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Congratulations to Garret Simons and Michaela Torres!

Congratulations to all of our Hilton Head Island High School art students who participated in the SC State Fair art competition!

More than 72 percent of voters approved the measure, according to unofficial results posted late Tuesday night on the website of the county’s Board of Voter Registration and Elections.

An exciting day for St. Helena students and staff as they cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of their new gym.

A well-deserved congratulations to our September/October Transportation Employees of the Month!

The South Carolina Department of Education invites the public to review textbooks and instructional materials that are proposed for use in South Carolina’s public schools.

Parents as Teachers has awarded BCSD's Office of Early Childhood's certified parent educator Debra Washington with the National Parent Educator of the Year Award for her work in early childhood development, strengthening families, and preparing children to enter kindergarten. Congratulations for this outstanding recognition.

The Beaufort County School District is hosting two (FREE) Financial Aid Workshops this November at Battery Creek High and Bluffton High schools.

The South Carolina Report Card measures progress of schools toward the goals of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate.

All of the school-level Support Staff of the Year recipients were recognized during the breakfast held at the Technical College of the Lowcountry’s Culinary Institute of the South. 

The new addition is over 9,000sf with room to spread out and grow.

The four other finalists for 2023-2024 District Teacher of the Year were Josh Ferguson at Whale Branch Early College High School; Amanda Freeman at Mossy Oaks Elementary; James King at May River High School; and Karen Tooman at Battery Creek High School.

Are you an alumni or a fan of Warrior Nation and want to have a tailgating celebration in honor of the Warriors? Here is how to reserve your spot...

Congratulations to scholarship winners: William Keyserling, Alexander Thomas, Nathan Tran, and James Willis, Luke Constantineau, Ava Gerschutz, and Evja Lundgren, Matthew Garino, Benjamin Gutierrez, and Nikhil Krishna, and Michael Sands.

Showing the highest post-pandemic EOCEP scores, BCSD improved in all subject areas in comparison to previous years while also outperforming the state.

Way to go Coosa Elementary We're so proud of you! #NationalBlueRibbonSchool

You're invited to participate!

Established in May 1982, SCSBA’s BI offers a year-round training program to help school board members better understand and more effectively act upon issues related to governance for their local schools.

USCB is sponsoring a college fair!!!

Dr. Frank Rodriguez will host a series of public forums around the County for parents and the community to provide information on the upcoming bond referendum.

South Carolina College and Career Ready Assessments (SC READY) examinations in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics have been released.

Please join us for our 1st SIC meeting of the 2023-2024 school year!!

We are pleased to inform you that following the passing of Hurricane Idalia, district operations have cleared our facilities for a safe return to normal operations tomorrow, Friday, September 1, 2023.

The ASVAB test will be administered on Thursday, September 28th at 9:00am in the ROTC room D156.

The Grad Bash Senior Trip is scheduled for April 19th-21st.

Speakers and presenters at the ribbon-cutting ceremony included Board of Education Chair Christina Gwozdz, BCHS Principal Denise Lessard, Athletic Director Terrance Ashe, alumni, and students.   

Dr. Lee career in education spans over 24 years. Welcome to the BCSD!

Come join the fun with breakout sessions, food, music and much more!!!

College Colors Day is next Friday, September 1^st.

Check out our new online store!!!!

Principals of the Year will have the opportunity to compete at the state level, representing the exceptional leadership taking place in Beaufort County.

The announcement was made at the opening session of the second day of 2023 Summer Institute,

Over 400 people were in attendance, making this one of the largest ribbon-cutting ceremonies in the district’s recent history.

The district serves free meals to more than 10,000 students and reduced-price lunches to about 1,300 more. 

If you have a passion for math and science and always wanted to be a teacher, we have program to propel you into the classroom! Take the LEAP today.

Ms. Wendy Oels is a 25-year veteran educator with the Beaufort County School District. 

THE BCSD Back-to-School EXPO is back again!

July 29 at Beaufort High from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

We want to see you there!

Attendees of future Board meetings are encouraged to plan ahead. Any individual found in violation of this security measure may be denied entry or asked to leave the premises.

