Philip Simmons High School is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, Sept 10, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Community members and students are invited to sign up and donate. Students must be over the age of 16 and have parental consent.
The Phil Daily for Friday, August 30, 2024
Save the date for the PSH Open House on Friday, September 6.
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Spirit Week is coming up! Make sure you get your outfits planned for all the fun next week.
Aug 26 - Monochromatic Monday
Aug 27 - Jersey Day
Aug 28 - Beach Vacay vs Winter Wonderland
Aug 29 - Neon Day
Aug 30 - USA Day!
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For the upcoming school year, all BCSD schools will use Rooms as their direct communication tools for parents, teachers, athletic coaches, club advisors, etc. Because Rooms is located in the Berkeley County School District mobile app, this streamlines communication and minimizes the number of apps parents and guardians need for communication. If you haven't already, download the BCSD app today and turn on notifications so you never miss a message.
Berkeley County School District (BCSD) has postponed the first day of school to Thursday, August 15, giving teachers and staff more time to prepare and students an extra day of summer break. This decision comes after recent severe weather and flooding prevented access to school buildings for three days, disrupting traditional classroom and school preparation time for teachers and staff.
“We value the dedication of our teachers and staff in preparing classrooms and schools, and this additional day will allow them to better prepare to receive more than 38,000 students on Thursday,” said BCSD Superintendent Dr. Anthony Dixon. “Last week, teachers completed virtual professional development and training so now they can focus on classroom and school needs Monday through Wednesday.”
School and district offices will be open regular hours, and extracurricular activities and athletic programs will also operate according to their normal schedule. Information and schedules for school specific meet the teacher and grade specific orientation days have been shared with families by school leaders.
Dixon added, “We understand that disruptions in schedules are not easy for anyone so we appreciate the understanding of our parents and community as we work to ensure that the first day is the best it can be for students and teachers on Thursday.”
Any weather day adjustments necessary as a result of this calendar change will be reviewed and communicated, if needed, at a later date.
BCSD transitions to virtual operations today, August 9
Due to unexpected flash flooding resulting in numerous road closures and impassable road conditions, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) schools and offices will transition to virtual operations Friday, August 9.
All extracurricular activities, athletics, and school programs are currently suspended Friday, August 9. BCSD leaders urge staff to stay off of the roads.
In collaboration with county and municipal leaders, BCSD will reassess conditions Friday and throughout the weekend and provide updates, as appropriate, concerning potential access to schools and offices.
BCSD leaders are working closely with Berkeley County Emergency Management and are receiving regular updates about the weather from the National Weather Service. As safety and security is our
Updated Back to School Schedule! Facts and Fees will be Monday, 8/12/24 from 12:00PM to 3:30PM. The New Student/Freshman Orientation has been moved to Tuesday, 8/13/24 from 9:00AM to 11:30AM. Busses will be running their normally scheduled routes!
Senior Picture Day has been rescheduled due to weather. The new date is Thursday, August 15, from 9 AM - 4 PM. If you already made an appointment time for the original date, your time slot will be automatically be schedule for the new date, August 15.
Returning Student Registration Procedures
Returning Student Registration Link: https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/returning-student-registration
Enrollment Requirement Link: https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/enrollment-requirements (Proofs of Residency dated within the last 30 days)
These athletes had an iron strong spring season! Philip Simmons High was recognized again by our school board on Monday for their individual and team track and field state championship wins and the school's spring sports All-State selections. #makingapositivedifference
