BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–By unanimous vote, the Berkeley County Board of Education has selected Brenda Blackburn as the district’s new superintendent. Blackburn is currently superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools, a 9,600 student district in Christiansburg, Va. Prior to this post, she served as an Area Superintendent and an Associate Superintendent for Brevard Public Schools, a 75,000 student district in Viera, […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–John Chalus, Stratford High School athletic director and former Stratford High School head baseball coach, has been selected as one of this year’s inductees into the Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame. “It is such a great honor to be inducted into the Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame. I am so very fortunate to have been associated with great […]

MONCKS CORNER, SC (Aug. 4, 2015) – Berkeley County School District today announced its policy for free and reduced price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. Local school officials have adopted the following household size and income criteria for determining eligibility: Household size (1) Income Guidelines for Free Meals […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Board of Education has named three finalists in its continued search for a superintendent and has announced opportunities for the public to meet these candidates. On July 22 and 23, the Board conducted initial interviews with a slate of six additional candidates recommended by BWP & Associates search consultants. The candidates are those meeting the […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Board of Education will soon name three finalists for the superintendent position. In preparation for the announcement and visits, the Board has planned receptions for Tuesday, August 4; Wednesday, August 5; and Thursday, August 6, to allow employees, community members and business leaders an opportunity to meet and hear from the three superintendent finalists. On […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Cane Bay High School’s Air Force Junior ROTC (AF JROTC) earned the AF JROTC Distinguished Unit Award again. This is the fifth time the school’s AF JROTC has received the honor since the award’s inception in June 2008. “These awards recognize the personal growth and accomplishments of the cadets, contributions of the instructors as mentors, and the support […]

SUMMERVILLE, S.C.–On Monday, Berkeley County school leaders and members of the community officially celebrated the completion of Nexton Elementary School with a special ribbon ceremony. The school, which is located at 200 Scholar Way, is slated to open its doors this August. It will cater to approximately 900 students in the Summerville area. The $20 million school is the first […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–During the 2014-2015 school year, Berkeley County schools helped save lives through research and educational programs, by partnering with the American Heart Association. Berkeley County schools raised $107,101.52. Daniel Island School raised the most money of all the schools that participated in Berkeley County, donating $16,885. 58. Sangaree Elementary School raised the second largest amount, donating $16,152.31. By […]