Press Releases
2024-2025 Press Releases
MARCH 11, 2025 - OCSD BOARD APPROVES 2025-2026 AND 2026-2027 ACADEMIC CALENDARS
FEBRUARY 14, 2025 - NORTH HIGH SCHOOL BAND STUDENTS SECURE OVER $1.5 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS
FEBRUARY 6, 2025 - OCSD HONORS SCHOOL COUNSELORS DURING NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK
FEBRUARY 3, 2025 - DR. SHAWN D. FOSTER NAMED SCAAA'S 3A/2A/1A SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR FOR 2025
JANUARY 24, 2025 - SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY STUDENTS CHAMPION COMMUNITY SERVICE THROUGH ANNUAL PROJECT
JANUARY 6, 2025 - OCSD RECOGNIZES 2025-2026 TEACHER AND SUPPORT STAFF OF THE YEAR HONOREES
DECEMBER 18, 2024 - CHRISTMAS IN OCSD DISTRICT SIX
DECEMBER 11, 2024 - OCSD BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVES MAKE-UP DAYS FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER CLOSURES
DECEMBER 11, 2024 - OCSD TO SHOWCASE STUDENT TALENT AT ART GALLERY EVENT
DECEMBER 10, 2024 - OCSD RECEIVES A CLEAN AUDIT REPORT FOR 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR
NOVEMBER 12, 2024 - DR. TASHA LOUIS-NANCE ELECTED VICE-CHAIR OF SC-SIC BOARD OF TRUSTEES
NOVEMBER 12, 2024 - DR. JESSE WASHINGTON III NAMED CHAIR-ELECT OF THE
PALMETTO’S FINEST ASSOCIATION
OCTOBER 2, 2024 - OCSD ACCEPTED INTO NATIONAL NETWORK OF INNOVATIVE SCHOOL DISTRICTS
AUGUST 22, 2024 - TWO OCSD STUDENTS RECOGNIZED BY BIG FUTURE FOR OUTSTANDING PSAT SCORES
AUGUST 22, 2024 - OCSD STUDENTS MADE SIGNIFICANT GAINS ON 2023-2024 STATE ASSESSMENTS
AUGUST 15, 2024 - BRANCHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL NAMED NATIONAL BETA SCHOOL OF DISTINCTION
AUGUST 14, 2024 - OCSD RANKS IN TOP 10% FOR COMMITMENT TO WHOLE-CHILD EDUCATION
AUGUST 13, 2024 - OCSD AWARDED $40 MILLION AWARD FOR NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION
AUGUST 1, 2024 - OCSD HOSTS 2024 CONVOCATION TO KICK OFF SCHOOL YEAR
JULY 22, 2024 - DEDICATION CEREMONY FOR NEW LAKE MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL
2023-2024 Press Releases
2023-2024
JUNE 26, 2024 - OCSD CELEBRATES LOCAL STUDENTS AWARDED TRI-COUNTY CHAMBER SCHOLARSHIPS
JUNE 26, 2024 - OCSD ANNOUNCES NEW ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AT LAKE MARION HIGH SCHOOL
JUNE 26, 2024 - OCSD ANNOUNCES NEW ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AT EDISTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JUNE 25, 2024 - OCSD COMMUNICATIONS TEAM HONORED WITH MULTIPLE NATIONAL AWARDS FROM NSPRA
MAY 31. 2024 - OCSD ANNOUNCES TOP 5 PRINCIPAL AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR FINALISTS
MAY 17, 2024 - ERIC BROWN APPOINTED AS PRINCIPAL OF MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MAY 17, 2024 - MALEK MCDUFFIE APPOINTED AS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF WILLIAM J. CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
MAY 17, 2024 - MARK HODOWANEC APPOINTED AS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF EDISTO HIGH SCHOOL
MAY 17, 2024 - JESSICA MCCORMICK APPOINTED AS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF MELLICHAMP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MAY 17, 2024 - PATRICIA HAMPTON APPOINTED AS PRINCIPAL OF EDISTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MAY 17, 2024 - WENDEE EVERING APPOINTED AS PRINCIPAL OF EAST LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MAY 9, 2024 - OCSD HONORS TOP EDUCATORS FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
