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CCSD superintendent highlights AP recognition, new schools and $5.5 million mental‑health grant in midyear report
Summary
Superintendent Huggins told trustees the district won national AP recognition at six schools, opened two large capital projects paid by the penny sales tax, and secured a multi‑year $5.5 million mental‑health grant that will add psychologists and recruitment incentives targeted to North Charleston schools.
Superintendent Bridget Huggins told the Charleston County School District Board on Jan. 12 that the district’s midyear operational work is showing early gains and new investments intended to accelerate student supports.
Huggins said six CCSD high schools earned recognition on the College Board AP Honor Roll this year — an increase from four last year — and that the district is expanding college and career readiness options including AP and dual‑credit offerings. “This acknowledges access and opportunity has expanded in these schools,” she said.
She also highlighted capital projects completed with the penny sales tax, including a…
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