Thinking of moving to Daniel Island? Here's some fast facts about the Berkeley County School District from their website:
Berkeley County, one of the largest in the state, is a unique
setting covering over 1,229 square miles. It is the fastest
growing county in the state, in terms of population, and is
located just north of Charleston, South Carolina. Berkeley
County, part of South Carolina’s Lowcountry, is home to the
Francis Marion National Forest and surrounds Lake Moultrie.
Berkeley County was recently named as a part of the South
Carolina National Heritage Corridor, spanning rural
communities with rich history as well as metropolitan towns.
The county includes the incorporated areas of Hanahan and
Goose Creek, which are directly outside the city limits of
North Charleston. Daniel Island is a large island located three
miles north of the Charleston harbor between the Cooper and
Wando Rivers. Moncks Corner is further to the north, near
Lake Moultrie, and serves the county seat. North of Moncks
Corner, a predominantly rural area, the smaller towns of St.
Stephen, Jamestown, and Bonneau are located.
The county boasts a dynamic history, beginning with English and French Huguenot
planters who settled the area in the late 1600’s. It is rich in Revolutionary and Civil War
history and contains churches that date from the early 1700’s. The treasures of the
county include Mepkin Abbey, Cypress Gardens, the Palmetto Trail, and the “Berkeley Blueways,” featuring 20 canoe and kayak trails.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the 2009 population of Berkeley County to be over
173,000 with a 21.7% increase from July 2000.
Of this group, approximately 69% are white; 27% are African-American; and 4% are Hispanic. Eighty percent of persons age 25 or older are high school graduates (2000) and 14% have a bachelor’s degree or higher (2000). The median household income is $49,414 (2008).
Berkeley County Child Nutrition Services is a member of the SC Purchasing Alliance. The alliance was formed in 1995. The SC Department of Education Office of School Food Service and Nutrition came together with a common goal to streamline the purchasing process by collectively working together to obtain high quality products, greater competition, and more competitive pricing. The Alliance is comprised of 78 members consisting of 74 school districts and 4 school programs. This represents 88% of all school districts in the state. The collective buying power is over 90 million dollars. All National School Breakfast/Lunch Programs must meet the USDA Federal Guidelines. They meet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which recommend that no more than 30% of an individual's calories from fat, and less than 10% from saturated fat. School lunch must provide one-third of the Recommended Dietary Allowances of protein, Vitamin A and C, iron and calcium. School breakfast must meet one-fourth of the RDA.
Four Meal Components are offered daily at breakfast (minimum of three must be taken):
1 oz. Meat/Meat Alternate
1 serving Bread
½ cup Juice or Fruit
8 oz. Milk
Five Meal Components are offered daily at lunch (minimum of three must be taken):
2 oz. Meat/Meat Alternate
½ cup Vegetable
½ cup Fruit
1 serving Bread
8 oz. Milk
Chef salads, vegetarian plates, and fresh fruit are offered daily.
Child Nutrition professionals are committed to providing safe and nutritious meals to all students.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to visit their child's cafeteria and join them for breakfast/lunch. Please talk to the Child Nutrition Manager about the nutritional profile of foods that are provided.
Thanks for reading and let me know if you're going to be at the Daniel Island School, I'd love to introduce myself!
Brenda J. Cook
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