Cherokee County School District 2009-2010
Cherokee County School District continues to strive for excellence in education. Our students, faculty, staff, administration, and board members have worked together for a common goal by offering quality public education for all students in Cherokee County. The district’s goal of excellence continues to be the number one priority and is evident, based on the following accomplishmwents: • Northwest Elementary and Cherokee Technology Center were recognized as Palmetto Gold Schools for their outstanding achievement in 2009. • Draytonville Elementary was recognized as a Palmetto Silver School for growth in Achievement. • Blacksburg High and Gaffney High earned Palmetto Silver awards for growth in On-time Graduation Rate • In the spring of 2010, the Cherokee County School District awarded 525 diplomas to seniors • The Class of 2010 was awarded approximately $8.7 million dollars in scholarships • 35 middle school students were named South Carolina Junior Scholars • B. D. Lee Elementary was recognized as a School of Character • Cherokee Technology Center inducted 24 students into the National Technical Honor Society • Mary Bramlett Elementary earned the Red Carpet Award Crossroads | where the past meets the future
• Gaffney High School Air Force Junior ROTC received the Distinguished Unit Award for Merit for academic year 20092010 • Gaffney High School Boys’ Basketball Team won the state 4-A championship for the fourth time since 2003 • Limestone-Central Elementary Montessori students collected $1,000 for the American Red Cross to assist earthquake victims in Haiti • 45 teachers are National Board Certified • An Arts Expo is held in the spring and students who are talented in Fine Arts are 29 recognized.