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.
On October 21, 2025 the Colleton County School District celebrated National Physical Therapy Month as well as National Principals Month. During this school board meeting the Hendersonville Elementary school safety patrol were our honored guests who greeted families and staff who attended.
The following students were recognized for going above and beyond for the month of October: Black Street Early Childhood Center - Jade Bright, Bells Elementary - Evelyn Perez, Cottageville Elementary - Isabelle Hickman, Forest Hills Elementary - Lilly Hunter, Hendersonville Elementary - Easton Moore, Northside Elementary - Scarlett Brown, Colleton County High School - Bobby Green, Thunderbolt Career & Technology Center - Gabriella Guzman-Rodriguez and Colleton County Adult Learning Center - Tonya Jacobs.
The following staff were recognized: Chef Lashawn Williams (TCTC), Terri Samples - Physical Therapist (19 years with CCSD), Patti Litchfield - Assistant Physical Therapist (21 years with CCSD), BSECC principal - Tiffany Pearson, BES principal - Angel Ferguson, CES principal - Tasheena Allen, FHE principal - Joe Guarino, HES principal - Florrie Edwards, NES principal - Lauren Behie, CCMS principal - Eddie Peeples, TCTC director - Anthony Kubik, CALC director - Chris Horvath and CAS director - Ron Youmans.
Congratulations to all of the students and staff for your hard work and dedication with Colleton County School District.
The following students were recognized for going above and beyond for the month of October: Black Street Early Childhood Center - Jade Bright, Bells Elementary - Evelyn Perez, Cottageville Elementary - Isabelle Hickman, Forest Hills Elementary - Lilly Hunter, Hendersonville Elementary - Easton Moore, Northside Elementary - Scarlett Brown, Colleton County High School - Bobby Green, Thunderbolt Career & Technology Center - Gabriella Guzman-Rodriguez and Colleton County Adult Learning Center - Tonya Jacobs.
The following staff were recognized: Chef Lashawn Williams (TCTC), Terri Samples - Physical Therapist (19 years with CCSD), Patti Litchfield - Assistant Physical Therapist (21 years with CCSD), BSECC principal - Tiffany Pearson, BES principal - Angel Ferguson, CES principal - Tasheena Allen, FHE principal - Joe Guarino, HES principal - Florrie Edwards, NES principal - Lauren Behie, CCMS principal - Eddie Peeples, TCTC director - Anthony Kubik, CALC director - Chris Horvath and CAS director - Ron Youmans.
Congratulations to all of the students and staff for your hard work and dedication with Colleton County School District.
Congratulations to this week's “Tell Me Something Good” drawing winner Ms. Debra Beach from Northside Elementary School.
Ms. Beach shared "I would like to shout out my partner teacher, Mrs. Jessi Deal. She teaches 5th grade Math and Science at Northside , and she sets the bar on making relationships with our students. Mrs. Deal diligently spends time incorporating morning meetings to build on her relationships with her students. Beyond that she is phenomenal with incorporating small groups to meet the different needs of her students. It is said that "No significant learning can occur without a significant relationship." Mrs. Deal certainly has that covered! "
Congratulations to Ms. Beach and Ms. Deal and keep up the great work!
Ms. Beach shared "I would like to shout out my partner teacher, Mrs. Jessi Deal. She teaches 5th grade Math and Science at Northside , and she sets the bar on making relationships with our students. Mrs. Deal diligently spends time incorporating morning meetings to build on her relationships with her students. Beyond that she is phenomenal with incorporating small groups to meet the different needs of her students. It is said that "No significant learning can occur without a significant relationship." Mrs. Deal certainly has that covered! "
Congratulations to Ms. Beach and Ms. Deal and keep up the great work!
Nurse Dingle wants to share the following information from MUSC for our families. Anyone with children age 17 and under may attend the MUSC free dental screenings listed on the flyer. No insurance or Medicaid is necessary. For more information, please contact MUSC at the number listed on the flyer.
La enfermera Dingle quiere compartir la siguiente información de MUSC para nuestras familias. Cualquier persona con hijos menores de 17 años puede asistir a los exámenes dentales gratuitos de MUSC que se enumeran en el folleto. No se necesita seguro ni Medicaid. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con MUSC al número que figura en el folleto.
