Students in Charleston, Berkeley Counties back to school

It’s back to school for thousands of students in Charleston and Berkeley Counties Tuesday.

Bells are ringing in the new year at three of the new schools opening in Charleston County. Moultrie Middle School, Mount Pleasant Academy, Orangegrove Charter Elementary School. 

In Berkeley County, a new superintendent will be visiting each of the schools on the first day. Dr. Anthony Parker says, he plans to spend 60-70 percent of his time in the schools so he can understand the needs of the children.

Among the district’s top concerns,  the budget, which was cut by 5 million dollars.  Dr. Parker says,  “There were over 40 positions that were impacted by the cuts that we made. It’s going to be a pretty lean office up here in the Berkeley County Central Office.