APR. 30, 2024 - OCSD ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
APR. 29, 2024 - OCSD ANNOUNCES NEW MOBILE COMMUNICATION APP
APR. 26, 2024 - OCSD COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT CELEBRATES MULTIPLE AWARDS FROM SC NSPRA
APR. 24, 2024 - SOUTHERN SCHOLARS INITIATIVE CELEBRATES FIFTH ANNIVERSARY WITH SCHOLARSHIPS
APR. 19, 2024 - CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FOR OCSD MLK SCHOLARS & LUNCH
APR. 18, 2024 - OCSD APPOINTS NEW ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AT NORTH MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
APR. 18, 2024 - OCSD ANNOUNCES NEW ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AT EDISTO PRIMARY SCHOOL
APR. 17, 2024 - OCSD ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS AND NEW COLLABORATIVE ROLES FOR 2024-2025
APR. 17, 2024 - ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT EARNS PRESTIGIOUS COGNIA® ACCREDITATION
APR. 15, 2024 - INSIDE LOOK: OCSD SHOWS PROGRESS ON MAJOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
APR. 11, 2024 - GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR THE NEW ORANGEBURG-WILKINSON HIGH SCHOOL
APR. 10, 2024 - LAKE MARION HIGH SCHOOL QUIZ BOWL TEAM WINS BIG IN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
MAR. 15, 2024 - OCSD INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM FORGE EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
MAR. 14, 2024 - OCSD ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
MAR. 11, 2024 - PALMETTO CITIZENS ANNOUNCES HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY GRANTS FOR OCSD EMPLOYEES
MAR. 7, 2024 - OCSD SPELLING BEE WINNERS ANNOUNCED
MAR. 6, 2024 - OCSD AND PALMETTO CITIZENS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION FORGE NEW PARTNERSHIP
MAR. 6, 2024 - OCSD UNVEILS THE LAKE MARION TECHNOLOGY GATOR CAFE
MAR. 5, 2024 - OCSD CELEBRATES NATIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH AND SOCIAL WORK
MAR. 4, 2024 - OCSD ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL DISTRICT SPELLING
FEB. 28, 2024 - OCSD ANNOUNCES NEW ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FOR LAKE MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL
Jan. 29, 2024 - OCSD TEACHERS AND STAFF RECEIVE OVER $25K IN GRANTS FOR EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS
Jan. 26, 2024 - OCSD HOSTS CAREER FAIR - A GATEWAY TO DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL CAREERS
Jan. 23, 2024 - DR. FELISHA WILLIAMS TO LEAD LAKE MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL
Jan. 23, 2024 - OCSD HOSTS THIRD ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. ORATORY COMPETITION
Jan. 22, 2024 - OCSD ANNOUNCES THE INAUGURAL OCSD INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2024
Dec. 19, 2023 - OCSD LAUNCHES 'SPOTLIGHT ON ALUMNI' CAMPAIGN
Dec. 14, 2023 - OCSD LAUNCHES E-SPORTS LAB AT TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Dec. 12, 2023 - OCSD APPROVES GENEROUS RETENTION BONUSES FOR 2023-2024 EMPLOYEES
Dec. 7, 2023 - SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER TO DEPLOYED SERVICE MEMBERS
Dec. 5, 2023 - OCSD CELEBRATES TEACHERS OF THE YEAR WITH SPECIAL LUNCHEON
