School News

District to offer new alternative education programs next year

The school district will offer in-house, alternative education programs next year to students who aren't succeeding in traditional classrooms under a plan the Beaufort County Board of Education unanimously approved Tuesday night. (full story)

Island sixth-grader takes top prize at regional science fair

Hilton Head Island Middle School sixth-grader Joseph Ludewig faced tough competition at this year's regional science fair -- his brother. (full story)

Principals to pilot new PDA program

It was 3:30 a.m. July 10 when Amanda O'Nan, principal of Hilton Head Island High School, got the call from Sonitrol, the company that runs the school's security system. The school's fire alarm was ringing. (full story)