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These meetings are designed to provide clarity around how attendance is tracked, what is required by state and district policy, and how families can stay informed and supported. Regular attendance plays a critical role in student learning, and BCSD is committed to partnering with families to ensure students are present, engaged, and successful.

The new 20,000-square-foot facility significantly expands opportunities for students by providing modern, industry-aligned spaces for welding, engineering, advanced technologies, and other career pathways.

Two educators who taught at Whale Branch Middle last year were surprised at a Board of Education meeting, hearing the news that they will be receiving significant state-funded awards recognizing their outstanding teaching that led to measurable student academic growth.

• Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the District Office at 2900 Mink Point Boulevard in Beaufort.
• Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Bluffton High School located at 12 H.E. McCracken Circle in Bluffton.

“BCSD is the best choice for parents in Beaufort County; we have so much to offer,” said Superintendent Frank Rodriguez. “In fact, I encourage everyone to come to our BCSD Showcase events this month to discover for yourself all of the world-class opportunities available to students right here in Beaufort County.”  For more information, please see: https://www.beaufortschools.net/showcase.

The 113,000-square-foot facility will serve up to 800 students and is scheduled to open for the 2027–2028 school year.

Kelvin Simmons, has been named the Beaufort County School District’s 2025-2026 Support Staff of the Year, an honor announced during the district’s annual Support Staff Celebration Breakfast.

Allison Gallagher, an eighth-grade science teacher at H.E. McCracken Middle School, was selected and announced during a celebration honoring Teachers of the Year from all the district’s schools on Friday.

The South Carolina Department of Education has released the 2024-2025 English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics SC READY assessment data for students in grades 3-8. As the state and Beaufort County School District (BCSD) continue the mission to ensure that at least 75% of students are performing at or above grade level by 2030, these results highlight both successes and areas for continued focus.

The finalists are Allison Gallagher, science teacher H.E. McCracken Middle School; Elizabeth Herring, dance teacher at Bluffton High School; Audrey Kaney, a fifth-grade teacher at Red Cedar Elementary School; Alison Lopes, special education teacher at Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center; and Amy Turner, a fourth-grade teacher at Coosa Elementary School. 

Bradley Tarrance, Principal of Robert Smalls Leadership Academy, has been named the District's 2025-26 Principal of the Year. Geneva Young of Lady’s Island Middle School has been awarded the title of District Assistant Principal of the Year.

This year’s Expo is set for Saturday, July 26, at Battery Creek High School, located at 1 Blue Dolphin Drive in Beaufort.  The event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dr. Elandee Thompson is the new principal at Battery Creek High School and Freda McCanick is the new principal at Whale Branch Early College High School.

Over 250 pieces were submitted, and 11 awards were presented. BCSD students received ten of these awards for their artwork.

Four veteran administrators have been selected for key Beaufort County School District (BCSD) roles for the upcoming school year.

“The teachers we’re honoring today have been chosen by their peers, which makes their recognitions very special,” said Superintendent Frank Rodriguez.

Ava Elizabeth Rios is among only 2,500 high school seniors nationwide who will receive a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship for college study. National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners are the Finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies.