Bells Elementary

Media Release From the Colleton County Sheriff's Office:

Colleton County School District & our faculty & staff at each of our schools have been working diligently throughout the year to improve our SC Department of Education's School Report Card Ratings. Though we are not where we want to be, we are improving and have shown growth since returning to school after COVID. We are not done. Colleton County School District will continue to strive towards improvement. New report ratings will be released October 10, 2024. We are TEAM Colleton! #ItsAllAboutThe Kids!TheTimeIsNow! #CCSDPurposeDriven2024-2025! #CCSDForwardThinking2024-2025!

Please enjoy our special July edition of "The District Digest" that showcases some of our dedicated and hardworking faculty & staff. https://secure.smore.com/n/sh9drk

Greetings, Colleton County School District families. All schools and offices will be closed Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day. Please have a safe & enjoyable weekend. Saludos, familias del distrito escolar del condado de Colleton. Todas las escuelas y oficinas estarán cerradas el lunes 2 de septiembre de 2024 en conmemoración del Día del Trabajo. Por favor, que tengas un fin de semana seguro y agradable.

The Bells Elementary School - CCSD nutrition team served up some tasty trays this week! 🍕 🍎 See you in the lunch line next week, friends!

Mark your calendars. Plan to celebrate "National Night Out" on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Colleton County School District 500 Forest Circle Walterboro, SC 29488 Home - Colleton County School District Office of Student Athletics As we prepare to begin another season of Colleton County Cougars athletics, we would like to remind everyone of the expectations for attending athletic events within the Colleton County School District to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all attendees: 1. A parent must accompany students under the age of 14 to enter athletic events. 2. Student-athletes using the pass gate must present their student ID badges for entrance. 3. Staff entering through the pass gate must present their school ID. 4. A clear bag or small handheld clutch is the only bag allowed at the games. 5. Once entered into the game, spectators will not be allowed re-entry for any reason. 6. After entering the game, spectators must immediately find a seat in the stands. 7. Standing along the walkways, near the concessions or restroom, or under the stadium is strictly prohibited. Guests must remain seated unless going to the restroom or concessions. All attendees are expected to behave appropriately, and any abusive or unruly behavior, including speech and gestures, will not be tolerated. In addition, the following items and activities are strictly prohibited at school grounds and athletic events: smoking cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and vapes; alcohol, illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia; animals (unless a service animal); megaphones that produce amplified sound; radios without speakers; unauthorized flags; banners; handheld signs that may be seen as offensive; horns; signs; whistles; laser pointers; and any pole stick or wires to support flags or banners, or any other item deemed inappropriate by school administration or law enforcement. 500 Forest Circle These guidelines are in place to ensure the safety, security, and enjoyment of all attendees. It is important to note that anyone found violating these expectations will be escorted from the stadium and asked to leave. Additionally, spectators who refuse to comply will be denied entry to future district athletic events. Any student found violating these rules will be subject to appropriate disciplinary actions outlined in the Student Code of Conduct issued by their school-level administrator. We urge everyone to take these rules seriously and comply for the benefit of all. Lastly, we are deeply grateful for your support of our athletes and your cooperation in ensuring that all events promote a safe, secure, and enjoyable environment. Your understanding and compliance with these guidelines are greatly appreciated. Thank you for being a part of our athletic community.

Save money this year with All-Sports Season Passes! Scan the QR Code below or visit https://gofan.co/app/school/SC498 . These passes are valid August 23, 2024 - May 1, 2025 for all Varsity, JV, and Middle School regular season events. Student Passes (K-12) are only $50, Adult Passes are $75, and Family Passes (4 passes per pack) are just $200!

Colleton County School District would like to thank our business and community sponsors for the awesome donations of prizes donated to our Back to School Convocation and other recognition awrds that will be distributed throughout the year. Shout out to DJ DELL for playing the awesome music that had us all dancing! We appreciate all that you do to support the Colleton County School district. Please thank our community & business sponsors by supporting them. Our sponsors were: Artists' Hub of the ACE Basin -AHAB's -Jeannie Langston ; Pelican's Snoballs of Walterboro; Sugar B's Bakeshop; Josh R. Bell; Ivanhoe Family Cinemas-Faith E Clementson, Stacy Lauren Grosskopf; Big Head Ed’s Food Shed; Jaquantaé Johnson-Jaquantae Film + Co; Bear Café & Lounge on Main; Wags 2 Riches; Emily Rhode ; Amanda Darden & JS Worden -Kelly Services Colleton;Jasmine Thomas-CCSD DOLLS ; Victoria Outley; Cakefaced Beauty Bar;Melinda Montjoy Risher; Lowcountry Nutrition-HA Clegg; Lowcountry Solar Clean; Carlos Hamlin -ACE Basin Photography; Heather Mushrush; Colleton County First Steps; Brianne Buckner -We Got Bounce Do It All Events, LLC ; Buck's Pizza; DJ Dell; Goodfellas Lawn & Tree Care; Michael Green-G&L Landscaping; Lisa Westfall Thompson; Chenoa Berry; & Kenneth Boyer.