Congratulations to scholarship winners: Sarah Nunez, Brooks van Esselstyn, Susan Livesay, Lucy Peltz, Benjamin Lewis, Jason Ni, and McKenzie Morgan. 

Registro de estudiantes nuevos con Inglés como segundo idioma

Lunes y Miércoles - 8:00a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
2900 Mink Point Blvd, Beaufort SC 29902

Para información llame al 843- 694-1859/843-322-0706 o enviar un correo electrónico a Melissa.Garrastegui@beaufort.k12.sc.us.

Registro de estudiantes nuevos con inglés como segundo idioma

Martes, Jueves y Viernes - 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
160 H.E.Mc Craken Circle, Bluffton SC 29910

Para información llame al 843-694-1859 / 843-706-8579 o envíe un correo  electrónico a Melissa.Garrastegui@beaufort.k12.sc.us.

New Student Registration for Multilingual Learners

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
160 H.E.McCracken Circle, Bluffton, SC 29910

For information call 843-694-1859 / 843-706-8579 or email Melissa.Garrastegui@beaufort.k12.sc.us

New Student Registration for Multilingual Learners

Monday and Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
2900 Mink Point Blvd, Beaufort SC 29902

For information call 843- 694-1859/843-322-0706 or email Melissa.Garrastegui@beaufort.k12.sc.us

Lady's Island Elementary, Beaufort and May River high schools welcome new principals.

The Nov. 5 referendum will ask county residents to vote on one question regarding projects in a comprehensive list in facilities needs identified earlier this year by an independent committee of county residents

The 5,710 sq.ft. facility houses locker rooms for athletes, a referee locker room, and a training room.

The BCSD Summer Break Café is welcoming all children (age 18 and younger) to participate in the summer meals program.

Looking to CODE this summer? The Beaufort Digital Corridor is offering a one-week CODEcamp this summer. To make this camp accessible to all, scholarships (and breakfast) are available to all! Space is limited so register early.

The Board of Education approves Quackenbush Architects + Planners to design a new elementary school in Bluffton on New Riverside Drive. The new school will have the capacity to house approximately 800 students.

The South Carolina Department of Education has invited the public to review the 2023 South Carolina College and Career Ready Mathematics Standards for use in the state’s public schools. Your feedback is requested by June 12.

Ms. Mauriana Sciullo’s dedication to the profession of teaching has a substantial impact on the lives of her students and the school community. We congratulate her on this recognition!

Our Warriors will walk across the stage to receive associate degrees and certificates for completing dual enrollment credits. We are so proud of our Warriors for this great accomplishment!!

Sports physicals are being offered at Whale Branch Early College High School on Wednesdays (except May 24).

The Teaching Fellows Program's mission is to recruit talented high school seniors into the teaching profession and help them develop leadership qualities.

The Award was created in 2002 to highlight the significant contributions made to public education by the nearly 12,000 School Improvement Council members who volunteer in every public school in the state.

Congratulations to our 2023-24 District Teacher of the Year and Staff Person of the Year. We really appreciate you!

We are super excited for our School Improvement Council for the 2023-2024 school year!!!!

Darby Kinsey, Battery Creek High School Class of 2023, was unanimously selected as the inaugural recipient of the Pat Conroy’s Literary Center’s Future Educator Scholarship and awarded the prestigious Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) South Carolina Teaching Fellowship. Congratulations!

The first forum will be in Bluffton High School’s cafeteria at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 26. The second will be at Beaufort High School at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 27.

Not able to attend? View the proposed budget and provide feedback through BCSD Connected.

Join us for an informative session about the partnership between WBECHS and TCL program!!!

#warriorsonthepathtoexcellence #unitingthevillage

Congratulations to this year's Beaufort County School District Senior Scholars. The future looks bright!

A very special shout-out to two district seniors: Cristine Conte from Beaufort High and Layla Love from Whale Branch Early College High. Spectacular accomplishment. We're so proud!

Three potential virtual weather make-up days and next year's graduation dates (and a make-up day in the event of inclement weather) have been set. Check it out.

