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CEWS Chorus

 

C.E. Williams Middle School, located in Charleston, South Carolina, was established in 1968 and named after Chalmers Elliott Williams, a dedicated local school superintendent. Originally focused on creative and scientific arts, the school became part of the Charleston County School District (CCSD) and has remained committed to innovative, student-centered learning ever since.

Today, C.E. Williams operates on two campuses —
📘 North Campus: serving 6th-grade students
📗 South Campus: serving 7th–8th grade students

 

C.E. Williams South Middle School Showcases Excellence in Academics, Innovation, Inclusion, and Student Engagement


A Thriving Arts Community
C.E. Williams South offers a robust and diverse arts program that nurtures creativity andartistic expression across multiple disciplines, including:
  • Visual Arts
  • Fine Arts
  • Theatre
  • Band
  • Orchestra
  • Chorus
  • Guitar
  • Steel Drums
Students showcase their talents during the annual Fall Concert and the collaborative Winter Concert with West Ashley High School’s Fine Arts Department. CEWS emphasizes integrated learning, blending arts and sciences to enrich both creativity and academic understanding.

 

Excellence in Career and Technology Education (CTE)
The C.E. Williams South Career Technology Education (CTE) Program continues to flourish, offering innovative and hands-on learning opportunities through Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Medical Detectives and PLTW Flight & Space.
     Under the leadership of Ms. Julie Bamberg, PLTW students engage in rigorous scientific investigations, including the dissection of sheep brains and additional high-level STEM activities.
     This year, the Flight & Space class launched an exciting project through the Growing Beyond Earth (GBE) initiative, simulating plant growth under International Space Station conditions. Students are conducting a 28-day research study to answer the question: “What is the effect of companion planting selected crops under our simulated ISS conditions?”
The experiment features fennel and red amaranth, with students collecting daily and weekly data that is submitted directly to an online portal, contributing to current NASA research.

 

South Carolina Students Shine in NASA’s Plant the Moon Challenge
CEWS students earned outstanding statewide and international recognition in the 2025 NASA Plant the Moon Challenge, coordinated by the South Carolina Space Grant Consortium.
     Among all middle school entries across the state, three CEWS teams earned Middle School Best in Show honors:
     These honors celebrate exceptional scientific design, experimental execution, data analysis, and creative problem-solving. CEWS is proud to see its students contributing meaningfully to a global STEM initiative advancing research in lunar agriculture.

 

Championing Inclusion and Student Support
CEWS proudly recognizes the accomplishments of our Exceptional Children Department, whose students actively participate in the Special Olympics, demonstrating perseverance, teamwork, and school pride. The school is also designated as a No Place for Hate campus, underscoring our commitment to cultivating a culture of respect, acceptance, and inclusion.
     As a member of the Behavior Alliance of South Carolina, CEWS continues to implement proactive, research-based strategies to promote positive behavior and build a strong, supportive school community.
Leadership and Community Engagement Opportunities
CEWS also fosters leadership development and civic responsibility through a large and active Student Council and Beta Club. These organizations provide students with opportunities to lead initiatives, participate in service projects, and strengthen their
sense of responsibility within both the school and the surrounding community. Through
these programs, students gain meaningful experiences in leadership, teamwork, and
community engagement.