Bamberg County School District

10/12/2026

Dear Bamberg County School District Community,

The South Carolina Department of Education released the 2025–2026 State School Report Cards today at 10:00 a.m. These report cards provide an important look at the academic performance and growth of schools across South Carolina.

The results are available at:
🔗 https://screportcards.com/

We are very proud of the progress being made across Bamberg County School District. **Four of our six schools improved their overall rating**, demonstrating the tremendous effort and commitment of our students, teachers, administrators, support staff, parents, and community.

The State of South Carolina uses the following Overall Rating Scale:

• Excellent
• Good
• Average
• Below Average
• Unsatisfactory

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🏫 OUR SCHOOL RESULTS

Denmark-Olar Elementary School

Denmark-Olar Elementary School received an overall rating of Average.

Denmark-Olar Middle School

Denmark-Olar Middle School received an overall rating of Below Average, but the school demonstrated significant growth, moving up from an Unsatisfactory rating. The school was only one point away from achieving an Average rating, which is an encouraging indication of the progress being made.

Denmark-Olar High School

Denmark-Olar High School showed excellent progress, moving from an Average rating to a Good rating.

Richard Carroll Elementary School

Richard Carroll Elementary School received an overall rating of Average.

Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle School

Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle School achieved an outstanding accomplishment, moving from an Average rating to an *Excellent* rating. The school experienced a remarkable 17-point increase and has been recognized by the South Carolina Department of Education as one of the state's highest-growth schools.

Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School

Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School also demonstrated strong growth, moving from an Average rating to a *Good* rating. The school was only two points away from an Excellent rating.

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📚 MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER

While we celebrate these accomplishments, we also recognize that there is still work to be done. Our goal remains clear: Excellence for every student in every school.

These results reflect the hard work and dedication of our students, educators, school leaders, families, and community. We are grateful to everyone who has contributed to the progress we are seeing throughout our district.

We will continue to build on this momentum, identify areas where we can improve, and remain focused on providing our students with the high-quality education they deserve.

Thank you to our students for their hard work, to our staff for their dedication, and to our parents and community for your continued support of Bamberg County School District.

We are proud of our progress, proud of our schools, and excited about what the future holds for Bamberg County School District.

Together, we will continue striving for excellence.

Sincerely,

Dennis R. Ulmer Jr.
Superintendent
Bamberg County School District

We hope that whether you are a parent, educator, or community member, the information found on this website will galvanize you to action. These are our schools and our responsibility…and our students are counting on each of us to help them reach their full potential!

10/07/2026

09/30/2026

📅 2026–2027 BCSD School Calendar

Bamberg County School District families, students, and staff are encouraged to review the official 2026–2027 district calendar for important school dates throughout the year.

The calendar includes holidays, breaks, professional development days, report card dates, and other important dates to help you plan ahead.

📌 View or download the 2026–2027 BCSD Calendar here:
https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1785857088/bambergschoolsorg/vuqdrwft8cumibmsmoqy/OfficialCalendar2026-27BCSDRevised-AutomaticMini-Calendar.pdf

Please save the calendar for easy reference throughout the school year and share it with other BCSD families.

09/28/2026

📢 Bamberg County School District Board of Trustees Meeting
The Bamberg County School District Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, October 5, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the Bamberg County School District Office, 3830 Faust Street, Bamberg.
📺 The meeting will be broadcast live on the Bamberg County School District YouTube page:
https://youtube.com/live/wnLUPvJbuP8?feature=share
We invite our community to stay informed and engaged with Bamberg County School District.

09/14/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Kelli Sanders — Bamberg County School District’s 2026–2027 District Teacher of the Year! 🎉

On September 11, 2026, Mrs. Kelli Sanders, Reading Coach/Interventionist at Richard Carroll Elementary School, was named Bamberg County School District’s 2026–2027 District Teacher of the Year! 🏆🍎

Mrs. Sanders has been a dedicated member of the BCSD family since 1998, serving our students and schools for 28 years. Throughout her career, she has made a lasting impact on countless students, teachers, and families through her passion for education and sports, dedication to student success, and unwavering commitment to helping every child reach their full potential.

