For the upcoming school year, all BCSD schools will use Rooms as their direct communication tools for parents, teachers, athletic coaches, club advisors, etc. Because Rooms is located in the Berkeley County School District mobile app, this streamlines communication and minimizes the number of apps parents and guardians need for communication. If you haven't already, download the BCSD app today and turn on notifications so you never miss a message.
Berkeley County School District (BCSD) has postponed the first day of school to Thursday, August 15, giving teachers and staff more time to prepare and students an extra day of summer break. This decision comes after recent severe weather and flooding prevented access to school buildings for three days, disrupting traditional classroom and school preparation time for teachers and staff.
“We value the dedication of our teachers and staff in preparing classrooms and schools, and this additional day will allow them to better prepare to receive more than 38,000 students on Thursday,” said BCSD Superintendent Dr. Anthony Dixon. “Last week, teachers completed virtual professional development and training so now they can focus on classroom and school needs Monday through Wednesday.”
School and district offices will be open regular hours, and extracurricular activities and athletic programs will also operate according to their normal schedule. Information and schedules for school specific meet the teacher and grade specific orientation days have been shared with families by school leaders.
Dixon added, “We understand that disruptions in schedules are not easy for anyone so we appreciate the understanding of our parents and community as we work to ensure that the first day is the best it can be for students and teachers on Thursday.”
Any weather day adjustments necessary as a result of this calendar change will be reviewed and communicated, if needed, at a later date.
BCSD transitions to virtual operations today, August 9
Due to unexpected flash flooding resulting in numerous road closures and impassable road conditions, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) schools and offices will transition to virtual operations Friday, August 9.
All extracurricular activities, athletics, and school programs are currently suspended Friday, August 9. BCSD leaders urge staff to stay off of the roads.
In collaboration with county and municipal leaders, BCSD will reassess conditions Friday and throughout the weekend and provide updates, as appropriate, concerning potential access to schools and offices.
BCSD leaders are working closely with Berkeley County Emergency Management and are receiving regular updates about the weather from the National Weather Service. As safety and security is our
Is your student coming back to BCSD? Then don't forget to complete Returning Student Registration through the PowerSchool Parent Portal!
MORE INFO: https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/returning-student-registration
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All students must have 2 proofs of residency uploaded or sent in to DFE. Please do this as soon as possible with the Returning Student Update. Homeroom rosters for the upcoming school year will be made with the students that have new and updated proofs of residency.
Don't forget about the rising 6th grade nights at WVM and CPM. We encourage all parents and students to attend their future school's event.
Mrs Norsworthy’s class predicted how many rubber bands it would take to create a force to pop a watermelon. It took 539! WOW!
Mrs Latham’s class predicted how many rubber bands it would take to build a force hard enough to pop a watermelon! 453! Wow!
Our DFE Grad Walk was a success. So proud of all of our DFE students graduating! Our students were so happy to cheer them on today. Thank you to some past DFE teachers that came to visit!
⭐️REMINDER: May 17th!⭐️ We can't wait to honor and celebrate our former Dragons tomorrow! 💚💜
All returning students need a parent/guardian to complete the Returning Student Update. Emails have been sent. All students need 2 proofs of residency in our school attendance zone to attend DFE next year.
As a way of continuing to promote child nutrition and adding to the many celebrations capping the end of the school year, Berkeley County School District’s Office of Child Nutrition Services will launch a special giveaway next week (May 20–24) that will offer some big prizes.
Elementary, middle and high school students eating lunch and/or breakfast next week will be entered into a drawing for prizes that include, but are not limited to:
*iPads
*Wireless earbuds/headphones
*Underwater cameras
*Projectors
*Action cameras
*Bluetooth speakers
Students will receive one entry into the drawing for each meal they eat. Winners will be drawn at random, and those who eat multiple meals will obviously have an increased chance of winning.
⭐REMINDER ⭐
🏫Returning Student Registration🏫
📌All students returning for the 24-25 school year are required to complete the update. This process must be completed with your Parent Portal account.
📌 If you do not have an account, your student-specific information sheet will be sent home with your student.
📌Two proofs of residency are REQUIRED. Parents may either upload them with the Returning Student Update OR send in paper copies.
We loved showering our staff last week with special things! They come to work daily to make a difference. We hope the little things made them smile each day! Huge thank you to Berkeley County Child Nutrition for an amazing lunch!
Please help our students in grades 3-5 get a good nights sleep and come to school ready to show what they have learned this year!
Ms. Chappelear's class is glowing as they prepare for next week's SC Ready testing. They were shining bright today!
Lost and Found will be leaving the building on Wednesday, May 8th. If your child has lost a jacket, please have him or her check before Wednesday.
Yearbooks will go home with students Friday, May 3rd!
