On Wednesday, May 1st, OCSD4 thanked their current Teachers of the Year at a year end luncheon.  These teachers were chosen at the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year to represent their schools throughout this school year.  Meetings with the superintendent were held during the school year to discuss ideas and concerns that will help all stakeholders in the district.  Pictured at the luncheon are Superintendent Brenda Turner, District Teacher of the Year Brenda Martin, and Board Chair Peggy Tyler.  Each teacher received a ring commemorating their service. OCSD4 thanks our Teachers of the Year for their service!

Katherine King scored big at the Art and Essay contest sponsored by the South Carolina Dialog Foundation.  Katherine won the contest with her essay that addressed:  The Human Footprint on the Environment:  Impacts and Solutions.  The middle school grand prize was an Apple I-Pad and a trip to Istanbul, Turkey.  Mr. Holiday, Katherine's principal accompanied her, along with Ms. Wilette Jenkins, her Science teacher.  OCSD4 congratulates Katherine for her accomplishment!

Recently, several students from the CACC participated in the State Skills USA competition.  Several students in Ms. Stevenson's Cosmetology program and one student in Mr. Footman's Law Enforcement program competed.  Olivia Jaberg won 2nd place in the state for Law Enforcement, and Abreshia Riley placed 2nd in the state for hair braiding.  OCSD4 congratulates are participants and winners!

Recently, several students from the CACC participated in the State competition for Skills USA.  Christina Simmons won 1st place in the state for Culinary Arts, and Willard Still won 3rd place in the state for Automotive.  Both were awarded scholarship monies for their accomplishments.  They are pictured with their instructors, Ms. Mason and Mr. Snell.  OCSD4 Congratulates Christina and Willard. 

Angie Weeks, a Junior at Branchville High School, recently won the Junior Miss Dorchester County (South Region) pageant.  Angie is the Junior class president, is involved in FFA, Beta Club, and EuroJackets.  In all, Angie received over $3600 in scholarship monies. OCSD4 is proud of Angie's accomplishment!

OCSD4 is very excited about our Palmetto Gold/Silver winners.  The Palmetto awards program recognizes schools across the state of South Carolina that have high levels of academic achievement, as well as high rates of improvement from the prior year.  OCSD4 winners this year include:


-Hunter Kinard Tyler High School-Gold, general performance
-Lockett Elementary School-Gold, general performance
-Cope Area Career Center-Gold, general performance
-Carver Edisto Middle School-Silver, general performance

Students from Ms. Karen Moss's drama class at Carver Edisto Middle School demonstrate the character trait of the month at the February regular board meeting.  Celebrating Black History month, the group gave a dramatic performance of African American women who have had a great impact on society.  Joining South Carolina State student teacher Khalmilah Dillard are CEMS students Jessica Butler, Kenya Johnson, Marjani Robinson, Shanya Boyd, and Antaunette Lambright. 

Edisto Elementary School's Constance Maxwell was honored by WLTX's news anchor Darci Strickland.  Mrs. Maxwell teaches 5th grade at Edisto Elementary and has been with OCSD4 for two years.  Mrs. Maxwell's husband, Jon, also teaches in the district at Carver Edisto Middle School.  OCSD4 is proud of Mrs. Maxwell and her commitment to the children at Edisto Elementary School.

Mrs. Maxwell's story can be seen on the following link:

http://www.wltx.com/life/community/goldenapple/default.aspx

Edisto Elementary School's Michelle Hughes was honored by WLTX and anchor Darci Strickland.  Mrs. Hughes story ran the week of February 11th.  Mrs. Hughes, a 3rd grade teacher, has been teaching for over 22 years and has been in OCSD4 for the past 12 years.  OCSD4 is proud of Mrs. Hughes and her commitment to the children at Edisto Elementary School! 

To see Mrs. Hughes' story, click on the following link: 

http://www.wltx.com/life/community/goldenapple/default.aspx

At the January regular board meeting, Ms. Mary Brant received her 20 year school board service pin.  Superintendent Brenda Turner presents Ms. Brant with her pin.  OCSD4 is thankful for Ms. Brant's service to the students, staff, and parents in the district.