Random Acts of Kindness Week is February 16-20, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm at the CCSD Transportation Office - 1379 Tuskegee Airmen Dr, Walterboro, SC. Please stop by the Transportation Office today for more information.
Ms. Risher shared, "I have encouraged the students to try things we were serving that day because they kept passing it up. I gave them a great pep talk and told them it was really good and to just try it. A lot of the kids started getting it and actually enjoyed their meal, and said it was good!"
Congratulations to Ms. Risher and keep up the great work!
Bus 7!
FREE EVENT, but please register with QR Code or Link Below:
https://form.jotform.com/260185147570053
"Meet Kylah McNeil, a vibrant 16-year-old from the charming town of Walterboro, South Carolina, who is flourishing in the heart of Orangeburg. Kylah is far from a typical teenager—she is a volleyball club team captain, a dance enthusiast, and a passionate advocate for youth empowerment.
For the past four years, Kylah has been actively involved in her community and surrounding areas by hosting anti-bullying events aimed at raising awareness, promoting self-esteem, and encouraging positive peer relationships. Her commitment to uplifting others extends beyond the school year.
During the summer months, Kylah hosts hygiene sessions in partnership with the local housing authority, providing young girls with essential hygiene products and guidance to help boost confidence and self-worth.
Year-round, Kylah continues her mission of encouragement by creating and selling her own self-affirmation calendars, which feature monthly affirmations designed to inspire youth—and even adults—to believe in themselves and embrace positivity.
Through her leadership, creativity, and dedication to service, Kylah McNeil exemplifies the power of young voices making a meaningful difference in their communities."
National School Counseling Week
February 2-6, 2026
Every student deserves a school counselor to help with academic achievement strategies, managing emotions, applying interpersonal skills and planning for postsecondary options.
School counselors #AmplifyStudentSuccess
How do school counselors amplify student success?
Find out at https://schoolcounselor.org/About-School-Counseling/School-Counselor-Roles-Ratios
#NSCW26
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-ride-k-12/id6443848115
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tylertech.myridek12&pli=1
The My Ride K-12 App is designed to share important district notifications, even when the app is not open. Click the links below to learn how to download and use the app. These links will help you find the information needed to get started today. If you have more questions on how to set up the app, please reach out to the Office of Transportation.
https://empower.tylertech.com/rs/015-NUU-525/images/My-Ride-K-12_Parent_User_Guide_ENGLISH.pdf?version=0
https://empower.tylertech.com/rs/015-NUU-525/images/My-Ride-K-12_Parent_User_Guide_SPANISH.pdf?version=0
Families of South Carolina,
SC Department of Education wants to hear from you!
Share your thoughts in their survey gathering opinions from families in SC. This survey will be sent to all districts in SC!
Share stories of how your young children (birth to age 6) express their feelings and how you can feel supported.
Click the link below to take the survey! (survey due by Jan 30th)
https://uofsc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bryVRAHP8VIvby6?Q_CHL=qr
The Art Gallery will be open in the Performing Arts Center lobby from 4:00pm to 5:45pm, before the musical performance, and it will reopen after the performance from 6:45pm to 7:15pm. The musical performance is set to begin at 6:00pm.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend and show your support to our Colleton County School District students.
#2026EthicalPrinciples
#SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth
During public input the following students from the Colleton County FFA Chapter presented words of thank you to the school board for supporting their chapter: Isabella Padgett (Sentinel), Mackenzie Elliott (President) and Marissa Goettee (Vice President).
Superintendent Jessica Williams shared the following student recognitions for the month of January: BSECC – Frederick Dantzler, BES – David Knight, CES – Samuel Price, FHE – Psalm Robinson, HES – Hayden Roberts, TCTC – Matthew Rhodes.
During the school board appreciation celebration, the following students assisted with gift presentations to the school board members: Colleton County High School NJROTC cadets, FFA students from Thunderbolt Career and Technology Center and Hendersonville Elementary safety patrol students with Easton Moore speaking on behalf of HES.
Ms. Avant shared "I want to give a shout-out to NES and all the staff for their hard work in making the holidays so magical. From decorating the halls, to hosting a cinema day, to Shark Bucks visiting our classroom, there are so many positive things happening. These efforts truly make a huge difference in both student and staff morale."
Congratulations to Ms. Avant and keep up the great work!
Staff recognition included: BES - Sarah Pye, BSECC - Shanice Ellis, CES - Brandi Spencer Phoenix, FHE - Erica Grant, HES - Brenda Chisolm, NES - Anthony Crimely, TCTC - Hannah Hampleton and CALC - Carolyn Lewis.
The Colleton County Middle School Young Authors Program, led by Mrs. Sheila Keaise, included students from 6th, 7th and 8th grade. During their presentation, the following students received recognition: Maylin Montiel, Jasmine Cheryl Asango, Kristen Josh Ebanks, Lois Agbley-Oyeh, Ana Temoxtle, Lilianne Eureka Castro, Giselle Miguel, Abigail Tingle, and Liliana Marcial Bartolo. Mrs. Keaise shared each student's published story. Several students had the opportunity to speak about their story. You may contact Mrs. Keaise with Community Innovations if you are interested in purchasing a copy of the book written by these young authors.
