Full Notification

This afternoon, August 27, 2025, a student was found in possession of a firearm on the campus of Battery Creek High School, located at 1 Blue Dolphin Drive, Beaufort.

The 16-year-old male was detained by the School Resource Officer (SRO) for bringing the firearm onto school grounds. The student was transported to the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (SCDJJ). At no time was a threat made to students or staff.

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office reminds the community that weapons are strictly prohibited on all Beaufort County School District campuses. We urge parents, guardians, and caregivers to have conversations with their children about the seriousness of incidents like this and the importance of immediately reporting any knowledge of weapons on school grounds to school staff.

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office also encourages the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious or criminal activity. To report, please call our non-emergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777. To remain anonymous, tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Beaufort County via the P3 Tips app, online at tipsbft.com, or by calling 1-888-274-7884 (1-888-TIPS-BFT).