The Wiggins School of Education at Coker College awarded its fifth Educator of the Year Award to Ms. Stephanie Rogers, who is currently serving as Assistant Principal at Cheraw Intermediate School in Chesterfield, SC.  Several teacher candidates have been placed with Ms. Rogers when she was teaching at Cheraw Primary School, and they have consistently given positive feedback regarding Ms. Roger’s mentorship. The faculty and staff of the Wiggins School of Education presented Ms. Roger’s with the award at the fall dinner honoring supervising teachers.

WSOC-TV's 9 School Tools campaign is a part of the Channel 9 Family Focus brand and was introduced in 1997. Covering over 22 counties, this is the largest school supply drive in the Carolinas and has served over 3 million children to date. In partnership with Communities in Schools Charlotte-Mecklenburg and Classroom Central, WSOC-TV collects school supplies, which are then distributed to students in grades K – 12. These items play a big role in preparing students to be successful in the upcoming school year.

Chesterfield County School District will host a Fall new teacher conference for all first, second, and third year teachers on Oct 22 at the Palmetto Learning Center.

Fifty-six educators attended the New Teacher Orientation that was held at the Palmetto Learning Center on August 10. Of these educators, approximately 31 were beginning teachers and new to the profession. This group was comprised of classroom teachers, media specialists, and guidance counselors and represented all school levels of elementary, middle and high.

Students who are both returning AND new to the district can now register online. Click to see the details...