Colleton County High School

Congratulations to this week's “Tell Me Something Good” drawing winner Ms. Crystal Grant from Hendersonville Elementary School. Ms. Grant's Tell Me Something Good" was “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think, and Loved more than you'll ever know." Congratulations and keep up the great work!

The students from the Tech 2 classes at Thunderbolt Career and Technology Center have been working on the administration vehicle and other teacher vehicles in order to gain experience and use of the new tools the class has been receiving. The instructor, Mr. Brian Wilson stated, "the shop is starting to become a top notch learning facility." Great job to these students and staff at TCTC. Keep up the great work!!

A parent meeting for multilingual students is scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2025 in the district office boardroom. This is a great way to connect with other parents and learn how to support your child's growth and discuss important information to help your child succeed.

Please enjoy our August Edition of The District Digest. We are happy to share all of the great things happening in Colleton County School District.

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We are pleased to announce our "Tell Me Something Good" winner this week is Mrs. Shantrell Steward from Cottageville Elementary. Mrs. Steward shared the following statement, "We're all a little broken, but the last time I checked, BROKEN CRAYONS STILL COLOR!" Thank you for your submission and keep up the great work in our district.

Keep those great and positive entries coming. It is so wonderful hearing about all the great things happening in Colleton County School District!!

Are you interested in joining the Cougar Chain Crew this football season for home games? If so, email Dr. Chris Myers, Executive Director of Athletic Operations, at cmyers@colleton.k12.sc.us for more details. As always thank you for your continued support of the Colleton County Athletic Program.

The Colleton County School District Regular Board Meeting took place on August 19, 2025. We want to extend a warm thank you to the Thunderbolt Career and Technology Center FFA students for greeting our guests and reading the mission statement. Follow our district website for upcoming events and helpful information to navigate through the school year.

The Colleton County School District Office of Federal Programs is seeking input from all stakeholders—including community members, staff, parents, and students—regarding the allocation of federal funds. Your feedback is valuable in helping us make informed decisions that best support our schools and students. Please fill out the online survey at this link https://forms.gle/xp9Q8sWTR5TmqywF6

The staff at Colleton County School District has been very busy for the start of the new year. The Communications Team has started an internal “Tell Me Something Good” campaign to boost team morale and keep the positive energy moving. Each week employees will submit something positive by 5pm on Friday. A random winner will be chosen each Monday and presented with a small token to say thank you for promoting positivity within our district.

This week our “Tell Me Something Good” winner was Mrs. Lisa Stephens from Colleton County High School. Mrs. Stephens shared the following quote, “Let your smile be the reason someone smiles today.” Congratulations and keep up the great work!

Pictured below: Mrs. Linda Hyman (Communications Team), Mrs. Jessica Williams (Superintendent), Mrs. Lisa Stephens (submission winner), Mrs. Beth Frank (Communications Team), Mrs. Becky Roy (Communications Team) and Mrs. Uirica Bodison (CCHS Principal)

Our Colleton County School District athletics has shared the sports activities for the week. For more information follow the athletic page at https://www.colletoncountycougars.com/ . Your support is greatly needed and encouraged.

Title I Parent & Family Engagement Specialist, Mrs. Tangela Green, is very excited about the lunch buddies mentoring program through the Office of Federal Programs. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, you must complete the sign-up by scanning the QR code on the flyer. We urge you to get involved and be a positive role model for the students of Colleton County School District.

On August 14, 2025 we wrapped up our Be Pro Be Proud truck experience at CCHS! 🚚🛠️ This mobile experience gives students the chance to explore options outside of college while learning about the most in-demand trades in South Carolina. BPBP provided hands-on opportunities to try truck driving, forklift operation, welding, and excavating simulators, plus VR experiences for carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical work, and diesel technology.

We’re grateful to our School Board Members Sharon Witkin, Glenn Nixon, and Roman Cunningham for coming out to show their support, along with Leslie Johnson, our Regional Workforce Advisor, and Ms. Charlene Williams, our middle school CDF, for all her assistance. Special thanks to our teachers, students, and MVP student volunteers for making this two-day event a success.

This event was proudly organized by our High School Career Department, Ms. Jasmine Thomas and Mr. Romeo Edwards, and we couldn’t have done it without the amazing BPBP staff who kept our students engaged and inspired.

For more images, please click the following link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/qDhwb9jLrQ3EtT6m9

The Colleton County School District Office of Federal Programs is seeking input from all stakeholders—including community members, staff, parents, and students—regarding the allocation of federal funds. Your feedback is valuable in helping us make informed decisions that best support our schools and students. Please fill out the online survey at this link https://forms.gle/xp9Q8sWTR5TmqywF6

The Committee of the Whole meeting took place at the District Office on August 12, 2025. The Colleton County High School National Honors Society read the mission statement and welcomed guests to the meeting. Superintendent Jessica Williams recognized the following teams in the staff recognitions: the Office of Buildings & Grounds, the Office of Information Technology, the Convocation Team 2025 and the District Office Staff. Great job everyone for their continued hard work and dedication to Colleton County School District.

Congratulations to the lucky winners of the door prizes generously provided by two of our wonderful vendors at the Back to School Bash!

TCL (Technical College of the Lowcountry) – Talent Search donated a beautiful gift basket.
Direct Auto donated a brand-new Chromebook.

We truly appreciate their generosity and support!

As we officially kick off the start of the 2025-2026 school year, it is time to prepare for fall sports. Our student athletes have been working very hard to prepare for the fall season. Here is the weekly calendar from our athletics department. Let's go Cougars!!

Are you interested in becoming a mentor? Scan the QR code on the form below to join our lunch buddies mentoring program. This program is designed to help build self-esteem, improve attitudes about school, promote being a positive role model and supporting Colleton County School District students. Sign up and become a mentor today to make a difference tomorrow!!

We would like to say thank you again to everyone who attended and assisted with the Back to School Bash at Colleton County High School this year. Our Federal Programs Department is looking for your feedback to make next year's Back to school Bash even better. Please take a few moments and click the link below to assist our team.

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As week one comes to a close, we are thankful for the administration, staff, teachers and students for a great first week of school. We look forward to seeing our students excel this year academically while building strong relationships with their peers and teachers.