Happy National Principal's Day!
We appreciate you!
We appreciate you!
May 1st
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Colleton County School District held the regular board meeting on April 21, 2026. The Young Men of Hope opened the meeting with reading the mission statement. The group, led by Dr. Queenie Crawford, also presented the CCSD Board of Trustees, Superintendents, Administrators and Teachers with a plaque for the their unwavering support of the The Young Men of Hope Achievement Program.
The student recognitions for going above and beyond included the following: BES - Kailey Warren, BSECC - Alexander "Moises" Gomez Morales, FHE - Kyndel Jenkins, NES - Raelynn Molter, TCTC - Trent Phoenix and CALC - Melissa Ortiz Bartolo.
Ashton Walker was selected from Region 1 as a recipient of a 3rd place scholarship from the South Carolina Association of Title I Administrators (SCATA) in the amount of $1000.
Caira Frasier attends Forest Hills Elementary and was recognized for achieving a perfect score of the 2025 SC READY assessment in English Language Arts.
The Colleton County Band of Blue held several recognitions. The Winter Percussion was awarded the GOLD MEDAL with a score of 83.675 at the Carolina Winter Ensemble Association Winter Percussion Championships. Colleton ranked 1st in their round of seven and 2nd overall out of 14 high school drumlines from North and South Carolina. The staff included Mr. Clay Blackwood, Taylor Fussell, Anthony Crimely, George Ritchie and Princeton Brooks. The Jazz and Concert Bands earned straight Superior Ratings with Distinction from the SCBDA, and three Band of Blue members earned prestigious Region Band Honors.
The Coastal Mental Health team was recognized for contributions and hard work in our school district. That team consisted of Angie Salley, Andrea Miley, Jill Ballew, Maureen Holmes and Renee Jamison.
The student recognitions for going above and beyond included the following: BES - Kailey Warren, BSECC - Alexander "Moises" Gomez Morales, FHE - Kyndel Jenkins, NES - Raelynn Molter, TCTC - Trent Phoenix and CALC - Melissa Ortiz Bartolo.
Ashton Walker was selected from Region 1 as a recipient of a 3rd place scholarship from the South Carolina Association of Title I Administrators (SCATA) in the amount of $1000.
Caira Frasier attends Forest Hills Elementary and was recognized for achieving a perfect score of the 2025 SC READY assessment in English Language Arts.
The Colleton County Band of Blue held several recognitions. The Winter Percussion was awarded the GOLD MEDAL with a score of 83.675 at the Carolina Winter Ensemble Association Winter Percussion Championships. Colleton ranked 1st in their round of seven and 2nd overall out of 14 high school drumlines from North and South Carolina. The staff included Mr. Clay Blackwood, Taylor Fussell, Anthony Crimely, George Ritchie and Princeton Brooks. The Jazz and Concert Bands earned straight Superior Ratings with Distinction from the SCBDA, and three Band of Blue members earned prestigious Region Band Honors.
The Coastal Mental Health team was recognized for contributions and hard work in our school district. That team consisted of Angie Salley, Andrea Miley, Jill Ballew, Maureen Holmes and Renee Jamison.
Colleton County School District held the Committee of the Whole meeting on April 14, 2026. The Boys and Girls club from Forest Hills Elementary opened the meeting by reading the mission statement.
The following employees received recognition for going above and beyond: Bells - Andrea Brown (Professional School Counselor), Black Street Early Childhood Center - Tracy Colleton Glover (Assistant Principal/ Reading Interventionist), Cottageville Elementary - Amber Brown (Kindergarten Teacher Assistant), Forest Hills Elementary - Brittany Shider (Professional School Counselor), Hendersonville - Elizabeth Varn (Professional School Counselor), Colleton County High School - Heather Mushrush (Teacher), Thunderbolt Career & Technology Center - Michael Swearingen (Building Construction Teacher).
Recognitions were also given to School Counselors with thanks for dedication, professionalism, and unwavering belief in the potential of our students. BES - Andrea Brown, BSECC - Harold Brown, CES - Katura Williams, FHE - Brittany Shider, HES - Elizabeth Varn, NES - Elaine Inabinett, CCMS - Anna Stephens, James Pedigo, Charlene Williams, CCHS - Minthalee Stephens, Pamela Kinard, Dominic Kahee, Kathy Shider, Jasmine Williams, Romeo Edwards, Alana Lane, TCTC - Shon Johnson and Denise Wright-Johnson.
Colleton County Middle School SIC (School Improvement Council) has been selected to receive the 2026 SIC Report to Parents Award of Merit. Eddie Peeples and Carolyn Anderson were recognized for their efforts in this achievement. Tangela Green was recognized for achieving district-wide compliance with SIC requirements for the 2025-2026 school year. 100% of schools in Colleton County School District met all reporting deadlines and statutory requirements.
Other recognitions included the team who make up GEAR UP and VOORHEES UNIVERSITY: Sonya Stephens, Wayne Bennett, Tiffany Leaf and Danesha Vickers. Mrs.Gale Kidd (Transition Specialist) was also recognized for the going above and beyond in her duties as well.
