<b>BATTERY CREEK HIGH</b>

Battery Creek High School’s Spring Band and Chorus Concert will be Thursday, May 15, at 7 p.m. in the John J. McVey Performing Arts Center at the school.

<b>BEAUFORT ACADEMY</b>

• Thursday, May 8: AP Exams continue

• Thursday, May 8: Sunset Celebration for Major Donors to the Annual Fund

• Friday, May 9: PreK/K Hoedown

• Friday, May 9: Middle School Social

• Tuesday, May 13: Middles School and Upper School Academic Awards Assemblies

• Wednesday, May 14: Lower School Variety Show

• Thursday, May 15: Seventh graders perform Latin plays

• Save the Date for Friday, May 16: Annual Lower School Spring Fling.

<b>BRIDGES PREP</b>

• Exit Realty will be sponsoring all of the awards for the Bridges Sports Camp program this summer. Exit Realty has sponsored several sporting events held in Beaufort over the last four years working jointly with Bridges Athletics Director Stephen Aldred. Greg and Shelia Bennett are “very excited to assist with our inaugural summer camp and are very proud to partner with Bridges Preparatory School.” The summer camps are open to the community and for grades K-8 offering the following sports: Badminton, basketball, chess, dance, soccer, swimming, table tennis, tennis, and also a supervised camp with learning and fun activities.

For sign up information and forms, visit www.bridgesprep.org. Bridges will be using Basil Green Sports Complex, Bridges Preparatory School (1100 Boundary Street), Community Tennis Courts on Boundary Street and the Charles Lind Brown Swimming Pool.

<b>COOSA ELEMENTARY</b>

CAMP INVENTION is coming back. In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Coosa Elementary School is pleased to offer the nationally-acclaimed Camp Invention program to children entering grades one through six. It’s an exciting, weeklong summer adventure in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) that’s all about big ideas. Children will work together to seek innovative solutions to real-world problems and sharpen critical 21st century learning skills as they rotate through four modules that reinvent summer fun.

This unforgettable week begins on July 7, when Karyn Levesque will direct the Camp Invention MORPHED!™ program at Coosa ES. Availability is limited, so visit www.campinvention.org or call 800-968-4332 to reserve your child’s spot today.

<b>LADY’S ISLAND MIDDLE</b>

Lady’s Island Middle School is sponsoring its annual Spring Carnival fundraiser Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be fun for all ages and lots of food for sale.  Free games and activities such as a bounce house and a dunking booth. Baskets will be for sale for silent auction.  Free face painting and free health screening for adults. Admission will be $4 per person, or $20 for families with more than 5 people.

<b>TCL</b>

<b>TCL announces May ceremonies</b>

• Health Sciences Pinning &amp; Recognition Ceremony

(honoring graduates of the associate degree nursing and physical therapist assistant programs)

1 p.m., Thursday, May 8, MacLean Hall Auditorium, TCL Beaufort Campus.

<b>TCL announces 2014 Commencement speaker</b>

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is pleased to announce Brigadier General Lori E. Reynolds, Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and the Eastern Recruiting Region, will deliver the 2014 Commencement address. Commencement will be held at 6 p.m., Friday, May 9 at the All Weather Training Facility on Parris Island. TCL will honor nearly 330 graduates receiving associate degrees, diplomas and certificates in arts and sciences, business technologies, health sciences and industrial technologies.