Happy Veterans Day to all those who served. We have many employees who have served, and Colleton County School District wants to take a moment to thank you for your service.
Greetings CCMS families,
Please see the flyer below.
Please see the flyer below.
Congratulations to this week's “Tell Me Something Good” drawing winner Ms. Mimi Apligido from Colleton County High School.
Ms. Apligido shared "Even though I wasn’t feeling my best today, I was deeply touched by the kindness and understanding my students showed. I know they also notice it and In my first block, one student volunteered to distribute the worksheets while everyone stayed focused and cooperative. Another even volunteered to open the door when someone knocked. In my second block, one student offered to get water for me, and another even went to the clinic to check if there was anything that could help. Their thoughtfulness and initiative truly warmed my heart and reminded me why I love teaching ,because of the compassion and respect my students show, even in small but meaningful ways, and I do appreciate it being a new international teacher here. "
Congratulations to Ms. Apiligido and keep up the great work!
Ms. Apligido shared "Even though I wasn’t feeling my best today, I was deeply touched by the kindness and understanding my students showed. I know they also notice it and In my first block, one student volunteered to distribute the worksheets while everyone stayed focused and cooperative. Another even volunteered to open the door when someone knocked. In my second block, one student offered to get water for me, and another even went to the clinic to check if there was anything that could help. Their thoughtfulness and initiative truly warmed my heart and reminded me why I love teaching ,because of the compassion and respect my students show, even in small but meaningful ways, and I do appreciate it being a new international teacher here. "
Congratulations to Ms. Apiligido and keep up the great work!
Greetings CCMS families,
Sisters in Action is hosting their 2nd Annual Masquerade Ball on November 7 from 6 pm- 8 pm. Tickets are on sale, and the cost is $15.00. Students can pay for the dance at the fee window. The last day to buy tickets will be October 31st. There are only 300 spots available, so first come, first serve. This will be a night of fun. Bring your best dress, your dancing shoes, and don't forget your mask. Masks will be provided if students do not have one.
Just for clarification no ski mask and no full face mask.
Sisters in Action is hosting their 2nd Annual Masquerade Ball on November 7 from 6 pm- 8 pm. Tickets are on sale, and the cost is $15.00. Students can pay for the dance at the fee window. The last day to buy tickets will be October 31st. There are only 300 spots available, so first come, first serve. This will be a night of fun. Bring your best dress, your dancing shoes, and don't forget your mask. Masks will be provided if students do not have one.
Just for clarification no ski mask and no full face mask.
Greetings CCMS families,
Community Innovations is excited to announce the debut of the new Anthology of Colleton County Middle School Young Authors!
The price for the anthology is $30 per copy. For orders of 100 copies or more, the price is reduced to $20 per copy. Martina Publishing will handle all orders, collections, and shipping.
Thank you for your interest in our young authors. Please see the attached flyer for ordering information. To ensure printing by January 2026 for our Book Signing event with the 10 young authors, all orders are due by November 15, 2025.
Please feel free to call or email me with any questions or concerns at info@cicolleton.org.
Community Innovations is excited to announce the debut of the new Anthology of Colleton County Middle School Young Authors!
The price for the anthology is $30 per copy. For orders of 100 copies or more, the price is reduced to $20 per copy. Martina Publishing will handle all orders, collections, and shipping.
Thank you for your interest in our young authors. Please see the attached flyer for ordering information. To ensure printing by January 2026 for our Book Signing event with the 10 young authors, all orders are due by November 15, 2025.
Please feel free to call or email me with any questions or concerns at info@cicolleton.org.
Greetings CCMS families,
6th grade parents -- MUSC is coming to town! Their mobile vaccine clinic is coming to our school next Monday, November 3rd. This is a fantastic opportunity to make sure your child gets that mandatory Tdap vaccine, as well as other vaccines they offer, without having to miss work/school. Think your child is already up to date? Give me a call at the school (ext 22007) and I will check for you. Consent forms will be going home today.
