Marlboro County School District

Every school district in South Carolina had to create a Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan for the 2021-2022 school year. Marlboro County School District is pleased to share theirs with you.  Read more about Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan

Understanding how we can spend these funds will promote the type of creativity and innovative thinking we need to reach our students and improve our educational enterprise.  Read more about ESSER GEER Use of Funds Guidance FAQ

Public input on the Continuity of In-Person Instruction Survey  Read more about Continuity of In-Person Instruction Survey

On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act was signed into law. The US Department of Education is providing an additional $121.9 billion for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER III Fund).   Read more about ESSER III Funds Community Input

On Thursday, May 6, 2021, Marlboro County High School students participated in a job fair at The Continuum in Lake City, South Carolina.   Read more about MCHS Students Participate in Job Fair

Marlboro County School District (MCSD) announced at Monday night’s board meeting the hiring of Dr. Kimberly Walsh as its new Executive Director of Elementary Education.   Read more about Dr. Kim Walsh - Executive Director of Elementary Education

Marlboro County School District (MCSD) announced at Monday night’s board meeting the hiring of Mrs. Pam Johnson as its new Executive Director of Secondary Education.  Read more about Pam Johnson - Executive Director of Secondary Education

Students returning to MCSD next year will need to register.  Read more about TIME TO REGISTER YOUR STUDENTS FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR

Interested in the MCSD Virtual Academy for the 2021-2022 school year for your child? Fill out the survey.  Read more about 2021-2022 Virtual Academy Survey

MCSD will be holding a recruitment fair on Saturday, April 17th, 9-1 at BMSD.  Read more about Teach With Us

Time to register for PreK and Kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year  Read more about PreK and Kindergarten Registration

MCSD received a clean audit.  Read more about CLEAN AUDIT

Come join us on our journey. We are hiring educators!  Read more about Come Join Us On Our Journey

Marlboro County School District Board of Trustees voted to extend Superintendent Dr. Gregory A. McCord’s contract for one year.  Read more about Board Votes to Extend Superintendent's Contract

New Marlboro County School Board members were sworn in before the regularly scheduled meeting on January 11, 2021.  Read more about New Board Members Sworn In

Technical College (NETC). He marched alongside other graduates in the NETC 2020 Fall Commencement Ceremony. When he graduates from high school in Spring 2021, he will do so with his Associate Degree in hand.  Read more about MCHS Baseball Pitcher Starts Season as College Graduate

MCSD sponsored a MCSD Cares Tree for children who may be less fortunate and not receiving gifts for Christmas.  Read more about MCSD Cares Tree

Friday, December 11, 2020, all MCSD schools will be going virtual.  Read more about All Schools in MCSD Going Virtual

  Read more about Transitioning Into the New Year

Tech support for district students and parents.  Read more about MCSD Offering Technical Assistance

Marlboro County School District is excited to announce the PowerSchool online student enrollment system for the 2020-2021 school year.  Read more about All Students Will Now Enroll With the New Enrollment System

Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced a new program that will support students who need help navigating the challenges of COVID-19 learning environments.  Read more about South Carolina Department of Education Launches New Statewide Program to Engage Students and Families

Last night the Board of Education voted to approve “phase 2” for daily operations of schools in Marlboro County.   Read more about MCSD Schools Reopening 2020-2021

You have from Nov. 4-Nov. 30 to switch your child's instruction method. Read article for additional details.  Read more about Face 2 Face or Virtual Academy

https://conta.cc/31Kc1AK.   Read more about Benefits Open Enrollment

College of Education collaborative program helps reduce teacher shortages in SC communities  Read more about UofSC initiative paves the way for new teachers in rural areas

If you are a student of MCSD and having trouble logging into your email, follow the instructions listed above.  Read more about Student Login Assistance

Download the presentation that was given during Marlboro County School District School Board on July 21, 2020.  Read more about MCSD Schools Reopening 2020-2021

Marlboro County School District will be offering a new MCSD Virtual Academy for the 2020-2021 school year in an effort to accommodate families that would prefer their student(s) to have a full-time virtual option.  Read more about MCSD Virtual Academy

We're hiring teachers and other educators for Marlboro County School District!  Read more about Hiring Teachers & Other Educators for 2020-21

Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Classified Employees of the Year.  Read more about 2020-2021 Classified Employees of the Year