At the August 20, 2024 Regular Board Meeting, Superintendent Jessica Williams recognized Technology, Transportation, & Building & Grounds Staff for all the hard work they did to assist our students before, during, & after TS Debby. She also recognized 3 board members for earning new levels for attending school board conferences.

Greetings, Colleton County School District parents. Please take a moment to review the 2024-2025 COVID update. Please reach out to your child's school nurse if you need additional information.

Bells Elementary Bears are completing a week of school. Everyone has been hard at work learning about rules, expectations, & procedures. Students have been practicing & modeling these daily.

DRESS CODE!!! DRESS CODE!!! DRESS CODE!!! All students are to follow the Colleton County School District Dress Code policy: Policy JICA Student Dress, Articles, and Displays. Please make sure you are dressing appropriately for school. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3040/CCSD/4267133/Policy-JICA.pdf

The August 13, 2024 Committee of the Whole School Board meeting was held @ 4:00 at the District Office Board Room located @ 500 Forest Circle, Walterboro, SC. At this board meeting Superintendent Jessica Williams recognized many different DO departments for all their hard work during the summer.

Colleton County School District will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. All buses will run their regular routes, except in flooded areas. All schools and offices will be open, and extra-curricular activities and athletics will resume as usual. Moreover, students should return their assigned Chromebooks and chargers to school. We look forward to welcoming back our faculty and students to campus. Next, for families continuing to experience flooding concerns, the district will provide hub transports to the student’s assigned school for students who have been assigned a bus route and cannot get to their assigned bus stop. The elementary schools are Cottageville Elementary, Bells Elementary, and Hendersonville Elementary. If parents can safely drop their students off at the nearest elementary school in their attendance zone, we will be able to provide transportation to the students’ schools. Students will be transported back to the hub school at the end of the school day, and parents will need to pick them up for dismissal. Student pick-up and dismissal ridership times will be the same as our normal bus schedule. Thank you for your continued support as we bring our students back to school. In closing, if you continue to experience issues related to the aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby, please contact the Office of Student Services at 843-782-4510 or email ehwilliams@colleton.k12.sc.us for additional support.

We are so excited to see our 4K-5K students at Black Street Early Childhood Center, Bells Elementary, Cottageville Elementary, & Hendersonville Elementary. Students with last names A - K will attend Tuesday, August 13th and students with last names L - Z will attend Wednesday, August 14th and Thursday, August 15th. ALL PreK and Kindergarten students will attend Friday.

Colleton County School District is fully prepared to resume regular business hours on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. All schools and offices will be open and we look forward to welcoming our students and staff back. We hope to see all of our faculty and students on campus. All extra-curricular activities and athletics will resume as normal. Students should bring their Chromebook and charger to school with them. For families continuing to experience flooding concerns, the district is providing hub transports to the student’s assigned school for students who have been assigned a bus route. Parents are asked to drop their students off at the nearest elementary school in your attendance zone. The elementary schools are as follows: Cottageville Elementary, Bells Elementary, and Hendersonville Elementary. Students will be transported back to the hub school at the end of the school day where parents will need to pick them up for dismissal. Student pick up and dismissal ridership times will be the same as if our buses were operating as normal. We are cognizant of the impact that this historic flooding event has had on our community. Moreover, we will remain resilient as we overcome this inclement weather event. Thank you for your continued support as we bring our students back to school. In closing, if you are continuing to experience issues related to the aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby, please contact the Office of Student Services at 843-782-4510 or send an email to ehwilliams@colleton.k12.sc.us for additional support.

Greetings, Colleton County School District Families, Due to active flooding in the Colleton County Community and the anticipation of additional rain and river cresting, Colleton County School District’s staff and students will engage in an e-Learning Day on Monday, August 12, 2024. This decision was made with the utmost caution and concern for all of our stakeholders to include students, staff, and families. CCSD collaborates very closely with local and state Emergency Preparedness Officials. During the school closure, all extracurricular and athletic events will be suspended. The District will continue to post all school-related changes to our district website (www.colleton.k12.sc.us) and our District’s social media platforms by 4:00 pm daily. We encourage staff, students, and families to continue to employ safe practices and protocols.

AWESOME start to a new school year! #BES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Colleton County School District 500 Forest Circle Walterboro, SC 29488 Home - Colleton County School District Colleton County School District Continues Monitoring Tropical Storm Debby/Operational Schedule Due to the tremendous road damage, flooding, and loss of power for many areas of the county created by tropical storm Debby, the Colleton County School District will be closed Thursday, August 8, 2024, and Friday, August 9, 2024. During the school closure, all extracurricular and athletic events are suspended. We will continue to prioritize the safety of our students, staff, and their families. We encourage our parents and guardians to read with your children and continue to provide instructional activities to assist with continuity of learning while the community weathers the storm. Please continue to monitor our district website (www.colleton.k12.sc.us) and our District’s social media platforms for updates and valuable information. Please ensure the safety of your families during this tropical weather. Stay home and stay safe. In closing, thank you for your continued support of the Colleton County School District.