Charleston Collegiate

Charleston Collegiate Pillars of Education: Project-based Learning, Entrepreneurship, Outdoor Education, Arts & Creativity

Charleston Collegiate School is a PS3-12 co-educational, nonsectarian, independent school in the Charleston area and is a member of the Southern Association of Independent Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Nestled under grand, moss-laden live oaks, Charleston Collegiate School offers a 55+ acre campus of vast playing fields and wooded trails. This unique environment allows students to embrace nature while growing into conscious leaders that are challenged by rigorous project-based learning. Charleston Collegiate School’s mission is to empower students in a student-centered approach that values collaboration, innovation, and individuality to become resilient leaders for 21st century careers.

Congratulations to Charles Owen Hucks, CCS Class of 2026, on his graduation from U.S. Coast Guard recruit training at Tr...
10/02/2026

Congratulations to Charles Owen Hucks, CCS Class of 2026, on his graduation from U.S. Coast Guard recruit training at Training Center Cape May!

Our CCS community was proud to tune in and cheer him on as he reaches this exciting milestone and begins his next chapter of service.

Once a Sun Devil, always a Sun Devil! We’re proud of you, Owen!

🍂 Fall fun for the whole community! 🍂Join us Saturday, October 17, at Kiawah River for the FREE Run Like the Devil Fall ...
09/30/2026

🍂 Fall fun for the whole community! 🍂

Join us Saturday, October 17, at Kiawah River for the FREE Run Like the Devil Fall Festival! 🏃🍁

Shop local makers, enjoy delicious food, listen to live music, play fall festival games and soak up a beautiful Lowcountry day. Bring your friends, family and leashed pets for a little fall fun!

🏃 Run Like the Devil 5K at 10 AM 👟 Fun Run at noon 🎶 Live music, local vendors, food and family fun from 9 AM to 2 PM

The festival is FREE and open to everyone! Race registration is separate, and all race proceeds support Charleston Collegiate School’s Annual Fund.

🍂 RSVP for the festival and register for a race at the link in our bio or visit ccsrun.org!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Thank you to our event sponsors:
Kiawah River Green Rock Strategies Dottie's Pharmacy Hill Construction Pam Harrington Exclusives Akers Ellis Real Estate & Vacation Rentals Lindsay | Balloon Fête Charleston LED Marquee Neon Letters Numbers Symbols | Charleston, SC Callie Cranford (Webster) Coastal Wealth Advisors Deep Water Vineyard iskagna John Island Small Engine Repair Mastery Private Wealth Group of Wells Fargo Advisors Martin’s BBQ-James Island, SC

CCS families: The Gugliotti Family, The Romeo Family, Adrenaline Monkey

🧠🎭 Learning was on the brain today!Our 5th graders wrapped up their Brain Science Exhibition by asking:How can understan...
09/29/2026

🧠🎭 Learning was on the brain today!

Our 5th graders wrapped up their Brain Science Exhibition by asking:

How can understanding my brain help me to grow as a learner?

They explored how the brain responds to stress, investigated real-world challenges, and learned how a growth mindset can help us keep going when things get tough.

Then they turned their learning into Brain Science Theater! 🎭

Students wrote and performed collaborative skits, created scripts, filled science journals with notes and diagrams, and used feedback and revision to strengthen their work.

The result? Rigorous learning that was creative, collaborative, and a whole lot of fun. 💙💛

We’re so proud of these curious, confident, and reflective learners!

Pep Rally + Dolly Day = one unforgettable day! 💙💛
09/28/2026

Pep Rally + Dolly Day = one unforgettable day! 💙💛

Big questions require a closer look! 🔍 This week, our 6th-grade OEC Sustainability students hit the campus with microsco...
09/21/2026

Big questions require a closer look! 🔍 This week, our 6th-grade OEC Sustainability students hit the campus with microscopes in hand. Their mission? Dissecting and identifying local flowers to figure out exactly how they survive and thrive. 🌿🌸

We’re investing in what’s next. 🌳Charleston Collegiate School has launched The Pillars Pavilion Capital Campaign, a $10 ...
09/15/2026

We’re investing in what’s next. 🌳

Charleston Collegiate School has launched The Pillars Pavilion Capital Campaign, a $10 million effort to build a new 12,000-square-foot facility at the heart of our Johns Island campus.

Six flexible classrooms. New spaces for the arts, performances, presentations, and experiential learning. More opportunities for collaboration, creativity, and community connection.

Most importantly, it’s a space designed to grow with our students and our community.

The future of CCS is taking shape, and we can’t wait to build it together.

Learn more about The Pillars Pavilion Campaign here: https://charlestoncollegiate.info/capitalcampaign

ICYMI: The CCS Class of 2027 carried on the tradition of Senior Sunrise on Folly Beach last week! 🌅
09/14/2026

ICYMI: The CCS Class of 2027 carried on the tradition of Senior Sunrise on Folly Beach last week! 🌅

Today, our CCS community paused across campus to remember September 11, 2001.Everyone across campus took time to reflect...
09/11/2026

Today, our CCS community paused across campus to remember September 11, 2001.

Everyone across campus took time to reflect, remember the lives lost, and honor the first responders and countless others whose lives were forever changed.

25 years later, we remember together. We reflect on the stories that shaped our world. And we honor those we will never forget.

09/09/2026

Building, testing, adjusting, and waving robots! 🤖

Our 5th graders put their problem-solving skills to work as they built robots and explored the science of composite volume. Learning by doing, one paper robot at a time!

You're invited! Come see what makes CCS the BEST private school in Charleston!Join us on campus this summer to discover ...
06/02/2026

You're invited! Come see what makes CCS the BEST private school in Charleston!

Join us on campus this summer to discover how rigorous academics, real-world learning, and meaningful connections shape the student experience on our beautiful outdoor campus.

Summer Tour Dates (Rising PS3–12):
June 4 at 10:00 AM
June 18 at 12:00 PM
June 23 at 9:00 AM
July 8 at 10:00 AM
July 21 at 9:00 AM
July 29 at 10:00 AM

We can’t wait to welcome you. Reserve your spot here: https://charlestoncollegiate.info/summertour

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2024 Academy Road
Johns Island, SC
29455

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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