What's New

The 5,710 sq.ft. facility houses locker rooms for athletes, a referee locker room, and a training room.

The BCSD Summer Break Café is welcoming all children (age 18 and younger) to participate in the summer meals program.

Looking to CODE this summer? The Beaufort Digital Corridor is offering a one-week CODEcamp this summer. To make this camp accessible to all, scholarships (and breakfast) are available to all! Space is limited so register early.

The Board of Education approves Quackenbush Architects + Planners to design a new elementary school in Bluffton on New Riverside Drive. The new school will have the capacity to house approximately 800 students.

The South Carolina Department of Education has invited the public to review the 2023 South Carolina College and Career Ready Mathematics Standards for use in the state’s public schools. Your feedback is requested by June 12.

Ms. Mauriana Sciullo’s dedication to the profession of teaching has a substantial impact on the lives of her students and the school community. We congratulate her on this recognition!

The Teaching Fellows Program's mission is to recruit talented high school seniors into the teaching profession and help them develop leadership qualities.

The Award was created in 2002 to highlight the significant contributions made to public education by the nearly 12,000 School Improvement Council members who volunteer in every public school in the state.

Congratulations to our 2023-24 District Teacher of the Year and Staff Person of the Year. We really appreciate you!

Darby Kinsey, Battery Creek High School Class of 2023, was unanimously selected as the inaugural recipient of the Pat Conroy’s Literary Center’s Future Educator Scholarship and awarded the prestigious Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) South Carolina Teaching Fellowship. Congratulations!

The first forum will be in Bluffton High School’s cafeteria at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 26. The second will be at Beaufort High School at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 27.

Not able to attend? View the proposed budget and provide feedback through BCSD Connected.

Congratulations to this year's Beaufort County School District Senior Scholars. The future looks bright!

A very special shout-out to two district seniors: Cristine Conte from Beaufort High and Layla Love from Whale Branch Early College High. Spectacular accomplishment. We're so proud!

Three potential virtual weather make-up days and next year's graduation dates (and a make-up day in the event of inclement weather) have been set. Check it out.

At the banquet, Michael Denison, a senior at Beaufort High, shared his experiences as a Junior Scholar with the eight-graders. Denison has been accepted to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, MA.

The SC-SIC Riley Award for SIC Excellence is named in honor of former SC Governor and U.S. Education Secretary Richard Riley and his late wife, Tunky, and recognizes the couple’s longstanding commitment to quality public education.

This February, we celebrate seven outstanding bus drivers and bus monitors for their dedication to their job and devotion to our students. Thank you!

School choice applications are now open on the district’s website. The deadline to submit online is Friday, March, 31. Parents who don’t have internet access may request application assistance at any district school.

USCB Center for the Arts invites you to ”Be at the CENTER of it all”, with the second annual Beaufort County High School Regional Art Competition, March 1 - April 2, 2023.

For more information visit USCB Center for the Arts

Dr. Christina Gwozdz and Angela Middleton are recognized by the South Carolina School Boards Association.

Learn more about the Association by visiting SCSBA.org.

Read Across America Week if just around the corner. We are excited to celebrate reading in the nest with a spirit week.

Order your Aaron Reynolds Book for him to autograph!  2-5th graders able to win a chance to eat lunch with Aaron Reynolds.

Our annual Young Astronauts’ Egg Drop Survivors. The goal was to create a protective housing for an egg that could survive a drop when thrown from a tall height. The student’s designs keep getting better and better. So many survivors! Congrats Young Astronauts!

Congratulations to Ms. Washington and the 2022-23 distinguished High, Middle and Elementary/Rookie-of-the-Year school counselors.

Watch our video!

The prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing Awards describes itself as the nation’s longest-running recognition program for creative teens and the largest source of scholarships for young artists and writers.

Bluffton Middle School will again be hosting a school of choice night on Tuesday, February 28^th from 6:00-7:00.  Come see what clubs and activities make BLMS unique to our Bluffton cluster of middle schools.

