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2026-2027 TEACHER & SUPPORT STAFF OF THE YEAR
Teacher of the Year, Ms. Isha Stokes
Support Staff of the Year, Ms. Michelle Moorer
Our Mission
About Us
The mission of Orangeburg County School District, the catalyst of innovation and excellence, is to ensure all students discover and develop their person, purpose and platform through high-quality educational experiences distinguished by:
- a culture of collaboration, equity and inclusion
- a creative learning environment with inspiring opportunities
- a commitment to nurture the academic, physical, social and emotional well-being of all.
News & Announcements
![photo of Kamrie Connell, Interim Head Football Coach at Lake Marion High]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782920789/ocsdscorg/kbf4pxese95qobqpvxmw/KamrieConnell_LMHS_news.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782920789/ocsdscorg/kbf4pxese95qobqpvxmw/KamrieConnell_LMHS_news.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782920789/ocsdscorg/kbf4pxese95qobqpvxmw/KamrieConnell_LMHS_news.png","width":800}])
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about Orangeburg County School District Names Kamrie Connell the Interim Head Football Coach at Lake Marion High School
![photo of Dawn Whitesides named SCABSE Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782737005/ocsdscorg/bv6jwnomdetm7xzmflgo/Whitesides_SCABSE-award_2026_news.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782737005/ocsdscorg/bv6jwnomdetm7xzmflgo/Whitesides_SCABSE-award_2026_news.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782737005/ocsdscorg/bv6jwnomdetm7xzmflgo/Whitesides_SCABSE-award_2026_news.jpg","width":800}])
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about Dawn Whitesides Named SCABSE Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year
![Robert Hemby receives the SCEA Richard W. Riley award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782137424/ocsdscorg/eutaltbxzpbtqmim7hln/Hemby_SCEA-award_2026_news.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782137424/ocsdscorg/eutaltbxzpbtqmim7hln/Hemby_SCEA-award_2026_news.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782137424/ocsdscorg/eutaltbxzpbtqmim7hln/Hemby_SCEA-award_2026_news.png","width":800}])
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about Robert Hemby, II Honored with SCEA Richard W. Riley Award for Community Impact Through " Rolling for a Reason"
![American Legion Palmetto Boys State logo (left) and Girls State logo (right)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782135794/ocsdscorg/iubfrzpq3mnehblc8rdi/PalmettoState_2026_news.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782135794/ocsdscorg/iubfrzpq3mnehblc8rdi/PalmettoState_2026_news.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782135794/ocsdscorg/iubfrzpq3mnehblc8rdi/PalmettoState_2026_news.jpg","width":800}])
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about Orangeburg County School District Students Selected for 2026 Palmetto Girls State and Boys State Programs
![photo of Alneisha Lakin, named Coordinator of Food Services]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781613485/ocsdscorg/ynsnjjzwnr3sdzyfoodw/AlneishaLakin-FoodServ_news.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781613485/ocsdscorg/ynsnjjzwnr3sdzyfoodw/AlneishaLakin-FoodServ_news.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781613485/ocsdscorg/ynsnjjzwnr3sdzyfoodw/AlneishaLakin-FoodServ_news.png","width":800}])
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about Orangeburg County School District Names Alneisha Lakin Coordinator of Food Services
![photo of the 7 Valedictorians of each school for 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780517043/ocsdscorg/qw7pm575xvcrnalmsgzy/2026_Valedictorians_news.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780517043/ocsdscorg/qw7pm575xvcrnalmsgzy/2026_Valedictorians_news.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1780517043/ocsdscorg/qw7pm575xvcrnalmsgzy/2026_Valedictorians_news.jpg","width":800}])
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about OCSD Class of 2026 Earns Nearly $48.7 Million in Scholarships, Achieves 82% Graduation Rate and 80% College & Career Readiness