One of Colleton County School District’s highest priorities is building active and lasting ties between our schools and their communities. In order to build a strong base for an effective volunteer program and to continuously improve the learning environment for our students, CCSD is happy to announce the launch of the Dads on Duty and Moms on a Mission initiatives.

The Colleton County Chorus will perform 'May Your Days be Merry and Bright' at 7 p.m. on December 9 at the Colleton County High School Performing Arts Center (150 Cougar Nation Drive).

Five Colleton County School District students were recognized as Superintendent Student’s of the Month during the November 16 regular school board meeting, receiving well-earned praise for their exemplary behavior and work ethic.

A group of twenty middle and high school students were able to offer their perspectives on their school environments with CCSD Superintendent Vallerie Cave and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Jessica Williams during their first Superintendent Student Senate Advisory meeting, held November 17 at Colleton County High School.

A Colleton County School Board special board meeting will be held on Saturday, November 13 at 2 p.m. via Zoom.

In anticipation of approval of the Pfizer Vaccine for 5-11 year-old students, we would like to gather information on the interest of our parents for a potential vaccine clinic.

The Colleton County High School food bank is now offering fresh produce, dairy, canned meats, frozen dinners and other food items.

On the evening of Thursday, October 21, 2021, Northside Elementary School hosted its first Parent engagement UPLIFT session entitled, "Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies."

CCSD Superintendent Dr. Vallerie Cave gives an update on the November 1 CCMS Social Media Threat.

Colleton County School District will be hosting a Job Fair for potential bus driver, custodial, and student nutrition applicants on Friday, November 12, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Colleton County School District’s Cottageville Elementary School, Forest Hills Elementary School and Northside Elementary School will all receive funding from a $2.8 million Innovative Approaches to Literacy grant through southeast-based non-profit ArtsNOW.

Are you seeking a substitute teacher, substitute food service worker, or substitute custodian position? Read this story to find out how to apply.

The Colleton County High School Band of Blue won the Overall Grand Championship at the 2021 Band Across the Savannah Marching Band Contest at North Augusta High School.

All young ladies in grades K-12 that are interested in competing in the 2021-22 Miss Cougar Pageant should contact Stephanie Drawdy at Colleton County High School to register.

Due to saturation of Colleton County High School field after days of heavy rainfall, the Blue and White scrimmage event scheduled for September 24 has been canceled.

The Colleton County School Board of Trustees voted to adopt a revised version Temporary Policy ADD (Face Coverings) during a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 21.

The National Weather Service and South Carolina Emergency Management Division has forecasted that the Lowcountry region could potentially receive 2-4 inches of rain and possibly experience flash flooding on Monday, September 20 and Tuesday, September 21.

Starting September 22, randomly selected Colleton County Middle School and Colleton County High School students will undergo random administrative screenings, twice a week, with a metal detector wand when leaving their bus or car.

The Colleton County High School NJROTC performed a Presentation of Colors ceremony during the September 5 Camping World Race at Darlington Raceway, gaining a special opportunity to get a behind the scenes look at NASCAR racing.

Colleton County School District is ready to return to In-Person Learning on Monday, September 13.

Colleton County School District is happy to announce that Colleton County High School (150 Cougar Nation Drive) will host a first dose Pfizer vaccine clinic on Thursday, September 2, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Due to the continued spread of the contagious COVID-19 delta variant in our community and schools, as well as a continuous increase in the amount of our district’s quarantined staff and students, and COVID-19’s impact on our available pool of school bus drivers and substitutes, Colleton County School District will transition temporarily to E-Learning/Virtual Learning for all students during the week of August 30 to September 10.

Colleton County School District officially released its ESSER III Spending Plan Tuesday, August 24. This plan was created with input from district/school taskforces and our community, as required by federal governmental mandates.

Colleton County School District is creating a plan to guide the spending of $22,751,793 of ESSER III federal funds, and is seeking public comment to help develop this plan.

In order to help Colleton County School District students and employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine, the district has partnered with local doctors to help host Pfizer vaccine clinics for those 12 years-old and older.

Colleton County School District will return to learn fully face-to-face on August 16! In order to make our transition to fully -in-person learning as smooth as possible, we have included the latest back to school information here.

Colleton County School District will host the 14th annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 7, distributing book bags full of school supplies to our students and their families.

Colleton County School District is polling parents to gauge community interest in hosting Aftercare Programs for students in grades PreK - 5.

Our 2021 - 2022 Elementary School Supply List has been placed here.

Those who received vaccination during the first dose clinic on June 29 will need to attend the second dose clinic to become fully immunized. The second dose clinic will be held on Tuesday, July 20, in the Colleton County School District Board Room (500 Forest Circle, Walterboro, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Colleton County Sherriff’s Office Deputy Ray Crawford was recently named School Resource Officer of the Year and South Carolina Low Country School Resource Officer of the Year.

Colleton County residents, teachers, Colleton County School District officials and a representative from Colleton County Council were on hand to greet CCSD Superintendent Dr. Vallerie Cave and her family during her Community Reception event on Sunday, June 27.

Colleton County School District officially released its Safe Return to In-Person and Continuity of Services Plan Thursday, June 24, using input from our Reopening Taskforce and digital/in-person community input as required by federal governmental mandates.

In order to help Colleton County School District students and employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine, the district has partnered with CVS Pharmacy to help host two Pfizer vaccine clinics for those 12 years-old and older.