Feb. 13-17th we will be hosting a food drive to benefit Bluffton Self Help and our local Bluffton community.

It’s time to REGISTER and accept a heart healthy challenge. Click here to become a Heart Hero or download the Kids Heart Challenge app. Any student who registers will earn a Heart Hero wristband!   Our special event will be Friday, February 17^th.

Join us on January 21, 2023 at Hilton Head Island High School from noon - 4:00 p.m. for an incredible Community Career Event.

The Be Pro Be Proud truck will be in the HHIHS parking lot!

Coach Cave brings years of experience to the role. Congrats Coach!

Officers for 2023 Board of Education are: Dr. Christina Gwozdz as chair, Geier as vice chair, and Angela Middleton as secretary.

The 2019 Referendum included funding for the design of the Hilton Head High School rebuild, with the construction portion of this project being part of a future referendum.

It's that time of the year! Time to register for Pre-K and Kindergarten! Call the Office of Early Childhood at 843-521-2399 or email Ashley Hutchison at Ashley.Hutchison@beaufort.k12.sc.us.

Pre-Inscribirse en la escuela de su zona!

Para más información por favor llame a la Oficina de Educación Temprana, Crianza y Alfabetización Familiar al 843-521-2399 o enviar un mensaje a Ashley Hutchison: Ashley.Hutchison@beaufort.k12.sc.us.

Eleven students from the Beaufort County School District travelled to Washington, D.C. to tour Howard University.

Our bus drivers and monitors were out in full force over the weekend at the Beaufort Holiday Parade!

The grant project will expand USCB’s recruitment, preparation, and support of highly qualified, diverse teacher candidates for 21 high-need schools in the Beaufort County School District.

The GenCyber grant enables BCSD to expand its offering of high-quality computer science and cybersecurity educational experiences to students.

Grants totaling over $29,000 were awarded to teachers and schools for innovative learning opportunities and projects that go beyond the regular school district budget.

An initial meeting for committee members will be held on November 17, 2022.

BCSD Adult Education is focused on the future! Congratulations on receiving these prestigious awards and to Dr. Murrell and her dedicated staff!

Gwozdz has represented District 9 (portions of Bluffton and Pritchardville, and also Daufuskie Island) since January 2017. More information about Ms. Gwozdz and the Board of Ed can be found on our website.

The South Carolina Report Card measures progress of schools toward the goals of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate.

The SCDE Chief Finance Officer, Nancy Williams, would like community participation in the public review.

Congratulations Dr. Stewart and all of our Teachers of the Year!

Watch our VIDEO!

This award is presented to community residents, organizations or businesses/industries whose support and contributions have significantly benefited public schools.

We all play an important role in raising awareness. For additional information on how to address bullying visit PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center.

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Congratulations our 2022-23 BCSD Support Staff of the Year! Watch our video.

November 5 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. There will be an Open House for new students from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

All Day Military Appreciation Day at the State Fair will be held on October 13, 17 & 20. Active and retired military and their dependents (with proper military identification cards) will be admitted FREE.  Dependent children 14 years old and older must present ID.

BCSD scores in 2 of 3 subject areas improved over 2021 (Algebra 1 and English 2), both of which were above the state passing percentage.

We are still registering pre-k and kindergarten students. Pre-register at the school in your attendance area.

Call 843-521-2399 or email ashley.hutchison@beaufort.k12.sc.us for assistance.

2022 SC READY/SCPASS assessment data shows that Beaufort County School District is experiencing a period of academic recovery from the pandemic.

A total of $31.1 million in referendum funds was budgeted for Hilton Head Island Middle School renovations.

Download the Nutrislice app to access school’s menus on your mobile or any Amazon Alexa-enabled device.

Congratulations to our 2022 Principals and Assistant Principals of the year. We are equally proud of you and grateful for your leadership.