Win $25 by sharing your thoughts, videos, poems, etc. on how COVID-19 affected you. See video for directions.  Read more about How COVID-19 Affected Me Challenge

The Undergraduate Loan Forgiveness Program is available to all classroom teachers in the MCSD. The Program is funded by the Rural Teacher Recruitment and Retention Initiative (RRI) pursuant to FY20 Proviso 1A.54 funds.  Read more about RRI Undergraduate Loan Forgiveness Program

Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Teachers of the Year for each of our schools!  Read more about 2020-2021 Teachers of the Year

View the recording from our 20-minute virtual coffee chat (webinar) on Friday, April 24, 2020 on why you need to join us in our journey.  Read more about Virtual Coffee Chat for Prospective Teachers

D. Sharon Hubbard hired as new CFO for MCSD.  Read more about Wes Park Retiring, New CFO Hired

Parent/guardians who are looking to enroll students during this time will need to contact James McCall, Director of Student Services at (843) 544-3084.  Read more about Student Enrollment During School Closure

CarolinaCAP is a non-degree program leading to full licensure as a teacher. Learn more about an upcoming webinar.  Read more about So You Want to Become a Teacher?

On March 27, 2020 our Diversity Leadership Initiative team, along with a coalition of 30 statewide organizations, supported International SEL (Social Emotional Learning) Day by expanding Marlboro County School District’s #345 Initiative.   Read more about Riley Institute's Diversity Leadership Initiative Takes #345 Statewide

Buses will be parked at the below locations for student internet usage at 9 a.m. Monday - Friday.. The driver of each bus will have the login information and password for you. #345Marlboro  Read more about Bus WiFi Information

Gov. Henry McMaster and South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman gave mandate that all schools be closed through April 2020.  Read more about MCSD Schools Closed Through April 2020

The First 25" Mentoring Program focuses on 25 characteristics incorporated into life-lessons that all young men need to learn before graduating high school.  Read more about First 25 Mentoring Program

Marlboro County School District is launching the STOPit Solutions program. This program will allow students and parents the ability to anonymously send in reports of serious incidents which could include: Bullying, Cyberbullying, Harassment, Violence, Alcohol/Drug related issues, etc.  Read more about STOPit Anti-Bullying APP

The recipients of the Becoming Every Thing You Are (BEYA)STEM Scholarship were recognized at the February Marlboro County Board of Education meeting.  Read more about BEYA STEM Scholarship Students Recognized

Marlboro County Board of Education members voted 7-1 to accept a $200,000 donation from Marlboro Electric Cooperative Inc. (MEC) at their meeting on Monday, February 3, 2020.  Read more about MCSD Receives Donation from Marlboro Electric Cooperative

Last night the MCSD School Board approved the hiring of Dr. Dionne Vance as the new principal of Blenheim Middle School of Discovery.   Read more about Dr. Dionne Vance is New Principal of BMSD

Mr. Michael Baker from McColl Elementary Middle has been chosen as our Staff Member of the Month. Below is what his principal Mrs. Joy Rankin had to say about Mr. Baker  Read more about Michael Baker Recognized as Staff Member of the Month

Christopher Pietrzak has been chosen as the new Assistant Principal of Blenheim Middle School of Discovery.  Read more about Christopher Pietrzak Selected as Assistant Principal of BMSD

Dr. Gregory A. McCord of Marlboro County School District joins other leaders selected from across the Midlands and surrounding area to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s 13th class of Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI).   Read more about Dr. Gregory A. McCord Selected to Become Riley Fellow

Join us for our annual Teacher Recruitment Job Fair on February 22, 2020. Whether you’re looking for your first teaching job or your next teaching opportunity, we’re looking for you! The fair will take place at Marlboro County High School (951 Fayetteville Ave Ext Bennettsville, SC 29512).  Read more about Teacher Recruitment Job Fair on Feb. 22 at Marlboro County High School

Congratulations to the following members of the Marlboro County High School MIGHTY Band Program on making District Honor Band.  Read more about District Honor Band

Recently several Food Service employees received ServSafe training certificates. ServSafe is a food and beverage safety training and certificate program administered by the U.S. National Restaurant Association.   Read more about Food Service members earns ServSafe certification

Two students were recognized during the December board meeting for District Character Education Students of the Month.  Read more about Character Ed Students of the Month Recognized

