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Peninsula Promise

On January 29, 2026, CCSD Superintendent Anita Huggins unveiled the Peninsula Promise, a comprehensive initiative designed to expand access to high-quality educational experiences for every child living on the historic Charleston Peninsula. The Peninsula Promise is the result of extensive community engagement over the past two years.

Community Meeting- Attendance Line Conversation

Monday, February 16, 2026
5:30 PM | Memminger Elementary School
 

Thursday, February 19, 2026
5:30 PM | Sanders-Clyde Creative Arts Elementary School

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Spelling Bee Champion

Congratulations to Ranen Sibug for winning the Charleston County School District Spelling Bee.  He will next compete in the regional spelling bee for a spot in the national competition.  

CCSD Spelling Bee

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3rd Place Spelling Bee Winner

Congratulations to 5th grader Avery Skotko who took 3rd place at the Charleston County Spelling Bee.  She moves on to compete at the regional bee for a chance to participate in the national competiton.

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Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Mrs. Margaret DeSa who is the Buist Teacher of the Year.

Mrs. DeSa sets the bar high in the classroom, delivering outstanding results on the end-of-year SC READY assessment while making learning come alive through engaging, hands-on opportunities for students every single day. Beyond academics, she builds strong, meaningful partnerships with parents and is a constant source of encouragement and positivity for her colleagues. Her passion for school spirit is unmatched. 

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National Blue Ribbon School

Buist is CCSD’s first-ever multi-year NBRS recipient, earning the honor in 2017 as well.

“It is an honor to receive the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award,” said former Buist Principal Shawntay White. “Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our Buist educators, students, and families who have made this achievement possible. Being named a National Blue Ribbon School reflects our unwavering devotion to providing an exceptional education and fostering a supportive learning environment for all our students. A school can only be nominated to apply as a NBRS every five years. It is an immense honor to be recognized for this distinguished achievement twice within the past seven years. Through COVID and school restructuring, we stayed committed to continuous improvement, building relationships, and innovative teaching and learning practices.”

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International Baccalaureate

Buist Academy for Advanced Studies is proud to be an authorized Primary Years Programme IB World School since February 2007.  Buist is also proud to be a certified Middle Years Programme.

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Buist is Excellent

Only 270 of 1,284 schools in South Carolina earned an Excellent rating.

Buist elementary and middle schools both rated as Excellent.

Buist Middle School scored 78 points and Buist Elementary scored 77 points.

See for yourself at https://screportcards.com/

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Mission and Vision

Buist Academy for Advanced Studies aims to challenge students in a rigorous environment which emphasizes achievement, encourages academic excellence, and promotes respect for individual differences. Together with Charleston County School District, the International Baccalaureate Organization, and community partners, Buist Academy equips students with the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary to take action in their local and global community.

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Knights of the Month

Knights of the Month are Buist those who exemplify the learner profiles of International Baccalaureate students.

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Terrific Kids

The Kiwanis Terrific Kids program recognizes students who exhibit positive behavior.  These students also demonstrate the profiles of International Baccalaureate students.

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Buist Academy has made me feel loved and welcomed. This school has presented challenges to push me to success.

Shreyas K, Grade 7

I love the feeling that I get when I walk into Buist. The environment is so welcoming and nice. I am lucky to be a part of it. 

Isabelle L, Grade 7

I love Buist Academy for its challenging but engaging curriculum. 

Rex P, Grade 7

Buist is a great school with a one-of-a-kind learning environment, awesome teachers, and fun curriculum. 

Isobel J, Grade 7