Please join us for a "Family Tech Talk Night" on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:00pm in the boardroom located at the Colleton County School District administrative offices.
Stephanie Hite (SC Attorney General's Office) will be presenting discussions on internet safety, digital footprints, cyberbullying and other important related topics. This session will hold some valuable information for the whole family. We look forward to seeing you there.
Refreshments will be served.
📣 We Need Your Voice! 📣
Parents and families, your input matters! Please take a few minutes to complete our Title I Parent Survey. Your feedback helps us improve programs, strengthen family engagement, and better support your child’s success at school. 💙
The survey is quick, easy, and makes a BIG difference. Thank you for partnering with us to make our school community even stronger!
👉 ENGLISH: https://forms.gle/3hZVfJ847evkwVDy8
📣 ¡Necesitamos tu voz! 📣
Padres y familias, ¡su aportación es importante! Por favor, tómese unos minutos para completar nuestra Encuesta de Padres del Título I. Sus comentarios nos ayudan a mejorar los programas, fortalecer el compromiso familiar y apoyar mejor el éxito de su hijo en la escuela. 💙
La encuesta es rápida, fácil y marca una GRAN diferencia. ¡Gracias por asociarse con nosotros para hacer que nuestra comunidad escolar sea aún más fuerte!
👉 SPANISH: https://forms.gle/Efv7ACTZhcVgVkfBA
📣 हमें आपकी आवाज़ चाहिए! 📣
अभिभावकों और परिवारों, आपकी राय हमारे लिए बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है! कृपया कुछ मिनट निकालकर हमारे टाइटल I पैरेंट सर्वे को पूरा करें। आपकी प्रतिक्रिया हमें अपने कार्यक्रमों को बेहतर बनाने, परिवारों की भागीदारी को मजबूत करने और आपके बच्चे की स्कूल में सफलता का बेहतर समर्थन करने में मदद करती है। 💙
यह सर्वे तेज़, आसान है और बहुत बड़ा बदलाव ला सकता है। हमारे साथ मिलकर हमारे स्कूल समुदाय को और मजबूत बनाने के लिए आपका धन्यवाद!
👉 HINDI: https://forms.gle/FGiT6JHMxz4FmhEg8
📣 我们需要您的声音！📣
家长和家庭成员，您的意见对我们非常重要！请您抽出几分钟时间完成我们的 Title I 家长调查问卷。您的反馈将帮助我们改进项目、加强家庭参与，并更好地支持您孩子在学校的成功。💙
该问卷简单、快捷，却能带来巨大的改变。感谢您与我们携手合作，让我们的学校社区变得更加美好和强大！
👉 CHINESE: https://forms.gle/RKNQM3jg8VenJoiN6
Parents and families, your input matters! Please take a few minutes to complete our Title I Parent Survey. Your feedback helps us improve programs, strengthen family engagement, and better support your child’s success at school. 💙
The survey is quick, easy, and makes a BIG difference. Thank you for partnering with us to make our school community even stronger!
👉 ENGLISH: https://forms.gle/3hZVfJ847evkwVDy8
📣 ¡Necesitamos tu voz! 📣
Padres y familias, ¡su aportación es importante! Por favor, tómese unos minutos para completar nuestra Encuesta de Padres del Título I. Sus comentarios nos ayudan a mejorar los programas, fortalecer el compromiso familiar y apoyar mejor el éxito de su hijo en la escuela. 💙
La encuesta es rápida, fácil y marca una GRAN diferencia. ¡Gracias por asociarse con nosotros para hacer que nuestra comunidad escolar sea aún más fuerte!
👉 SPANISH: https://forms.gle/Efv7ACTZhcVgVkfBA
📣 हमें आपकी आवाज़ चाहिए! 📣
अभिभावकों और परिवारों, आपकी राय हमारे लिए बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है! कृपया कुछ मिनट निकालकर हमारे टाइटल I पैरेंट सर्वे को पूरा करें। आपकी प्रतिक्रिया हमें अपने कार्यक्रमों को बेहतर बनाने, परिवारों की भागीदारी को मजबूत करने और आपके बच्चे की स्कूल में सफलता का बेहतर समर्थन करने में मदद करती है। 💙
यह सर्वे तेज़, आसान है और बहुत बड़ा बदलाव ला सकता है। हमारे साथ मिलकर हमारे स्कूल समुदाय को और मजबूत बनाने के लिए आपका धन्यवाद!
