For Immediate Release
August 12, 2016
Contact:
Erica Taylor 843-937-6303
Media Advisory
First Day of School Tour with CCSD’s Superintendent
Who: Media outlets are welcomed and encouraged to join Superintendent Gerrita Postlewait and staff on her First Day of School Tour for the 2016-2017 school year.
What: Throughout the day, Dr. Postlewait will visit several schools across the District. She will be available for brief comment at each of the locations below.
When: Monday, August 15, 2016 from 7:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
7:10 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. St. James-Santee Elementary
9:00 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. Chicora Elementary
10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Military Magnet Academy
10:45 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. Deer Park Middle
12:05 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. Springfield Elementary
1:20 p.m. – 1:35 p.m. Montessori Community
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Burke High
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Simmons-Pinckney Middle
Where:
St. James-Santee, 8900 N. Highway 17 McClellanville, SC 29458
Chicora Elementary, 3100 Carner Avenue North Charleston, SC 29405
Military Magnet, 2950 Carner Ave. North Charleston, SC 29405
Deer Park Middle, 2263 Otranto Road North Charleston, SC 29406
Springfield Elementary, 2741 Clover St. Charleston, SC 29414
Montessori Community, 2122 Wood Ave. Charleston, SC 29414
Burke High, 244 President Street Charleston, SC 29403
Simmons-Pinckney Middle, 244 President Street Charleston, SC 29403
For more information: For more information regarding this event, please contact the CCSD Office of Strategy and Communications at (843) 937-6303.
About the Charleston County School District
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is the second largest school system in South Carolina representing a unique blend of urban, suburban, and rural schools that span 1,000 square miles along the coast. CCSD serves more than 50,000 students in 86 schools and several specialized programs. With approximately 6,100 employees district-wide, CCSD is the fourth largest employer in the region.
CCSD offers a diverse, expanding portfolio of options and specialized programs, delivered through neighborhood, charter, magnet, IB (international baccalaureate), and Montessori schools, and is divided into three Learning Communities led by associate superintendents. Options include specialized programs in science, engineering and mathematics; liberal arts; music and other creative and performing arts; career and technical preparation programs; and military and other public service enterprises.