On April 23, 2026, the State Teacher of the Year Gala was held at the Governor's Mansion in Columbia. Mrs. Marion Kimotho represented Colleton County School District as the 2025-2026 District Teacher of the Year.
The Colleton County High School Choral Department invites you to the spring musical at the Performing Arts Center. There are three performance dates as outlined in the attached flyer. These talented students have been working extremely hard to make this a memorable show for you all. For more information, you may reach out to Mr. Ousley.
Colleton County School District student recognitions held on March 17, 2026 included the following:
Above and Beyond: BSECC - Ava Breland, BES - Mia Jenkins, CES - Carson Campbell, HES - Braxley Ballard, NES - Dhruv Dabhi, TCTC - Tanner Smyly, CALC - My'reona Bodison.
The following Colleton County Middle School robotics students advanced on December 6, 2025 from the ACE Basin qualifier to the Eastern FLL Region to compete for state: Jasmine Asango (won the Eastern Mentor Award), Lois Agbley, David Agina, Josh Ebanks, Tahjoy Murray.
Team 24914 ACEbots23 (all girls) from Colleton County High School competed in the Firsts Tech Challenge on February 7, 2025 and won Judges Award. The team consisted of Emma Marin, J' Meia Caldwell, Kamryn Manigo and Skyler Mishoe.
The following teams also competed in the robotics events:
Team 22199 Ace Basin Roboticists - Jason Scott, Marchale Walker, Hunter Shander, Robin Otieno and Joey-Reece Ebanks.
Team 28165 Robotitans 24 - Meirav Dewangan, Alvin Ngugi and Tahjoy Murray.
On December 6, 2025, Bells Elementary competed in the ACE Basin regional qualifier and won 2nd place INNOVATION project award. Kawaii Elliot won Coach Mentor Award for the region. The team included: Students - Kaleb Green, Kinsley Green, Michaela Crews and James Simpson. Mentors- Rhyan Smith and Charla Murdaugh. Coaches - Kawaii Elliot and Phyllis Murdaugh.
The following student athletes made playoffs:
Girls Varsity Basketball - Trinity Drayton, Kashaunti Glover, Shaneyshia Kelly, Keyerah Koger, Destiny McMillan, Lillian Mitchell, Angel Mosely, Xiomara Oxner, Tierra Wilkins and Laila Yates.
Varsity Wrestling - Kanaan Breland, Declan Burch, Charlie Hogan, Daniel Wilson, Jordan LaPresta, Chase King, Kaylen Campbell, Jaylen Ledger, Johnathan Warren, Kaden Hamlin, Kendall Crosby, Cornelius Pope, Avery Epps, Jaden Jenkins, Javari Nelson, Jaleesha Jenkins and Emahjae Johnson.
Colleton County Middle School student, Kylie Maxcey, was recognized as the Female Wrestling State Champion.
Congratulations to all of our students and we look forward to your continued success.
Above and Beyond: BSECC - Ava Breland, BES - Mia Jenkins, CES - Carson Campbell, HES - Braxley Ballard, NES - Dhruv Dabhi, TCTC - Tanner Smyly, CALC - My'reona Bodison.
The following Colleton County Middle School robotics students advanced on December 6, 2025 from the ACE Basin qualifier to the Eastern FLL Region to compete for state: Jasmine Asango (won the Eastern Mentor Award), Lois Agbley, David Agina, Josh Ebanks, Tahjoy Murray.
Team 24914 ACEbots23 (all girls) from Colleton County High School competed in the Firsts Tech Challenge on February 7, 2025 and won Judges Award. The team consisted of Emma Marin, J' Meia Caldwell, Kamryn Manigo and Skyler Mishoe.
The following teams also competed in the robotics events:
Team 22199 Ace Basin Roboticists - Jason Scott, Marchale Walker, Hunter Shander, Robin Otieno and Joey-Reece Ebanks.
Team 28165 Robotitans 24 - Meirav Dewangan, Alvin Ngugi and Tahjoy Murray.
