Charleston County School District, SC / Stories of CCSD

The Class of 2023 was the first-ever graduating class for Lucy Beckham High School. That means Peyton Matheson is the school's first-ever valedictorian. In this Stories of CCSD feature, learn about his approach to learning, what keeps him well-balanced, and his message for the first-ever graduating class in school history.

Charleston County School District is moving forward with using EL as its main provider for its reading and writing curriculum. This in-depth installment of the Stories of CCSD explains why CCSD is using this company for English Language Arts, examines the challenges the district has faced in the rollout, looks at the the lessons learned, and addressed the impact on student outcomes.

At St. John's High School, students and Charleston Police Department officers are building relationships through meaningful dialogue. This edition of the Stories of CCSD examines how these Community Circles break down walls and stereotypes and strengthen the school community.

The Class of 2020 is the final graduating class for Garrett Academy of Technology; the school is closing this year. That makes Keyonne McKnight a part of history, as she becomes the school's final valedictorian. In this special graduation edition of the Stories of CCSD, we learn how McKnight grew as a person and student as well as what being Garrett's last valedictorian means to her.

Charleston County School District's award-winning Summer Teacher Residency Program is preparing teachers for success in the classroom and their careers. This installment of the Stories of CCSD looks at how the initiative is giving young educators the tools and relationships to make a difference for students.

Marcus Jackson made a lasting mark at West Ashley High School and in Charleston County School District. The Wildcats' 2019 valedictorian never missed a day of school, going back to first grade. This special graduation edition of the Stories of CCSD focuses on Jackson's impact at West Ashley, his drive to remain "perfect" in the classroom, and how it will help him in his future career as an educator.

In a special Graduation 2018 version of the Stories of CCSD, find out why siblings Zuri and John Zepke were able to excel at St. John's High School, despite living away from their parents.

The success includes an opportunity to attend Princeton University for John, Zuri going to the College of Charleston, and the two of them combining to earn approximately $160,000 in scholarship money.

A partnership between the Mu Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and Julian Mitchell Math and Science Elementary School is changing the lives of fifth-grade boys. This episode of the Stories of CCSD explains how the Bridge-Builder Program works, and how the students and volunteers embrace it.

Scholars throughout Charleston County School District had a special opportunity recently as they spoke with a pair of students representing the Women's Initiative at M.I.T. Our own Andy Pruitt attended the visit to Moultrie Middle School. In the latest chapter of our Stories of CCSD, he describes how the Women in Charge program there benefitted from their interaction with the ladies from one of the top universities in the country.

Hundreds of students in several grades at Julian Mitchell Math and Science Elementary School are experiencing impressive growth (according to MAP). In the newest installment in the Stories of CCSD, we are highlighting how it is being accomplished from the dedicated and talented teachers, the positive school climate, and significant community partnerships.

ESOL students at R.B. Stall High School are part of nationwide project sponsored by NASA to live-stream aerial video footage of the “Great American Eclipse” on August 21, 2017. The task involves filling a 2,000-gram weather balloon with helium that will be launched into the atmosphere.

Team Stall performed a test launch (tethered) in front of hundreds of their classmates last month.

Learn about how these Warriors got involved in the project, and what it means to their community, newest installment of our Stories of CCSD.

Look for a Spanish version of the story later this summer!

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Work-based learning opportunities, such as apprenticeships and internships, are providing life-changing opportunities for CCSD students. This installment of the Stories of CCSD examines the increase in opportunities, how they benefit the students and their families, and the business community.

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