Due to inclement weather, school will operate on a half day schedule on Wednesday, August 30. See dismissal times
Students, parents and staff enjoyed a wonderful evening of STEM activities during our Duke Energy Night. Enjoy these pictures!
Parents,
On May 16, 2023, students in grades 3rd through 8th will begin SC Ready testing. High School and 8th grade students in EOC classes will begin testing on May 22, 2023.
For more information click https://sites.google.com/marlboro.k12.sc.us/mcsdtesting/home
MCSD Testing
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Please note!
Title I Parent Involvement Policy
Bennettsville Intermediate School jointly develops with Parents a written parent Involvement Policy that describes the means for carrying out the requirements of the legislation.
Congratulations to Calan Bright for being selected Character Education of the Month for February. Calan was selected from the district. We are so proud that she is a student here at BIS!!
The Black History Month program has been rescheduled to March 3rd. Please come and join us in the auditorium at 10:00 AM.
Parents and loved ones, please note....
Parents!
Please note that we have several buses running late today. Your child may get home later than normal.
Parents, Bus #18 is running late today. Please be advised that your child may get home later than normal.
Parents,
Bus #49 is running late today. Please be advised that your child may get home later than normal.
Check out information on the Transition to Teaching residency to see if it's right for you!
Important Information!
Attached you will find a letter and flyer from DHEC for Marlboro County School District about the upcoming Flu Vaccine Clinics for our schools.
MCSD has a new clear bag policy at all athletic events. Please adhere to these new changes.
Hope everyone enjoyed time off on this Labor Day and are looking forward to a great week at BIS!
22-23 School Exclusion List for Parents
Dear Parents:
This brochure lists the illnesses for which a child must be kept out of school or childcare. It tells you if your child needs a doctor’s note or medical treatment to come back to school or childcare after certain illnesses. If you have any questions about the School and Childcare Exclusion List, please contact your child’s school, childcare or your local health department.
Click on the link below to access the brochure: https://scdhec.gov/health/child-teen-health/school-exclusion
Make sure your child is ready for the start of the school year. Please see information about being up to date on shots for different grade levels.
Virtual Summer Science Camp
Kids, are you looking for some science fun this summer? Parents, want to get your kids excited about science? If you answered “Yes” then consider this virtual summer science camp opportunity for rising 4th and 5th graders.
Theme: Energy, energy, energy! Come explore solar, electrical, light, and heat energy with us!
General Information:
- Participation is free.
- We will provide each student participant* with a kit of cool science materials. You will use them during the virtual summer science camp. The materials are yours to keep after the camp is over!
- You need a computer, internet access, and an adult to chaperone your virtual sessions.
Camp Details:
- When: July 18th-22nd, 9:00-10:00am daily.
- Where: Virtually, and in your own home space.
- Participants must commit to attending all days of the Summer Science Camp.
- Participants must commit to picking up science kit materials during the week of July 4th – 15th from one of the districts below:
o Orangeburg County School District Central Office
o Colleton County School District Central Office
o Florence 3 School District Central Office or,
o Marlboro County School District Central Office
How to Register:
1. Register to participate* by going to, https://forms.gle/P1LNfHBs1m3dRX7U8
2. After you register, we will send you additional details needed to join the virtual science sessions.
This event is sponsored by the Colleton County School District, Orangeburg County School District, Florence 3 School District, Marlboro County School District and the University of South Carolina College of Education. We are working with a group of classroom teachers and are hoping to practice our virtual teaching approaches with elementary students. We are seeking a limited number of highly motivated students to help us.
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact:
- Carli Toliver (University of South Carolina at 347-346-0019 or toliverc@mailbox.sc.edu
- Mrs. Wilsey Hamilton (Colleton County School District at whamilton@colleton.k12.sc.us)
- Dr. Jesse Washington (Orangeburg County School District at 803-534-5454 jessie.washington@ocsdsc.ord)
- Mrs. Angelia Scott (Florence 3 School District at ascott@fsd3.org)
- Mrs. Barbara McCall (Marlboro County School District @ bmccall@malboro.k12.sc.us)
* Registration is limited to first time attendees. Please know that we will accept returning/repeating students in future years. Due to the virtual nature of the program and the repeating curriculum this year we can only accept new applicants.
Good Morning BIS Family. After much consideration and thought we have decided to give four (4) tickets per child for the upcoming 5th grade promotion ceremony. Due to COVID being back on the rise we think it is best to limit the number of guests for safety. We will Facebook Live the event on our school Facebook page for viewing. Masks will be required for attendance. Your child will be bringing home a letter and their tickets today. Thank you for understanding.
Dates to remember:
May 25- Math Makeup testing
May 26- Hansel and Gretel 5:30 pm
May 30- No School
May 31- 4th grade Fun Day
May 31- 5th grade Promotion 5:30 pm
June 1- half day, 5th grade Picnic
June 2- Last Day, half day, 4th grade awards 8:30 am