Her experience, compassion, leadership, and genuine love for children represent the very best of what it means to be an educator.

Bamberg County School District and the BCSD Board of Trustees proudly congratulate Mrs. Kelli Sanders on this well-deserved honor! We are grateful for her 28 years of dedicated service and for the countless lives she has touched throughout her career.

Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Kelli Sanders, our 2026–2027 BCSD District Teacher of the Year! 👏🎉

09/10/2026

📢 **Bamberg County School District Board of Trustees Meeting**

The Bamberg County School District Board of Trustees will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on:

📅 **Monday, September 14, 2026**
🕕 **6:00 p.m.**
📍 **Bamberg County School District Office – Board Room**
3830 Faust Street, Bamberg, SC

The meeting will also be **broadcast live on the Bamberg County School District YouTube page**:

▶️ https://youtube.com/live/yUVzflPV3QE?feature=share

The livestream link will also be available on the district website at **[www.bambergschools.org](http://www.bambergschools.org)**.

08/31/2026

🎉🏆 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2026–2027 TEACHERS OF THE YEAR! 🏆🎉

Bamberg County School District Interim Superintendent Dennis R. Ulmer, Jr. and the Bamberg County School District Board of Trustees proudly announce the 2026–2027 School-Level Teachers of the Year!

These outstanding educators have been selected by their schools in recognition of their dedication, leadership, and commitment to making a difference in the lives of our students each and every day.

Each of our School-Level Teachers of the Year will now move forward for consideration for the honor of being named the 2026–2027 Bamberg County School District Teacher of the Year!

👏 Please join us in congratulating these exceptional educators on this well-deserved recognition. We are proud to have them representing their schools and Bamberg County School District!

🏆 Congratulations to all of our 2026–2027 School-Level Teachers of the Year!

08/24/2026

Bamberg County School District Teacher Wins PSTA Classroom Grant

Bamberg– Bamberg County School District teacher April Miles has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Palmetto State Teachers Association Classroom Grant. This is the fifth year of the PSTA Classroom Grants created as part of the Reinvesting in Our Members Program. The grants are awarded annually to encourage and support PSTA members as they serve students across our state.

Ms. Miles is a high school science teacher at Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School. This grant will purchase the Anatomy In Clay learning system resources. These sets will be utilized for modeling in science courses, especially in the Anatomy and Physiology classes. According to Ms. Miles, “I prefer hands-on methods of instruction to assist students in learning and remembering content. These materials are high-quality, reusable manipulatives that can be used throughout multiple high school science learning experiences.” PSTA Director of Teacher Leadership Craig King surprised Ms. Miles at her school on August 20, 2026 with the exciting news that her grant was chosen as a winner!

Palmetto State Teachers Association is the largest professional education association for teachers in South Carolina. PSTA provides professional benefits to support its members throughout their careers in education. More information can be found at www.palmettoteachers.org.

08/10/2026

📚 Great News for Bamberg County School District! 🎉

The South Carolina Department of Education has released the 2025–2026 SC READY results, and we are proud to share that Bamberg County School District was recognized as one of the TOP 3 school districts in South Carolina for growth in English Language Arts (ELA)!

📈 Bamberg County School District posted a 5.3% increase in ELA performance from 2025 to 2026, placing our district among the top three districts statewide for ELA growth.

This achievement reflects the hard work taking place every day in our classrooms. We are incredibly proud of our students, teachers, administrators, instructional staff, and families whose dedication and commitment continue to move our district forward.

Across South Carolina, students also recorded the strongest SC READY performance since the assessment began, with statewide gains in both ELA and mathematics.

We celebrate this progress while recognizing that our work continues. We remain committed to building on this momentum and providing every student with the opportunities and support they need to succeed.

Congratulations to our students and staff — your hard work is making a difference! 👏📚

🔗 Read the complete South Carolina Department of Education release here: