Community Event:
The Walterboro Tennis Association will be hosting Cardio Tennis on May 28th at 5:30pm at the Forest Hills Center in celebration of National Tennis Month 2026. This clinic is offered free of charge thanks to USTA-SC #playtennissc. Registration is required and space is limited.
The Walterboro Tennis Association will be hosting Cardio Tennis on May 28th at 5:30pm at the Forest Hills Center in celebration of National Tennis Month 2026. This clinic is offered free of charge thanks to USTA-SC #playtennissc. Registration is required and space is limited.
Community Event:
The Walterboro Tennis Association invites you to its official re-launch celebration on May 16, 2026. This event is free and open to the public. There will be fun for the whole family and equipment is provided. Instruction will be provided by Diane Barker. They will have arts and crafts, refreshments, giveaways, games, summer camp sign-ups and adult & youth league information will be provided. Advanced registration is required.
The Walterboro Tennis Association invites you to its official re-launch celebration on May 16, 2026. This event is free and open to the public. There will be fun for the whole family and equipment is provided. Instruction will be provided by Diane Barker. They will have arts and crafts, refreshments, giveaways, games, summer camp sign-ups and adult & youth league information will be provided. Advanced registration is required.
We are excited to host our upcoming My Hero & Me event!
This special occasion is designed to celebrate the important heroes in our students’ lives. A flyer was sent home previously to RSVP for the event by April 24, 2026.
Thank you! :)
This special occasion is designed to celebrate the important heroes in our students’ lives. A flyer was sent home previously to RSVP for the event by April 24, 2026.
Thank you! :)
Happy National Nurses Week! 💙🩺 This year, we celebrate #ThePowerOfNurses—a power that brings compassion, dedication, and expertise to healthcare everywhere. Thank you for all you do for the students and staff in Colleton County School District! ✨
#NursesWeek2026
#NursesWeek2026
Happy Nurses Day to Nurse Green! :)
Thank you for all you do at HES!!!
We appreciate you!
Happy National Nurse Week (May 6-May 12, 2026)
Thank you for all you do at HES!!!
We appreciate you!
Happy National Nurse Week (May 6-May 12, 2026)
As we enter into the last month of school before summer break,
we want to remind students that "All Feelings are Welcome,
but All Behaviors are Not."
Please discuss this at home with your students as well.
Thank you for your continued partnership & involvement.
Sincerely,
Ms. Varn, School Counselor
we want to remind students that "All Feelings are Welcome,
but All Behaviors are Not."
Please discuss this at home with your students as well.
Thank you for your continued partnership & involvement.
Sincerely,
Ms. Varn, School Counselor
Reminder testing tomorrow!!!
3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade:
Math A: May 5
Math B: May 6
Science: May 7 (4th grade only)
These assessments are an important opportunity for students to demonstrate what they have learned throughout the school year. While we prepare them each day in the classroom, your support at home makes a meaningful difference.
How You Can Help Your Child Prepare:
Ensure your child gets a good night’s sleep each evening
Provide a healthy breakfast each morning
Encourage a positive mindset and remind them to do their best
Practice reading daily and reviewing basic math skills
Make sure your child arrives at school on time each day
We believe in every student’s ability to succeed, and we are proud of the growth they have shown this year. Thank you for partnering with us to support your child during this important time.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school.
During the week of May 11 to May 15,
the school counseling program's focus will be
on the following:
"If you sprain your ankle, you probably don’t push through for months while telling yourself it’s not a big deal. You rest. You ice it. You might see a clinician. You might even brag about your physical therapy homework like it’s a second job.
But if your mind feels like it’s on fire — racing thoughts, constant dread, numbness, or exhaustion that sleep won’t fix — people often do the opposite. They minimize it. They hide it. They wait.
That’s stigma in action, and it takes a real, painful toll on people’s health.
Mental health isn’t a luxury or a niche concern. It’s a fundamental pillar of your overall well-being. To live a truly healthy life, we have to care for our mental health with the same urgency, compassion, and openness we give our physical health. As the World Health Organization (WHO) has said for decades, health isn’t just about avoiding illness — it’s about physical, mental, and social well-being all working together.
We love to separate the mind and body as if they live in different ZIP codes. In real life, they share a wall.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) puts it plainly: Mental and physical health are equally important, and each can shape the other."
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
