Colleton County School District will observe an early dismissal schedule on Friday, April 25, 2025, to allow our students to participate in many of the activities & performances during the 50th Anniversary of the Colleton County Rice Festival.
Today, Forest Hills Elementary became the champions of the 2025 5th Grade Kick Ball Tournament. The final game was between FHE & NES. All of the students representing Bells Elementary, Cottageville Elementary, Forest Hills Elementary, Hendersonville Elementary, & Northside Elementary played great games. Thank you to all the CCHS athletes for working as referees during the games. Thank you to all the school coaches that worked hard to teach the students the fundamentals of Kick Ball & being good sportsmen.
Happening now @ Colleton County Parks & Recreation, 2025 5th Grade Kickball Tournament!’ Come out & have some fun cheering on these teams!!
Today, April 15, 2025, Superintendent Jessica Williams attended the Colleton County Council's Second Budget Work Session at County Council Chambers. Several board members and district staff members attended as well. See the story here: https://www.live5news.com/2025/04/15/colleton-county-leaders-talk-growth-balancing-priorities-budget-workshops/.
COLLETON FFA SPRING PLANT SALE
April 12th 9 AM to 3 PM
at TCTC 1069 Thunderbolt Drive Walterboro, SC 29488
Contact info Email: Glutton@colleton.k12.sc.us Text: 843-790-4185
VEGETABLES ·BELL PEPPER ·ITALIAN HERB BOWL ·JALAPENO PEPPER ·SWEET BANANA PEPPER ·BRANDYWINE TOMATO ·BETTER BOY TOMATO ·CELEBRITY TOMATO ·CHEROKEE PURPLE TOMATO ·WATERMELON ·CUCUMBER ·OKRA ·SQUASH ·CANTALOUPE FLOWERS • ZEBRA PLANT • GERANIUM • GERBERA • PETUNIA • PORTULACA • WANDERING JEW • LANTANA • MARIGOLD • VERBENA • VINCA • COLEUS • STRING-OF-PEARLS • BEGONIA • BUTTERFLY BUSH • CELOSIA • COLOCASIA • IPOMEA CASH OR CHECKS ONLY FLOWER HANGING BASKETS $15 6" POTS $5 GALLON POTS $10 6 PK FLOWERS/VEGETABLES $3 4.5" SQ POTS $3 VEGETABLE POTS $1
Please take a minute to read about CCSD School Board Secretary Sharon Witkin that can be found on the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) website..
"Colleton’s Sharon Witkin: An “All-In” Advocate for Public Education"
https://scsba.org/sharon-witkin-2/
Check out this awesome video from CCHS Cougar football!!! Keep up the awesome work!
https://youtu.be/xoPqMqbRfxk
Today, April 9, 2025, our Superintendent Jessica Williams, & CCSD Board Members Lynn Stroble, Sharon Witkin, Glenn Nixon, & Roman Cunningham visited the State Capitol to meet with our state legislators to advocate for our school district. While there, they also visited the SC Department of Education to meet with State Superintendent Ellen Weaver.
Congratulations to the following CCSD Family Members:
Colleton FFA Spring Plant Sale
Saturday, April 12, 2025
9:00 AM -3:00 PM
@ TCTC
1069 Thunderbolt Drive
Walterboro, SC 29488
Greetings, Colleton County School District Families.
The District is closely monitoring the potentially hazardous weather conditions expected late this afternoon & evening. To ensure the safety of our students and staff, all after school and extracurricular activities, including Athletics are cancelled. Additional updates will be communicated if weather conditions change.
The 2025 CCHS Spring Career Fair was a tremendous success!! Check out this awesome video created by Jaquantae Film +Co.!!! Thank you, Jaquantae for showcasing this wonderful event!!
https://youtu.be/mS4N11YVlhU
The CCHS Global Career Department and the Jobs for American Graduates Organization held the 2025 Spring Career Fair on Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 8:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. It was an exceptional opportunity for many local companies to engage with students, showcase the organizations' career pathways, connect with future talent, and gain valuable exposure while educating students about each business. Thank you to everyone that participated to make this event a huge success. Check out WCSC's Live 5 news story at: https://www.live5news.com/2025/03/27/colleton-county-high-school-hosts-career-fair-students/.
Mark your calendars!! Who will be the champions of the 2025 5th Grade Kickball Tournament?
The South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals (SCAEOP) hosted its 43rd Annual Conference from March 20 to 23, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Greenville in Greenville, SC. This premier event offered educational office professionals opportunities for professional development, networking, and inspiration.
Conference Highlights:
• Keynote Speakers included:
• Opening Keynote (March 21, 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM): “Shift with Dr. Joy!” presented by Joy McLaughlin-Harris, an international speaker, leadership educator, and re-brand coach.
• Closing Keynote (March 23, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM): Delivered by Charlene McKnight, founder and executive director of Four Giving Hearts, Incorporated.
• Workshops and seminars offered a variety of sessions covering topics such as technology, communication, and leadership.
• Networking opportunities allowed attendees to connect with peers from across the state & to share experiences and best practices.
• The Awards Banquet celebrated the achievements of colleagues with an evening of recognition and entertainment.
#WeLoveTEAMColleton! Way to go, Ms. Robinson!!!
#WeLoveTEAMColleton! Way to go, Ms. Hampleton!!!
"Attention Cougars and Community!
Get ready for an evening of innovation, creativity, and discovery! Join us to celebrate our students' incredible talents and achievements. Let’s unite to support our young innovators and connect as a community. Don’t miss out—mark your calendars and bring your friends and family!
We can’t wait to see you at the Cougar Expo on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Colleton County High School auxiliary gym."
Please take a moment to meet the 2025-2026 Teachers & Support Employees of the Year.
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What an unforgettable day!
On Friday, March 14, 2025, our amazing Exceptional Athletes traveled to Woodland High School to compete in the 2025 Special Olympics - and they SHINED! 🤩
They dashed through the 100m 🏃♂️
Launched tennis & softballs across the field 🎾
Took on the long jump with fearless determination 💪🏽
And WE CHEERED OUR HEARTS OUT! 📣🩵
It was a day full of sunshine, smiles, and school spirit as our Cougars brought home some serious new BLING 🥇🥈🥉
A huge THANK YOU to the amazing teachers, chaperones, parents, Nurse Frank and athlete buddies who made this day possible. Your support, energy, and love lifted our athletes every step of the way! 💗
We are so PROUD of our Cougars!
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