Media Release: Charleston County School District (CCSD) student-athletes able to return to campus next week

CCSD student-athletes are able to return to campus next weekCharleston, SC – Student-athletes who compete in high school athletic programs in Charleston County School District (CCSD) will be able to return to campus on Monday, August 17, 2020, to resume non-contact workouts and conditioning.

CCSD student-athletes participated in non-contact drills with their teammates on campus, for a week in late June, before a decision was made to suspend due to an extremely high spread of COVID-19 in the community.

With a continued downward trend over the past few weeks in new COVID-19 cases in Charleston County, CCSD leaders are allowing high school sports to resume.“We want to be clear that precautions are in place at every one of our schools to create the safest atmosphere possible for our student-athletes and coaches,” said CCSD Athletic Director Bob Olson. “We are cautiously optimistic we will able to keep our student-athletes on campus as long as the guidelines are followed and the community does their part to help in preventing the spread of COVID-19.” Olson added CCSD high schools will continue to follow the South Carolina High School League’s guidance and decisions regarding the scheduling of games and competitive events.

For more information, please contact the Office of Strategy and Communications at (843) 937-6303.

###

About the Charleston County School District

Charleston County School District (CCSD) is a nationally-accredited school district that is committed to providing equitable and quality educational opportunities for all of its students. CCSD is the second-largest school system in South Carolina and represents a unique blend of urban, suburban, and rural schools spanning 1,300 square miles along the coast. CCSD serves more than 50,000 students in 87 schools and specialized programs.

CCSD offers a diverse, expanding portfolio of options and specialized programs, delivered through neighborhood, magnet, IB (international baccalaureate), Montessori, and charter schools. Options include programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); music and other creative and performing arts; career and technical preparation programs; and military.