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Friday, May 3, 2024
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The South Carolina State Department of Education recently announced the results of each district’s WorkKeys assessments. According to school officials, Berkeley County students received more National Career Readiness Certificates (NCRC) than students in the state and across the country. Eighty-nine percent of Berkeley County School District students who took WorkKeys earned a National Career Readiness Certificate, compared to […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The South Carolina State Department of Education announced the results of each district’s Advanced Placement (AP) and SAT assessments, and results show that Berkeley County School District continues to increase its number of test takers. The district also was named to the 5th AP District Honor Roll because of its efforts during the 2013-2014 school year, achieving increases […]
ST. STEPHEN, S.C.–According to school district leaders, Timberland High School was evacuated at approximately 2:10 p.m. as a precautionary measure due to a reported bomb threat. Law enforcement officials and the fire department are currently on the scene to investigate the threat and inspect the building, authorities stated. “All students, faculty and staff are safe,” stated Aimee Murray, the school […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Howe Hall AIMS was awarded a $12,054 grant by the South Carolina Arts Commission for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. The support will allow the school to provide arts in education opportunities for its students. Specifically, the funds will be used to sponsor artists in residence, fine arts performances, and will provide materials for fine arts integration and infusion […]
ST. STEPHEN, S.C.–According to district officials, Timberland High School was evacuated at approximately 11:30 this morning due to a reported bomb threat. Law enforcement officials and the fire department were on the scene investigating the threat and inspecting the building. The building was cleared by law enforcement officials and the fire department shortly after, authorities added. Students, faculty and staff […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On Tuesday night during the Berkeley County School Board meeting, Dr. Mike Turner, Interim Superintendent for Berkeley County School District, recommended that the school board terminate the employment of Amy Kovach. The board then approved that recommendation. Kovach had served as the district’s communications director. In early 2014, she was indicted on ethics charges associated with the 2012 […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Cane Bay High School choirs will host the Cobra Crawl 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, September 26, 2015, at the school (1624 State Road, Summerville). Registration opens at 8 a.m., followed by the Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K at 9:30 a.m. Individuals interested in participating can register online at by clicking here. Registration through […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County School District will host two informal community drop-ins for parents and community members in the Cainhoy and Daniel Island areas. District officials say the purpose of the drop-ins is to give parents and community members an opportunity to view the proposed attendance lines for Philip Simmons Elementary and Middle Schools, ask any questions they may […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School District (BCSD) continues to maintain a steady performance on the ACT college admissions exam despite an 11 percent increase in test takers, BCSD officials stated. The five-year trend in BCSD student ACT scores showed an increase of .5 points on the English portion of the exam, compared to the state’s increase of .4 points. Likewise, […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley High School will host its First Annual Food Truck Rodeo on Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at the school (406 West Main Street, Moncks Corner) from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Berkeley High’s Principal, Steven Steele, said, “We came up with the idea when we were brain storming about how to increase parent attendance at Open House. One […]
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