SIC Report to Parents 25-26 SY

Byron Graham, SIC Chairman

Baptist Hill High School cultivates learners rooted in their history, empowered by knowledge, guided by integrity, and prepared to pursue their future with confidence in a community where every student feels valued.

Our vision is to develop college- and career-ready students who think critically, communicate effectively, and demonstrate strong character, empowering them to be productive, community-minded citizens committed to continuous improvement.

Scholars across the district were recognized at Board of Trustees meetings for their outstanding achievements in local and regional Spelling Bees. Representing Baptist Hill Middle School with excellence was 8th grader Kadence Dennis, whose accomplishment highlighted the hard work, dedication, and academic talent of BHMS students.

Baptist Hill Art Teacher, Katlin Montella, celebrated a major achievement this year as artwork created by Baptist Hill Middle School scholars was featured on the cover of a publication from the Gibbes Museum of Art. The publication also highlighted images of our scholars inside, showcasing the creativity, talent, and artistic excellence of BHMS students.

Baptist Hill High School proudly celebrated its 2025 South Carolina High School League state champion track and field student-athletes and coaches with a special ring ceremony on March 23, 2026.

Janiya Fludd (a senior) won the Class A girls’ 100-meter hurdles last spring, and Fludd teamed up with Emerald Alford, Jazerah Fenley, and Malayah Mitchell to take gold in the 4x100 relay. During the ceremony, coaches and student-athletes were presented with championship rings, commemorating a remarkable season of hard work and success.

The celebration was highlighted by a keynote address from legendary Lowcountry basketball coach Earl Brown, who inspired attendees with words on dedication and on honoring those who helped them achieve their success.

One extra note, Fludd recently competed on a national stage at the 2026 Nike Indoor Nationals, held at The Nike Track & Field Center at The Armory in New York City. The prestigious event featured more than 5,500 of the nation’s top high school athletes.

Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud of the work being done to build an internal teacher pipeline. Elevate Charleston is one such program where CCSD works with high school students interested in becoming teachers. Those students go through an internship process during their junior and senior years to get real-world experience in the classroom. The end result is a commitment to become a CCSD teacher upon graduating from college. Three 2026 BHHS seniors, have committed to majoring in education and will return to teach in CCSD upon graduation. These students interned at Baptist Hill Middle School during the 2025-2026 school year.

In February, Baptist Hill Middle School and Baptist Hill High School achieved an important milestone by meeting their CCSD community reading goals. This accomplishment reflected the schools’ commitment to literacy, academic growth, and fostering a strong culture of reading across the Baptist Hill community.

At Baptist Hill Middle and High School, we believe in the power of partnership. We are deeply grateful for the continued support of our current community partners who help us enrich educational experiences for our students and families. We are always looking to expand our network of collaborators and welcome new opportunities to work together in building a stronger, more connected community.

***The Sons and Daughters of St Andrews Lodge #385, The Town of Hollywood, and the St Paul's Library, The Baptist Hill High School Alumni Association

Charleston, SC (September 15, 2025) - Rock N Roll Rescue (RRR), a proud LOCAL partner of Charleston County School District (CCSD), donated six brand-new instruments to students at Baptist Hill Middle School and Baptist Hill High School. The formal donation event took place on Friday, September 12, 2025.

Your presence makes a real difference. When you volunteer or participate in school events, you're not just checking a box—you're building community, supporting scholar success, and modeling the values we want to see in our schools. Reach out to our Parent Educator, LaShawna Watkins, at lashawna_watkins@charleston.k12.sc.us if you would like to become an integral part of the Hill.

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