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[caption id="attachment_16466" align="alignleft" width="211"]<a href="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/School-BCHS-band-5-8.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-16466" alt="Battery Creek High School band students Jaleah Frazier and Gloria McCreary received a superior rating at solo and ensemble on Saturday, May 3, at a competition at Daniel Island Elementary School in Charleston." src="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/School-BCHS-band-5-8-211x300.jpg" width="211" height="300" /></a> Battery Creek High School band students Jaleah Frazier and Gloria McCreary received a superior rating at solo and ensemble on Saturday, May 3, at a competition at Daniel Island Elementary School in Charleston.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_16467" align="alignright" width="300"]<a href="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Mrs.-Erickson1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-16467" alt="The Beaufort Academy third graders recently toured the SC Statehouse to supplement their curriculum on South Carolina history. During the tour, they were invited to view the House of Representatives by Rep. Shannon Erickson of Beaufort since it was in session. Rep. Erickson introduced the class to the House of Representatives and discussed what she does and how the House is run. The group took part in a guided tour to learn about the history of the Statehouse, then they viewed the chambers. Pictured above are the BA third graders, their teacher Mrs. Aivaz and Rep. Shannon Erickson on the steps of the Statehouse in Columbia, SC." src="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Mrs.-Erickson1-300x199.jpg" width="300" height="199" /></a> The Beaufort Academy third graders recently toured the SC Statehouse to supplement their curriculum on South Carolina history. During the tour, they were invited to view the House of Representatives by Rep. Shannon Erickson of Beaufort since it was in session. Rep. Erickson introduced the class to the House of Representatives and discussed what she does and how the House is run. The group took part in a guided tour to learn about the history of the Statehouse, then they viewed the chambers. Pictured above are the BA third graders, their teacher Mrs. Aivaz and Rep. Shannon Erickson on the steps of the Statehouse in Columbia, SC.[/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_16468" align="alignleft" width="300"]<a href="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Faulkner-Robinson.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-16468" alt=" BA was so grateful to the 40 Emeritus Board Members who attended the second Emeritus Board Breakfast. It was great to hear their support and enthusiasm about the upcoming 50th year. Pictured: George O’Kelley, Ervina Faulkner and Bill Robinson." src="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Faulkner-Robinson-300x225.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></a> BA was so grateful to the 40 Emeritus Board Members who attended the second Emeritus Board Breakfast. It was great to hear their support and enthusiasm about the upcoming 50th year. Pictured: George O’Kelley, Ervina Faulkner and Bill Robinson.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_16469" align="alignright" width="200"]<a href="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/LIMS-Citadel-Group.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-16469" alt="Sixth grade science teacher Ms. Beach, based on a course she was attending via the Citadel, created “The Citadel Group” at Lady’s Island Middle School. The group, as a part of a term project, created an inclusive project where the students were responsible for the concept, design, implementation and distribution of their project.  The students wanted to raise money to help support the school pantry. They did this by organizing a nursery in the school’s green house and raising seedlings and selling them at the school’s yard sale. Pictured above is Samantha Welty, Sarah Geisler  and Madyson Kytovsky." src="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/LIMS-Citadel-Group.jpg" width="200" height="150" /></a> Sixth grade science teacher Ms. Beach, based on a course she was attending via the Citadel, created “The Citadel Group” at Lady’s Island Middle School. The group, as a part of a term project, created an inclusive project where the students were responsible for the concept, design, implementation and distribution of their project. The students wanted to raise money to help support the school pantry. They did this by organizing a nursery in the school’s green house and raising seedlings and selling them at the school’s yard sale. Pictured above is Samantha Welty, Sarah Geisler and Madyson Kytovsky.[/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_16470" align="alignleft" width="300"]<a href="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/5thGrade3DTags.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-16470" alt="The 5th grade students at Beaufort Academy learned how to use a CAD (computer aided design) application, with help from Ms. Reilly and Mrs. Compton. Tinkercad is a web-based 3D design application that the students used to create bag tags for their book bags or luggage. They mastered many skills, such as measuring in mm, inserting text and shapes, creating negative spaces, grouping objects, and scaling. The 5th graders were very excited about the ability to go from design to print after seeing 3D printing in action at their STARBASE experience last month." src="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/5thGrade3DTags-300x225.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></a> The 5th grade students at Beaufort Academy learned how to use a CAD (computer aided design) application, with help from Ms. Reilly and Mrs. Compton. Tinkercad is a web-based 3D design application that the students used to create bag tags for their book bags or luggage. They mastered many skills, such as measuring in mm, inserting text and shapes, creating negative spaces, grouping objects, and scaling. The 5th graders were very excited about the ability to go from design to print after seeing 3D printing in action at their STARBASE experience last month.[/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_16471" align="alignright" width="300"]<a href="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/School-BHS-Maureen-ButlerEdline.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-16471" alt="Beaufort High School is proud to announce the selection of Maureen Butler as “Support Staff Person of the Year.”  Ms. Butler had been serving as attendance clerk, and streamlined the attendance processes over several years. She now works as the registrar. She is seen above with Dean of Students Herb Glaze, and Principal Corey Murphy." src="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/School-BHS-Maureen-ButlerEdline-300x146.jpg" width="300" height="146" /></a> Beaufort High School is proud to announce the selection of Maureen Butler as “Support Staff Person of the Year.” Ms. Butler had been serving as attendance clerk, and streamlined the attendance processes over several years. She now works as the registrar. She is seen above with Dean of Students Herb Glaze, and Principal Corey Murphy.[/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_16472" align="alignleft" width="200"]<a href="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/School-LIMS-car-wash2.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-16472" alt="The Lady’s Island Middle School Cougar Cheerleaders recently held a car wash fundraiser at Arby’s in order to raise money for cheer camp this summer. All the cheerleaders had a great time and worked hard. Pictured at left: Faith Houston, Aby Freeman, Leigha Greene and Katherine Larrow. Other girls who attended were Emily Merritt, Sydney Weiland, Dominique Barnes and Bella Gregory." src="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/School-LIMS-car-wash2.jpg" width="200" height="150" /></a> The Lady’s Island Middle School Cougar Cheerleaders recently held a car wash fundraiser at Arby’s in order to raise money for cheer camp this summer. All the cheerleaders had a great time and worked hard. Pictured at left: Faith Houston, Aby Freeman, Leigha Greene and Katherine Larrow. Other girls who attended were Emily Merritt, Sydney Weiland, Dominique Barnes and Bella Gregory.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_16473" align="alignright" width="300"]<a href="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Chess-Jr-high-nationals-2.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-16473" alt="The Beaufort Academy chess team placed 24th at the United States Chess Federation National Junior High Championship, held in Atlanta from April 25-27. BA was in the K-9 (Kinder – 9th grade) Under 1,250 division, and the BA team was the only one to have all of their players of elementary school age. Overall, the tournament hosted 3,000 players from 400 teams. Pictured above: Jack McDougall, Kevin Rogers, Whit Suber and Kendra Rogers. Not pictured: G Simmons." src="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Chess-Jr-high-nationals-2-300x214.jpg" width="300" height="214" /></a> The Beaufort Academy chess team placed 24th at the United States Chess Federation National Junior High Championship, held in Atlanta from April 25-27. BA was in the K-9 (Kinder – 9th grade) Under 1,250 division, and the BA team was the only one to have all of their players of elementary school age. Overall, the tournament hosted 3,000 players from 400 teams. Pictured above: Jack McDougall, Kevin Rogers, Whit Suber and Kendra Rogers. Not pictured: G Simmons.[/caption]

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