Please enjoy our special July edition of "The District Digest" that showcases some of our dedicated and hardworking faculty & staff.
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Petty Officer Drake presented to Ms Bonnie Brown and Ms Tammy McMillion's Juniors and Seniors today about reality, their career goals, and career opportunities within the Navy. PO Drake explained the differences of the different branches of the military. The combat branches are the Army and Marines which are designed for combat, and the support branches are the Navy and Air Force, which focus on logistics/sciences, and making sure that they have what is needed. The Air Force supports the Army and the Navy supports the Marines.
PO Drake shared the differences and similarities between civilian life and military life as far as the benefits and salaries. He shared information about the mattress approach:
M-money
A-advancement
T-training
R-recreation
E-education
S-security
S-success
PO Drakes told the students that the best part of being in the military for him are the benefits of having healthcare. He also shared his various travel experiences. In closing, PO Drake gave the students surveys to complete with the option to express if they wanted further information about the Navy or the option to opt out.
Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Tennis Team on their 5-1 win over Woodland on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, and to JV Girls Tennis on their 5-1 win over Hampton! The Lady Cougars improve to 4-0 with this victory #CougarPride
Mark your calendars. Plan to celebrate "National Night Out" on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
Greetings, Colleton County School District families. All schools and offices will be closed Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day. Please have a safe & enjoyable weekend.
Saludos, familias del distrito escolar del condado de Colleton. Todas las escuelas y oficinas estarán cerradas el lunes 2 de septiembre de 2024 en conmemoración del Día del Trabajo. Por favor, que tengas un fin de semana seguro y agradable.
On Friday, August 23, the US Marines brought their pull-up bar to CCHS which had the students of all grade levels actively engaged. Students learned more about careers in the US Marines as well. Girl Power!
On Friday, August 23, the US Marines brought their pull-up bar to CCHS which had the students of all grade levels actively engaged. Students learned more about careers in the US Marines as well.
SFC Felicia Golden, a 2008 Colleton County High School Graduate, presented to interested JAG Students, and Juniors & Seniors who wanted to gain more insight into a military career. SFC Golden was a Motor Transport Operator (88M), and she was a Drill SGT. Now as a Sergeant First Class, she handles tactical logistics, tactical casualty evacuations, and serves as the Senior tactical adviser to the platoon leader.
SFC Golden spoke about how she had to overcome some barriers while she was a high school student. She told them that she did try college, but found out that it wasn't for her. She decided to join the Army after her best friend joined the Air Force. SFC Golden informed the students that as of September 8, 2024, it would be her 14th year anniversary in the US Army.
SFC Golden told the females that although she's in the military, she's still a "girly girl" with her hair style and her nails. She told them that she moves every three years, and that her salary is constantly coming in. She is six years away from retirement, and about to be stationed in Germany for the next three years.
Thanks from the CCHS GCDFs, Ms Footman and Mr Edwards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Colleton County School District
500 Forest Circle
Walterboro, SC 29488
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Office of Student Athletics
As we prepare to begin another season of Colleton County Cougars athletics, we would like to remind everyone of the expectations for attending athletic events within the Colleton County School District to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all attendees:
1. A parent must accompany students under the age of 14 to enter athletic events.
2. Student-athletes using the pass gate must present their student ID badges for entrance.
3. Staff entering through the pass gate must present their school ID.
4. A clear bag or small handheld clutch is the only bag allowed at the games.
5. Once entered into the game, spectators will not be allowed re-entry for any reason.
6. After entering the game, spectators must immediately find a seat in the stands.
7. Standing along the walkways, near the concessions or restroom, or under the stadium is strictly prohibited. Guests must remain seated unless going to the restroom or concessions. All attendees are expected to behave appropriately, and any abusive or unruly behavior, including speech and gestures, will not be tolerated.
In addition, the following items and activities are strictly prohibited at school grounds and athletic events: smoking cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and vapes; alcohol, illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia; animals (unless a service animal); megaphones that produce amplified sound; radios without speakers; unauthorized flags; banners; handheld signs that may be seen as offensive; horns; signs; whistles; laser pointers; and any pole stick or wires to support flags or banners, or any other item deemed inappropriate by school administration or law enforcement.
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These guidelines are in place to ensure the safety, security, and enjoyment of all attendees. It is important to note that anyone found violating these expectations will be escorted from the stadium and asked to leave. Additionally, spectators who refuse to comply will be denied entry to future district athletic events. Any student found violating these rules will be subject to appropriate disciplinary actions outlined in the Student Code of Conduct issued by their school-level administrator. We urge everyone to take these rules seriously and comply for the benefit of all.
