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Friday, May 3, 2024
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–A ribbon cutting ceremony will officially mark the opening of the Goose Creek High School and Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union’s (HTFCU) first student-run credit union high school branch in the tri-county area. The ceremony will be Tuesday, August, 25, 2015, at Goose Creek High (1137 Redbank Road, Goose Creek) beginning at 6:30 p.m. “We are very excited […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On the first day of school for Berkeley County students, 107 fathers participated in Berkeley Middle School’s Million Father March (MFM). Fathers took their children to school and signed a pledge to commit at least one additional day of their time to support their children and the school. Mike Wilkerson, Principal of Berkeley Middle School, said, “We are […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Cainhoy Elementary/Middle, Cross Elementary, J.K. Gourdin Elementary and St. Stephen Elementary Schools will participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) during the 2015-2016 school year. The FFVP is a federally assisted program that provides free fresh fruits and vegetables to students in elementary schools during the school day. The goal of the program is to improve […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The parents of a Goose Creek High student have filed a lawsuit against the Berkeley County School District. The suit claims gross negligence on the part of the district and claims it caused “severe emotional distress” by failing to report, investigate or communicate Paul Herman’s alleged misconduct to the district’s superintendent or to law enforcement. The teen’s family also alleges […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Former Berkeley County Superintendent Dr. Rodney Thompson won’t be starting the new school year off in the classroom after all. Thompson has reportedly stepped down as a teacher for the Berkeley County School District. BCSD officials said Thompson resigned on August 10th–just days before students and teachers headed back to class. In November 2014, Thompson was released from his […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Back to school time is not just for kids!! It’s also a time for adults who did not finish high school to think about getting a GED and a ‘WorkKeys’ certificate. “Students take as long as needed to achieve their goal. The GED typically takes longer than a ‘WorkKeys’ certificate, but there is not a set time limit,” stated […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to BCSD Spokesperson Aimee Murray, this year’s ‘Stuff the Bus’ campaigned generated $6,600 in school supplies. “On behalf of Berkeley County School District, we want to thank the students, parents, community and business partners who supported the Stuff the Bus campaign this year,” stated Murray. “We know it was challenging to squeeze this into your schedule amidst […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–According to Berkeley County School District officials, following an investigation, Jimmy Huskey, Principal of Goose Creek High School, and Cynthia McBride, Athletic Director at Goose Creek High School, have both been allowed to return to work. “The District will have no further comment on this matter due to the confidential nature of any information regarding student educational records, which are […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to BCSD Spokesperson Aimee Murray, Jimmy Huskey, Principal of Goose Creek High School, and Cynthia McBride, Athletic Director at Goose Creek High School, have been placed on administrative leave. Jim Haynes is currently acting principal at the school. “Though the district cannot comment on the reason as to why the employees have been placed on administrative leave, […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Jess Benton, full-release teacher mentor with Berkeley County School District, will serve as President of the South Carolina Forensic Coaches’ Association (SCFCA) during the 2015-2016 academic year. Explaining her goals for the year, Benton said, “Most of the active speech and debate schools are located in the Upstate. I hope to work with coaches and programs throughout the […]
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