👉 HINDI: https://forms.gle/FGiT6JHMxz4FmhEg8
📣 我们需要您的声音！📣
家长和家庭成员，您的意见对我们非常重要！请您抽出几分钟时间完成我们的 Title I 家长调查问卷。您的反馈将帮助我们改进项目、加强家庭参与，并更好地支持您孩子在学校的成功。💙
该问卷简单、快捷，却能带来巨大的改变。感谢您与我们携手合作，让我们的学校社区变得更加美好和强大！
👉 CHINESE: https://forms.gle/RKNQM3jg8VenJoiN6
On March 10, 2026, Colleton County School District held the Committee of the Whole meeting. We are proud to share the Bells Elementary School Beta Club won 4th place in the National Beta Club State Competition for Elementary Campaign Skit. They proudly displayed their award and poster board showing information about their club while reading the mission statement.
Staff recognition included: BES – Haicycris Lapuz (resource teacher), BSECC – Christy Crosby (powerschool clerk), CES –Maria Guzman (4th grade teacher), FHE – Merilyn Williams (media specialist), HES – Dian Clark (3rd grade teacher), NES – Kendrae Hiers (PE teacher), CCMS – Kim Willis (7th grade secretary), CCHS – Toija Bennett (positive behavior support specialist), and TCTC – Jerry Edens (welding teacher), CALC – Martha Adams (receptionist).
During the staff recognitions, Colleton Adult Learning Center director, Chris Horvath, presented Mrs. Martha Adams with a clock for her length of time serving with the Colleton County School District.
Staff recognition included: BES – Haicycris Lapuz (resource teacher), BSECC – Christy Crosby (powerschool clerk), CES –Maria Guzman (4th grade teacher), FHE – Merilyn Williams (media specialist), HES – Dian Clark (3rd grade teacher), NES – Kendrae Hiers (PE teacher), CCMS – Kim Willis (7th grade secretary), CCHS – Toija Bennett (positive behavior support specialist), and TCTC – Jerry Edens (welding teacher), CALC – Martha Adams (receptionist).
During the staff recognitions, Colleton Adult Learning Center director, Chris Horvath, presented Mrs. Martha Adams with a clock for her length of time serving with the Colleton County School District.
On February 17, 2026, Colleton County School District held the Regular School Board meeting. Mrs. Catherine Fanchette read the mission statement on behalf of the Colleton Adult Learning Center.
Student recognition included: BES – Johnathan Britt, BSECC – Eli Fields, CES –Corvo Little, FHE – Saul Martinez Ivon, HES – Sky Ramirez, NES – Alleonna Brown, CCHS – Hugo Ackerman, and TCTC – Marissa Goettee.
Congratulations to the following students who passed their Certified Nursing Assistant Certification in the fall class: Zyon Bowman, Jhyricka Brown, Sarah Cobbs, Alecia Creel, Alexa Eversole, Deshaad Fishburne, London Maxwell, Aubree Sharper, Payton Tuten, Rehyanna Washington and Kailei Willard.
Student recognition included: BES – Johnathan Britt, BSECC – Eli Fields, CES –Corvo Little, FHE – Saul Martinez Ivon, HES – Sky Ramirez, NES – Alleonna Brown, CCHS – Hugo Ackerman, and TCTC – Marissa Goettee.
Congratulations to the following students who passed their Certified Nursing Assistant Certification in the fall class: Zyon Bowman, Jhyricka Brown, Sarah Cobbs, Alecia Creel, Alexa Eversole, Deshaad Fishburne, London Maxwell, Aubree Sharper, Payton Tuten, Rehyanna Washington and Kailei Willard.
On February 10, 2026, Colleton County School District held the Committee of the Whole meeting. The Northside Elementary School Shark Tank Team read the mission statement.
Staff recognition included: BES – Megan McMillan (4th grade teacher), BSECC – Stacy Holmes (Kindergarten teacher), CES – Ann Smalls (Lead Custodian), FHE – Romeo Amaga (3rd grade teacher), HES – Carol Paul (Instructional Coach), NES – Semone Bollers (Teacher Assistant), CCMS – Jocelyn McNeil (Principal Secretary), CCHS – Zita Mbaga (Teacher), and TCTC – Robin Lutton (Teacher).
Thank you to our Colleton County School District Professional School Counselors and Career Development Facilitators. Your commitment to access and opportunity ensures that every student is supported and empowered to succeed. Our counselors and facilitators include: 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, and TCTC – Shon Johnson & Denise Wright-Johnson.