Lastly, we are deeply grateful for your support of our athletes and your cooperation in ensuring that all events promote a safe, secure, and enjoyable environment. Your understanding and compliance with these guidelines are greatly appreciated. Thank you for being a part of our athletic community.
Save money this year with All-Sports Season Passes! Scan the QR Code below or visit https://gofan.co/app/school/SC498 . These passes are valid August 23, 2024 - May 1, 2025 for all Varsity, JV, and Middle School regular season events. Student Passes (K-12) are only $50, Adult Passes are $75, and Family Passes (4 passes per pack) are just $200!
Colleton County School District would like to thank our business and community sponsors for the awesome donations of prizes donated to our Back to School Convocation and other recognition awrds that will be distributed throughout the year. Shout out to DJ DELL for playing the awesome music that had us all dancing! We appreciate all that you do to support the Colleton County School district. Please thank our community & business sponsors by supporting them. Our sponsors were: Artists' Hub of the ACE Basin -AHAB's -Jeannie Langston ; Pelican's Snoballs of Walterboro; Sugar B's Bakeshop; Josh R. Bell; Ivanhoe Family Cinemas-Faith E Clementson, Stacy Lauren Grosskopf; Big Head Ed’s Food Shed; Jaquantaé Johnson-Jaquantae Film + Co; Bear Café & Lounge on Main; Wags 2 Riches; Emily Rhode ; Amanda Darden & JS Worden -Kelly Services Colleton;Jasmine Thomas-CCSD DOLLS ; Victoria Outley; Cakefaced Beauty Bar;Melinda Montjoy Risher; Lowcountry Nutrition-HA Clegg; Lowcountry Solar Clean; Carlos Hamlin -ACE Basin Photography; Heather Mushrush; Colleton County First Steps; Brianne Buckner -We Got Bounce Do It All Events, LLC ; Buck's Pizza; DJ Dell; Goodfellas Lawn & Tree Care; Michael Green-G&L Landscaping; Lisa Westfall Thompson; Chenoa Berry; & Kenneth Boyer.
At the August 20, 2024 Regular Board Meeting, Superintendent Jessica Williams recognized Technology, Transportation, & Building & Grounds Staff for all the hard work they did to assist our students before, during, & after TS Debby. She also recognized 3 board members for earning new levels for attending school board conferences.
Ms. A. Lane from CCHS JAG Program is definitely making an impact in the lives of your CCHS & TCTC JAG students. Keep up the awesome work you are doing!
Last week Hailee Marin Senior at CCHS & Joshua King Senior at TCTC, both President of Jobs for America Graduates, spoke with students of our freshmen class about their experience in the JAG program. We are definitely off to a great start for the school year. Making an impact to prepare our young people for future success.
By: Alana S. Lane
Greetings, Colleton County School District parents. Please take a moment to review the 2024-2025 COVID update. Please reach out to your child's school nurse if you need additional information.
Thunderbolt Career & Technology Center is all smiles! They are completing a week at school!
DRESS CODE!!! DRESS CODE!!! DRESS CODE!!! All students are to follow the Colleton County School District Dress Code policy: Policy JICA Student Dress, Articles, and Displays. Please make sure you are dressing appropriately for school.
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The August 13, 2024 Committee of the Whole School Board meeting was held @ 4:00 at the District Office Board Room located @ 500 Forest Circle, Walterboro, SC. At this board meeting Superintendent Jessica Williams recognized many different DO departments for all their hard work during the summer.
Colleton County High School welcomed students today for the “2nd” first day of school. Students need to review the Student Dress Code & Attendance Policy.
Colleton County School District will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. All buses will run their regular routes, except in flooded areas. All schools and offices will be open, and extra-curricular activities and athletics will resume as usual. Moreover, students should return their assigned Chromebooks and chargers to school. We look forward to welcoming back our faculty and students to campus.
Next, for families continuing to experience flooding concerns, the district will provide hub transports to the student’s assigned school for students who have been assigned a bus route and cannot get to their assigned bus stop. The elementary schools are Cottageville Elementary, Bells Elementary, and Hendersonville Elementary. If parents can safely drop their students off at the nearest elementary school in their attendance zone, we will be able to provide transportation to the students’ schools. Students will be transported back to the hub school at the end of the school day, and parents will need to pick them up for dismissal. Student pick-up and dismissal ridership times will be the same as our normal bus schedule. Thank you for your continued support as we bring our students back to school.
In closing, if you continue to experience issues related to the aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby, please contact the Office of Student Services at 843-782-4510 or email ehwilliams@colleton.k12.sc.us for additional support.