Nov. 14, 2023 - OCSD EDUCATORS NOMINATED FOR PRESTIGIOUS LIFECHANGER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Nov. 2, 2023 - OCSD PARTNERS WITH MUSC HEALTH SPORTS MEDICINE TO SUPPORT ATHLETIC SAFETY
Oct. 20, 2023 - THE STORIES OF OCSD: SHOWCASING COACH JARVIS DAVIS
Oct. 19, 2023 - THE STORIES OF OCSD: WHITTAKER'S PRINCIPAL RECEIVES SEPTEMBER HONOR
Oct. 19, 2023 - OCSD CELEBRATES STUDENTS' ACHIEVEMENTS
Oct. 16, 2023 - OCSD OBSERVES "DAY OF NATIONAL CONCERN ABOUT YOUNG PEOPLE AND GUN VIOLENCE"
Oct. 16, 2023 - OCSD DISTRICT CELEBRATES NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR VANCE-PROVIDENCE AND ST. JAMES
Oct. 13, 2023 - OCSD TO HONOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS AT ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
Oct. 13, 2023 - OCSD ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF THE "OCSD ARTS" DIGITAL MAGAZINE
Oct. 12, 2023 - OCSD ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH ACP TO BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE
Oct. 11, 2023 - MARCUS JOHNSON TO RECEIVE THE CHAMPIONS OF EDUCATION AWARD
Oct. 11, 2023 - OCSD SEEKS COMMUNITY INPUT ON NAMING NEW SCHOOL
Oct. 10, 2023 - ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CONTINUES TO MAKE ACADEMIC GAINS
Oct. 4, 2023 - A JOURNEY OF PERSEVERANCE WITH COACH CHRIS CARTER
Oct. 2, 2023 - NATIONAL SCHOOL CUSTODIANS DAY
Sept. 28, 2023 - HBCU FAIR AT MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sept. 25, 2023 - OCSD ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING OF "GATOR STYLE STUDIO" AT LAKE MARION TECH. CENTER
Sept. 20, 2023 - TAPHNIE SANDERS SELECTED AS DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY FOR OCSD
Sept. 19, 2023 - LORRAINE PEEPLES APPOINTED TO ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT'S BOARD
Sept. 19, 2023 - BEHIND THE SCREENS—HONORING OUR IT HEROES ON NATIONAL IT PROFESSIONALS’ DAY
Sept. 15, 2023 - THE STORIES OF OCSD: UNVEILING THE FIRST PRINCIPAL OF THE MONTH
Sept. 14, 2023 - OCSD INVITES PARENTS AND STUDENTS FOR A HAWAIIAN-THEMED TITLE I EVENT
Sept. 13, 2023 - OCSD CELEBRATES SPEAK LIFE DAY 2023
Sept. 13, 2023 - OCSD CELEBRATES ACHIEVEMENTS OF BETA CLUB STUDENTS AT NATIONAL CONVENTIONS
Sept. 13, 2023 - OCSD TO OBSERVE SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH
Sep. 13, 2023 - OCSD SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER BETTY PELZER ACHIEVES LEVEL 4 RECOGNITION
Sept. 12, 2023 - OCSD CELEBRATES DESIREE LEWIS FOR HER SELECTION IN THE FALL 2023 STAR SEMINAR
Sep. 12, 2023 - THE STORIES OF OCSD: OCSD'S STUDENT-TEACHER LUNCHEON
Sep. 6, 2023-NMHS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR ENSURES BRIGHT FUTURES FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES
Sep. 1, 2023 - THE STORIES IN OCSD: NURTURING THE NEXT GENERATION OF INNOVATORS
Aug. 28, 2023 - BROOKDALE ELEMENTARY RECEIVES $5,000 GRANT FROM THE BATTELLE FOUNDATION FUND
Aug. 25, 2023 - THE STORIES OF OCSD: HOLLY HILL LITTLE THEATER'S $12,000 DONATION
Aug. 24, 2023 - THE STORIES OF OCSD: BEHIND THE BADGE
Aug. 3, 2023 - OCSD COMMENCES 2023-2024 ACADEMIC YEAR WITH INSPIRING CONVOCATION
Aug.3, 2023 - OCSD ANNOUNCES 2023-2024 TEACHER AND SUPPORT STAFF OF THE YEAR
Aug. 1, 2023 - DEION JAMISON RETURNS TO LAKE MARION HIGH SCHOOL AS INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
July 31, 2023 - QUAI STEVENSON NAMED ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF VANCE-PROVIDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