The Colleton County High School 2021 Graduation Ceremony will be held Saturday, June 19, starting at 8:30 a.m. in the Cougar Stadium (150 Cougar Nation Drive, Walterboro, SC 29488). The stadium will be open to the public at 7:30 a.m.

A community reception for incoming Colleton County School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Vallerie Cave will be held on Sunday, June 27, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the CCSD Board Room (500 Forest Circle, Walterboro).

Colleton County High School special education seniors were recognized with a special visit at their homes from Colleton County School District teachers and staff on June 4, receiving praise for accomplishments made throughout their school careers.

The Colleton County School District's Office of Curriculum and Instruction has released information how to register for summer educational programs.

Colleton County School District is seeking to hire bus drivers and bus monitors.

Colleton County School District is creating a plan to ensure a safe return to in-person instruction for the fall semester, and is seeking public comment to help develop this plan.

Colleton County School District is participating in a survey that seeks to determine the post-school outcomes of students who graduated during the 2019-2020 school year.

All of us in Colleton County School District want to congratulate Dr. Vallerie Cave on her new position as CCSD Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1.

The Colleton County High School Choral Department will perform the musical "Mamma Mia!" on Thursday, June 3, Saturday, June 5 and Monday, June 7.

To ensure your child has a screening appointment in the Pre- Kindergarten program, all registrations must be received by June 15, 2021.

Based on the information received from this survey, the Colleton County School District will arrange a vaccine clinic on one of our school campuses as an option of convenience for parents and students who are interested in receiving the Pfizer Vaccine.

On May 11 South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2021-23. This order contains language pertaining to the wearing of face masks in public schools.

Colleton County School District is now accepting requests to be considered for 2021-2022 virtual program for grades 4 - 8.

All students are required to participate in SCREADY and SCPASS at the student’s enrolled grade with the exception of students who participate in alternate assessments.

On April 21, the South Carolina State Legislature passed Bill S.704. This bill states that all school districts must offer their students the option of attending school in-person, five-days a week, starting Monday, April 26, 2021.

Congratulations to the staff members that were selected as the Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the Year for their location!

Students across Colleton County learned the importance of literacy from March 1 -5 by participating the annual Read Across America national celebration, enjoying a bevy of reading-themed activities at each of their Colleton County Schools.

National School Breakfast Week runs from March 8 to March 12!

The 2021 Miss Cougar Pageant will be held Wednesday, May 5 at 6 p.m. in the Colleton County High School Performing Arts Center.

Every five years school districts have the opportunity to develop a new strategic plan that is updated annually. This plan is written to identify goals and strategies that will become the focus of the district over the next five years.

The Colleton County School District Spelling Bee was held on February 9, 2021 via a virtual online test.

The Colleton County School Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the 2021 -2022 academic calendar during their February 16 regular board meeting.

Colleton County School District will be hosting its annual job fair for certified teachers virtually Wednesday, March 3, 2021 and Monday, March 8, 2021.

Colleton County High School's National Honor Society is offering free virtual tutoring for Colleton County students.

The Colleton County School Board of Trustees voted 6 - 1 during the January 19 regular board meeting to expand in-person learning opportunities for Colleton County School District students to four days of in-person instruction, starting February 4.

The Colleton County School Board of Trustees voted unanimously/blank-to-blank during a January 12 special board meeting to extend virtual learning for Colleton County School District students by one week, due to the increase of COVID-19 cases in the Lowcountry region.

The Colleton County School Board of Trustees voted unanimously to designate January 4 through January 15 virtual learning days during their regular December 15 board meeting, in order to allow enough time to complete contact tracing measures and to make sure Colleton County School District students and staff remain safe.

In order to help ensure a safe holiday season for our students and staff, and to allow enough time to complete contact tracing measures, Colleton County School District will consider Monday, December 21 an “e-learning day.”

The Colleton County School District Office of Federal Programs will host its 4th Annual Holiday Drop-In event at the CCSD Administrative Offices (500 Forest Circle in Walterboro) on Saturday, December 19, starting at 10:00 a.m. and ending at 12:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

The Colleton County High School Chorus will present "A Merry Little Christmas" on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at 5 p.m.

Colleton County School District, in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Education and the Graduation Alliance, is implementing the ENGAGE South Carolina program to provide extra support to Colleton County students currently learning from home.

Bands from all over South Carolina and Georgia released videos of their recent performances for viewing during the exhibition.

Colleton County High School inducts new members into the National Honor Society annually. Due to the spread of COVID-19, the 2020 – 2021 Induction Ceremony was held via a digital video.

The Carolina Collaborative for Alternative Preparation will host two webinars in October and one in November offering information on the CarolinaCAP program.

All updates on CCSD's response to the COVID-19 pandemic will be posted on our new COVID-19 News Center page.

Meal pick-up for our student body starts on September 8! Our community will find our meal pick-up schedule here.

Please click here for bus route information.

The South Carolina Department of Education approved Colleton County School District’s school reopening plan on August 10.

Hundreds of Colleton County School District students and their families attended the 13th annual Back to School Bash on August 29, receiving free school supplies and fresh food just in time for the start of school year September 8.

Colleton County School District hosted seven student recognition events at our schools during the first week of June, wishing our students farewell and congratulating them on achieving so much during a very challenging year.

Colleton County School District is participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2020-2021 school year.