As Colleton County School District collaborates with our local County Emergency Management team and the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, the Colleton County School District will be closed on Thursday, January 23, 2025, due to temperatures remaining below freezing and the impact of icy and hazardous road conditions associated with winter storm Enzo. All activities including athletic events are cancelled. Our top priority is the safety of our students, staff, and their families. We will continue to post all school-related changes to the district’s website (www.colleton.k12.sc.us) and the district’s social media platforms by 4:00 pm daily. Please keep your families safe during this winter weather event that we are experiencing. In closing, the school district is committed to the safety and well-being of all students and staff while maintaining a continuous focus on teaching and learning. We encourage everyone to stay indoors, avoid travel, and follow local weather advisories.
Thank you for your support, and stay safe!
Colleton County School District is monitoring Winter Storm Watch/Operational Schedule
The Colleton County School District is actively monitoring the “Winter Storm Watch” in effect for our area at this time. We are receiving valuable updates from our local county emergency management team and the National Weather Service. While the storm is predicted to bring low temperatures, snow & freezing rain, its specific effect on our region of the Lowcountry is still undetermined.
On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, we will operate on an early dismissal schedule. The schedule is posted on the district’s website. All after school activities, including athletic activities are cancelled on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. In addition, the Policy Committee Meeting and combined Committee of the Whole and Regular School Board Meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2025. On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, the school district will be closed. March 7, 2025 will be the designated make-up day for Wednesday, January 22, 2025. All after school activities, including athletic events are cancelled. CALC will follow the district schedule.
We will continue to post all school-related changes to our district website (www.colleton.k12.sc.us) and our district’s social media platforms by 4:00 pm daily. In closing, the school district is committed to the safety and education of all students. Our goal is to provide a secure and supportive learning environment, even in times of extreme weather.
The Colleton County School District will make an announcement about school operations at 4:00 P.M. on Monday, January 20, 2025.
The 2025 Regional Qualifier (District) Spelling Bee was held Thursday, January 16, 2025, @ the CCHS Performing Arts Center at 6:00 P.M. Mrs. Janis Headden welcomed everyone & made introductions. Interim Assistant Superintendent Dr. Cordelia Jenkins also spoke to the students & guests. District Spelling Bee Coordinator Danielle Hayes read the rules. Thank you to Ms. Angel Tucker from CCHS for being the official pronouncer for the Spelling Bee. Colleton County School District also sends a very big “Thank you” to our judges: Dr. Carley Robinson, Assistant Professor of English @ USC Salkehatchie; Ms. Shiela Keaise, “ Ms. Literacy”; & Mr. Carl Coffin, Director of Colleton County Memorial Library. The champion of the 2025 District Spelling Bee is S. Norris-Donlon from Northside Elementary. Second runner up is A. Williams from Bells Elementary & the third place winner is R.I. Perkins from Cottageville Elementary. Congratulations to all of the participants!! Way to go!!!
Greetings CCMS families,
Let's give a big birthday shout-out to our Robotics Director of Colleton County Middle School/ CCSD. Today is his 80th birthday, and he's been teaching students of the future for 40 years. We are so thankful to have him at CCMS. Enjoy these pictures of these wonderful students learning from a great teacher.
Cougar JV girls take the win over Bluffton! Season record stands at 10-1! Regional record is 3-0! Way to go Cougars. If you haven’t seen them yet, mark your calendar for February 3&6. Those are the only home games left.
#cougarpride
Mark yoiur calendars!!! Plan to join us!!
Calling all CCHS & CCMS Baseball players!!!! Don'y miss out on the opportunities!!!
This week in Sports at Colleton County School District!!
Don't miss a chance to support Colleton County School District Athletics!!
*Important Message from the Colleton County School District*
Mark your calendars! The Annual Stakeholders/Continuous Improvement Meeting is Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Forest Hills Elementary School located at 633 Hiers Corner Road, Walterboro, SC.