CareSouth Carolina held a ribbon-cutting on Nov. 22 for the primary care location for public employees and their dependents in a separate suite located in the back of the Marlboro County School District as part of its new “Public Employee Health Services—Marlboro County” program. P  Read more about CareSouth Carolina holds ribbon-cutting for PEBA office in Bennettsville

Tramont Miles, a senior of Marlboro County High School and Vice President of Hospitality for SC DECA just recently visited Washington, D.C. with other state officers for the Ultimate DECA Power Trip.   Read more about Tramont Miles visited Washington, DC

Students to hear from President James E. Clark regarding the limitless college/career opportunities at South Carolina State University.  Read more about SCSU President Visits MCHS

Marlboro County School District is inaugurating a partnership with “Purposity”, a mobile app that allows users to identify community members in need and make donations to help them.   Read more about Bridge Between Those In Need and the Community

Marlboro County School District Character Education Students of the Month were announced last night at the November school board meeting.   Read more about Character Ed Students Announced During Board Meeting

Kids and teens in Marlboro County joined more than 150,000 children across the country in leading the 12th annual 4-H National Youth Science Day (4-H NYSD) challenge throughout the month of October.  Read more about 2019 4-H National Youth Science Day inspires kids to be “Game Changers” in three-part coding experience

Red Ribbon Week is being celebrated throughout the district.  Read more about Red Ribbon Week

MCHS Agriculture students and Mr. Hall spent their morning planting plants to beautify BIS.  Read more about Agriculture Class Plants Shrubs

On Wednesday, October 23, we celebrated Unity Day.  Read more about Unity Day Celebrated

Zackary Quick receives recognition as model student  Read more about Model Student After Attending AMIkids

Updated rules for Read to Succeed certification.  Read more about Read To Succeed Information

The Ecumenical Partnership Luncheon on Wednesday was a chance for faith and community members to learn about Marlboro County School District and how they can help students.  Read more about Ecumenical Partnership Luncheon

The Marlboro County High School DECA club joined with the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff Lemon to bring the community a Run for Color event   Read more about DECA Run for Color

Ribbon cuttings were held for four playgrounds.  Read more about Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies held at Four Schools

Mark Daniels at Carl's Food Center in Bennettsville has partnered with MCSD this year to provide a birthday cake to every students in grades PreK-5.   Read more about Carl's Food Center Partnering with MCSD

Lunch and Learn is a positive school-wide initiative to encourage and support student achievement. This plan allows for time during the day for students to receive remediation, support, or enrichment.   Read more about Lunch and Learn

Marlboro County School District teachers, staff and administrators set the tone for the 2019-20 school year at last week’s convocation in the gym at Marlboro County High School. The annual event is a chance for everyone to gather and kick off the school year.  Read more about MCSD is Ready for an Exciting Year

Marlboro County School District is making student health and wellness a top priority. To help guide the district in this effort, Marlboro County School District Board of Education recently approved revisions to the district’s school wellness policy (Policy code ADF).  Read more about Student Health and Wellness is a Top Priority

It's a new day in Marlboro County School District in South Carolina! Learn about our many teaching opportunities.  Read more about Teaching Careers in Marlboro County (Video)

In Marlboro County School District in South Carolina, we’re on a mission to make sure our students are really prepared for the 21st century, including for jobs and careers that don’t even exist today!  Read more about STEAM in Marlboro County (Video)

Hear from Jason Bracey, a lead teacher, as he shares his journey into this role and how Marlboro provides a number of amazing professional growth and teacher leadership opportunities.   Read more about Teacher Leadership Opportunities in MCSD (Video)

We are thankful to have the opportunity to know how the State Department of Education will be rating our schools in the future to show student academic progress. Our current results show that our schools are rated as follows:  Read more about State Department of Education Releases School Report Cards

Marlboro County voters approved a $10 million bond referendum that will go towards security/safety and renovations/repairs throughout the district.  Read more about Marlboro County Voters Approve a $10 Million Bond Referendum

Marlboro County School District is extremely happy to announce the One to One Pilot for students in 6th through 8th grade.   Read more about Marlboro Goes One-to-One

Marlboro County School District received the following information, in reference to Broadband for Low-income Consumers, from the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee: Through budget and policy recommendations to the General Assembly, the Education Oversight Committee (EOC) has supported initiatives to expand internet access to students   Read more about Broadband for Low-income Consumers