Welcome to Calhoun County Public Schools

Welcome to our website.  Calhoun County Public Schools are located in St. Matthews, South Carolina, home of the “Purple Martin Festival”.  We are proud of our schools and appreciate your interest in them as well.  Our district’s focus is “Teaching and Learning” that provides a high quality education to all students.   We always look for ways to improve this site in order to serve our public with easily accessible information.  Call us with suggestions: 803-655-7310. We hope you find the information you desire.  Our aim is to serve.  Thanks for visiting with us!
Dr. Steve Wilson, Superintendent       
 

Announcements

Calling All Parents

On May 18-19, 2012, The Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health of South Carolina is providing a free Leadership Training that will help you organize a parent support group in your community. Become a leader and help others as you help yourself! Click here to visit the Special Services homepage to find out more information.


Calhoun County School District Receives an Absolute Rating of Good and a Growth Rating of Excellent on State Report Card

 

Calhoun County School District established high expectations for students and they accepted the challenge! Click here to view the 2011 District and School State Report Cards.


What Does Education Mean to You?

In 2010, a group of Superintendents in South Carolina joined together to develop a vision for our schools. As educators, our primary focus is always the children and giving them the tools they need to become responsible, productive citizens. We encourage all of you to visit the website (www.oureducationvision.com) to learn more about the vision and our key values and beliefs.


CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TEACHER OF THE YEAR!!



Mrs. Virginia (Becky) Haigler, a middle level science teacher at St. Matthews K-8 School, has been named the District Teacher of the Year. Superintendent Steve Wilson surprised Mrs. Haigler during an instructional lesson with a dozen roses on September 20, 2011.

Congratulations to our School Teachers of the Year!

Calhoun County High School
Shirley Gooden, Special Education Teacher

Sandy Run K-8 School
Annette Clowney, 3rd Grade Teacher

St. Matthews K-8 School
Becky Haigler, 8th Grade Teacher

Our Vision

 
We envision a school district where everyone works harmoniously in a safe and caring environment to help all students reach their maximum potential.
 

Our Mission

The mission of Calhoun County Public Schools, in unity with parents and community, is to provide an environment conducive to learning that challenges all students to reach their maximum potential for success in a rapidly changing global society.

Interesting Facts

Upcoming Events

Tue, May 22 - Thu, May 24
4th Quarter Exams
Tuesday, May 22
Freshmen Orientation
Rising ninth graders and their parents are invited to Freshmen Orientation at 6 PM.
S.R.S. Field Day 1

Preschool - 4th gr.

Wednesday, May 23
S.R.S. Field Day 2

5th - 8th grades

Thursday, May 24
S.R.S. Science Fair

6:00 - 8:00 P.M.

Senior Night

6:30 PM
CCHS
Seniors and parents are invited to attend.

Friday, May 25
S.R.S. Dance

7th - 8th Grade Prom 
6:00 - 8:30 P.M.


Weather

Today, 5/19/2012
High: 79 Low: 57
Cloudy
21% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 5/20/2012
High: 80 Low: 57
Partly cloudy
8% chance of precipitation.