The following employees received recognition for going above and beyond: Bells - Andrea Brown (Professional School Counselor), Black Street Early Childhood Center - Tracy Colleton Glover (Assistant Principal/ Reading Interventionist), Cottageville Elementary - Amber Brown (Kindergarten Teacher Assistant), Forest Hills Elementary - Brittany Shider (Professional School Counselor), Hendersonville - Elizabeth Varn (Professional School Counselor), Colleton County High School - Heather Mushrush (Teacher), Thunderbolt Career & Technology Center - Michael Swearingen (Building Construction Teacher).
Recognitions were also given to School Counselors with thanks for dedication, professionalism, and unwavering belief in the potential of our students. BES - Andrea Brown, BSECC - Harold Brown, CES - Katura Williams, FHE - Brittany Shider, HES - Elizabeth Varn, NES - Elaine Inabinett, CCMS - Anna Stephens, James Pedigo, Charlene Williams, CCHS - Minthalee Stephens, Pamela Kinard, Dominic Kahee, Kathy Shider, Jasmine Williams, Romeo Edwards, Alana Lane, TCTC - Shon Johnson and Denise Wright-Johnson.
Colleton County Middle School SIC (School Improvement Council) has been selected to receive the 2026 SIC Report to Parents Award of Merit. Eddie Peeples and Carolyn Anderson were recognized for their efforts in this achievement. Tangela Green was recognized for achieving district-wide compliance with SIC requirements for the 2025-2026 school year. 100% of schools in Colleton County School District met all reporting deadlines and statutory requirements.
Other recognitions included the team who make up GEAR UP and VOORHEES UNIVERSITY: Sonya Stephens, Wayne Bennett, Tiffany Leaf and Danesha Vickers. Mrs.Gale Kidd (Transition Specialist) was also recognized for the going above and beyond in her duties as well.
HES Senior Walk at 1pm on May 14th!
Location: HES
Location: HES
Attendance Raffle
SC Ready and SC Pass Schedule
Happy Administrative Professionals Week
to these 2 wonderful ladies!! We are so thankful for all that you do & say at HES! Y'all are the best Front Office Squad! Hope y'all have had a blessed week!
to these 2 wonderful ladies!! We are so thankful for all that you do & say at HES! Y'all are the best Front Office Squad! Hope y'all have had a blessed week!
SC State Summer Camp Sign Ups!
Reminder
Early Dismissal: 4/24/2026 @ 11am
Early Dismissal: 4/24/2026 @ 11am
CCSD Student Zone Transfers
Your Presence Matters!
The Colleton County High School Chorus Department would like to invite you to the following FREE event:
Event name: The Play That Goes Wrong
Description: The Play That Goes Wrong is a chaotic "show-within-a-show" comedy about the inept Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society attempting to stage a 1920s murder mystery, The Murder at Haversham Manor. As opening night progresses, the amateur actors encounter hilarious, disastrous mishaps, including collapsing sets, forgotten lines, disappearing props, and injuries, forcing them to struggle through to the final curtain.
Venue: Colleton County High School Performing Arts Center
Dates: Friday, April 17th 7pm-9pm and Saturday, April 18th 7pm - 9pm
Tickets: FREE (Donations welcome)
Performance includes: A ChatGPT generated 10 minute play entitled "The Secret," four Shakespearean monologues, and The Play That Goes Wrong.
Parents/Guardians,
It is not too late to order your child's yearbook. You may order online until April 14th. You may continue to send in orders to school as well. Don't miss your chance to document the year before our PreK - 5 school becomes PreK - 6. Capture the memories!!
https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/
Access Code: YB35542
Happy Assistant Principal's Week, Mrs. Robinson!
Thank you for all you say & do at HES.
We appreciate you!
Thank you for all you say & do at HES.
We appreciate you!
It’s Palmetto Pre-K Day and a GREAT time to explore South Carolina’s free pre-k options for children 4 years old by September 1. Visit First5SC.org, where you can find early education programs and many more programs and services available for children 0-5.
The State Education Department and local school districts proudly partner with the Palmetto Pre-K initiative by offering pre-k in public elementary schools or public early childhood development centers to provide children and their families with quality preschool experiences.
#palmettoprek #kindergartenreadysc #scpublicschoolprek #wearepalmettoprek
The State Education Department and local school districts proudly partner with the Palmetto Pre-K initiative by offering pre-k in public elementary schools or public early childhood development centers to provide children and their families with quality preschool experiences.
#palmettoprek #kindergartenreadysc #scpublicschoolprek #wearepalmettoprek
The Colleton FFA will host its Annual Spring Plant Sale on April 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Guests can shop from a wonderful selection of plants and vegetables grown by our Agriculture students. In addition, our talented Welding students will offer handcrafted shepherd’s hooks and trellises, while the Culinary Arts class will feature a delicious variety of baked goods. The Building Construction students will also have beautifully crafted chairs available for purchase.
This annual event is a great opportunity to support our students
This annual event is a great opportunity to support our students
HES is having a PRE-SPRING BREAK COLOR WAR tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please help your child's grade level WIN THE WAR!!!!!!!!!!!
PreK/K: Yellow
1st: Blue
2nd: Green
3rd: Red
4th: Orange
5th: Purple
Please help your child's grade level WIN THE WAR!!!!!!!!!!!
PreK/K: Yellow
1st: Blue
2nd: Green
3rd: Red
4th: Orange
5th: Purple
Thursday Throwback Day:
"Wear a cap to the back or attire from another decade."
"Wear a cap to the back or attire from another decade."
"Even CAMO can't hide how SMART you are" Day!
March 31, 2026
March 31, 2026