6th grade parents -- MUSC is coming to town! Their mobile vaccine clinic is coming to our school next Monday, November 3rd. This is a fantastic opportunity to make sure your child gets that mandatory Tdap vaccine, as well as other vaccines they offer, without having to miss work/school. Think your child is already up to date? Give me a call at the school (ext 22007) and I will check for you. Consent forms will be going home today.
Congratulations to this week's “Tell Me Something Good” drawing winner Ms. Patricia Weathers from Colleton County Middle School.
Ms. Weathers shared "My classes recently started reading The Lightning Thief, and a student told me that he was so excited to read when he came to class. He said it was the best book he had ever read! I love seeing our students excited about reading!"
Congratulations to Ms. Weathers and keep up the great work!
Ms. Weathers shared "My classes recently started reading The Lightning Thief, and a student told me that he was so excited to read when he came to class. He said it was the best book he had ever read! I love seeing our students excited about reading!"
Congratulations to Ms. Weathers and keep up the great work!
The Colleton County HS Cougar Athletics has released the weekly calendar for October 27, 2025 through November 1, 2025. Thank you for your continued support of our athletes.
October is National Principal's Month and Colleton County School District would like to honor the dedication and hard work of our school principals. The impact each of you have on the students, staff and community is so important. Thank you for your leadership, vision and hands-on approach to creating a positive learning environment for the students in Colleton County School District.
Greetings CCMS families,
Please see the flyer.
Please see the flyer.
The Colleton County School District Office of Federal Programs is excited to share some information about C.O.R.E Impact in Colleton County. If you are interested in becoming a community leader with C.O.R.E Impact, send an email to leadership@coreimpact.family to learn more.
Congratulations to this week's “Tell Me Something Good” drawing winner is Mr. Romeo Edwards from Colleton County High School.
Mr. Edwards shared "Would like to give a shoutout to my JV Football Team. We're on a 3-game winning streak after our win against Beaufort High School last Thursday. We're currently 5-1 on the season. Be sure to come out and support our final home game of the season on October 30, 2025."
Congratulations to Mr. Edwards and keep up the great work!
Mr. Edwards shared "Would like to give a shoutout to my JV Football Team. We're on a 3-game winning streak after our win against Beaufort High School last Thursday. We're currently 5-1 on the season. Be sure to come out and support our final home game of the season on October 30, 2025."
Congratulations to Mr. Edwards and keep up the great work!
The Colleton County School District athletics department has shared the weekly sports schedule for October 20, 2025 through October 25, 2025. Friday night is a home football game as well as "Senior Night." Please come out and support our athletes and seniors.
Happy National Boss's Day! We would like to celebrate this day with Superintendent Williams as well as the other leaders within our district. Your hard work and dedication are greatly appreciated. Hope you've had a great day!
On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Colleton County School District held the Committee of the Whole Meeting. During this meeting, we were proud to have the Forest Hills Elementary Paw Patrol read the mission statement and greet guests as they arrived. Superintendent Jessica Williams provided staff recognitions as outlined below.
School board members who received the "Boardmanship Institute Recognition" for points earned from attending various board leadership meetings included Mr. Craig Stivender who earned a level 2 distinction for having earned at least 40 points and Mrs. Sharon Witkin who earned a level 4 distinction for having earned at least 200 points.
The "Above and Beyond" recognitions are nominated by the school principals and included the following: Bells Elementary - Lily Heyward, Black Street Early Childhood Center - Taleija Hill, Cottageville Elementary - Jaymar Gilbuena, Hendersonville Elementary - Sonia Inabinett, Colleton County Middle School - Rhonda Kierpiec, Colleton County High School - Deborah Daniels, Thunderbolt Career & Technology Center - Brian Wilson.
"Special Recognition" was given to CCHS NJROTC instructor PR1 Christopher Hutchens. His colleague, Chief Kenneth Delee, nominated him for a job well done. Over the last 10 years of his tenure with the program, PR1 Hutchens has mentored over 1400 students, produced over 100 cadets who went on to join the military as a career after high school and has helped cadets earn 1 million dollars in scholarships.
