Colleton County Middle

The last day of school for Colleton County School District is Friday, May 23, 2025. The early dismissal schedule will be followed. BSECC will dismiss at 10:40 a.m. All elementary schools will dismiss at 11:00 a.m. CCMS will dismiss at 12:15 p.m. CCHS will dismiss at 12:30 p.m. The Colleton County High School Class of 2025 will graduate on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Cougar Stadium. You must present the actual ticket to enter the ceremony.

The last day of school for Colleton County School District is Friday, May 23, 2025. The early dismissal schedule will be followed. BSECC will dismiss at 10:40 a.m. All elementary schools will dismiss at 11:00 a.m. CCMS will dismiss at 12:15 p.m. CCHS will dismiss at 12:30 p.m. The Colleton County High School Class of 2025 will graduate on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Cougar Stadium. You must present the actual ticket to enter the ceremony.

On Thursday, May 15,2025, this awesome group of CCSD staff held a Registration Day from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm @ the CCSD Board Room. These smiling faces worked diligently to assist parents to register their Pre-K, Kindergarten, or other children for the 2025-2026 school year.

From Ms. Sonya Stephens: I would like to take this time to thank Mr. Joshua Melton, for taking the lead with our young men at CCMS. Mr. Melton, has truly been a blessing to this great group of Young Boyz II Men. They have developed a great bonding relationship between themselves as a group as well as their advisers, Mr. David Sharpe and Mr. William Jones, who I will call CCMS teachers of the year. I would like to thank you all for taking the time to Inspire, Strengthen, Counsel and Pour life into our young men. You have done an amazing job, and from my understanding each one of these young men have passed their classes, their behavior has changed, and they are ready to embark upon a brand new school year and I am excited. Thank You, Sonya Stephens, GEAR UP Graduation Coach

From Mrs. Meagan McMillan (BES 4th Grade Teacher): I wanted to share some information with you about an upcoming event at Bells Elementary School that I think would be great to share with the public. In celebration of our current novel study on the Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies, our fourth graders will be hosting their very own lemonade war at the Bells Elementary School bus ramp on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. The boys and girls will be using the business strategies that they have learned in the novel to compete to see who can raise the most money selling lemonade. All proceeds will go to supporting a large project at our local animal shelter. We would love for you to come out either Tuesday, May 20th or Wednesday, May 21st to support this great cause and to share some positivity within our community regarding the great things that are happening within our school district. Students will be selling lemonade from 9:00 to 11:00 on both Tuesday and Wednesday. Have a great day!

Colleton County School District Highlights – May 13, 2025 On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the Colleton County School District School Board held its Committee of the Whole meeting at 5:00 p.m. at the District Office. A highlight of the evening was the recognition of outstanding staff and students, showcasing the excellence and dedication within our schools. The evening began with warm greetings from the BES Princess & Pearls and the Young Men's Club, who graciously served as greeters. Above & Beyond Staff Recognition – May Honorees We proudly recognized the following staff members for going above and beyond in their commitment to our students and community: Diamond Berry – BES Melanie Gonzalez – BSECC Joyce Ramirez – CES Merilyn Williams – FHE Jeanne Jarmon – NES Charlene Williams – CCMS Lydia Culler – CCHS Karen Jenkins – TCTC Brandon Williams – CAS/Impact Congratulations to these dedicated professionals for their hard work and positive impact! Celebrating Dual Graduates Superintendent Jessica Williams honored our Colleton County High School and USC-Salkehatchie Dual Enrollment graduates. We commend the following students for their exceptional academic achievement: Grace Lynn Breland Jada Christian MacKayla Lei Connelly Allen Johnathan-Pierce Herndon Nora Sarah Holmes Taylen Lilly Lyons Madison Ja’kell Elizabeth Murray Sean Josue Nunez Laynie Carolina Sanders Chace Montgomery Sherrod Islene Atzury Silva Gutierrez Shannon Nicole Smoak Willis Allen Stivender Your hard work and dedication inspire us all—congratulations! Culinary Excellence at the Rice Festival A special shout-out to Chef Williams and his talented students who participated in the Rice Festival’s Annual Rice Cook-Off. Seniors Rocco Vera and Hayden Chaplin took home first place with their delicious red rice recipe, earning a $500 cash prize and a trophy. Well done, chefs!