On December 6, 2025, Bells Elementary competed in the ACE Basin regional qualifier and won 2nd place INNOVATION project award. Kawaii Elliot won Coach Mentor Award for the region. The team included: Students - Kaleb Green, Kinsley Green, Michaela Crews and James Simpson. Mentors- Rhyan Smith and Charla Murdaugh. Coaches - Kawaii Elliot and Phyllis Murdaugh.
The following student athletes made playoffs:
Girls Varsity Basketball - Trinity Drayton, Kashaunti Glover, Shaneyshia Kelly, Keyerah Koger, Destiny McMillan, Lillian Mitchell, Angel Mosely, Xiomara Oxner, Tierra Wilkins and Laila Yates.
Varsity Wrestling - Kanaan Breland, Declan Burch, Charlie Hogan, Daniel Wilson, Jordan LaPresta, Chase King, Kaylen Campbell, Jaylen Ledger, Johnathan Warren, Kaden Hamlin, Kendall Crosby, Cornelius Pope, Avery Epps, Jaden Jenkins, Javari Nelson, Jaleesha Jenkins and Emahjae Johnson.
Colleton County Middle School student, Kylie Maxcey, was recognized as the Female Wrestling State Champion.
Congratulations to all of our students and we look forward to your continued success.
Community Event:
The SC Department of Education’s Office of Student and Community Engagement is offering a free community-focused training on Mentorship and Literacy Tutoring. Participants experience a John Maxwell i-Lead Transformation Table, hear from two organizations that successfully mentor students in SC, and learn about literacy tutoring from two SCDE literacy specialists. The event is designed to empower community members with tools they can use in and out of schools to help guide others in a positive direction (mentoring) and help others learn to read (literacy). Our target area is the entire LOWCOUNTRY Region (per the CERRA map) which includes seven counties. That’s A LOT of folks we want to reach!
The SC Department of Education’s Office of Student and Community Engagement is offering a free community-focused training on Mentorship and Literacy Tutoring. Participants experience a John Maxwell i-Lead Transformation Table, hear from two organizations that successfully mentor students in SC, and learn about literacy tutoring from two SCDE literacy specialists. The event is designed to empower community members with tools they can use in and out of schools to help guide others in a positive direction (mentoring) and help others learn to read (literacy). Our target area is the entire LOWCOUNTRY Region (per the CERRA map) which includes seven counties. That’s A LOT of folks we want to reach!
Summerville YMCA is starting their 6th Summer offering their Splash Into Safety program for just $1 per lesson. The goal is simple: remove cost as a barrier and ensure more children have access to basic swim skills and water safety education. As you know, access to swim lessons remains limited in Colleton communities, and the need for water safety awareness is especially critical heading into the summer months.
Attached you will find a flyer and social media graphic with information about the program. Their goal is to ensure families are aware and able to register before school lets out for the summer.
Website and registration - https://summervilleymca.org/splash-into-safety/
Here is a recent social post - https://www.facebook.com/reel/2170874627062209
For more information, please reach out to Summerville YMCA via their website.
Attached you will find a flyer and social media graphic with information about the program. Their goal is to ensure families are aware and able to register before school lets out for the summer.
Website and registration - https://summervilleymca.org/splash-into-safety/
Here is a recent social post - https://www.facebook.com/reel/2170874627062209
For more information, please reach out to Summerville YMCA via their website.
Happy National Principal's Day!
We appreciate you!
We appreciate you!
May 1st
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Colleton County School District held the regular board meeting on April 21, 2026. The Young Men of Hope opened the meeting with reading the mission statement. The group, led by Dr. Queenie Crawford, also presented the CCSD Board of Trustees, Superintendents, Administrators and Teachers with a plaque for the their unwavering support of the The Young Men of Hope Achievement Program.
The student recognitions for going above and beyond included the following: BES - Kailey Warren, BSECC - Alexander "Moises" Gomez Morales, FHE - Kyndel Jenkins, NES - Raelynn Molter, TCTC - Trent Phoenix and CALC - Melissa Ortiz Bartolo.
Ashton Walker was selected from Region 1 as a recipient of a 3rd place scholarship from the South Carolina Association of Title I Administrators (SCATA) in the amount of $1000.