R.S.V.P: Office of Superintendent
Phone: 843-782-4525 or Email: lhyman@colleton.k12.sc.us
January 3, 2025
Colleton County School District and the South Carolina State Board of Education will implement the “Free to Focus” project to meet the requirements of the General Appropriations Bill, H. 5100 of 2024, Proviso 1.103: (SDE: Anti-Bullying/School Safety) To receive state funds allocated for State Aid to Classrooms, a school district shall implement a policy adopted by the State Board of Education that prohibits access to personal electronic communication devices by students during the school day when we return to school on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. For purposes of this provision, a personal electronic communication device is considered to be a device not authorized for classroom use by a student, utilized to access the Internet, wi-fi, or cellular telephone signals.
The Colleton County School Board has reviewed, updated, and approved Policy JICJ Possession/Use of Electronic Communication Devices in School to ensure that our district policy is in compliance with the General Appropriations Bill & the Proviso 1.103 which can be found at: https://5il.co/3342r. Also a copy of this letter and other important documents can be found on the district website & all school websites in the documents folder under the “Menu” tab.
CCSD Title 1 Parent & Family Engagement & Genesis Health Care, Inc held "Cocoa & Mittens Holiday Drop-In,Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the CCSD Board Room from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. There were crafts, books, school supplies, and music for all to enjoy. Thank you to our Gold Donor & participant: Sonic Drive In & our Silver Donors & participants: SC DEW, Community Innovations, LCCAA, & In His Name Colleton. Thank you also to the following organizations for participating: Healthy Blue; CC First Steps; CC Board of Disabilities; Dominion energy; SCDHEC; Pillars for Hope; Absolute Total Care; & SCDMH. CCMS' Sisters in Action & CCHS' Ladies of Excellence were fantastic volunteers that helped in many aspects of the event. CCSD Student Nutrition held a taste tasting. Items included all beef pretzel dog, chicken & cheese empanadas, pepper jack cheese pretzel bites, double chocolate cookies, sugar cookies, and apple or orange juice.
#CCSDOntheMove
Colleton County School District wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable Christmas Break. We look forward to seeing all of our students on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
#CCSDOntheMove
Don't forget our "Cocoa & Mittens Holiday Drop In" on Thursday, December 19, 2024, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. @ the CCSD Board Room located @ 500 Forest Circle, Walterboro, SC 29488.. There will be lots of goodies & Santa will be there!!
The So Icey Bash has been rescheduled and will now take place on January 24th! Bring the icey vibes, because it’s gonna be a 90s and 2000s throwback you don’t wanna miss!
7th Graders: Think you’ve got what it takes to be Princess Ice or Prince Ice? 👑 Stop by and see Ms. Thomas during YOUR lunch to throw your name in the running!
8th Graders: Wanna claim the crown as Miss So Icey or Mr. So Icey? Swing by Room 524 during your lunch and let Ms. Thomas know you’re ready to run!
This is YOUR time to shine,so come in your best throwback outfit, because this is NOT a formal dance. Let’s make this a night to remember! See y’all at the So Icey Bash in January! 🎶💎 BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!
Greetings Parents and Families of the Colleton County School District.
As we embark upon the Holiday Break, we will continue to emphasize academic learning as our main focus. Although there will be various events and activities this week, please encourage your child to continue to do their very best academically, behaviorally and socially. We know this is a season of excitement and sometimes students may involve themselves in behavioral actions they would normally not do. Please join us in encouraging your child to institute safe practices at all times during the school day and at after school activities. We want to close this semester with high academic achievement and no behavioral issues so we can begin the new semester on January 7, 2025 focused on learning.
Friday, December 20, 2024 will be a half day of school. Please check our website for dismissal times at each location.
Thank You for your continued support as we work together to prepare every student for success!
DOLLS has partnered with CCHS JAG and the Walterboro Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta for our Christmas Drive initiative! 🎄🎁 A huge thank you to Ms. Davis and everyone who donated — your generosity is making this holiday season special for many young children! ❤️ Your support is truly appreciated, and we’re so grateful to be part of such an amazing community. Wishing you all a joyful and blessed holiday season! ✨🌟
Mrs. Barnette's 6th grade art classes took a trip to the Colleton Center today to experience the holiday magic of a live theatre production of A Christmas Carol presented by the Columbia Children's Theatre! The play recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. In the process, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man. Our students enjoyed seeing other students their age in the play and had a great time!
