth Smyly from Bells Elementary School. Mrs. Smyly's "Tell Me Something Good" was “I applied for two grants for the 2025-2026 school year and was awarded both of them on behalf of Bells Elementary School! These grants in total added up to a total of $3,000.00. Fuel Up Health and Wellness Grant: $2,000.00 (for student health and wellness) and Fun at the Bat- $1,000.00 (to help students stay active during the day and after school). I am so proud of securing these wonderful opportunities for our students! " Congratulations and keep up the great work!
Congratulations to this week's “Tell Me Something Good” drawing winner Ms. Crystal Grant from Hendersonville Elementary School. Ms. Grant's Tell Me Something Good" was “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think, and Loved more than you'll ever know." Congratulations and keep up the great work!
The students from the Tech 2 classes at Thunderbolt Career and Technology Center have been working on the administration vehicle and other teacher vehicles in order to gain experience and use of the new tools the class has been receiving. The instructor, Mr. Brian Wilson stated, "the shop is starting to become a top notch learning facility." Great job to these students and staff at TCTC. Keep up the great work!!
A parent meeting for multilingual students is scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2025 in the district office boardroom. This is a great way to connect with other parents and learn how to support your child's growth and discuss important information to help your child succeed.
Please enjoy our August Edition of The District Digest. We are happy to share all of the great things happening in Colleton County School District.
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We are pleased to announce our "Tell Me Something Good" winner this week is Mrs. Shantrell Steward from Cottageville Elementary. Mrs. Steward shared the following statement, "We're all a little broken, but the last time I checked, BROKEN CRAYONS STILL COLOR!" Thank you for your submission and keep up the great work in our district.
Keep those great and positive entries coming. It is so wonderful hearing about all the great things happening in Colleton County School District!!
Keep those great and positive entries coming. It is so wonderful hearing about all the great things happening in Colleton County School District!!
Are you interested in joining the Cougar Chain Crew this football season for home games? If so, email Dr. Chris Myers, Executive Director of Athletic Operations, at cmyers@colleton.k12.sc.us for more details. As always thank you for your continued support of the Colleton County Athletic Program.
The Colleton County Athletics Department has issued the following information on how to purchase tickets for the upcoming football games as well as parking passes for home games. Please reach out to the athletic booster president Corey Frazier for more information on parking passes.
The Colleton County School District Regular Board Meeting took place on August 19, 2025. We want to extend a warm thank you to the Thunderbolt Career and Technology Center FFA students for greeting our guests and reading the mission statement. Follow our district website for upcoming events and helpful information to navigate through the school year.
The Colleton County School District Office of Federal Programs is seeking input from all stakeholders—including community members, staff, parents, and students—regarding the allocation of federal funds. Your feedback is valuable in helping us make informed decisions that best support our schools and students. Please fill out the online survey at this link https://forms.gle/xp9Q8sWTR5TmqywF6
"CCMS students and parents! GAP begins Monday, Sept. 8th, and is now accepting sign-ups! Please go to https://forms.gle/4Zi9TeNcqBWnHCxr8, scan the QR code, or get a paper copy from the CCMS main office. The program is Monday-Friday 4-6pm. Snack and supper will be served. There will be limited transportation beginning Sept. 15th. Applications will be due August 27th. Sign up today!"
The staff at Colleton County School District has been very busy for the start of the new year. The Communications Team has started an internal “Tell Me Something Good” campaign to boost team morale and keep the positive energy moving. Each week employees will submit something positive by 5pm on Friday. A random winner will be chosen each Monday and presented with a small token to say thank you for promoting positivity within our district.
This week our “Tell Me Something Good” winner was Mrs. Lisa Stephens from Colleton County High School. Mrs. Stephens shared the following quote, “Let your smile be the reason someone smiles today.” Congratulations and keep up the great work!
Pictured below: Mrs. Linda Hyman (Communications Team), Mrs. Jessica Williams (Superintendent), Mrs. Lisa Stephens (submission winner), Mrs. Beth Frank (Communications Team), Mrs. Becky Roy (Communications Team) and Mrs. Uirica Bodison (CCHS Principal)
This week our “Tell Me Something Good” winner was Mrs. Lisa Stephens from Colleton County High School. Mrs. Stephens shared the following quote, “Let your smile be the reason someone smiles today.” Congratulations and keep up the great work!
Pictured below: Mrs. Linda Hyman (Communications Team), Mrs. Jessica Williams (Superintendent), Mrs. Lisa Stephens (submission winner), Mrs. Beth Frank (Communications Team), Mrs. Becky Roy (Communications Team) and Mrs. Uirica Bodison (CCHS Principal)
Our Colleton County School District athletics has shared the sports activities for the week. For more information follow the athletic page at https://www.colletoncountycougars.com/ . Your support is greatly needed and encouraged.
As the i-Ready fall diagnostic testing kicks off this week for kindergarten through 8th grade, it is important to ensure your student is present and on time to school. Your child should get plenty of rest and eat a good breakfast in the morning. These assessments provide valuable baseline data to help track student growth throughout the academic year.
Title I Parent & Family Engagement Specialist, Mrs. Tangela Green, is very excited about the lunch buddies mentoring program through the Office of Federal Programs. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, you must complete the sign-up by scanning the QR code on the flyer. We urge you to get involved and be a positive role model for the students of Colleton County School District.
On August 14, 2025 we wrapped up our Be Pro Be Proud truck experience at CCHS! 🚚🛠️ This mobile experience gives students the chance to explore options outside of college while learning about the most in-demand trades in South Carolina. BPBP provided hands-on opportunities to try truck driving, forklift operation, welding, and excavating simulators, plus VR experiences for carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical work, and diesel technology.
We’re grateful to our School Board Members Sharon Witkin, Glenn Nixon, and Roman Cunningham for coming out to show their support, along with Leslie Johnson, our Regional Workforce Advisor, and Ms. Charlene Williams, our middle school CDF, for all her assistance. Special thanks to our teachers, students, and MVP student volunteers for making this two-day event a success.
This event was proudly organized by our High School Career Department, Ms. Jasmine Thomas and Mr. Romeo Edwards, and we couldn’t have done it without the amazing BPBP staff who kept our students engaged and inspired.
For more images, please click the following link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/qDhwb9jLrQ3EtT6m9
We’re grateful to our School Board Members Sharon Witkin, Glenn Nixon, and Roman Cunningham for coming out to show their support, along with Leslie Johnson, our Regional Workforce Advisor, and Ms. Charlene Williams, our middle school CDF, for all her assistance. Special thanks to our teachers, students, and MVP student volunteers for making this two-day event a success.
This event was proudly organized by our High School Career Department, Ms. Jasmine Thomas and Mr. Romeo Edwards, and we couldn’t have done it without the amazing BPBP staff who kept our students engaged and inspired.
For more images, please click the following link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/qDhwb9jLrQ3EtT6m9