The Office of Student Nutrition were recognized for a job well done. Director, Mrs. Kristina Wallace, welcomed her staff to the podium for recognition. Staff included Karen Finley, Melinda Risher, Maeetta Hicks, Kurt Finley, Eva Gibson, Brenda Washington, Alice Robinson, Marilyn Pye, Sallie Aiken, Linda Fryar, Patricia Floyd, Harriett Wade, Robin Shrewsbury, Hubert Erwin, Bertie Crosby, Theresa Linder, Phyllis Johns, Peggy Byyah, Hollie Bailey, Sherrill Sanders, April Bridge, Janice Bowers, Gloria Wright, Paullette Barnes, Irish Simmons, Mercedez Raiford, Kimberly Barnes, Clarissa Cockrum, Susan Rivers, Sheryl Rudy, Belinda Robinson, Jaime Infinger, Karen Barnes, Lisa Davis and Karen Fennell.
The following instructional coaches were recognized for a job well done: BES - Jessica Reid, BSECC - Renee Roberts, CES - Cotrina Hampton-White, FHE - Allie Utsey, HES - Sonia Inabinett, NES - Stacy Kennedy, CCMS - Laura Reasonover and CCHS - Lydia Culler.
Lastly, the following reading coaches were recognized for a job well done: BES - Sherri Smart, CES - Amy Singleton, FHE-Lesi Sons, HES - Carol Paul, NES - Michelle Phillips.
Congratulations to all of our staff for everything you do day in and day out for the students of Colleton County School District. In Colleton, it's all about the kids.
School board members who received the "Boardmanship Institute Recognition" for points earned from attending various board leadership meetings included Mr. Craig Stivender who earned a level 2 distinction for having earned at least 40 points and Mrs. Sharon Witkin who earned a level 4 distinction for having earned at least 200 points.
The "Above and Beyond" recognitions are nominated by the school principals and included the following: Bells Elementary - Lily Heyward, Black Street Early Childhood Center - Taleija Hill, Cottageville Elementary - Jaymar Gilbuena, Hendersonville Elementary - Sonia Inabinett, Colleton County Middle School - Rhonda Kierpiec, Colleton County High School - Deborah Daniels, Thunderbolt Career & Technology Center - Brian Wilson.
"Special Recognition" was given to CCHS NJROTC instructor PR1 Christopher Hutchens. His colleague, Chief Kenneth Delee, nominated him for a job well done. Over the last 10 years of his tenure with the program, PR1 Hutchens has mentored over 1400 students, produced over 100 cadets who went on to join the military as a career after high school and has helped cadets earn 1 million dollars in scholarships.
The Office of Student Nutrition were recognized for a job well done. Director, Mrs. Kristina Wallace, welcomed her staff to the podium for recognition. Staff included Karen Finley, Melinda Risher, Maeetta Hicks, Kurt Finley, Eva Gibson, Brenda Washington, Alice Robinson, Marilyn Pye, Sallie Aiken, Linda Fryar, Patricia Floyd, Harriett Wade, Robin Shrewsbury, Hubert Erwin, Bertie Crosby, Theresa Linder, Phyllis Johns, Peggy Byyah, Hollie Bailey, Sherrill Sanders, April Bridge, Janice Bowers, Gloria Wright, Paullette Barnes, Irish Simmons, Mercedez Raiford, Kimberly Barnes, Clarissa Cockrum, Susan Rivers, Sheryl Rudy, Belinda Robinson, Jaime Infinger, Karen Barnes, Lisa Davis and Karen Fennell.
The following instructional coaches were recognized for a job well done: BES - Jessica Reid, BSECC - Renee Roberts, CES - Cotrina Hampton-White, FHE - Allie Utsey, HES - Sonia Inabinett, NES - Stacy Kennedy, CCMS - Laura Reasonover and CCHS - Lydia Culler.
Lastly, the following reading coaches were recognized for a job well done: BES - Sherri Smart, CES - Amy Singleton, FHE-Lesi Sons, HES - Carol Paul, NES - Michelle Phillips.
Congratulations to all of our staff for everything you do day in and day out for the students of Colleton County School District. In Colleton, it's all about the kids.
Colleton County School District is excited to share the great opportunities being offered at our elementary schools. We invite you to come learn with us.