July 31, 2023 - OCSD ANNOUNCES TOP FIVE TEACHERS AND SUPPORT STAFF OF THE YEAR
July 26, 2023 - OCSD RECEIVES THE PRESTIGIOUS EVERFI EMPOWERED SEAL
July 25, 2023 - BROOKDALE ON TRACK TO BECOME FIRST GREEN STEPS-CERTIFIED SCHOOL IN ORANGBURG
July 24, 2023 - OCSD'S CONVOCATION: "RECONSTRUCTING THE FUTURE: THE HARD RESET
July 19, 2023 - OCSD STUDENTS SHINE AT NATIONAL STAR EVENT COMPETITION IN DENVER
July 11, 2023 -GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR HKT HIGH SCHOOL'S STATE-OF-THE-ART TURF ATHLETIC FIELD
July 10, 2023 - KEISHA MARTIN-HOUSTON APPOINTED TO LEAD ELLOREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2022-2023 Press Releases
June 30, 2023 - OCSD CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL SUMMER ARTS ACADEMY FINALE
June 29, 2023 - ST. JAMES-GAILLARD STUDENTS SHINE AT THE 2023 JR. BETA CLUB NATIONAL CONVENTION
June 8, 2023 - DR. KELLY W. HAYDEN NAMED ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FOR BRANCHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
June 8, 2023 - KIMBERLY FARMER NAMED ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF MELLICHAMP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
June 8, 2023 - GLENN E. ROBINSON WAS NAMED ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FOR EDISTO HIGH SCHOOL’S LEADERS
June 8, 2023 - TINIKA PIERCE-BONEY NAMED ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FOR BETHUNE- BOWMAN MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
June 5, 2023 -OCSD TO PROVIDE FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR CHILDREN
June 5, 2023 -GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR EDISTO HIGH SCHOOL'S STATE-OF-THE-ART TURF ATHLETIC FIELD
June 2, 2023 - ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT HOSTS RECRUITMENT FAIR
June 2, 2023 - OW HIGH SCHOOL NAMES HENRY HOWARD INTERIM HEAD BOYS BASKETBALL COACH
June 1, 2023 - EDISTO HIGH SCHOOL WELCOMES NEW FOOTBALL COACH MARCUS LIVINGSTON
May 24, 2023-BRIANA BERRY OCSD’S 2022-2023 ROOKIE TEACHER OF THE YEAR
May 23, 2023-OCSD'S DESIREE LEWIS HONORED AS WLTX NEWS 19 TEACHER OF THE WEEK
May 19, 2023-BRANCHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL'S VICKIE HAYNES HONORED AS SC CTE COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR
May 18, 2023-OCSD UNVEILS TOP 10 TEACHERS AND SUPPORT STAFF OF THE YEAR FINALISTS
May 17, 2023 - THREE OCSD STUDENTS RECEIVE SC DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIPS
May 16, 2023 - OCSD WELCOMES ROADTRIP NATION FOR SOUTH CAROLINA PROJECT: "LEAP & GROW"
May 16 - THREE OCSD STUDENTS AWARDED $1,000 SCHOLARSHIPS
May 16 - OCSD INVITES LOCAL CONSTRUCTION WORKERS TO JOB FAIR
May 12, 2023-OWHS STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE AS VENDORS AT THE COLUMBIA BLACK EXPO
May 12, 2023 - DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT SERVICES GOES GREEN FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
May 11, 2023 - DR. BERNARD E. FROST NAMED ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
May 10, 2023 - OCSD CELEBRATES SCHOOL-LEVEL TEACHERS AND SUPPORT STAFF OF THE YEAR
May 8, 2023 - SEVENTEEN OCSD EDUCATORS AWARDED 2023 SRNS INNOVATIVE TEACHING MINI-GRANTS
April 27, 2023 - OCSD LAUDES THE TOP TEN PERCENT OF THE 2023 GRADUATING SENIORS
April 26, 2023 - OCSD AND OC TECH PARTNER ON ‘THE HOPE INITIATIVE’
