From the Principal
Greetings Staff, Parents, and Community,
As we await the start of the 2024-2025 school year, I am excited and optimistic for the journey that lies ahead for our school community. Welcome back, Beagles, to a year of collaboration, support, and growth!
We will start the year with the mindset that "every individual in the building is a powerful learner", with a continued commitment to excellence in Richland One and our dedication to the principles of Visible Learning. Building upon the work from last year, we are embarking on a journey to explore the following tenets to support the teaching and learning at Arden Elementary School.
- Learning Intentions (What are you learning?)
- Success Criteria (How will you know when you learned it?)
- Feedback (How will you respond to the feedback?)
- Mult-Tiered Systems of Support (all subjects)
Through hands-on experiences and collaborative opportunities, we will empower our students to "believe in the impossible!" This year, our goal is not only to educate but to inspire students to achieve at high levels. By fostering a love of learning, we are transforming lives by empowering all students to achieve their full potential and dreams. Together, we can fulfill the mission of being a community where all students are powerful learners!
As we embark on this exciting journey, we highly encourage you to stay engaged in our school as partners in educating our students. Parents and community members can join our Parent Teacher Organization and School Improvement Council yearly. Visit our website for important updates and information, follow us on social media (X formerly Twitter) for a glimpse into a day/week at Arden, and join us for upcoming events and activities.
Thank you for allowing us to educate your child/children. It is an honor and a privilege to serve as your principal. I am excited for the work we will do together this year! If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school at 803.735.3400. I can be reached at timothy.blackwell@richlandone.org.
Sincerely,
Dr. Blackwell, Principal
We are Arden Elementary, a leader in transforming lives through education, empowering all students to achieve their potential and dreams.
Beagle Character Trait
Children who learn character traits have better success in relationships both at school and outside of school. They learn to be more forgiving, responsible, caring, and compassionate. They also learn how to cope with others, to tolerate different viewpoints, and to respect the needs of others.
August's Character Trait is Respect: to value each other's viewpoint.
Arden Elementary Learning Dispositions
Parent Information 2024-2025
Arden's School Supply List
Lightbox Access
Arden Elementary Library Catalog
Please Join Arden's School Improvement Council
We need to hear from you.
School Improvement Council Manual
Communication Protocol
School Events
Community Events
Certified Employee of the Year
The Certified Employee for the 2024-2025 School Year is Coach Andrew Carnes.
Pictured: Mrs. Stephney, Coach Carnes, Arden Fitness Team, and Dr. Blackwell
Classified Employee of the Year
2024-25 Classified Employee of the Year, Mr. Anson Stroman. Pictured: Mr. Anson Stroman and Mrs. Stephney
Reporting a student absence is as easy as filling out the online form by clicking here.
"We Can Read" Home School Literacy Initiative
Arden Elementary and Title I have teamed up to provide families with books parents and students can read together to support Family Literacy. Research shows that children surrounded by print materials are better readers and more successful in school. Please take advantage of this program by contacting the school for books you can enjoy with your student(s). Don't forget your Reading Log also.
Parents, will your child be attending Arden Elementary School for the 2023-2024 school year? If so, you must complete the Returning Student Enrollment Verification. The online vehicle for re-enrollment is Power School.
Click Here to understand and access the process of enrollment verification.
Information about transfers is available on the District website.
Enrollment of students NEW to the District is a different process and instructions can be found on this link: New Student Online Registration.
2024-2025 Early Dismissal Times
Elementary School Dismissal 11:00 am
Middle School Dismissal 12:00 pm
High School Dismissal 11:15 am
