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Senior Scholars are students who have been enrolled in a Beaufort County School District high school for a minimum of three consecutive semesters by the second semester of the senior year, and who have maintained a cumulative 3.5 grade-point average or higher, are ranked in the top 10 percent of their graduating classes, and earned the equivalent of an 85 percent grade or higher in college prep courses, an 80 percent grade or higher in honors courses, and a 75 percent grade or higher in advanced placement, international baccalaureate, or dual enrollment courses in all quarters of their high school career.
The South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association (SCAAA) Board selected Beaufort County School District (BCSD) Superintendent Frank Rodriguez, Ph.D. as Superintendent of the Year (5A/4A) for “creating a distinctive school and/or district climate and culture for athletics through leadership, engagement and interaction having a positive influence on interscholastic athletics. And, for demonstrating a willingness to ‘Go Above and Beyond’ for athletes and athletic programs.”
The first forum will be held in the Bluffton High School cafeteria at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30. The second will be held in the Beaufort High School small auditorium at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 1
“These students have shown phenomenal potential, as their selection as Junior Scholars demonstrates,” said Superintendent Frank Rodriguez. “I know they will work hard on achieving their potential, and it will be our educators’ joy to support them on this journey.”
“As we plan for the upcoming school year, we believe it’s essential to hear from our families, staff, and community members,” said Superintendent Dr. Frank Rodriguez.
Beaufort County School District students have won 56 Southeast regional recognitions in the 2025 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition. (Please see attached for a sampling of the Gold Key award-winning artwork.)
“We want parents to know that Beaufort County School District is the best choice for their children,” said Superintendent Frank Rodriguez. “Our offerings are extensive, innovative, and engaging. There’s something to match every student’s interests and future career plans.”
Students in each 2025-2026 cohort will earn both high school and college credit for completing TCL classes taught by TCL instructors. Dual enrollment classes are free to district students. Uniquely, BCSD Tides students will complete the program as a cohort beginning in ninth grade and can graduate high school with two associate degrees and a technical certificate from TCL.
The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Bluffton High School located at 12 H.E. McCracken Circle in Bluffton. Interested candidates can register online at https://tinyurl.com/8nfjeabt.
“This project is made possible from the referendum approved by voters in November of 2023,” said Superintendent Frank Rodriguez. He expressed gratitude for having significant community support in support of students. “This new addition will support expanding CTE programs such as welding, automotive, nursing, and robotics to provide students the tools and skills needed to succeed in the modern workforce."
Moody’s Investors Service has again assigned the Beaufort County School District (BCSD) an Aa1 underlying credit rating, its second-highest possible score. There is not another District in South Carolina with a higher Moody’s rating.
The first forum will be Bluffton High School at 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 30. The second will be at Beaufort High School at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 1.
Battery Creek High School Counselor Jessica Stone is the Beaufort County School District’s 2025 School Counselor of the Year.
In addition to honoring Stone, the district also recognized River Ridge Academy’s Zoe Greene as the Rookie School Counselor of the Year.
This 4th annual African American History Education conference promises a robust series of activities and educational sessions for attendees. The three-day immersive experience (Feb. 13-15) includes live music and dance, art, cuisine, and in-depth presentations and panel discussions from local and nationally renowned artists, authors, educators, clergy, living legends, and historians.
Parker's Kitchen, a prominent convenience store and food service company, donated $75,000 to Beaufort County schools as part of their ongoing charitable initiative that supports education across their widespread consumer regions.
In addition to electing a new slate of officers, the Beaufort County Board of Education welcomed its new members.
(BCSD) Communications Department is actively exploring new options for a comprehensive communication platform
As a Parents as Teachers parent educator in the Beaufort County School District (BCSD) Office of Early Childhood, Freeman stood before 2,000 early childhood development professionals, a clear testament to her impact in the field.
May River High School Behavior Management Specialist Jennifer Jones-Brown was named as the Beaufort County School District’s 2024-25 “Support Staff of the Year” at the district’s annual celebratory Support Staff breakfast.
The SC Department of Education (SCDE) and the SC Education Oversight Committee (EOC) released the 2024 SC Report Cards for schools.