#WeLoveTEAMColleton! Way to go, Ms. White!!!
National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is excited to celebrate March 2025 as the 40th annual Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®). This March, music educators and music students are celebrating music education in their school communities demonstrating how the theme “United Through Music” resonates with them.
“This is a special year for Music In Our Schools Month® as we celebrate its ruby anniversary! That’s 40 years using this month to boldly remind the world that music in American schools is awesome and important,” stated NAfME President Deborah A. Confredo. “The 2025 MIOSM® theme, United Through Music, is simple and eloquent. It reminds us that, although each person—baby, child, youth, and adult—is a beautiful musical human, when we come together our song soars higher, louder, and stronger.
“Music unites and reminds us that we have things in common even when it might be hard to see those commonalities.”
“Music unites and reminds us that we have things in common even when it might be hard to see those commonalities,” Confredo continued. “Music speaks to the very heart of what it means to be a caring human. It reaches our souls, it transforms us, it moves us. And when we unite through music, we experience laughter, joy, spontaneous expression, aha moments, and excitement . . . we become more human.
“This March, as we celebrate Music In Our Schools Month, remember our clear and poignant theme: United Through Music,” Confredo encouraged. “No matter how you choose to recognize MIOSM 2025, in ways grand or subtle, uniting through music is a good and noble goal. Happy MIOSM 2025!”
NAfME is encouraging music education supporters to amplify the difference music education has made in their lives and reach out to federal elected officials to support fully funding Titles I, II, and IV-A, which each support music educators and music education programs. Follow #MIOSM and #UnitedThroughMusic on social media. The NAfME advocacy and public policy staff will be hosting an online MIOSM event on March 12, and registration information will be available soon at nafme.org/MIOSM.
Throughout the month of March, NAfME-affiliated state music education associations are also participating in advocacy activities, including holding meetings with state and local elected officials, sharing why music education must continue to be funded and supported. Advocates are urging elected officials to pass resolutions and proclamations proclaiming March as Music In Our Schools Month. NAfME Collegiate members and chapters will be sharing their work during a social media campaign March 24–28 to celebrate and support music education on their campuses.
Since 1985, MIOSM has been observed as an annual month-long celebration when schools and communities celebrate music in their local schools and the educators who dedicate themselves to bring music into the lives of students every day. Read more about the history of the observance. NAfME Councils have provided lesson plans music educators can use throughout the whole school year. This year NAfME has provided classroom materials for MIOSM that teachers can share with their schools as they celebrate how “United Through Music” connects music students and communities. All of these items are available at nafme.org/MIOSM.
NAfME encourages teachers and music education advocates to share on social media how their schools are celebrating music education, using the hashtags #UnitedThroughMusic and #MIOSM and tagging “@NAfME”.
#WeLoveTEAMColleton! Way to go, Ms. Briones-Hantz!!!
Colleton County School District is celebrating "Read Across America" week in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday! Check out some of the wonderful events planned this week. If you are visiting the schools, please look out for Thing 1 & Thing 2!
The 2025-2026 Colleton County School District calendar has been approved. It is located on
the district and schools' websites. Check it out now @: https://5il.co/39565.
#WeLoveTEAMColleton! Way to go, Ms. Goff!
🔮 What does the future of public education look like? With continued support and investment, public schools can keep preparing students for success. Join the conversation—what do you hope to see in the future of public education? #PSW25 #PublicSchoolProud
4K-5K & New Enrollee Registration for the Colleton County School District is happening today 3:00-6:30 @ the CCSD Boardroom located @ 500 Forest Circle, Walterboro, SC.
#WeLoveTEAMColleton! Way to go, Ms. Pascoe!!
🤝 Public schools are more than classrooms—they’re community hubs! From family engagement nights to partnerships with local organizations, public schools bring people together. Share a story of how your school has connected with the community! #PSW25 #PublicSchoolProud
#WeLoveTEAMColleton! Way to go, Ms. Edens!
#WeLoveTEAMColleton! Way to go, Ms. Glover!!!
Registration Day (New Students) February 27, 2025
Colleton County School District Office 500 Forest Circle, Walterboro, SC, 29488
3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
4K & 5K Registration 2025-2026 Frequently Asked Application Questions
👩🏫 Teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff—public school educators shape our future. Today, let’s recognize their dedication. Share a thank-you note to a public school educator who made an impact on your life! #PSW25 #ThankAPublicSchoolTeacher
Public Schools Week is February 24-28, 2025. CELEBRATE the great things happening at Colleton County School District!
🌟 Public schools help students achieve their dreams! Whether it’s excelling in the classroom, on the field, or in the arts, every success is worth celebrating. Know an inspiring public school student? Give them a shout-out! #PSW25 #PublicSchoolProud
Thank you, FHE's D. Fryar!!! You are appreciated!!
Pre-Kindergarten(4K), Kindergarten( 5K), & New Enrollees Registration Day is Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 3:00-6:30 PM at the CCSD Board Room @ 500 Forest Circle, Walterboro, SC.
🏫 Public Schools Week starts today! From Feb. 24-28, we’re celebrating the incredible impact of public schools. Let’s lift up the stories, people, and programs that make our schools shine. Join us by sharing what makes you #PublicSchoolProud! #PSW25
Important Announcement: Summer School Options for 2025
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we want to inform you of an important update regarding summer school offerings for 2025. Due to resource constraints, summer school options will be limited this year. While we understand that summer school has been an essential support for many students in the past, we encourage all students to focus on meeting their academic goals during the school year.
It is crucial that students remain engaged and complete their coursework in a timely manner. Our Promotion/Retention Policy emphasizes that in order to be promoted to the next grade level, students must meet established academic standards and demonstrate progress in key subjects. Summer school will not be available for all grade levels, and we strongly encourage students to buckle down and stay on track throughout the year to avoid any setbacks.
Please note the following from our Promotion/Retention Policy (Policy IKE Promotion, Retention, and Acceleration of Students):
Promotion to the next grade level will be contingent upon successful completion of grade-level academic requirements, including assessments, assignments, and class participation.
Students who do not meet these requirements may be considered for retention and will have the opportunity to work with teachers to address academic challenges, but summer school will not be a guaranteed option for all students.
We want to partner with you to ensure every student has the support they need to succeed. Please encourage your child to take full advantage of the learning opportunities this school year, reach out to teachers if they need help, and stay focused on their academic responsibilities.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support. Should you have any questions or concerns about your child's progress, please don’t hesitate to contact you child's school.
Warm regards,
Jessica F. Williams
Superintendent
Colleton County School District