Northside Elementary Administration team consisting of Lauren Behie, Diamond Berry and Michelle Phillips made a special presentation regarding future implementations to enhance the learning environment and incentives for students.
A plaque with special recognition was presented to Tracy McDonald for her hard work and dedication. Her contributions assisted in the improvement of our school report card scores. Mrs. McDonald was the Coordinator of Assessment and Accountability before retiring at the end of the 2025 school term.
Staff recognition included: BES – Megan McMillan (4th grade teacher), BSECC – Stacy Holmes (Kindergarten teacher), CES – Ann Smalls (Lead Custodian), FHE – Romeo Amaga (3rd grade teacher), HES – Carol Paul (Instructional Coach), NES – Semone Bollers (Teacher Assistant), CCMS – Jocelyn McNeil (Principal Secretary), CCHS – Zita Mbaga (Teacher), and TCTC – Robin Lutton (Teacher).
Thank you to our Colleton County School District Professional School Counselors and Career Development Facilitators. Your commitment to access and opportunity ensures that every student is supported and empowered to succeed. Our counselors and facilitators include: 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, and TCTC – Shon Johnson & Denise Wright-Johnson.
Northside Elementary Administration team consisting of Lauren Behie, Diamond Berry and Michelle Phillips made a special presentation regarding future implementations to enhance the learning environment and incentives for students.
A plaque with special recognition was presented to Tracy McDonald for her hard work and dedication. Her contributions assisted in the improvement of our school report card scores. Mrs. McDonald was the Coordinator of Assessment and Accountability before retiring at the end of the 2025 school term.
Colleton County School District is hiring special education assistants at several locations. Apply today by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer.
The official meet and greet with Superintendent-Elect Tripp Aldredge on February 24, 2026 had a great turnout. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces. The full album from the event can be found at the link below.
https://beckyroyphotography.smugmug.com/Meet-and-Greet-Supt-Elect-Aldredge
https://beckyroyphotography.smugmug.com/Meet-and-Greet-Supt-Elect-Aldredge
Colleton County School District is excited to host the 1st Annual District-Wide Special Olympics and Unified Sports Spring Games on April 3, 2026. Mark your calendar and come out to show your support for these young athletes.
Colleton County School District student zone transfer application requests must be received in the district office no later than May 2, 2026. Please use the QR code on the attached flyer to access the Zone Transfer Application.
Colleton County School District would like to make your registration day as smooth as possible. Please see the attached flyer with some helpful information on the application steps and required documents needed to get your student enrolled.
Colleton County School District will hold the first registration day on February 25, 2026. Join us in the district boardroom between 3:00pm and 5:00pm.
Meet and Greet Event for Superintendent-Elect Mr. Tripp Aldredge. We hope you will join us as we extend a warm welcome to our next Superintendent.
Please join the CCSD Title I Advisory Council on February 17, 2026 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm at the District Office. At the Advisory Board Meeting you will have an opportunity to learn how Title I funds are used, learn how to support your child at home and give feedback for the Title I plan.
The Colleton County School District Office of Transportation is having a hiring event for Bus Drivers Tuesday, February 10th
9:00 am - 12:00 pm at the CCSD Transportation Office - 1379 Tuskegee Airmen Dr, Walterboro, SC. Please stop by the Transportation Office today for more information.
9:00 am - 12:00 pm at the CCSD Transportation Office - 1379 Tuskegee Airmen Dr, Walterboro, SC. Please stop by the Transportation Office today for more information.
Colleton County School District will offer Pre-K/Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 school year from February 9, 2026 – May 2, 2026. Parent/Legal Guardian must register their child at the elementary school zoned for their address. To check school zones and more information, visit www.colleton.k12.sc.us.
Congratulations to this week's “Tell Me Something Good” drawing winner Ms. Caitlin Risher from Forest Hills Elementary School.
Ms. Risher shared, "I have encouraged the students to try things we were serving that day because they kept passing it up. I gave them a great pep talk and told them it was really good and to just try it. A lot of the kids started getting it and actually enjoyed their meal, and said it was good!"
Congratulations to Ms. Risher and keep up the great work!
Ms. Risher shared, "I have encouraged the students to try things we were serving that day because they kept passing it up. I gave them a great pep talk and told them it was really good and to just try it. A lot of the kids started getting it and actually enjoyed their meal, and said it was good!"
Congratulations to Ms. Risher and keep up the great work!
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.
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
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.
