South Carolina Public Charter School District

We envision a South Carolina where each child is academically equipped to reach their lifelong potential. #KidsFirst

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What happens when students get to build, design, question, and create? Some pretty incredible things. 🔬

On National STEAM Day, we are celebrating the charter schools across South Carolina where science, technology, engineering, arts, and math come to life in the classroom. Hands-on learning like this is what #KidsFirst looks like when it sparks curiosity and builds skills for the future.

#CharterSchools #STEAMDay #SCEducation

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How do you prepare students for success long after graduation? York Preparatory Academy puts #KidsFirst by making workforce readiness part of everything it does. 💼

York Prep has been named a Workforce Center of Excellence. Head of School Brian Myrup and his team partner with local businesses, colleges, and the military to help students explore real career paths and plan for their future.

Watch the full video to see what makes York Prep a leader in workforce readiness.

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📰 Learn more about Workforce Centers of Excellence: https://t.co/VGPcoU6Hle

#CharterSchools #WorkforceReady #CareerReady

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🎙️On this episode of #KidsFirst, Horse Creek Academy student Mae shares how finding her voice through the school’s student-run podcast transformed her into a confident young communicator. It's a joyful, feel-good glimpse at the next generation finding their footing and a reminder of what happens when students are given the chance to speak up, build real skills, and grow into themselves.

Tune in to the full episode here: https://t.co/Lq1iogcL7v

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What happens when character is built into every part of the school day? At Goucher Charter Academy, it’s how the adults put #KidsFirst.

Through a partnership with Scouting America, every student is a scout, learning leadership and good citizenship through daily practice. Principal Kelly Waters and her team are focused on removing barriers so every student has what they need to succeed. With an expansion on the way, Goucher will soon serve about 150 more students.

Watch the full video to see how Goucher is building strong citizens.

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#CharterSchools #CharacterEducation #ScoutingAmerica

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On today's Kids First Radio on 100.7 The Point, Superintendent Chris Neeley welcomes Major General Todd McCaffrey of the SC Department of Veterans Affairs to discuss supporting veterans and military families, the Purple Star program, and the important role education, childcare, and affordable housing play in military communities.

Tune in or stream live today at 5:30 PM: https://t.co/LKaCGG1Qfw

#KidsFirst

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No tricks, just treats for all of our amazing students today. 🎃 Happy Halloween from PCSD!

#KidsFirst #CharterSchools

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Ever wonder what it actually takes to get a charter school off the ground? The #KidsFirst Podcast talks with the leaders, community partners, and legislators who make it happen, from the first idea to opening day. 🎙️

Tune in weekly on 100.7 The Point or stream anytime:
🎧 Acast: https://t.co/LMKzoXYs7L
🎧 Spotify: https://t.co/FiHHiuvbVV
🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/SNjunIB02t

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Congratulations to York Preparatory Academy on becoming the latest Workforce Center of Excellence! YPA has always kept #KidsFirst at the center of its decisions, continuously evolving its programs to meet student needs while helping fill critical gaps in the local workforce. They understand that preparing students for success means listening, adapting, and creating opportunities that serve both students and the community.

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🎙️On this episode of #KidsFirst, Superintendent Chris Neeley shares a belief that goes to the heart of everything the district does: a diploma, on its own, is not enough. He talks about sending students across the graduation stage with real skills, credentials, and a clear path to the workforce, college, or the military, and makes a heartfelt case that what young people need most is purpose, and that giving it to them is a responsibility all of us share. It is a powerful reminder of what putting kids first really means.

Tune in to the full episode here: https://t.co/IJouzG0M7W

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What if 5,000 South Carolina students had even stronger teachers in their classrooms? That’s the goal behind a new partnership that puts #KidsFirst. 🍎

Through the $16 million SC RISE grant, PCSD and National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) will support 300 educators in six schools. NIET CEO Dr. Josh Barnett shares why student success starts with great teaching, and how NIET’s earlier work in South Carolina delivered a 14-to-1 return on investment for communities.

Watch the full video to hear what’s ahead.

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📰 Learn more about the NIET partnership: https://t.co/9rjV0m8UZY

#CharterSchools #TeacherLeadership #SCEducation

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Putting #KidsFirst first means keeping our community informed. Our newsletter covers it all: district updates, legislative news, upcoming events, student achievements, and our own take on things worth talking about.