On May 13, 2025, seniors from the Colleton County High School Class of 2025 returned to their former elementary schools to be honored for their accomplishments. Each school celebrated the visiting graduates with heartfelt recognition—hallway walks, speeches, poems, food, and small gifts. These moments not only spotlighted the seniors' achievements but also served to inspire the younger students to pursue their own academic goals. It was a meaningful way to celebrate success and foster motivation across generations. https://youtu.be/tJeucF5sSE0?feature=shared BES https://youtube.com/shorts/nW06FbeDyeE?feature=share CES https://youtube.com/shorts/py1m9EPWdZk?feature=share NSE https://youtube.com/shorts/YYU9HYj0G50?feature=share NES https://youtube.com/shorts/-9GiXdYzrkU?feature=share HES https://www.facebook.com/reel/799087048522456/?s=fb_shorts_tab&stack_idx=0 HES

On Monday, May 12, 2025, Senator Margie Bright Matthews visited Colleton County Middle School to speak to students about the values of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Senator Matthews, who has served as a South Carolina Senator for 10 years, was recently recognized on May 6, 2025, for her unwavering commitment to public service. The Colleton County School District is incredibly proud of Senator Matthews and her achievements. It's always a special occasion when one of our own graduates returns to give back to the community, inspiring the next generation of leaders.

Greetings, CCMS families. Senator Margie Bright Matthews visited Colleton County Middle School today to speak to our students about the importance of hard work, dedication, and life. We want to thank Ms. Deresha Davis for bringing in this wonderful guest speaker. Please enjoy these wonderful pictures.

Per FHE Music Teacher Taylor Fussell: "I’m so proud of each of the kids who had a hand in #WHAM!2025! The students in this district are so talented! The artwork that our art teachers submitted blew me away! I was in awe of the creativity from them! For the music side of WHAM! It was amazing to bring together so many talented students from around our district. We had students who ranged kindergarten through 5th grade singing on the stage tonight! The fact that the students only sang together for the first time today and then performed amazed me! They are so talented! I may have had a huge hand in coordinating this performance but it definitely would not have come together without the help of Joelle Glapinski, Anthony Crimely Jr., and Jennifer Robbins Bunton! The three of them are definitely my rocks and I am so blessed to have them as colleagues! The teamwork that we have is amazing! Thank you WHAM - Walterboro History, Arts & Music for inviting the Colleton Elementary Choir to perform at the finale!!" Please enjoy & share these wonderful video clips of the choir. https://youtu.be/qid_3Jd90oo?si=4-p9J2Lr6rVWmB4R https://youtu.be/XA0ckidkgdU?si=eY-c6yn9kkm5GXmT https://youtu.be/a561S5ski0A?si=cWvkMf4-JnKuEwqQ

Good morning CCMS. Please see the flyer below.

Today, May 10, 2025, The Colleton County School District participated in the WHAM! Finale. Our students from BSECC, CES, NES , & FHES performed at the Colleton Civic Center. Thank you to everyone that made this event possible. Students from all schools had artwork submitted by their teachers.

As Teacher Appreciation Week comes to a close, we want to take a moment to say that our appreciation for you doesn’t end here. Each and every day, you make a difference—for our students, their families, and our entire community. You are truly the heartbeat of our district.

Thank you to the wonderful, caring school nurses that support the Colleton County School District & take such good care of our students and staff.

Today is School Communicators Day! I am so proud to support the awesome Colleton County Superintendent Jessica F. Williams!

Due to the threat of inclement weather, we’ve made the decision to move the WHAM! finale to the Colleton Civic Center at 494 Hampton St. tomorrow evening. All programs will go on as planned as well as times, only the venue has changed. Things kickoff at 5 PM.

1890 Explorers’ CAMP Camper’s will explore agriculture through South Carolina State University’s 1890 Extension program areas: 4-H Youth Development, Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource, Family Nutrition and Health, Community and Economic Development and Education, Innovation and Support. Programs will be conducted in the mornings and afternoons will be filled with arts and crafts, games and other interactive fun-filled activities. Campers will be involved in activities such as swimming, farm visits, field days, drones and cooking demonstrations. $25 registration fee Limited spots available. Register >> 1890.info/4jdSpKQ or scan the QR Code. Low Country Region Latosia Gibson, 4-H youth development agent lgibson9@scsu.edu | (803) 943-3538

Colleton County School District Preschool, Kindergarten & New Student Registration 2025–2026 School Year The Colleton County School District will host a registration event for preschool, kindergarten, and new students on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the District Board Room, located at 500 Forest Circle, Walterboro, SC 29488. Please bring the following required documents: Long-form birth certificate Two proofs of residency (e.g., utility bill, lease agreement) Immunization record Parent/guardian photo ID Any relevant custody or legal documentation (if applicable) For more information, please contact the Colleton County School District office. ***Colleton County School District is not affiliated with any public charter schools.***

This week is "NURSE APPRECIATION WEEK! Our school nurses are so thoughtful and caring. Please make sure you "Thank your Nurse" today & everyday!

This week is "NURSE APPRECIATION WEEK! Our school nurses are so thoughtful and caring. Please make sure you "Thank your Nurse" today & everyday!