Orangeburg County School District

09/04/2026

Tonight, we hosted our first Advanced Academies Night for our Gifted and Talented families, and our students brought their STEAM talents to the stage!

From showcasing their creativity to sharing their skills, our students reminded us just how much potential they have.

One down, two more to go! We’ll host two additional Advanced Academies Nights later this month. We can’t wait to see what our students bring next!

09/03/2026

Join Lake Marion Technology Center on September 11th at 8:30 AM for a special Remembrance Ceremony hosted in partnership with Lake Marion JROTC.

Together, we will pause to remember, honor, and reflect on those whose lives were forever changed on September 11th.

09/01/2026

Happy September, OCSD family!
Let’s start the month off right with a new episode of Fostering OCSD with Dr. Foster!

08/31/2026

Orangeburg County School District proudly congratulates Coach Fred Styles, SFC (Ret.), Director of Athletics at Bethune-Bowman Middle/High School, on being named the 2026 Class 1A Region 7 Athletic Director of the Year, recognizing his leadership and commitment to excellence in interscholastic athletics.

Styles has been a member of the Bethune-Bowman school community since 2012, serving in multiple athletic leadership roles, including Director of Athletics, Associate Head Football Coach and Defensive Coordinator, and Head Girls Basketball Coach. Throughout his tenure, he has worked to build an athletic program centered on high expectations, sportsmanship, and opportunities for student-athletes to succeed.

“Coach Styles has been an incredible advocate for our student-athletes and coaches,” said Dr. Shawn Foster, Superintendent of Orangeburg County School District. “He understands that a strong athletic program is built through leadership and a commitment to doing what is best for students. This recognition speaks to the respect he has earned among his colleagues and to the standard of excellence he continues to bring to Bethune-Bowman athletics, shared Dr. Foster.”

Read the whole article about AD Styles on the Orangeburg County School District website:
https://www.ocsdsc.org/view-all-news/default-board-post-page/~board/ocsd-news/post/press-release-bethune-bowmans-fred-styles-named-2026-class-1a-region-7-athletic-director-of-the-year

08/31/2026

Orangeburg County School District (OCSD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Rashad Roland as Director of Transportation, bringing more than 13 years of progressive experience in student transportation, operations, and safety to the district.

Roland joins OCSD from Aiken County Public Schools, where he most recently served as Assistant Director of Transportation. His career in student transportation began as a paraeducator and school bus driver before he advanced to Transportation Supervisor and later Assistant Director of Transportation. That progression has provided Roland with firsthand experience at nearly every level of school transportation operations.

“Mr. Roland brings a strong combination of operational experience, leadership and an understanding that transportation is an important part of the educational experience we provide our students each day,” said Dr. Shawn D. Foster, Superintendent of Orangeburg County School District. “Our families entrust us with their children from the moment they step onto one of our buses in the morning until they return home in the afternoon. We take that responsibility seriously. I believe Mr. Roland’s commitment to safety, accountability, and service will make him an important addition to our leadership team, shared Dr. Foster.”

Read the whole article about Mr. Roland on the Orangeburg County School District website:
https://www.ocsdsc.org/view-all-news/default-board-post-page/~board/ocsd-news/post/orangeburg-county-school-district-names-eric-rashad-roland-director-of-transportation

08/31/2026

Our Lady Volleyball teams are ready to take the court and represent their schools with pride! Support!

08/28/2026

🎓 ADVANCED ACADEMIES FAMILY NIGHT

Does your student have an identified Gifted & Talented (GT) designation or are they interested in magnet academies or advanced courses?

Join us September 3 | 5:30–7 PM at William J. Clark Middle School to learn more about Magnet Academies, AP, Early College and Orangeburg Advanced College.

📲 Registration today: https://forms.gle/oovwYs4Sh9JPZGSw6

08/27/2026

The Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce 2026 Business Expo was a fantastic event! Dr. Foster and our Communications Team did an outstanding job representing our school district. Thank you to everyone who visited our table and showed their support!

08/26/2026

The Lake Marion High School football game against Calhoun County has been rescheduled for Monday, August 31, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The game will be played away at Calhoun County.

Please continue to check our social channels for updates.

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08/25/2026

Today, more than 40 OCSD educators stepped outside the classroom and into history at the International African American Museum! Through our partnership with IAAM, teachers explored hands-on, standards-aligned learning experiences designed to help make future student field experiences even more meaningful.

Investing in our educators means creating more opportunities for our students. Together, we are strengthening teaching, deepening learning and connecting history to the stories that shape us all.