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On today’s Kids First Radio, Superintendent Chris Neeley welcomes Horse Creek Academy students Mae and Jim to share the story behind their student-run podcast, Creek and Company. From building confidence behind the microphone to developing communication skills and mentoring younger students, Mae and Jim show how innovative opportunities help students find their voice.

Tune in at 5:30 p.m. today on 100.7 The Point or stream live at https://t.co/LKaCGG1Qfw to hear how HCA students are building skills, confidence, and community—with a little Halloween fun! #KidsFirst

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This fall, students from across our district got a front row seat to history. 🏛️

As America celebrates 250 years, High Point Academy, Felton Laboratory Charter School, LEAD Academy, York Preparatory Academy, and Youth Leadership Academy all took part in our Rev250 field trip series, exploring the State House and our South Carolina Military Museum up close.

History came off the page and into real life for these students and that is exactly what #KidsFirst looks like in action.

#CharterSchools #Rev250 #America250

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What happens when adults give teachers the tools to grow? At High Point Academy, that’s how they put #KidsFirst. 🚀

High Point is one of six South Carolina schools selected for the $16 million SC RISE grant. School leader Brian Sherman shares how master teachers, the TAP System, and new AI tools will help teachers grow, and how High Point is already leading the way on AI literacy.

Watch the full video to see what’s next for High Point.

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📰 Learn more about the NIET partnership: https://t.co/9rjV0m8UZY

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🌟 54 students. 54 perfect scores. 🌟

We recently had the honor of celebrating the students who scored a perfect score on their spring 2026 SCReady assessment! These incredible young people and their families joined us for a special recognition and lunch, because that kind of achievement deserves more than a certificate in the mail.

We're so proud of each and every one of them. And behind every perfect score is a village of people who made it possible. Thank you to the school leaders, teachers, and parents who show up every single day putting #KidsFirst. This recognition belongs to you too!

Congratulations to our perfect scorers!

📸 See photos from the day here: https://t.co/cZeXTEzQQt

#CharterSchools #SCReady #StudentSuccess

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What does it look like when adults invest in great teaching to put #KidsFirst?

At Riverwalk Academy, school leader Robert Compton and his team built strong systems for teacher coaching and leadership, and their high school earned an Excellent rating again on the state report card. Now Riverwalk is one of six South Carolina schools in SC RISE, a $16 million grant that will help it develop teacher leaders and reward effective teaching.

Watch the full video to see how Riverwalk helps every student grow.

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📰 Learn more about the NIET partnership: https://t.co/9rjV0m8UZY

#CharterSchools #TeacherLeadership #SCEducation

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🎙️On this episode of #KidsFirst, Dr. Kelly Linkenhoker of Oceanside Collegiate Academy shares the heart behind the school's small, family-centered approach: the goal is not just to educate students, but to launch them into capable, confident young adults. She speaks candidly about the gap so many students hit when they reach the rigor of college unprepared, and how Oceanside gives them a real head start while still surrounding them with support. It is a thoughtful look at what it means to prepare a young person for what comes next.

Tune in to the full episode here: https://t.co/tA0aVs4ZE1

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Five schools. Five flags. One mission: #KidsFirst

We have had the privilege of raising the PCSD flag at Summerville Preparatory Academy, Legacy Early College, GREEN Charter School Simpsonville, Riverwalk Academy, and High Point Academy.

When you see this flag flying, know what it stands for. A commitment to every student, in every community, regardless of where they live or where they come from. That is what #KidsFirst means to us and these schools are living it out every single day.

Thank you for welcoming us!

#CharterSchools #FlagRaising #SCEducation

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What does it look like when an entire school community puts #KidsFirst? At Coastal High School, it starts at the top. 🌊

School leader Sherri Oskin and her team hire for relationships and create real opportunities for every student. Students learn to care for the land and animals on their campus, a space that feels like a sanctuary. Students with diverse abilities run the cafeteria school store, building job skills and taking real pride in their work. Families are committed too, with some driving an hour each day for their kids to attend.

Watch the full video to see what makes Coastal such a special place.

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#CharterSchools #MyrtleBeach

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Tune in to Kids First Radio today at 5:00 PM on 100.7 The Point FM or stream live at https://t.co/LKaCGG1Qfw as we talk about the basics of public charter schools in South Carolina. Charter schools are free public schools, open to all students, and never charge tuition to attend. At the South Carolina Public Charter School District, our boundaries stretch across the entire state, giving families more opportunities to find the right educational fit for their children. #KidsFirst