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.
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.
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.
It’s Palmetto Pre-K Day and a GREAT time to explore South Carolina’s free pre-k options for children 4 years old by September 1. Visit First5SC.org, where you can find early education programs and many more programs and services available for children 0-5.
The State Education Department and local school districts proudly partner with the Palmetto Pre-K initiative by offering pre-k in public elementary schools or public early childhood development centers to provide children and their families with quality preschool experiences.
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The State Education Department and local school districts proudly partner with the Palmetto Pre-K initiative by offering pre-k in public elementary schools or public early childhood development centers to provide children and their families with quality preschool experiences.
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The Colleton FFA will host its Annual Spring Plant Sale on April 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Guests can shop from a wonderful selection of plants and vegetables grown by our Agriculture students. In addition, our talented Welding students will offer handcrafted shepherd’s hooks and trellises, while the Culinary Arts class will feature a delicious variety of baked goods. The Building Construction students will also have beautifully crafted chairs available for purchase.
This annual event is a great opportunity to support our students
This annual event is a great opportunity to support our students
📣 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!
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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!
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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!
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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！
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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!
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📣 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.
Greetings CCMS families,
CCMS students participated in the SkillsUSA competition in Columbia, SC and they brought back the hardware. We want to say congratulations to our students for working hard and being so successful in all they do. Please enjoy these photos. CCMS is a championship school, and we are on the rise.
Meirav Dewangan - Individual Gold/Team Silver- Job Skill Demonstration Open Category
Amiyah Taylor, Harlym Frazier, Jace Linder - Team Silver- Promotional Bulletin Board Category
Sirenity Richardson - Individual Gold- Pin Design Category
Selena Wright - Individual Silver- Pin Design Category
Sage Tremble - Individual Gold- T-Shirt Design Category
Eden Smalls - Individual Silver- T- Shirt Design Category
Khloe Stebner, Meirav Dewangan, Allyson Haggard, - Team Silver- Chapter Display Category
CCMS students participated in the SkillsUSA competition in Columbia, SC and they brought back the hardware. We want to say congratulations to our students for working hard and being so successful in all they do. Please enjoy these photos. CCMS is a championship school, and we are on the rise.
Meirav Dewangan - Individual Gold/Team Silver- Job Skill Demonstration Open Category
Amiyah Taylor, Harlym Frazier, Jace Linder - Team Silver- Promotional Bulletin Board Category
Sirenity Richardson - Individual Gold- Pin Design Category
Selena Wright - Individual Silver- Pin Design Category
Sage Tremble - Individual Gold- T-Shirt Design Category
Eden Smalls - Individual Silver- T- Shirt Design Category
Khloe Stebner, Meirav Dewangan, Allyson Haggard, - Team Silver- Chapter Display Category
Colleton County School District is hiring special education assistants at several locations. Apply today by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer.
Greetings CCMS Families:
Today we took time to celebrate our incredible staff in honor of Employee Appreciation Day. Our administrative team provided lunch for all staff members as a small token of appreciation for the hard work and dedication they show every day. The teachers, support staff, custodians, cafeteria workers, and administrators at CCMS are the backbone of our school and the reason we continue moving in the right direction. Their commitment to our students and to our mission of being Champions in Motion does not go unnoticed.
To our amazing CCMS staff — thank you for everything you do for our school and our students each and every day. We appreciate you!
Today we took time to celebrate our incredible staff in honor of Employee Appreciation Day. Our administrative team provided lunch for all staff members as a small token of appreciation for the hard work and dedication they show every day. The teachers, support staff, custodians, cafeteria workers, and administrators at CCMS are the backbone of our school and the reason we continue moving in the right direction. Their commitment to our students and to our mission of being Champions in Motion does not go unnoticed.
To our amazing CCMS staff — thank you for everything you do for our school and our students each and every day. We appreciate you!
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.
