Political Quotes

“Today I rise in recognition of Belle Hall Elementary School in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. They were recently awarded the National Blue Ribbon School designation by the U.S. Department of Education. Belle Hall is one of 325 schools in the Nation, one of five in South Carolina, and the only one in South Carolina's First Congressional District to earn this distinction. Led by their principal, Kevin Conklin, and the assistant principal, Bonita Foster, and numerous dedicated teachers, Belle Hall attributes their success to the tremendous level of support from their families, from businesses, and from the community as a whole in Mount Pleasant. I would like to recognize the PTA as well who has made significant strides in increasing student learning outcomes for math and reading by raising more than $100,000 a year to supplement one-on-one tutoring for their struggling students. As we all know, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented enormous challenges for our schools, teachers, and parents. Belle Hall has overcome these challenges and demonstrated excellence despite them. Recognizing Barbara Melvin's New Position and Recognizing Jim Newsome's Retirement”