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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.

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.

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.

Colleton County School District Continues Monitoring Tropical Storm Debby/Operational Schedule After the torrential rainfall and storm damage across the county, the Colleton County School District will implement an E-Learning Day for our students on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Families will be notified of decisions each day by 4:00 p.m. based on the assessment of our buildings and roadways. During the school closure, all extracurricular and athletic events will be suspended. We will continue to prioritize the safety of our students, staff, and their families. Information concerning Pre-K and Kindergarten attendance for the week of August 12-16, 2024, will be sent in a separate document. 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. 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.

El Distrito Escolar del Condado de Colleton continúa monitoreando el calendario operativo/del huracán Debby Mientras el Distrito Escolar del Condado de Colleton colabora con nuestro equipo local de manejo de emergencias del condado y la División de Manejo de Emergencias de Carolina del Sur, El Distrito Escolar del Condado de Colleton suspenderá todas las operaciones en el sitio el martes 6 de agosto de 2024. debido a la preocupación por fuertes lluvias/inundaciones, posible actividad de tornados y condiciones peligrosas de las carreteras. Implementaremos una Jornada de E-Learning para nuestros estudiantes y personal. Nuestra principal prioridad es la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, personal y sus familias. El equipo de respuesta a emergencias de nuestro distrito canceló todas las actividades escolares y extracurriculares para el martes 6 de agosto de 2024. Continuaremos publicando todos los cambios relacionados con la escuela en el sitio web de nuestro distrito (www.colleton.k12.sc.us) y las plataformas de redes sociales de nuestro distrito antes de las 4:00 p.m. todos los días. Mantenga a sus familias seguras durante este clima tropical que experimentaremos. Para terminar, el distrito escolar está comprometido con la seguridad y la educación de todos los estudiantes. Nuestro objetivo es proporcionar un entorno de aprendizaje seguro y de apoyo, incluso en tiempos de emergencia.

Colleton County School District Continues Monitoring Hurricane Debby/Operational Schedule As Colleton County School District collaborates with our local county emergency management team and the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, the Colleton County School District will suspend all onsite operations Tuesday, August 6, 2024, due to the concerns of heavy rainfall/flooding, possible tornado activity, & hazardous road conditions. We will implement an E-Learning Day for our students & staff. Our top priority is the safety of our students, staff, and their families. Our district’s emergency response team has canceled all school and extracurricular activities for Tuesday, August 6, 2024. We 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. Please keep your families safe during this tropical weather that we will experience. In closing, the school district is committed to the safety and education of all students. Our goal is to provide a secure and supportive learning environment, even in times of emergency.

Colleton Adult Learning Center will hold our first Registration and Orientation beginning August 12, 2024 for our morning program and August 13, 2024 for our evening program. Pre-registration is required. Please give us a call at 843-782-0018 for pre-registration details.

Colleton County School District Monitoring Tropical Storm Debby/Operational Schedule In collaboration with our local county emergency management team and the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, the Colleton County School District is closely monitoring the development of tropical storm Debby. Our top priority is the safety of our students, staff, and their families. Our district’s emergency response team is in continuous communication with local and state emergency management officials to assess the situation concerning Colleton County and determine the best course of action for school, extracurricular, and athletic event cancellations. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division states that our area will experience heavy rainfall. Superintendent Jessica Williams stated, “We are taking all necessary precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of our school community. We are prepared to implement our emergency response plans and will keep everyone informed with timely updates.” On August 5, 2024, the school district will implement an early release schedule to ensure our students and staff arrive home safely ahead of anticipated heavy rainfall. The district will implement the following bell schedule for Monday, August 5, 2024: • Black Street Early Childhood Center will begin dismissal at 10:40 am • All Elementary Schools will begin dismissal at 11:00 am • Colleton County Middle School will dismiss at 12:15 pm • Colleton County High School will dismiss at 12:30 pm. We are thrilled and anticipate having our students back on campus for the first day of school. While we will be implementing an abbreviated schedule, all students must attend class on day one. During the initial instructional day, students will be administered their Chromebook device in the event that the district transitions to an e-learning day as we learn more about school operations due to the severe weather’s impact on the community. Our school buses will be fully operational on Monday, August 5, 2024. In the event of significant changes due to severe weather, bus routes may be adjusted or suspended. Parents will be notified of any changes associated with this severe weather event. Parents and guardians are encouraged to ensure their contact information is updated with their child’s school so that they receive important alerts and updates. We 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 Monday, August 5, 2024. Families are advised to have a personal emergency plan, including an emergency kit with essentials such as water, non-perishable food, medications, and important documents. In closing, the school district is committed to the safety and education of all students. Our goal is to provide a secure and supportive learning environment, even in times of emergency.

