On Thursday, December 5, 2024, Superintendent Jessica Williams hosted the 2nd CCSD Parent Forum. Mrs. Williams greeted the attendees with a warm welcome and shared some exciting information about our school report cards and the State Superintendent Ellen Weaver speaking at our special school report card recognition ceremony. A light meal was provided for participants to enjoy as the meeting started. Each participant had the opportunity to share a positive event and an improvement wish(concern) that they experienced in the district since the last parent forum in September. The parent forum collaborated to create a plan to promote the positive things happening in the Colleton County School District.They plan to spread the word about the great things happening at our schools & in the district and use #CCSDOntheMove to draw attention to the district on Social Media platforms. They ended the meeting with an action plan in place and a challenge to bring a friend to join the next parent forum.
On Thursday evening, December 5, 2024, the Colleton County School District Office of Exceptional Learning held “The Parent Informational Workshop”. The Office of Exceptional Learning collaborated with South Carolina Family Connections in an attempt to provide an informational workshop for exceptional learners' families. The focus was: Understanding Your Child’s IEP; Have questions about navigating special education services?; and Are you looking to connect with other parents of a child with a disability? Family Connection of South Carolina was prepared to provide an overview of resources and services for families of children with disabilities and/or specific healthcare needs, including information on education services and the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Refreshments were provided. Thank you to the Office of Exceptional Learning and South Carolina Family Connections for planning such an informational workshop for our parents.
#CCSDOntheMove
On Thursday, December 5, 2024, CCMS held the school spelling bee competition. Pictured below are the winners.
1st Place - Grady Nettles (middle)
2nd Place- Lyric Faison (pictured right)
3rd Place- (Alternate)- Ashley Cook (pictured left)
The 1st and 2nd place winner will now advance to compete in the Colleton County District Bee that will be held on January 16, 2025 at the Performing Arts Center at 6:00 PM. If one of them is unable to attend the District Spelling Bee Competition then the 3rd place winner will participate. Thank you to everyone that helped and/or supoorted this event.
CCSD Robotics K-8 will host the Ace Basin Regional Qualifier on December 21, 2024 at CCMS from 7 am -3pm, We are looking for volunteers to help, anyone interested can contact Ed Williams at CCMS xt 22207. Please come and support these young aspiring Robotics Engineers. The High School Robotics team will showcase their robots.
#CCSDOntheMove
The 2024 Flu Vaccine Clinics for students have been scheduled at all schools. All information can be found at: https://www.colleton.k12.sc.us/documents.
Mark your calendars!! The Colleton County School District Spelling Bee Competition will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. at the Performing Arts Center located at 150 Cougar Nation Drive, Walterboro, SC.
NJROTC will be having their Annual Military Inspection on 10 Dec 2024. Guests are asked to be seated in the main gym at CCHS by 10:30 am. Please mark your calendars & plan to support the young men & women of the CCHS NJROTC!
Mark your calendars!! You do not want to miss this event!! "CCSD Title I Parent & Family Engagement Program & Genesis Health Care. Inc. Presents...
Cocoa & Mittens Holiday Drop-In!!! "
Colleton County School District would like to wish all of our school families & supporters a very "Happy Thanksgiving!" Please enjoy time with family & friends.
Hi CCMS families,
We had a wonderful time today with our career fair. Career development is a crucial part of a student's journey as it helps them explore various career paths understand the skills needed and set goals for their future. CCMS wants to give a big thank you to our CDFs Charlene Williams, Jasmine Thomas, Tina Warren, our guidance counselors, and the vendors who took the time out to show our students what jobs are all about. Your support and sharing valuable insights and offering real-world perspective play the major role in shaping their career aspirations. We're grateful to have you help the next generation of professionals. Enjoy these wonderful pictures.
We want to highlight our 8th grade Science classes. This week students have been learning about electrical currents! Check out these photos of our students working together to figure out how to make a light bulb light up. Students had to explain the factors that affect electrical currents! Our students did an amazing job! Way to go Cougars! CCMS is on the move!
Today, we celebate the hardworking education support professionals that provide such tremendous skills and dedication to their jobs & our students. Colleton County School District would not be able to run without the support of these awesome individuals.
It is "American Education Week 2024" and we want to take a moment to celebrate all of our wonderful faculty & staff memebers. Colleton County School District is thankful for the fantastic work you do every day!
On Friday, November 15, 2024, Colleton County School District welcomed newly elected school board members, Roman Cunningham, Glenn Nixon, Sharon Witkin, & Charles Murdaugh. The swearing in ceremony was held at 3:00 P.M. at the Colleton County School District Board Room with Clerk of Court Patricia Grant officiating. We look forward to their leadership & support.
Exceptional Learners Parent Informational Workshop
Colleton County School District Office of Exceptionalonal Learning will be collaboratingng with South Carolina Family Connections in an informational workshop for Exceptionalonal Learners' families. The focus will be: *Understanding Your Child’s IEP*
*Have questions about navigating special education services?*
*Looking to connect with other parents of a child with a disability?*
This session is for you! Join Family Connection of South Carolina for an overview of resources and services for families of children with disabilities and/or specific healthcare needs, including information on education services and the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
November 7, 2024 will be a night to remember. The "Colleton County School District Is On The Move" Celebration was fantastic. It was held at the CCHS Performing Arts Center. State Superintendent Ellen Weaver attended to help us celebrate our improved SC Report Card ratings. Mayor Bill Young, Councilman Steve Murdaugh, & Councilman & TCL representative Phillip Taylor also celebrated all of our schools' successes & progress. Thank you to everyone that made this event so wonderful. The District TurnAround Team & District Office Staff did a wonderful job creating a night to be remembered.
#COLLETONCOUNTYSCHOOLDISTRICTISONTHEMOVE!
#THERE'SNOSTOPPINGUSNOW!
#CCSDFORWARDTHINKING!
Today the District Office & Interim Assistant Superintendent Dr. Cordelia Jenkins celebrated Forest Hills Elementary’s faculty & staff for their hard work & dedication. They improved their SC Report Card rating by 8 points! Though Superintendent Jessica Williams was unable to attend the celebration, she sent a personal video message. Forest Hills Elementary, keep up the great work!!!
Parents and students, get ready for the Fall Scholastic Book Fair! The book fair will be held in the media center November 14th-22nd. Visit our book fair website to set up your E-Wallet, shop online, see a preview, or sign up to volunteer for the book fair!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/colletoncountymiddleschool1
Contact Mrs. Kerr and Mrs. Crosby in the media center with any questions (bkerr@colleton.k12.sc.us, 843-782-0040 ext. 22519).
Hi CCMS families,
The masquerade dance was awesome. Check out these pictures from the dance on Saturday.
Dear Community,
At the Colleton County School District, we truly value the feedback from our students, parents, and the community. To ensure everyone’s voice is heard, we will be hosting food tastings across the district for our students. The most popular items, as determined by your votes, will be incorporated into our menu cycle. We also encourage parents and caregivers to share their thoughts. Please scan the QR code below to participate in our questionnaire. Our third tasting of this school year will be held during the upcoming Cocoa and Mittens Holiday Drop-In event on December 19, 2024. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback!
Warm regards,
Kristina Wallace, M.Ed. Director of Student Nutrition