Caira Frasier attends Forest Hills Elementary and was recognized for achieving a perfect score of the 2025 SC READY assessment in English Language Arts.
The Colleton County Band of Blue held several recognitions. The Winter Percussion was awarded the GOLD MEDAL with a score of 83.675 at the Carolina Winter Ensemble Association Winter Percussion Championships. Colleton ranked 1st in their round of seven and 2nd overall out of 14 high school drumlines from North and South Carolina. The staff included Mr. Clay Blackwood, Taylor Fussell, Anthony Crimely, George Ritchie and Princeton Brooks. The Jazz and Concert Bands earned straight Superior Ratings with Distinction from the SCBDA, and three Band of Blue members earned prestigious Region Band Honors.
The Coastal Mental Health team was recognized for contributions and hard work in our school district. That team consisted of Angie Salley, Andrea Miley, Jill Ballew, Maureen Holmes and Renee Jamison.
The student recognitions for going above and beyond included the following: BES - Kailey Warren, BSECC - Alexander "Moises" Gomez Morales, FHE - Kyndel Jenkins, NES - Raelynn Molter, TCTC - Trent Phoenix and CALC - Melissa Ortiz Bartolo.
Ashton Walker was selected from Region 1 as a recipient of a 3rd place scholarship from the South Carolina Association of Title I Administrators (SCATA) in the amount of $1000.
Caira Frasier attends Forest Hills Elementary and was recognized for achieving a perfect score of the 2025 SC READY assessment in English Language Arts.
The Colleton County Band of Blue held several recognitions. The Winter Percussion was awarded the GOLD MEDAL with a score of 83.675 at the Carolina Winter Ensemble Association Winter Percussion Championships. Colleton ranked 1st in their round of seven and 2nd overall out of 14 high school drumlines from North and South Carolina. The staff included Mr. Clay Blackwood, Taylor Fussell, Anthony Crimely, George Ritchie and Princeton Brooks. The Jazz and Concert Bands earned straight Superior Ratings with Distinction from the SCBDA, and three Band of Blue members earned prestigious Region Band Honors.
The Coastal Mental Health team was recognized for contributions and hard work in our school district. That team consisted of Angie Salley, Andrea Miley, Jill Ballew, Maureen Holmes and Renee Jamison.
Colleton County School District held the Committee of the Whole meeting on April 14, 2026. The Boys and Girls club from Forest Hills Elementary opened the meeting by reading the mission statement.
The following employees received recognition for going above and beyond: Bells - Andrea Brown (Professional School Counselor), Black Street Early Childhood Center - Tracy Colleton Glover (Assistant Principal/ Reading Interventionist), Cottageville Elementary - Amber Brown (Kindergarten Teacher Assistant), Forest Hills Elementary - Brittany Shider (Professional School Counselor), Hendersonville - Elizabeth Varn (Professional School Counselor), Colleton County High School - Heather Mushrush (Teacher), Thunderbolt Career & Technology Center - Michael Swearingen (Building Construction Teacher).
Recognitions were also given to School Counselors with thanks for dedication, professionalism, and unwavering belief in the potential of our students. BES - Andrea Brown, BSECC - Harold Brown, CES - Katura Williams, FHE - Brittany Shider, HES - Elizabeth Varn, NES - Elaine Inabinett, CCMS - Anna Stephens, James Pedigo, Charlene Williams, CCHS - Minthalee Stephens, Pamela Kinard, Dominic Kahee, Kathy Shider, Jasmine Williams, Romeo Edwards, Alana Lane, TCTC - Shon Johnson and Denise Wright-Johnson.
Colleton County Middle School SIC (School Improvement Council) has been selected to receive the 2026 SIC Report to Parents Award of Merit. Eddie Peeples and Carolyn Anderson were recognized for their efforts in this achievement. Tangela Green was recognized for achieving district-wide compliance with SIC requirements for the 2025-2026 school year. 100% of schools in Colleton County School District met all reporting deadlines and statutory requirements.
