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Bluffton High School Student, Ava Elizabeth Rios, 2025 National Merit Scholar
Bluffton High School student named 2025 National Merit Scholar

Ava Elizabeth Rios is among only 2,500 high school seniors nationwide who will receive a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship for college study. National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners are the Finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies.

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Yearbooks 2025

Pre ordered yearbooks will be distributed on Monday!

Those in grades 2-5 that pre ordered will have their singing party on Modnay.  Those in Pk-1 will have their signing party on Tuesday.

All extra yearbooks will be avaibale for purchase starting Tuesday monring.  First come, first serve, no holds, $35, cash or check.

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District honors nearly 100 high school seniors at Senior Scholars celebration
Senior Scholars are students who have been enrolled in a Beaufort County School District high school for a minimum of three consecutive semesters by the second semester of the senior year, and who have maintained a cumulative 3.5 grade-point average or higher, are ranked in the top 10 percent of their graduating classes, and earned the equivalent of an 85 percent grade or higher in college prep courses, an 80 percent grade or higher in honors courses, and a 75 percent grade or higher in advanced placement, international baccalaureate, or dual enrollment courses in all quarters of their high school career.
Dr. Frank Rodriguez named South Carolina Athletic Administrator Association Superintendent of the Year
Frank Rodriguez named South Carolina Athletic Administrator Association Superintendent of the Year

The South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association (SCAAA) Board selected Beaufort County School District (BCSD) Superintendent Frank Rodriguez, Ph.D. as Superintendent of the Year (5A/4A) for “creating a distinctive school and/or district climate and culture for athletics through leadership, engagement and interaction having a positive influence on interscholastic athletics.  And, for demonstrating a willingness to ‘Go Above and Beyond’ for athletes and athletic programs.”

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Uniform Drive

Calling all uniforms!  We are looking for uniforms for the annual unifrom drive.  Bins will be ready for collection starting Monday, unitl June 5th.

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State Testing Dates

The end of the school year is quickly approaching, which means so is state testing for our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders.  

If you have an OWL in one of those grades please avoid making any appointments and pulling your student from school on testing days.  THANK YOU!

Tuesday, 5/6 3rd through 5th grade ELA

Wednesday, 5/7 3rd through 5th grade ELA

Tuesday, 5/13 3rd through 5th grade Writing

Wednesday, 5/14 3rd through 5th grade Math

Thursday, 5/15 4th grade science

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BCSD, TCL offer expanded dual enrollment opportunities

Students in each 2025-2026 cohort will earn both high school and college credit for completing TCL classes taught by TCL instructors. Dual enrollment classes are free to district students. Uniquely, BCSD Tides students will complete the program as a cohort beginning in ninth grade and can graduate high school with two associate degrees and a technical certificate from TCL.

May River High School CTE Renovations
May River High School holds groundbreaking ceremony for CTE addition

“This project is made possible from the referendum approved by voters in November of 2023,” said Superintendent Frank Rodriguez. He expressed gratitude for having significant community support in support of students. “This new addition will support expanding CTE programs such as welding, automotive, nursing, and robotics to provide students the tools and skills needed to succeed in the modern workforce."