April 26, 2023 - OCSD HOSTS EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY IN DOWNTOWN ORANGEBURG
April 24, 2023 - SEAN E. GLOVER HIRED TO LEAD LAKE MARION HIGH SCHOOL
April 20, 2023 - AISHA WILLIAMS APPOINTED TO LEAD SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
April 20, 2023 - OCSD STUDENTS ATTEND STEM SIGNING DAY EVENT
April 5, 2023 - ORANGEBURG TECHNOLOGY CENTER STUDENTS ARE "BACK TO BACK SkillsUSA STATE CHAMPIONS"
March 30, 2023–OCSD SCHOOL LEADERS ATTEND NIET CONFERENCE TO SHARE HOW OCSD IS “ELEVATING EDUCATION
March 30, 2023–OCSD ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF TWO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COORDINATORS
March 24, 2023 - OCSD CELEBRATES FOUR SOUTH CAROLINA JUNIOR SCHOLARS
March 15, 2023 - DR. KEMEKA JOHNSON TO LEAD EDISTO HIGH SCHOOL
March 1, 2023 - CAROLINA PANTHERS, BANK OF AMERICA AND OCSD TO CELEBRATE READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK
February 22, 2023 - OCSD BOARD MEMBER RECOGNIZED BY SCSBA
February 16, 2023 - DR. STEVEN PREAST TO LEAD EDISTO PRIMARY SCHOOL
February 15, 2023 - DR. RENA BOWMAN TO JOIN OCSD’S DEPARTMENT OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS
February 14, 2023 - OCSD BAND STUDENTS AWARDED OVER $395,000.00 IN BAND SCHOLARSHIPS
February 14, 2023 - OCSD EDUCATOR NOMINATED FOR NATIONAL LIFECHANGER OF THE YEAR AWARD
February 14, 2023 • OCSD BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVE THE 2023-24 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
February 3, 2023 - 21ST ANNUAL FIFTH GRADE OUTSTANDING CHARACTER RECOGNITION PROGRAM
February 2, 2023 - OCSD’S KEITH TERRY NAMED SCAPT (DISTRICT 1) CHAIRMAN
January 31, 2023 - OCSD CELEBRATES NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK 2023
January 31, 2023 - OCSD HOSTS 2ND ANNUAL MLK ORATORY CONTEST
January 24, 2023–OCSD’S BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED DR. SHAWN FOSTER’S OVERALL “EXCELLENT” EVALUATION
January 17, 2023 - ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO HOST THE 2023 MLK JR. ORATORY COMPETITION
January 17, 2023 - OCSD RECEIVES A 2022-2023 CHAMPIONS OF THE ENVIRONMENT GRANT
December 14, 2022 - STUDENTS AT MELLICHAMP, RIVELON AND SHERIDAN RECEIVE CHRISTMAS GIFTS
December 13, 2022 - OCSD RECEIVES A CLEAN AUDIT REPORT
December 12, 2022 - SUPERINTENDENT FOSTER DELIVERS THE 2022 ADDRESS TO AREA STAKEHOLDERS
November 17, 2022 - TEACHERS AND STAFF RECEIVE OVER $28K IN GRANTS FOR EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS
November 15, 2022 - OCSD IS MAKING GAINS IN PREPARING STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS AFTER GRADUATION
November 15, 2022-MORE THAN 500 OCSD STUDENTS TO WITNESS SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT ORAL ARGUMENTS
November 9, 2022 - CSD'S $190 MILLION BOND REFERENDUM APPROVED BY VOTERS
August 15, 2022-DISTRICT NAMES INTERIM ADMINISTRATORS AT NORTH MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
November 4, 2022 - THIRTY-EIGHT OCSD STUDENTS HONORED FOR PERFECT SCORES
November 3, 2022 - BRANCHVILLE'S LADY JACKETS ARE THE 2022 CLASS A LOWER STATE CHAMPIONS
October 28, 2022 - OCSD RECEIVES $6.32 MILLION FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
September 20, 2022- ASST. SUPERINTENDENT FOR COMMUNICATIONS, BUSINESS & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS NAMED
August 16, 2022 - FOSTER SHOWCASES THE COLLECTIVE WORK OF THE CONSOLIDATED DISTRICT