South Carolina Public Charter School District

06/15/2026

Welcome to the PCSD family, East Link Academy!

We’re pleased to welcome East Link Academy into the South Carolina Public Charter School District family. ELA brings a student-centered mindset that reflects the diverse ways charter schools serve learners across South Carolina.

06/12/2026

Superintendent Chris Neeley was honored to address the Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy graduation ceremony, celebrating a remarkable group of students—including this fellow Eagle Scout. Congratulations to the Class of 2026 as they take the next step toward bright futures and new opportunities.

06/12/2026

What does it really take to build strong schools across South Carolina? It takes ideas, leadership, and a constant focus on what works for students. The Podcast brings you inside those conversations so you can hear directly from the people shaping education across the state.

Listen here:
🎙️ Acast: https://shows.acast.com/pcsd
🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ADMv3eFEhCaYeJfvRZICw
🎙️ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sc-public-charter-school-district-kids-first-podcast/id1835489827

06/11/2026

🎙️On this episode of , Bill Robinson, principal of Midlands Middle College, pulls back the curtain on what makes this small public charter school anything but ordinary. With a maximum class size of 16 and a direct partnership with Midlands Tech, students have access to dual enrollment pathways that can meet them exactly where they are, whether they are ready for trade certifications, college-level coursework, or both. The conversation with host Keven Cohen and Superintendent Chris Neeley covers everything from the financial relief dual enrollment can offer families to what the future of workforce partnerships at the high school level could look like.
Hear the full conversation here: https://shows.acast.com/pcsd/episodes/bill-robinson-midlandsmiddlecollege

06/11/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the graduates of Atlantic Collegiate Academy, Bridges Preparatory School, Horse Creek Academy, and Oceanside Collegiate Academy!

This milestone reflects years of dedication, growth, and perseverance. Along the way, you’ve overcome challenges, stayed committed to your goals, and earned this moment through hard work.

We are proud to celebrate the Class of 2026 and can’t wait to see all that you accomplish next!

06/10/2026

This year, 24 students at the Meyer Center for Special Children are ready for what comes next, and the stories behind these graduates will move you. First steps, first words, breakthrough moments, and families who never stopped showing up. This is what believing in every child looks like. This is what looks like.

Meet the graduates: https://mailchi.mp/meyercenter.org/graduation2026

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

We were pleased to welcome Dr. Brenda Hafner, the incoming leader of Liberty STEAM Charter: A School of Inquiry, Innovation, & Impact, to learn more about the PCSD and the work being done across our schools to support students and families. Opportunities to connect and collaborate help ensure that every child has access to a high-quality education and the support they need to thrive.

06/10/2026

Welcome to the PCSD family, Discovery School at Myrtle Beach!

We’re happy to welcome Discovery School at Myrtle Beach into the South Carolina Public Charter School District family. With a focus on hands-on learning and student engagement, Discovery brings fresh energy and opportunity to our growing network of public charter schools.

06/09/2026

Today at 5:30 pm on Kids First Radio on 100.7 The Point, Superintendent Chris Neeley welcomes Lane Morris from Summerville Preparatory Academy and Discovery School at Myrtle Beach to discuss a fresh approach to education that is redefining what school looks like for today's learners.

From hands-on, student-centered learning and limited screen time to a virtues-based focus on character development, these schools are creating environments where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. With opportunities beginning in elementary school and accelerated pathways that allow middle school students to earn high school credit, they're helping students build the skills, confidence, and momentum needed for future success.

Listen live at 5:30 PM: https://makethepointradio.com/radio-abacast/