Five classroom teachers have been named as finalists for Beaufort County’s 2022-2023 District Teacher of the Year.

Meet the Finalists!

Apply Today

PayPams online applications are being accepted now!

The Back-to-School Expo will help students and parents prepare for the new year!

Join all of our VIPs on Saturday, July 30, at the Beaufort-Jasper Academy of Career Excellence, located at 80 Lowcountry Drive in Ridgeland from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Board of Education unanimously approved this budget before submitting to County Council with the intention of attracting and maintaining superior educators and support staff, furthering the District’s commitment to increased student outcomes.

Registro de estudiantes nuevos con Inglés como segundo idioma

CENTRO DE BIENVENIDA

Horario de Verano: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lunes y Miércoles. No se necesita cita.

2900 Mink Point Blvd., Beaufort, SC 29902

Registration for NEW students with English as a Second Language

WELCOME CENTER

Summer Hours: 8:00 a.m. –  4:00 p.m.,
Mondays & Wednesdays. No appointment required.

2900 Mink Point Blvd., Beaufort, SC 29902

Registro de estudiantes nuevos con Inglés como segundo idioma

CENTRO DE BIENVENIDA

Horario de Verano: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Martes y Jueves. No se necesita cita.

160 H.E. McCraken Circle Mobile #1, SC 29910

Registration for NEW students with English as a Second Language

WELCOME CENTER

Summer Hours: 8:00 a.m. –  4:00 p.m.,
Tuesdays & Thursdays. No appointment required.

160 H.E. McCraken Circle Mobile #1, SC 29910

The candidates were the top choices of committees made up of teachers, principals, executive directors, School Improvement Council members, and representatives of the district’s Instructional Services Division. The high school interview committee also included a student.

In observance of Juneteenth, district offices will be closed on Monday, June 20.

Get ready to rumble this summer with software programs that will keep your students engaged, on top of their math and reading skills, earn stars through digital experiences, and track their personal NWEA MAP growth!

Visit our webpage for more information.

Meals will be provided to all children free of charge (age 18 and below). Download the Press Release for a complete listing of dates, locations and distribution hours. This information can also be found on our webpage.
 

Splash into summer! Summer Reading game boards are on their way to your schools. This year, the oceans of possibilities to win prizes, participate in events and have FUN are as deep as the ocean is wide. Visit the Beaufort County Library to learn more!

Congratulations BCSD 2022 Senior Scholars! View the pre-recorded ceremony now.

Congratulations BCSD 2022 Junior Scholars! View the pre-recorded ceremony now.

Timothy Brown will be attending Princeton University this Fall, majoring in Economics.

Today, and every day, thank you school nurses!

The district wraps up Teacher Appreciation Week by announcing the 2022-2023 Beaufort County Teachers of the Year and Support Staff of the Year!

Wishing all the mom's out there a wonderful day!

Starting May 20th!

Join our team!

We have opportunities for vendors for all trades! Meet us today, Thursday, April 21 between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the District Educational Services Center at 2900 Mink Point Blvd., in Beaufort. Contact Tammi Ivey at tammi.ivey@beaufort.k12.sc.us for more information.

The Beaufort County School District will be honoring military children and their families during the week of April 18-22.  

This press release is being shared on behalf of the Beaufort County Disabilities Coalition.

Tickets are $20!

Donations will go toward supporting our school and can be given throughout the entire experience.

The public is invited to review textbooks and instructional materials that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s public schools.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is strongly encouraging schools across the state to utilize the Test to Stay (TTS) program to better ensure that healthy students can continue in-person learning.

The prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing Awards describes itself as the nation’s longest-running recognition program for creative teens and the largest source of scholarships for young artists and writers.

Med-Tech 7 is focused on seven schools in the Beaufort and Whale Branch clusters, each of which will implement evidence-based whole school arts integrated programming through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) curricula.