Tomahawk Talk
Week of November 6th - November 10th
Did you know there is a shortage of material used to package milk into cartons?
Berkeley County Schools received notice that our milk vendor is affected by this nationwide shortage and that beginning next week, we will only receive 60% of our normal orders.
What does this mean for student meals?
At this time, students will continue receiving milk with all school breakfasts. To stretch our availability of milk, our child nutrition team acted swiftly to order 8-ounce bottled water to supplement student school lunches.
Starting Monday, November 6, 2023, students may select an 8-ounce bottle of water in place of milk for school lunch only. Students will have to make a choice. Extra milk will not be sold during this shortage. Students with a packed lunch may purchase one milk or a bottle of water for $0.25.
Our thanks to the BCS Community.
Thank you in advance to our students for their willingness accept this temporary milk/water choice, and to our school cafeteria teams for helping to implement these options. It is not known how long this shortage will last. Please know that your cooperation and patience with our staff are sincerely appreciated.
*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.