Tomahawk Talk
Week of October 30th - November 3rd
Berkeley County Schools has installed safer school entryways at various schools across the district, and Tomahawk's entryway construction began this past weekend. Beginning Monday, October 16th, the process to have all visitors assisted through a new window in the front office will begin. In the coming weeks, entry into the office will no longer be permitted, and visitors will remain in one area while signing their child in/out or dropping off paperwork. Please be patient as we work to navigate this new procedure to ensure student and staff safety.
We have noticed an uptick in student injuries resulting from footwear. Shoes must fit securely enough to the foot in order to allow safe movement. Crocs, when worn without the strap, can be unsupportive and slip off easily. We ask that students wear their Crocs with the strap attached properly. Slides and flip flops should not be worn to school as they do not have a supportive strap at the heel. Since students are outside daily for recess, and participate in gym class once per week, we ask that students wear shoes conducive to running and climbing safely.
For more information on Berkeley County Schools' dress code procedures, please click here: https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/page/student-and-parent-reference-guide
*Urgent Reminder: We need an updated form for each child at TIS. Students will not be allowed to use BCS iPads, or attend field trips, without a form on file.
It's time to complete the Annual Emergency Information Update! This important information helps us reach you or the people responsible for your student(s) in case of emergency as well as information related to student health, nutrition, and wellness.
We would like to express our sincere appreciation for your ongoing support and understanding as we continue to navigate the challenges brought about by the current staffing shortage. Berkeley County Schools is actively recruiting for critical-need positions, primarily for bus drivers and substitute drivers. The ongoing shortage has regrettably left the Office of Transportation without drivers on numerous occasions, leading to bus cancellations and disruptions in our transportation services.
As a reminder, transportation updates are posted to the BCS Transportation Dashboard: https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/o/bcs/page/transportation-dashboard
In the event that a bus is canceled, we encourage parents/caregivers to transport student(s) to and from school. If you are unable to transport your student to school, please contact our main office at (304) 754-3171. Absences will be marked excused if due to a cancelled bus route.
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming part of the Berkeley County Schools transportation team, please visit our website:https://berkeleycountyschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=4443.
Berkeley County Schools uses SecureVolunteer to process background checks for volunteers. SecureVolunteer is a completely web-based/paperless system. You will receive e-mails from client services email when you submit your information to SecureVolunteer and when your background check is complete. Thank you for volunteering for Berkeley County Schools.
The background processing fee for the Secure Volunteer Background check is $22.45.
Procedures for Volunteers & Chaperones
School district procedure requires that individuals serving as chaperones for all overnight field trips and some daytime activities must have Level 1 approval, which requires a criminal background screening. To apply for Level 1 approval, volunteers must first apply online via Berkeley County Schools’ volunteer registration system (Secure Volunteer).
Registrations are processed in 3-5 days, sometimes longer at the beginning of the school year and then must be submitted to the Berkeley County Board of Education for approval. Once approved, the volunteer’s name will appear on the Level 1 Approved Volunteer list at the school(s) for which they registered.