Cane Bay High School continues to help students develop the world-class skills and knowledge along with the life and career characteristics identified in the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by supporting high levels of achievement in academics, the arts, athletics, service, and so many other areas. It is the mission of the entire school community to provide educational opportunities that challenge students in a safe, supportive environment in which academic excellence and high expectations are key. Students also have the opportunity to participate in multiple clubs and organizations that promote teamwork and collaboration.
The fruits of the aforementioned mission are visible in the achievements of the Class of 2024. The class earned over $8.9 million in academic scholarships. Twenty-five students were awarded the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship, and 151 students were awarded the Life Scholarship. Student athletes collectively earned over $400,000 in scholarships. There were approximately 161 career and technical education completers in addition to numerous concentrators. The projected graduation rate for the Class of 2024 is over 90%.
Cane Bay High is a district leader in the number and types of courses offered. Advanced Placement, dual credit, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses continue to be among those most requested by students. Students also have the opportunity to take a variety of courses through Trident Technical College. Multiple partnerships exist at Cane Bay High which provide students with experiential opportunities to explore careers in which they have expressed interests. Those partnerships include REV Federal Credit Union (Banking), Berkeley County Sheriff's Office (Law Enforcement), and Berkeley County EMS (Emergency Medical Services). Another such partnership in which students have shown a great deal of interest is one with W International, a company that focuses on advanced metal fabrication and provides welding experiences and job opportunities for graduating seniors. The school community looks forward to the continued growth of these relationships in the future along with the Youth Apprenticeship Program which enables students to earn dual credits while working with employers in the local area.
The Cane Bay High School Improvement Council (SIC) continues to focus on major goals designed to foster student success beyond the walls of the school. These goals include the following: partnering with local employers to increase opportunities for job shadowing, creating a mentoring program for students, and fine-tuning the school-wide advisory program to promote financial literacy, health and wellness, digital literacy, and college and career readiness. Work towards the attainment of these goals advances an environment that promotes critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity.
Cane Bay High students continue to excel in the area of fine arts. The Percussion Ensemble and Jazz Band earned first place honors at the Smoky Mountain Music Festival in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The Cane Bay Band performed “God Bless America” to start the NASCAR Goodyear 400 Race at the Darlington Raceway in the spring, and the Cane Bay High Drumline performed with the Charleston Symphony for the annual Young People’s Concert, LINK UP: The Orchestra Rocks! The Cobra Dance Company was crowned Saltwater Showdown 2024 Grand Champions in Murrells Inlet, SC, and also received first place honors in multiple categories at the Beyond the Stars Dance Competition in Lexington, SC. Visual arts students were recognized in multiple associations and venues such as the Charleston Artist Guild, the Coastal Carolina Fair, and the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
Athletic programs also continue to shine at Cane Bay High in multiple sports. Several teams ended their seasons with high standings in Region 6-5A. Boys volleyball and Boys Basketball teams won Region 6-5A championships. The Girls Golf, Girls Swimming, Girls Volleyball, Competition Cheer, Girls Soccer, Boys Golf, and Boys Track finished Region 6-5A runners-up. The Girls Golf team made the 5A State Championships for the first time in school history. Two state championships were also earned by individual students in wrestling this year with one achieving the honor of a fourth state championship and the other achieving the honor of being the first female in the school and school district to win a state championship. Twenty athletes have committed to playing sports at the collegiate level in the fall.
The Cane Bay High School community is one that believes education gives students both roots and wings that are established through a solid academic foundation. It is clearly recognized that establishing such a foundation requires a collaborative effort that actively involves faculty, staff, students, parents and guardians, community members, area colleges and universities, various businesses, and organizations. These groups and entities work together in the name of helping all Cane Bay High students build a legacy of success.
