Forest Hills Elementary

The Colleton County School District honored several staff members for going above and beyond at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on September 9, 2025. Congratulations to Shadae Reid-Egbert from Bells Elementary School, Donna Crosby from Black Street Early Childhood Center, Ashley Whaley from Forest Hills Elementary School, Ricky Haynes from Colleton County Middle School and Denise Wright-Johnson from Thunderbolt Career and Technology Center.

The Bells Elementary School Beta Club greeted the guests who attended the meeting and read the mission statement. Thank you to those students and staff for a job well done.

Congratulations to this week's “Tell Me Something Good” drawing winner Ms. Ashley Whaley from Forest Hills Elementary School. Ms. Whaley shared "One of my students is beginning to use their calm down strategies that we have been working on to have a positive day!" Congratulations and keep up the great work!

📸✨ Check Out the Memories!

We are excited to share the pictures from yesterday’s Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony of Price’s Place! 🎉 This beautiful event was held in honor of our beloved teacher, Ms. Debi Price, whose legacy continues to inspire us all.

We are truly grateful for the presence of our School Board members, Superintendent Williams, district colleagues, former teachers, and school staff who joined us in celebration. A heartfelt thank you to the Price family and to everyone who played a part in making this ceremony so meaningful. 💛

➡️ Take a moment to look through the photos and celebrate with us this special dedication to Ms. Price’s memory. 🌿💐

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The Colleton County Office of Gifted and Talented Education will be hosting its Annual Meeting on Monday, September 22, at 6 PM in the Colleton County High School Performing Arts Center. This meeting is open to the community and all parents of students in the Colleton County School District, especially parents of students being served in the Gifted and Talented program, including parents of high school students enrolled in honors, dual enrollment, or early college courses. We look forward to seeing you there.

The SC-SIC and the Carolina Family Engagement Center (CFEC) invite you to join them from an important virtual event on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. You must scan the QR code on the attached flyer to register for the event. This will be an informative event to discuss what every school and family needs to know about vaping in order to help strengthen prevention and awareness in our school district.

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!

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.

📢 Forest Family Reminder! 🌳🐾
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.

Enjoy your long weekend, Cougar Cubs! We’ll see you back in The Forest on Tuesday, September 2nd—ready for more PAWSome learning adventures! 💚🤎

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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 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.

As the i-Ready fall diagnostic testing kicks off this week for kindergarten through 8th grade, it is important to ensure your student is present and on time to school. Your child should get plenty of rest and eat a good breakfast in the morning. These assessments provide valuable baseline data to help track student growth throughout the academic year.

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.

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.

Our students have been busy learning team building activities. These activities strengthen their ability to work together to accomplish their goals while sharpening their minds to think outside the box.
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