Middle School Headlines
Hanahan Middle School eighth grader Cameron Larkin recently won the 2008-2009 State Superintendent’s Writing Contest for Berkeley County School District.
Cameron was chosen as a school winner from over 100 eighth graders at Hanahan Middle and chosen as district winner out of the eight school winners across Berkeley County School District.
Cameron was chosen as a school winner from over 100 eighth graders at Hanahan Middle and chosen as district winner out of the eight school winners across Berkeley County School District.
Westview Middle School will hold Student vs. Faculty basketball game at the Goose Creek High School gymnasium April 2.
The game will begin at 6:30 p.m. and is being sponsored by Westivew's Student Council. This will be a rematch from a previous game in November; the faculty won but the students are looking to settle the score.
The game will begin at 6:30 p.m. and is being sponsored by Westivew's Student Council. This will be a rematch from a previous game in November; the faculty won but the students are looking to settle the score.
Spelling Bee winners from Sangaree Middle School are (l-r) Rachel Steele, Seventh Grade, Second Place; Cammerun Washington, Eighth Grade, Winner; Shakinah Williams, Eighth Grade, First Place; and Dean Gernon, Sixth Grade, Alternate. The students will participate in the Lowcountry Spelling Bee in March and may advance to the National Scripps Spelling Bee in May.
Sangaree Middle School will be represented in the Berkeley All County Junior Band by 19 students.
The students are:
The students are:
Shannon Brennan and South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford.
Shannon Brennan, a sixth grader at Marrington Middle School was nominated to attend the prestigious Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, DC from Sept. 27 - Oct. 2.
Her teacher, Denise Hill, nominated Shannon while she was a fifth grader at Boulder Bluff Elementary school. She was nominated for her citizenship, patriotism, and leadership while a student at Boulder Bluff Elementary.
Her teacher, Denise Hill, nominated Shannon while she was a fifth grader at Boulder Bluff Elementary school. She was nominated for her citizenship, patriotism, and leadership while a student at Boulder Bluff Elementary.
A 9-11 memorial concert, featuring the Sangaree Middle School seventh grade concert band, strings and chorus, will be held at 7 p.m., Sept. 8 in the multi-purpose room of the school.
Vocal, instrumental, and orchestral patriotic music, plus a slide presentation to honor the victims and heroes of 9-11 will be presented.
Vocal, instrumental, and orchestral patriotic music, plus a slide presentation to honor the victims and heroes of 9-11 will be presented.
“Journey to the Middle” will take place at Westview Middle School on Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. until noon.
It is a day of engaging, activity filled-sessions taught by sixth grade teachers designed to help your child have a smooth transition into middle school.
It is a day of engaging, activity filled-sessions taught by sixth grade teachers designed to help your child have a smooth transition into middle school.
This year’s sixth graders at Sangaree Middle School are invited to attend “Camp Soaring Eagle,” a half day of activities designed to help with going-to-middle-school jitters.
The camp is planned for 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Aug. 15 at the school. Only sixth graders will attend on this day, as part of their orientation to middle school.
The camp is planned for 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Aug. 15 at the school. Only sixth graders will attend on this day, as part of their orientation to middle school.
Single-gender classes will be offered next year at Berkeley Middle School.
“We are not just separating boys and girls,” BMS Principal Dr. Lee Westberry said. “We’re actually looking at how they learn.”
“We are not just separating boys and girls,” BMS Principal Dr. Lee Westberry said. “We’re actually looking at how they learn.”
Pictured are (seated, l-r) Dillon Salisbury, Bailey Bialokur, Devin Williamson, Ashley Thornal, (standing) Avery French, Yaicha Ocampo, Aaron Grant and Trey Ballentine.
Berkeley Intermediate School’s chapter of the Junior Beta Club had a successful year.
Its outreach campaign to benefit "Pennies for Peace" earned $501.30.
Its outreach campaign to benefit "Pennies for Peace" earned $501.30.
Sangaree Middle School eighth grader Brad'lee Herian has been keeping out of trouble through his artwork. Currently, he is working on a large ocean scene.
Snuggled among 500 or so pieces of artwork by Berkeley County students on display two weeks ago at Northwoods Mall, a pastel picture of a pink lily boasted bright colors against a slate gray background. As shoppers passed, some stopped to look at the magnified depiction.
Orange hues blended into pink petals, and green foliage contrasted the perfectly centered flower.
Orange hues blended into pink petals, and green foliage contrasted the perfectly centered flower.
Sedgefield Intermediate School recently released its honor roll:
Third Grade
Third Grade
Shelby Droze
Shelby Droze, an eighth grade student at Marrington Middle School, was a dual winner in the recent Lt. Governor’s Writing and Governor’s Citizenship Awards. Her essay for the Lt. Governor’s Writing Award was chosen as the school’s winner and also received second place for the Berkeley County School District. Shelby has also been chosen to receive Marrington School’s Governor’s Citizenship Award.
