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Congratulations, Class of 2026!!!

Summer reading incentives for students around the Tri-County area.

Summer reading pays off. These Charleston programs offer prizes to kids, teens, adults. With summer around the corner, here are some programs in the Charleston area that reward you for how much you read. From your local library to Pizza Hut and the

Great opportunities this Summer!

These scholarships are closing soon. ⏰

Help your teen get ahead by exploring scholarships and starting applications early.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. SOA School Counselors and School Psychologist chatted with students during both high school and middle school lunches on Wednesday, May 6 to recognize Mental Health Awareness along with other schools across Charleston County School District. We wore 💚 green 💚 and shared goodies promoting mental health and wellness, strategies, and stress relief. Students loved all of the information and takeaways, especially the textured calming stickers, mindfulness cards and stress relief cards. They were excited to start putting them into practice.

Applications are now open for Carnival Cruise Line’s second annual paid summer internship program for high school students!

This eight-week paid summer program is designed for high school students aged 17+ who will work directly with the guest port services team to learn the inner workings of cruise terminal operations. They will get a behind-the-scenes look at how Carnival’s cruise operations run at the port while building real-world skills and exploring careers in travel and hospitality.

The program runs from June through August. Spots are limited, and applications are open now through June 8, 2026.

Students can learn more and apply at: https://jobs.carnival.com/en/summerfunternship2026

Here is a Summer Mentoring program for middle and high school girls that parents and guardians may find of interest, sponsored by the Youth Empowerment Services, Inc. and Mount Moriah Baptist Church.

Thank you to the parents, students, and colleges that were able to attend our Junior Post-secondary Planning Program yesterday evening. Parents and students were able to obtain information and ask questions to help prepare for senior year and everything that comes with life after high school, no matter which pathway they decide to take.

SOA 6th graders were excited to have a discussion with Ms. Jennifer Gorham from the City of Charleston and SOA Junior Kayla, who is a part of the City of Charleston's Youth Commission. Students received stress relief bags with great tools that can help them relieve stress, especially in preparation for upcoming state testing. Coloring pages, stress balls, breathing techniques, bubbles, and instructions to create beaded fidget bracelets. Thank you to Ms. Gorham and Kayla!

2026 Clemson High School Entrepreneurship Residential Camp (July 20–24, 2026).

Spots are filling up, but there are still a few openings available.

Basic Information:
* Open to rising juniors and seniors
* Students must not have previously attended our residential camp
* Maximum of six students per school (first-come, first-served basis)

All major costs (~$1,000 per student) are covered by Clemson-affiliated donors
(students only need transportation to/from Clemson and spending money)

You can also visit the website linked below for more information and easy access to the application. Students can apply by selecting the “Students: Click Here to Apply” button.

High School Camps| Brook T. Smith Launchpad Explore options for High School Camps offered by the Brook T. Smith Launchpad.