"Welcome Back to School"

During the Amazing Race Convocation each school & department represented their teams with confidence, tenacity, determination, & competitiveness! There were lots of laughs & great times!

Convocation 2024 was an “Amazing Race” to begin the 2024-2025 school year. Thank you to the Convocation Planning Committee for doing an awesome job! Thank you to the special guest speakers, Mayor Bill Young, Chairman of the School Board Sharon Witkin, & Dewayne “Duke” Buckner. Colleton County School District is ready for the 2024-2025 school year!

"Back to School Message from Superintendent Jessica Williams" Greetings Colleton County School District Families. Welcome back to the 2024-2025 school year! We are very excited to begin a new year full of new possibilities for our students to succeed academically. School begins on Monday, August 5, 2024 and we are looking forward to greeting each and every one of our students! All of our students are born for greatness and we want to cultivate that through sound instruction and engaging activities. In an effort to ensure our students are learning in a safe and positive school environment, the school district administration, in partnership with the Board of Trustees, has made the decision to implement a zero tolerance response to physical violence and the video/audio recording of physical violence among students at the secondary level. This will result in the immediate and potentially long-term removal of students from the learning environment for fighting, recording fights or other related disciplinary infractions. Your anticipated support of this decision is greatly appreciated, as it is the goal of the Colleton County School District to maintain a safe and secure environment for all students, staff, and visitors. We look forward to seeing all of our students on August 5, 2024! Thank you again and thank you for your support! Kind regards, Jessica F. Williams Superintendent of CCSD

Colleton County School District's 2024-2025 Bus Routes are now available on the district website. Visit Colleton County School District's new website @: https://www.colleton.k12.sc.us/ or to any school website to locate the information under "Transportation Information". We look forward to your child(ren) riding the bus to school this year.

Colleton County School District's 2024-2025 Bus Routes are now available on the district website. Visit Colleton County School District's new website @: https://www.colleton.k12.sc.us/ to locate the information under "Transportation Information". We look forward to your child(ren) riding the bus to school this year. #ItsAllAboutTheKids!TheTimeIsNow!

Colleton Adult Learning Center is currently experiencing technical difficulties. Thank you for your patience in advance! POSTPONED: Morning Registration and Orientation/TABE Testing beginning August 5, 2024. POSTPONED: Evening Registration and Orientation beginning August 6, 2024. Telephone: We are currently unable to answer our telephone. Please leave a name and call back number at telephone number (843) 562-7332. Thank you!

Today Director of Buildings & Grounds Eric Hamilton hosted a district wide professional development for all Buildings & Grounds staff. He was assisted by his wonderful staff. It was held at the District Office Board Room. Several presentations & trainings were held.

Today the Colleton County School District held its first district wide professional development day @ CCHS. Presenters included faculty & staff that attended PD opportunities this summer. Also there were presentations from the SCDOE, iReady, Scholastic, & others.

Today WCBD Channel 2’s Octavia Mitchell interviewed Superintendent Jessica Williams for her Back to School story. Please watch WCBD Channel 2 Friday, August 2, 2024 @ 5:00 am or 6:00 am or catch it Friday afternoon at 5:00 pm on CW.

Colleton County School District held New Teacher Orientation July 23-25, 2024. It began at CCHS' auxillary gym & concluded @ the District Office. We welcomed 33 new teachers @ the event. Thank you to our curriculum facilitators, Ms. Janis Headden, & all the outside organizations!