The End of Course (EOC) Exams are fast approaching. Tutoring sessions are available to help students prepare. Save the Dates!!

At the banquet, Michael Denison, a senior at Beaufort High, shared his experiences as a Junior Scholar with the eight-graders. Denison has been accepted to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, MA.

Great News!!!!! WBECHS have extended our After School Program to include Homework Help, Study Skills, Tutoring, and EOC prep. We are also providing snacks and transportation, if needed.

MedTech 7 is conducting a survey as part of the evaluation of the Med-Tech 7 program, which is funded through a Magnet School Assistance Program (MSAP) grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

The SC-SIC Riley Award for SIC Excellence is named in honor of former SC Governor and U.S. Education Secretary Richard Riley and his late wife, Tunky, and recognizes the couple’s longstanding commitment to quality public education.

This February, we celebrate seven outstanding bus drivers and bus monitors for their dedication to their job and devotion to our students. Thank you!

School choice applications are now open on the district’s website. The deadline to submit online is Friday, March, 31. Parents who don’t have internet access may request application assistance at any district school.

USCB Center for the Arts invites you to ”Be at the CENTER of it all”, with the second annual Beaufort County High School Regional Art Competition, March 1 - April 2, 2023.

For more information visit USCB Center for the Arts

Dr. Christina Gwozdz and Angela Middleton are recognized by the South Carolina School Boards Association.

Learn more about the Association by visiting SCSBA.org.

Congratulations to Ms. Washington and the 2022-23 distinguished High, Middle and Elementary/Rookie-of-the-Year school counselors.

Watch our video!

The prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing Awards describes itself as the nation’s longest-running recognition program for creative teens and the largest source of scholarships for young artists and writers.

Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Glasscho Hope Wellness School Based Health Center has been providing quality, affordable, accessible and comprehensive care for nearly 30 years.

Congratulations to Anthony Gaskin and Donovan Peterson for participating in BCSD All-County Honor Band!!!

Did You Know? We hold weekly scholarship luncheons for seniors.

Join us on January 21, 2023 at Hilton Head Island High School from noon - 4:00 p.m. for an incredible Community Career Event.

The Be Pro Be Proud truck will be in the HHIHS parking lot!

Coach Cave brings years of experience to the role. Congrats Coach!

Officers for 2023 Board of Education are: Dr. Christina Gwozdz as chair, Geier as vice chair, and Angela Middleton as secretary.

The 2019 Referendum included funding for the design of the Hilton Head High School rebuild, with the construction portion of this project being part of a future referendum.

Need extra support with your academics? Check out these opportunities created with your success in mind ! #WarriorsOnThePathToExcellence

Great things are happening at Warrior Nation! Check out this amazing video of our Warrior Nation Food Bank.

Check out a few photos of our students at the Christmas Parade!!!

It's that time of the year! Time to register for Pre-K and Kindergarten! Call the Office of Early Childhood at 843-521-2399 or email Ashley Hutchison at Ashley.Hutchison@beaufort.k12.sc.us.

Pre-Inscribirse en la escuela de su zona!

Para más información por favor llame a la Oficina de Educación Temprana, Crianza y Alfabetización Familiar al 843-521-2399 o enviar un mensaje a Ashley Hutchison: Ashley.Hutchison@beaufort.k12.sc.us.

Eleven students from the Beaufort County School District travelled to Washington, D.C. to tour Howard University.

Our bus drivers and monitors were out in full force over the weekend at the Beaufort Holiday Parade!

Layla Love has been chosen for the Presidential Scholarship at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida!

We are proud to announce that our Warrior Quaeshawn Fields of Seabrook, SC has joined the Navy!!!!!!

The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.

12/5-12/9 Spirit Week #UnitingTheVillage

Calling all fathers and male mentors for Donuts w/ Dads on Thursday, 12/8. Let's pack out our media center with support for our students! #UnitingTheVillage #WarriorsOnThePathToExcellence

Have a happy and safe holiday.