Sixth grader David Bolm from the Marrington Middle School of the Arts studies drawings he made as part of a class project to make short animated films.
As the theater lights dimmed, 11-year-old Mathew Calvert grew nervous.
He pinched his jeans and rubbed the fabric between his fingers. He pursed his lips.
He pinched his jeans and rubbed the fabric between his fingers. He pursed his lips.
Jay George and his daughter, Harley, with “Dash.”
“Marley and Me” by John Grogan, the book choice for One Book Berkeley, was the inspiration for Sangaree Intermediate School’s first dog walk, held Feb. 9 at the school. Fifty-two dogs entered the walk and brought 116-plus people with them.
Judges for the event included Ramona Grimsley of the Berkeley County Libraries, and representatives from SPCA and Petsmart. Categories for judging included the hairiest, biggest, smallest, best walker on a leash, best groomed, loudest and most fit.
Judges for the event included Ramona Grimsley of the Berkeley County Libraries, and representatives from SPCA and Petsmart. Categories for judging included the hairiest, biggest, smallest, best walker on a leash, best groomed, loudest and most fit.
Macedonia Middle School was the site of the recent Berkeley County School District Spelling Bee. Fifty-one fifth through eighth graders who previously qualified at their respective schools participated in the annual event. The top 12 students qualified to participate in the Regional "SpellBound" competition to be held in Charleston Southern University's Lightsey Chapel March 13. Westview Middle student Jordan Elum won the Bee; Macedonia Middle student Forrest Wrenn placed second. Above, Jordan Elum concentrates on a final round word as Forrest Wrenn awaits the outcome.
Macedonia Middle school was the site of the recent Berkeley County School District Spelling Bee. Fifty-one fifth through eighth graders who previously qualified at their respective schools participated in the annual event. The top 12 students qualified to participate in the Regional SpellBound competition to be held in Charleston Southern University's Lightsey Chapel March 13. Macedonia Middle student Elum Jordon won the Bee; Macedonia Middle student Forrest Wrenn placed second. Above, Westview Middle student Elum Jordon concentrates on a final round
word as MMS Forrest Wrenn awaits the outcome.
word as MMS Forrest Wrenn awaits the outcome.
NCIS from the Charleston Naval Weapons station participated in Westview Middle School's Annual Career Day coordinated by WMS guidance counselor Stephanie Hall. Over 110 speakers for took part. Above, Special Agent Stanley Garland and Special Agent Frank Pruzzi speak to students in Mrs. Pippens-Brown and Ms. Fann's classroom to discuss the requirements and training needed to become Criminal Investigators for the Navy. The two also stressed the importance of getting good grades and staying on the right side of the law.
In a controversy that has caught the attention of the entire county, Berkeley Middle School teacher Lori Teuton has rejected a transfer offer to Goose Creek's Sedgefield Middle School.
In what has turned into a high profile incident, Teuton, a National Board Certified, 12-year veteran of the classroom, recently sent a 13-year old female student to the office at BMS.
In what has turned into a high profile incident, Teuton, a National Board Certified, 12-year veteran of the classroom, recently sent a 13-year old female student to the office at BMS.
Jerome Davis speaks to his staff during a recent meeting.
Westview Middle School Principal Jerome Davis may be new, but his passion for children and love of learning are helping create a positive atmosphere for students, staff and parents.
Beginning as a science teacher and then working as an assistant principal for three years, Davis was excited to accept the position as a full-time administrator.
Beginning as a science teacher and then working as an assistant principal for three years, Davis was excited to accept the position as a full-time administrator.
"Today's your choice. You can choose to make it a great day or not."
This is the decision that Westview Middle School students will make every morning for their latest project, the "Warrior Wisdom" program.
This is the decision that Westview Middle School students will make every morning for their latest project, the "Warrior Wisdom" program.
Marrington Middle School students recently earned their second opportunity to compete in the South Carolina State mock trial competition in December.
MMS captured the Lowcountry regional title with a team consisting of sixth through eighth grade students - nine of which return from last year's team.
MMS captured the Lowcountry regional title with a team consisting of sixth through eighth grade students - nine of which return from last year's team.
Sangaree Middle School eighth grade science teacher Ina Eaton was recently chosen as the 2007 "Outstanding Earth Science Teacher" for the state of South Carolina.
She received the honor from the National Association of Geoscience Teachers.
She received the honor from the National Association of Geoscience Teachers.
The Marrington Middle School Web site Auction is now taking place.
For the first time a Berkeley County School is hosting an online auction to raise money. The MMS band will operate the site, which began Nov. 19 and will continue until Nov. 29 at noon.
For the first time a Berkeley County School is hosting an online auction to raise money. The MMS band will operate the site, which began Nov. 19 and will continue until Nov. 29 at noon.
