Congratulations to our board members who have achieved a new level in the South Carolina School Boards Association Boardsmanship Institute!
Frank Puckett- Level 2
Terry Wilson- Level 2
Heather McNally- Level 4
BUS UPDATE: I have a driver for Bus #23. The driver will be at the school in about 15 minutes to do the route. Sorry for the inconvenience. We are doing our best to get the students safely home this afternoon. Call the transportation office if you have any questions. Thanks
BUS UPDATE: This is an emergency. The bus driver is sick that drive bus #23. The students that ride bus #23 will be late getting home this afternoon 9-12-23. I will have bus #15 during that route as soon as she can get back from her route. It may be at least 4:30pm before leaving the school. Sorry for the inconvenience, but this is beyond the transportation control. Parents you may pick up your child/children if you want to. Again we are sorry for the inconvenience today. Thanks
We honor the memories of those who lost their lives during 9/11. We will never forget.
Bus Update: Bus #23. The correct on the road name in Plum Branch is: Pine Grove Church Rd. Call the transportation office if you have any questions. Thanks
BUS UPDATE: Beginning 9-5-23, the students that live on "Plum Branch Church Road" will be riding on bus #23 until further notice. Sorry for the inconvenience. If you have any questions, please call the transportation department. Thanks
As a reminder, there is no school on Monday, September 4th in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The district will resume regular schedules on Tuesday, September 5th.
Weather Update: On Thursday, August 31st, all facilities and schools within the McCormick County School District will operate on a two-hour delay. This means school start times are two hours later than usual. School bus riders should report to their bus stops two hours later than their usual times. The school day will begin at 10 am rather than 8 am. Parents are encouraged to download our new app, “McCormick County School,” for all school and district updates.
Early Dismissal at Noon: Due to the weather that is being forecasted for later this afternoon and through the evening, we will be dismissing at noon today (Wednesday, 8/30). Hurricane Idalia is expected to bring high winds and several inches of rain to our area.
All students will be served breakfast and lunch today. Additionally, all students who normally attend Abbeville Career Center and Piedmont Technical College will not be sent this morning.
We will be in touch later on today in regards to any decisions pertaining to school tomorrow. Stay safe everyone!
IMPORTANT WEATHER UPDATE: We are closely monitoring the weather forecast and any potential impacts that may result from Hurricane Idalia moving through our area over the next few days. As a precautionary measure, all students were instructed to bring home their Chromebooks today in the event the district needs to utilize an e-learning day. At this point in time, no changes have been made to the regular schedule. We will continue to keep you updated on any changes.
SPOTLIGHT: We are so thankful to the Education Foundation for donating to all three schools. The donation will go towards the clubs in each school.
Thank you to J. Moss Financial Services and Ms.Seenoi Gardner for the large monetary donation to McCormick County School District for school uniforms!
NEW HIRE: Have you noticed a difference in our media presence? New Website, New App, and social media site are being updated consistently! We proudly announce RS Brown as our new Public Information Officer (PIO).
REMINDER: Parent University is today!! Learn how you can be an advocate for your child! MES: Starts at 9:30 and MMS/MHS is at 11:30. See you there!
NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS DAY: It's National Senior Citizens Day, a day to recognize the achievements of the more mature representatives of our nation. Today we show appreciation to Catherine Callaham for her over 50 years of dedication, accomplishments, and services to our students.
DONATE: Thanks to the Class of 1996 for donating over 40 new school uniforms for the students at MCSD!
REMINDER: Early Release is tomorrow, August 16. Students will be released at 11:30 am.
FOOTBALL: The varsity football game vs. Barnwell that was scheduled for Friday night has been changed to Thursday (8-10-23). Game time is still set for 6 pm Silver Bluff
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You are invited!!
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