Presented by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), this week honors the vital role school counselors play in supporting student development, academic achievement, and career planning.
National School Counseling Week
February 2-6, 2026
Every student deserves a school counselor to help with academic achievement strategies, managing emotions, applying interpersonal skills and planning for postsecondary options.
School counselors #AmplifyStudentSuccess
How do school counselors amplify student success?
Find out at https://schoolcounselor.org/About-School-Counseling/School-Counselor-Roles-Ratios
#NSCW26
Colleton County School District Office of Transportation has been working hard to keep our district informed of important information regarding bus transportation during this cold weather. Parents and Students can access their bus stop location, route and pick-up time by downloading the My Ride K-12 App. You can download the app by clicking the links below:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-ride-k-12/id6443848115
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tylertech.myridek12&pli=1
The My Ride K-12 App is designed to share important district notifications, even when the app is not open. Click the links below to learn how to download and use the app. These links will help you find the information needed to get started today. If you have more questions on how to set up the app, please reach out to the Office of Transportation.
https://empower.tylertech.com/rs/015-NUU-525/images/My-Ride-K-12_Parent_User_Guide_ENGLISH.pdf?version=0
https://empower.tylertech.com/rs/015-NUU-525/images/My-Ride-K-12_Parent_User_Guide_SPANISH.pdf?version=0
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-ride-k-12/id6443848115
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tylertech.myridek12&pli=1
The My Ride K-12 App is designed to share important district notifications, even when the app is not open. Click the links below to learn how to download and use the app. These links will help you find the information needed to get started today. If you have more questions on how to set up the app, please reach out to the Office of Transportation.
https://empower.tylertech.com/rs/015-NUU-525/images/My-Ride-K-12_Parent_User_Guide_ENGLISH.pdf?version=0
https://empower.tylertech.com/rs/015-NUU-525/images/My-Ride-K-12_Parent_User_Guide_SPANISH.pdf?version=0
Families of South Carolina,
SC Department of Education wants to hear from you!
Share your thoughts in their survey gathering opinions from families in SC. This survey will be sent to all districts in SC!
Share stories of how your young children (birth to age 6) express their feelings and how you can feel supported.
Click the link below to take the survey! (survey due by Jan 30th)
https://uofsc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bryVRAHP8VIvby6?Q_CHL=qr
Colleton County School District is excited to invite you to the 2026 Arts Extravaganza on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Colleton County High School Performing Arts Center from 4:00pm to 7:30pm.
The Art Gallery will be open in the Performing Arts Center lobby from 4:00pm to 5:45pm, before the musical performance, and it will reopen after the performance from 6:45pm to 7:15pm. The musical performance is set to begin at 6:00pm.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend and show your support to our Colleton County School District students.
The Art Gallery will be open in the Performing Arts Center lobby from 4:00pm to 5:45pm, before the musical performance, and it will reopen after the performance from 6:45pm to 7:15pm. The musical performance is set to begin at 6:00pm.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend and show your support to our Colleton County School District students.
Community Innovations present the 3rd Annual Literary Tea with Palmetto State Authors. This is ticketed event or RSVP to attend. The last day to get tickets is this Friday. Reach out to Community Innovations at the number provided on the flyer for more information.
Colleton County School District Board of Trustees signed the 2026 Ethical Principles during the January 20, 2026, regular school board meeting. January is School Board Recognition Month. Staff and students presented each trustee with personal gifts and certificates to say thank you for their support.
#2026EthicalPrinciples
#SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth
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#SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth
Colleton County School District held the regular school board meeting on January 20, 2026. Melissa Ortiz Bartolo, a student at Colleton Adult Learning Center, shared the mission statement.
During public input the following students from the Colleton County FFA Chapter presented words of thank you to the school board for supporting their chapter: Isabella Padgett (Sentinel), Mackenzie Elliott (President) and Marissa Goettee (Vice President).
Superintendent Jessica Williams shared the following student recognitions for the month of January: BSECC – Frederick Dantzler, BES – David Knight, CES – Samuel Price, FHE – Psalm Robinson, HES – Hayden Roberts, TCTC – Matthew Rhodes.
During the school board appreciation celebration, the following students assisted with gift presentations to the school board members: Colleton County High School NJROTC cadets, FFA students from Thunderbolt Career and Technology Center and Hendersonville Elementary safety patrol students with Easton Moore speaking on behalf of HES.
During public input the following students from the Colleton County FFA Chapter presented words of thank you to the school board for supporting their chapter: Isabella Padgett (Sentinel), Mackenzie Elliott (President) and Marissa Goettee (Vice President).
Superintendent Jessica Williams shared the following student recognitions for the month of January: BSECC – Frederick Dantzler, BES – David Knight, CES – Samuel Price, FHE – Psalm Robinson, HES – Hayden Roberts, TCTC – Matthew Rhodes.
During the school board appreciation celebration, the following students assisted with gift presentations to the school board members: Colleton County High School NJROTC cadets, FFA students from Thunderbolt Career and Technology Center and Hendersonville Elementary safety patrol students with Easton Moore speaking on behalf of HES.
Congratulations to this week's “Tell Me Something Good” drawing winner Ms. Amber Avant from Northside Elementary School.
Ms. Avant shared "I want to give a shout-out to NES and all the staff for their hard work in making the holidays so magical. From decorating the halls, to hosting a cinema day, to Shark Bucks visiting our classroom, there are so many positive things happening. These efforts truly make a huge difference in both student and staff morale."
