Weekly Updates 

Week Of February 22 - 26

Bobcat Blaze - 2/26

Mrs. Aldridge - 2/26

A MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT 2-26-21

Dear Richland One Colleagues,

As February comes to a close, we continue to move forward in our Restart Strong Reopening of Schools Plan. As you are aware, we are in Phase 2 (Hybrid), with our elementary students now attending school in person four days a week and our middle and high school students attending in person two days a week. In addition, a virtual option continues to be available at all levels.

In noting the decline in COVID-19 incidence rates and positivity rates in Richland County, we will be making the following changes effective Monday, March 8, 2021 and in subsequent weeks, as noted:  

In addition to the information above, please note the following:

·        All transitions noted above are contingent upon continued improvements in community spread of COVID-19 and the availability of staff to support the successful and safe operation of schools. Individual school/classroom concerns will be addressed, as needed.

·        Students will be required to remain in the mode selected by their parents/guardians for the remainder of the school year (in-person instruction or virtual).

·        Students in the virtual option can remain in the virtual option.

·        Wednesday will remain the flex day during the 4-day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) in-person instruction period. There will be no flex day the week of March 22. Friday, March 26 is a professional development day for staff/early release day for students. 

·        The district’s COVID-19 tracking dashboard will continue to be operational and updated regularly. A link to the dashboard is posted at www.richlandone.org/restartstrong.

On a related note, Richland One is working closely with Prisma Health on the vaccination process with a goal of supporting district staff vaccinations as quickly as possible when the state moves to Phase 1B. We look forward to collaborating with Prisma Health to provide this opportunity for all educators and staff. Additional and specific information will be forthcoming from the district regarding the vaccination process and from respective schools regarding the in-person instruction transitions.

As we continue to work through the impact of COVID-19 on this district and our community, we appreciate your patience, understanding and support.

Sincerely,

Craig Witherspoon, Ed.D.

Superintendent

New Student Registration

New students to Richland One may register at this site.

Returning students can re-enroll through the parent portal.

If you have any questions please contact Madolyn Thorpe at Madolyn.thorpe@richlandone.org.

Here are some helpful videos that will guide you in using Microsoft Teams.

Navigating Teams, Accessing and Basic Overview

Student Link

Parent Link

Joining a Class Meeting in Teams

Student Link

Parent Link

Laptop Issues?

You can get remote assistance by calling the IT Help Desk Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM at 803-231-7436. If the technician determines you need to trade out a laptop, please call the school to arrange a time to come by so a new device will be available and ready for you! 

A.C. Moore Receives Palmetto Silver Award for 2018-2019

The SC Department of Education has announced its Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards for school years ending in 2018 and 2019.  A.C. Moore was awarded the Palmetto Silver for the 2018-2019 school year.

The Palmetto Gold and Silver awards program was established by the Education Accountability Act of 1998 “to recognize and reward schools for academic achievement and for closing the achievement gap,” according to a SC Department of Education news release.  Award winners are selected based on their 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school report card ratings.