On Saturday, November 19, 2022, twenty-nine WBECHS Warrior Band musicians participated in the South Carolina State University Marching 101 HS Band Day, along with 1100 other high school and middle school musicians from across the southeast and east coast.

Students participated in a Science Fair to show their scientific knowledge. 

JROTC Warriors honored veterans and the 247th Marine Corps birthday!

Warriors joined the celebration at the 38th Annual Heritage Parade on St. Helena Island!!!!

The grant project will expand USCB’s recruitment, preparation, and support of highly qualified, diverse teacher candidates for 21 high-need schools in the Beaufort County School District.

The GenCyber grant enables BCSD to expand its offering of high-quality computer science and cybersecurity educational experiences to students.

Grants totaling over $29,000 were awarded to teachers and schools for innovative learning opportunities and projects that go beyond the regular school district budget.

An initial meeting for committee members will be held on November 17, 2022.

Congratulations to Mr. Willie White!!!!

BCSD Adult Education is focused on the future! Congratulations on receiving these prestigious awards and to Dr. Murrell and her dedicated staff!

Gwozdz has represented District 9 (portions of Bluffton and Pritchardville, and also Daufuskie Island) since January 2017. More information about Ms. Gwozdz and the Board of Ed can be found on our website.

Congrats on completing the first round of CyberPatriot!!!!!

Students experience the Full Sail University Tour Bus.

The South Carolina Report Card measures progress of schools toward the goals of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate.

BCSD is sponsoring free workshops for North and South of the Broad about ways to help finance college education. 

USCB Bluffton is sponsoring a College Fair with over 90 colleges and universities from across the state, the region, and select schools across the country.

Wear ORANGE to support National Bullying Prevention & Unity Day on Wednesday, Oct. 19th.

The WB Booster Club is selling spirit t-shirts and sweatshirts. Complete and submit the order form with payment by Oct. 31st to Coach Cave.

The SCDE Chief Finance Officer, Nancy Williams, would like community participation in the public review.

The Homecoming Court were chosen at Friday Night Football Game.

Congratulations Dr. Stewart and all of our Teachers of the Year!

Watch our VIDEO!

This award is presented to community residents, organizations or businesses/industries whose support and contributions have significantly benefited public schools.

The Whale Branch SIC Meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, Oct. 10th.

It's Homecoming Spirit Week!!! Be sure to dress according to the flyer and show your school spirit! We will play against Estill Gators on Friday, Oct. 7th @ 7:30pm. 

Don't forget about College Application Day!

Want to know the great things going on at Warrior Nation? Check out our newsletter!

We all play an important role in raising awareness. For additional information on how to address bullying visit PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center.

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Congratulations our 2022-23 BCSD Support Staff of the Year! Watch our video.

Want to take a journey to adventure with Michelin to design a vehicle?

November 5 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. There will be an Open House for new students from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

All Day Military Appreciation Day at the State Fair will be held on October 13, 17 & 20. Active and retired military and their dependents (with proper military identification cards) will be admitted FREE.  Dependent children 14 years old and older must present ID.

BCSD scores in 2 of 3 subject areas improved over 2021 (Algebra 1 and English 2), both of which were above the state passing percentage.

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude assessment that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

Wear your favorite college shirt on College Application Day!!!!!

Good News! Senior Night has been rescheduled. The following topics will be discussed: Senior Event Calendar, College Application Process, Financial Aid, Scholarships, Military Enlistment, ASVAB, SAT, ACT Testing, and College & Career Readiness. 

We are still registering pre-k and kindergarten students. Pre-register at the school in your attendance area.

Call 843-521-2399 or email ashley.hutchison@beaufort.k12.sc.us for assistance.

Senior Night scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 8th has been canceled.

2022 SC READY/SCPASS assessment data shows that Beaufort County School District is experiencing a period of academic recovery from the pandemic.

A total of $31.1 million in referendum funds was budgeted for Hilton Head Island Middle School renovations.

Please join us to learn more about supporting your student during their senior year.

Download the Nutrislice app to access school’s menus on your mobile or any Amazon Alexa-enabled device.

