Students in Colleton County say youth gun violence is causing an increasing amount of fear in their community. Sunday afternoon, February 2, 2025, at the Colleton County Civic Center, the community came together to fight gun violence through a prayer vigil called “Lifting Our Voices In Unity.” The event was organized by student organizations ‘Sisters In Action’, ‘Ladies In Excellence’ and ‘Boyz 2 Men.' Thank you to everyone that came to support our students.
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Mark your calendars & join in the FUN during the Band of Blue Booster Club FUNDRAISER, Saturday, February 1st in the parking lot of Faith Walterboro Church! We will have an all you can eat Oyster Roast along with a Chili Cook off and a bake sale! Come by and support the Band of Blue and enjoy some great food.
Colleton County School District is fully prepared to resume regular business hours on Monday, January 27, 2025. All buses will run their normal bus routes. All schools and offices will be open, and we look forward to welcoming our students and staff back on campus. All extra-curricular activities and athletics will resume as normal.
For families continuing to experience snow/ice conditions, please contact the Office of Student Support Services at 843-782-4524 or email ehwilliams@colleton.k12.sc.us should you need additional support.
The Colleton County School Distict would like to thank our CCSD School Board for all they do to support and guide our district.
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Columbia, SC 29212
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The Colleton County School District has consulted with the Colleton County Emergency Management Services regarding the ongoing impact of winter storm Enzo on secondary road conditions and the continued below-freezing temperatures. As a result, the school district will remain closed on Friday, January 24, 2025. Additionally, all extracurricular activities and athletic events scheduled through Sunday, January 26, 2025, have been canceled.
Updates regarding school-related changes will be posted daily by 4:00 PM on the District’s website (www.colleton.k12.sc.us) and social media platforms. The District will provide further communication on Sunday, January 26, 2025, concerning school operations for Monday, January 27, 2025.
We urge everyone to prioritize safety following the recent severe winter weather. Please stay indoors, avoid unnecessary travel, and adhere to local advisories regarding road conditions.
The Colleton County School District is committed to ensuring the well-being of all students and staff while maintaining a focus on teaching and learning. Thank you for your support and cooperation.
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 be closed on Thursday, January 23, 2025, due to temperatures remaining below freezing and the impact of icy and hazardous road conditions associated with winter storm Enzo. All activities including athletic events are cancelled. Our top priority is the safety of our students, staff, and their families. We will continue to post all school-related changes to the district’s website (www.colleton.k12.sc.us) and the district’s social media platforms by 4:00 pm daily. Please keep your families safe during this winter weather event that we are experiencing. In closing, the school district is committed to the safety and well-being of all students and staff while maintaining a continuous focus on teaching and learning. We encourage everyone to stay indoors, avoid travel, and follow local weather advisories.
Thank you for your support, and stay safe!
Colleton County School District is monitoring Winter Storm Watch/Operational Schedule
The Colleton County School District is actively monitoring the “Winter Storm Watch” in effect for our area at this time. We are receiving valuable updates from our local county emergency management team and the National Weather Service. While the storm is predicted to bring low temperatures, snow & freezing rain, its specific effect on our region of the Lowcountry is still undetermined.
On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, we will operate on an early dismissal schedule. The schedule is posted on the district’s website. All after school activities, including athletic activities are cancelled on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. In addition, the Policy Committee Meeting and combined Committee of the Whole and Regular School Board Meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2025. On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, the school district will be closed. March 7, 2025 will be the designated make-up day for Wednesday, January 22, 2025. All after school activities, including athletic events are cancelled. CALC will follow the district schedule.
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. 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 extreme weather.
The Colleton County School District will make an announcement about school operations at 4:00 P.M. on Monday, January 20, 2025.
The 2025 Regional Qualifier (District) Spelling Bee was held Thursday, January 16, 2025, @ the CCHS Performing Arts Center at 6:00 P.M. Mrs. Janis Headden welcomed everyone & made introductions. Interim Assistant Superintendent Dr. Cordelia Jenkins also spoke to the students & guests. District Spelling Bee Coordinator Danielle Hayes read the rules. Thank you to Ms. Angel Tucker from CCHS for being the official pronouncer for the Spelling Bee. Colleton County School District also sends a very big “Thank you” to our judges: Dr. Carley Robinson, Assistant Professor of English @ USC Salkehatchie; Ms. Shiela Keaise, “ Ms. Literacy”; & Mr. Carl Coffin, Director of Colleton County Memorial Library. The champion of the 2025 District Spelling Bee is S. Norris-Donlon from Northside Elementary. Second runner up is A. Williams from Bells Elementary & the third place winner is R.I. Perkins from Cottageville Elementary. Congratulations to all of the participants!! Way to go!!!
Cougar JV girls take the win over Bluffton! Season record stands at 10-1! Regional record is 3-0! Way to go Cougars. If you haven’t seen them yet, mark your calendar for February 3&6. Those are the only home games left.
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Mark yoiur calendars!!! Plan to join us!!
Calling all CCHS & CCMS Baseball players!!!! Don'y miss out on the opportunities!!!
This week in Sports at Colleton County School District!!
Don't miss a chance to support Colleton County School District Athletics!!
*Important Message from the Colleton County School District*
Mark your calendars! The Annual Stakeholders/Continuous Improvement Meeting is Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Forest Hills Elementary School located at 633 Hiers Corner Road, Walterboro, SC.
R.S.V.P: Office of Superintendent
Phone: 843-782-4525 or Email: lhyman@colleton.k12.sc.us
January 3, 2025
Colleton County School District and the South Carolina State Board of Education will implement the “Free to Focus” project to meet the requirements of the General Appropriations Bill, H. 5100 of 2024, Proviso 1.103: (SDE: Anti-Bullying/School Safety) To receive state funds allocated for State Aid to Classrooms, a school district shall implement a policy adopted by the State Board of Education that prohibits access to personal electronic communication devices by students during the school day when we return to school on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. For purposes of this provision, a personal electronic communication device is considered to be a device not authorized for classroom use by a student, utilized to access the Internet, wi-fi, or cellular telephone signals.
The Colleton County School Board has reviewed, updated, and approved Policy JICJ Possession/Use of Electronic Communication Devices in School to ensure that our district policy is in compliance with the General Appropriations Bill & the Proviso 1.103 which can be found at: https://5il.co/3342r. Also a copy of this letter and other important documents can be found on the district website & all school websites in the documents folder under the “Menu” tab.
CCSD Title 1 Parent & Family Engagement & Genesis Health Care, Inc held "Cocoa & Mittens Holiday Drop-In,Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the CCSD Board Room from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. There were crafts, books, school supplies, and music for all to enjoy. Thank you to our Gold Donor & participant: Sonic Drive In & our Silver Donors & participants: SC DEW, Community Innovations, LCCAA, & In His Name Colleton. Thank you also to the following organizations for participating: Healthy Blue; CC First Steps; CC Board of Disabilities; Dominion energy; SCDHEC; Pillars for Hope; Absolute Total Care; & SCDMH. CCMS' Sisters in Action & CCHS' Ladies of Excellence were fantastic volunteers that helped in many aspects of the event. CCSD Student Nutrition held a taste tasting. Items included all beef pretzel dog, chicken & cheese empanadas, pepper jack cheese pretzel bites, double chocolate cookies, sugar cookies, and apple or orange juice.
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Colleton County School District wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable Christmas Break. We look forward to seeing all of our students on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
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