Institute of Innovation - Cherokee County School District

05/29/2026

05/27/2026

🎙️📣 Marketing in Action

Our Marketing students have been busy recording podcast projects and designing a school brochure for I2. They are building real-world skills in communication, branding, and digital media. Projects like these give students hands-on experience while helping promote the amazing opportunities available at I2! 👏
Be on the lookout for the school brochure on our school webpage!

05/22/2026

🩺🦈 “Shorely You Can Choose a Career”
Our Health Science students explored different healthcare career pathways through the “Shorely You Can Choose a Career” project! From hands-on activities to career research, students learned about the many opportunities available in the medical field while discovering where their interests may lead them in the future. 🌊💙

05/21/2026

🔥🚗 Auto Collision in Action

Our 1st year Auto Collision students are putting their skills to the test by completing their welding test using 22-gauge plug welds. Projects like these help students build precision, confidence, and real industry skills in the shop. 👏

05/18/2026

🔥🎓 Welding Student Achievement

Congratulations to our students who successfully passed and received Spring 2026 Welding Technical Advanced Placement credit for SCC! Their hard work, skill, and dedication continue to open doors for future opportunities in the welding industry and beyond. 👏

05/13/2026

🩺💙 Health Science in Action

Health Science 2 Honors students are practicing how to palpate systolic blood pressure, building the hands-on skills and attention to detail needed for future healthcare careers.

05/12/2026

Recently, Workers in Training and Employability Ed students enjoyed fishing with the Game Wardens at Lake Thicketty!

Also, the Workers in Training program took their annual senior beach trip to Myrtle Beach last week! Students enjoyed translating the skills they've learned in class to real life situations while they soaked up some sun. Huge thank you to everyone who donated and supported the class to make this possible!

05/08/2026

Congratulations to our Build For A Better Future Foundation Hard Hat Scholarship recipients Colton Smith, Bradon Wilkins, and Tyler Moore!
🎓🔨 Each student was awarded a $1,500 scholarship to support their future goals at the institution of their choice. We are proud of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to building a brighter future.
A special thank you to the Build For A Better Future Foundation for investing in our students and supporting the next generation of skilled professionals and leaders. The future is in good hands!

05/08/2026

🏆✨ Congratulations to Our I2 Award Recipients!
Please help us congratulate Alex Hammond, Law Enforcement Instructor, on being named the 2026-2027 I2 Teacher of the Year; Jason Bagwell, Machine Tool Instructor, on being named the 2026-2027 First Year Teacher of the Year; and Kelly Ellis, Teacher Assistant for Employability Education, on being named our 2026-2027 Support Staff of the Year! 👏
Each of these individuals makes a tremendous impact on our students through commitment to student success. We are proud to have them as part of the I2 family!