Congratulations to Ms. Avant and keep up the great work!
Ms. Avant shared "I want to give a shout-out to NES and all the staff for their hard work in making the holidays so magical. From decorating the halls, to hosting a cinema day, to Shark Bucks visiting our classroom, there are so many positive things happening. These efforts truly make a huge difference in both student and staff morale."
Congratulations to Ms. Avant and keep up the great work!
Community Innovations presents Colleton Voice. All children ages 5 to 18 are invited to participate. The event will take place on May 8, 2026, at 6pm.
Community Innovations presents the 3rd Annual Literary Tea with Palmetto State Authors. This event will take place on February 7, 2026 at 12pm in the CCSD Board Room.
On January 13, 2026, Colleton County School District held the Committee of the Whole meeting. The Colleton County Middle School Young Authors Program read the mission statement.
Staff recognition included: BES - Sarah Pye, BSECC - Shanice Ellis, CES - Brandi Spencer Phoenix, FHE - Erica Grant, HES - Brenda Chisolm, NES - Anthony Crimely, TCTC - Hannah Hampleton and CALC - Carolyn Lewis.
The Colleton County Middle School Young Authors Program, led by Mrs. Sheila Keaise, included students from 6th, 7th and 8th grade. During their presentation, the following students received recognition: Maylin Montiel, Jasmine Cheryl Asango, Kristen Josh Ebanks, Lois Agbley-Oyeh, Ana Temoxtle, Lilianne Eureka Castro, Giselle Miguel, Abigail Tingle, and Liliana Marcial Bartolo. Mrs. Keaise shared each student's published story. Several students had the opportunity to speak about their story. You may contact Mrs. Keaise with Community Innovations if you are interested in purchasing a copy of the book written by these young authors.
Staff recognition included: BES - Sarah Pye, BSECC - Shanice Ellis, CES - Brandi Spencer Phoenix, FHE - Erica Grant, HES - Brenda Chisolm, NES - Anthony Crimely, TCTC - Hannah Hampleton and CALC - Carolyn Lewis.
The Colleton County Middle School Young Authors Program, led by Mrs. Sheila Keaise, included students from 6th, 7th and 8th grade. During their presentation, the following students received recognition: Maylin Montiel, Jasmine Cheryl Asango, Kristen Josh Ebanks, Lois Agbley-Oyeh, Ana Temoxtle, Lilianne Eureka Castro, Giselle Miguel, Abigail Tingle, and Liliana Marcial Bartolo. Mrs. Keaise shared each student's published story. Several students had the opportunity to speak about their story. You may contact Mrs. Keaise with Community Innovations if you are interested in purchasing a copy of the book written by these young authors.
MUSC is offering a free dental treatment for children 17 years of age and younger on February 6, 2026, from 9am to 1pm. Please see the attached flyers for more information.
2nd Quarter Awards Day
Please scan the QR code in the link below to provide feedback on the Cocoa and Mittens event that took place on December 18, 2025. Your feedback will help with improving future events. Thank you to everyone who attended and assisted in any capacity. We look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Cocoa & Mittens Holiday Drop-In! We are so grateful for the fantastic turnout and the support of our community.
A special thank you to Genesis Healthcare, Healthy Blue, and Sonic for their generous sponsorship. We also extend our sincere appreciation to the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated – Walterboro Chapter, for providing jackets to 80 of our students to help keep them warm this winter.
Thank you for helping us make a difference—one cup of cocoa and one pair of mittens at a time! 💙
Please enjoy photos from the event at the link below:
https://beckyroyphotography.smugmug.com/CCSD-Cocoa-Mittens-2025
A special thank you to Genesis Healthcare, Healthy Blue, and Sonic for their generous sponsorship. We also extend our sincere appreciation to the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated – Walterboro Chapter, for providing jackets to 80 of our students to help keep them warm this winter.
Thank you for helping us make a difference—one cup of cocoa and one pair of mittens at a time! 💙
Please enjoy photos from the event at the link below:
https://beckyroyphotography.smugmug.com/CCSD-Cocoa-Mittens-2025
Christmas PJ Day
December 19, 2025
December 19, 2025
Dear HES Parents,
This is a reminder that today will be an early dismissal day at 11:00 a.m. as we begin our Winter Break.
Car riders and bus riders will be dismissed at 11:00 a.m.
Please make any necessary arrangements to ensure your child is picked up on time.
We appreciate your support and wish you and your family a safe, restful, and joyful Winter Break.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
WE LOVE YOU
xoxoxoxox
This is a reminder that today will be an early dismissal day at 11:00 a.m. as we begin our Winter Break.
Car riders and bus riders will be dismissed at 11:00 a.m.
Please make any necessary arrangements to ensure your child is picked up on time.
We appreciate your support and wish you and your family a safe, restful, and joyful Winter Break.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
WE LOVE YOU
xoxoxoxox
All Things Santa Day!
December 17, 2025
December 17, 2025
Reminder!!! The Store is back open as of December 4th!
The store will close on December 28th!
Students will receive items after returning from Winter Break.
Link to order
https://jussports.tuosystems.com/stores/hville2526
The store will close on December 28th!
Students will receive items after returning from Winter Break.
Link to order
https://jussports.tuosystems.com/stores/hville2526