Congratulations to our 2022 Principals and Assistant Principals of the year. We are equally proud of you and grateful for your leadership.

All grades, please join us August 11, 2022 at 5-7pm!!!!

Five classroom teachers have been named as finalists for Beaufort County’s 2022-2023 District Teacher of the Year.

Meet the Finalists!

Apply Today

PayPams online applications are being accepted now!

The Back-to-School Expo will help students and parents prepare for the new year!

Join all of our VIPs on Saturday, July 30, at the Beaufort-Jasper Academy of Career Excellence, located at 80 Lowcountry Drive in Ridgeland from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Board of Education unanimously approved this budget before submitting to County Council with the intention of attracting and maintaining superior educators and support staff, furthering the District’s commitment to increased student outcomes.

In loving memory of Jamori Reeves, we are saddened to announce his passing. 

Parents register your rising 9th grader for Freshmen Orientation. This is an opportunity to begin building relationships between students and faculty, which are essential in helping students have a successful freshman year.   

No experience necessary. 

The candidates were the top choices of committees made up of teachers, principals, executive directors, School Improvement Council members, and representatives of the district’s Instructional Services Division. The high school interview committee also included a student.

In observance of Juneteenth, district offices will be closed on Monday, June 20.

Get ready to rumble this summer with software programs that will keep your students engaged, on top of their math and reading skills, earn stars through digital experiences, and track their personal NWEA MAP growth!

Visit our webpage for more information.

Meals will be provided to all children free of charge (age 18 and below). Download the Press Release for a complete listing of dates, locations and distribution hours. This information can also be found on our webpage.
 

Splash into summer! Summer Reading game boards are on their way to your schools. This year, the oceans of possibilities to win prizes, participate in events and have FUN are as deep as the ocean is wide. Visit the Beaufort County Library to learn more!

Congratulations BCSD 2022 Senior Scholars! View the pre-recorded ceremony now.

Congratulations BCSD 2022 Junior Scholars! View the pre-recorded ceremony now.

Timothy Brown will be attending Princeton University this Fall, majoring in Economics.

Come out to the End of the Year Performing Arts Showcase by the WBECHS Band & Dance on Thursday, May 19th @ 6:30pm. Admission is free! 

Today, and every day, thank you school nurses!

The district wraps up Teacher Appreciation Week by announcing the 2022-2023 Beaufort County Teachers of the Year and Support Staff of the Year!

Wishing all the mom's out there a wonderful day!

Whale Branch Cluster students got an opportunity to learn hands-on how radio production works and record interviews that will be aired on 94.5FM.

Join our team!

We have opportunities for vendors for all trades! Meet us today, Thursday, April 21 between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the District Educational Services Center at 2900 Mink Point Blvd., in Beaufort. Contact Tammi Ivey at tammi.ivey@beaufort.k12.sc.us for more information.

The City of Beaufort Youth@Work/SYEP will provide opportunities for motivated Career and Technical Education (CTE) High School rising seniors students across Beaufort County to participate in career development, soft skills training and paid summer employment opportunities. 

The Spring 2022 EOC/EXAM Schedule for 9th-12th graders

Are you interested in being a WARRIOR CHEERLEADER who leads the crowd in shouting encouragement and supporting a team at sports events?  If your answer is YES, participate in Cheerleading Tryouts!!! 

Let's Honor and Celebrate Our Amazing Assistant Principals!!!

The Library is the HEART of the school. Visit Your Library and Keep Literacy Alive!!

The Beaufort County School District will be honoring military children and their families during the week of April 18-22.  

This press release is being shared on behalf of the Beaufort County Disabilities Coalition.

The public is invited to review textbooks and instructional materials that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s public schools.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is strongly encouraging schools across the state to utilize the Test to Stay (TTS) program to better ensure that healthy students can continue in-person learning.

The prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing Awards describes itself as the nation’s longest-running recognition program for creative teens and the largest source of scholarships for young artists and writers.

Med-Tech 7 is focused on seven schools in the Beaufort and Whale Branch clusters, each of which will implement evidence-based whole school arts integrated programming through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) curricula.