Other recognitions included the team who make up GEAR UP and VOORHEES UNIVERSITY: Sonya Stephens, Wayne Bennett, Tiffany Leaf and Danesha Vickers. Mrs.Gale Kidd (Transition Specialist) was also recognized for the going above and beyond in her duties as well.
The following employees received recognition for going above and beyond: Bells - Andrea Brown (Professional School Counselor), Black Street Early Childhood Center - Tracy Colleton Glover (Assistant Principal/ Reading Interventionist), Cottageville Elementary - Amber Brown (Kindergarten Teacher Assistant), Forest Hills Elementary - Brittany Shider (Professional School Counselor), Hendersonville - Elizabeth Varn (Professional School Counselor), Colleton County High School - Heather Mushrush (Teacher), Thunderbolt Career & Technology Center - Michael Swearingen (Building Construction Teacher).
Recognitions were also given to School Counselors with thanks for dedication, professionalism, and unwavering belief in the potential of our students. BES - Andrea Brown, BSECC - Harold Brown, CES - Katura Williams, FHE - Brittany Shider, HES - Elizabeth Varn, NES - Elaine Inabinett, CCMS - Anna Stephens, James Pedigo, Charlene Williams, CCHS - Minthalee Stephens, Pamela Kinard, Dominic Kahee, Kathy Shider, Jasmine Williams, Romeo Edwards, Alana Lane, TCTC - Shon Johnson and Denise Wright-Johnson.
Colleton County Middle School SIC (School Improvement Council) has been selected to receive the 2026 SIC Report to Parents Award of Merit. Eddie Peeples and Carolyn Anderson were recognized for their efforts in this achievement. Tangela Green was recognized for achieving district-wide compliance with SIC requirements for the 2025-2026 school year. 100% of schools in Colleton County School District met all reporting deadlines and statutory requirements.
Other recognitions included the team who make up GEAR UP and VOORHEES UNIVERSITY: Sonya Stephens, Wayne Bennett, Tiffany Leaf and Danesha Vickers. Mrs.Gale Kidd (Transition Specialist) was also recognized for the going above and beyond in her duties as well.
HES Senior Walk at 1pm on May 14th!
Location: HES
Location: HES
Attendance Raffle
SC Ready and SC Pass Schedule
Happy Administrative Professionals Week
to these 2 wonderful ladies!! We are so thankful for all that you do & say at HES! Y'all are the best Front Office Squad! Hope y'all have had a blessed week!
to these 2 wonderful ladies!! We are so thankful for all that you do & say at HES! Y'all are the best Front Office Squad! Hope y'all have had a blessed week!
SC State Summer Camp Sign Ups!
Reminder
Early Dismissal: 4/24/2026 @ 11am
Early Dismissal: 4/24/2026 @ 11am
CCSD Student Zone Transfers
Your Presence Matters!
The Colleton County High School Chorus Department would like to invite you to the following FREE event:
Event name: The Play That Goes Wrong
Description: The Play That Goes Wrong is a chaotic "show-within-a-show" comedy about the inept Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society attempting to stage a 1920s murder mystery, The Murder at Haversham Manor. As opening night progresses, the amateur actors encounter hilarious, disastrous mishaps, including collapsing sets, forgotten lines, disappearing props, and injuries, forcing them to struggle through to the final curtain.
Venue: Colleton County High School Performing Arts Center
Dates: Friday, April 17th 7pm-9pm and Saturday, April 18th 7pm - 9pm
Tickets: FREE (Donations welcome)
Performance includes: A ChatGPT generated 10 minute play entitled "The Secret," four Shakespearean monologues, and The Play That Goes Wrong.
Parents/Guardians,
It is not too late to order your child's yearbook. You may order online until April 14th. You may continue to send in orders to school as well. Don't miss your chance to document the year before our PreK - 5 school becomes PreK - 6. Capture the memories!!
https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/
Access Code: YB35542
Happy Assistant Principal's Week, Mrs. Robinson!
Thank you for all you say & do at HES.
We appreciate you!
Thank you for all you say & do at HES.
We appreciate you!
