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“The teachers we’re honoring today have been chosen by their peers, which makes their recognitions very special,” said Superintendent Frank Rodriguez.
Ava Elizabeth Rios is among only 2,500 high school seniors nationwide who will receive a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship for college study. National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners are the Finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies.
“We invite everyone to review the draft document and share your insights by 5:00 p.m. on May 30, 2025. Your feedback is invaluable, and it can be submitted anonymously through our easy-to-use survey.”
Senior Scholars are students who have been enrolled in a Beaufort County School District high school for a minimum of three consecutive semesters by the second semester of the senior year, and who have maintained a cumulative 3.5 grade-point average or higher, are ranked in the top 10 percent of their graduating classes, and earned the equivalent of an 85 percent grade or higher in college prep courses, an 80 percent grade or higher in honors courses, and a 75 percent grade or higher in advanced placement, international baccalaureate, or dual enrollment courses in all quarters of their high school career.
The South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association (SCAAA) Board selected Beaufort County School District (BCSD) Superintendent Frank Rodriguez, Ph.D. as Superintendent of the Year (5A/4A) for “creating a distinctive school and/or district climate and culture for athletics through leadership, engagement and interaction having a positive influence on interscholastic athletics. And, for demonstrating a willingness to ‘Go Above and Beyond’ for athletes and athletic programs.”