Ridgeland Elementary School Votes!

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Ridgeland Elementary School Votes!

In the lead-up to local and national elections, our scholars held their own election. Kindergarteners at Ridgeland Elementary School used their unique expertise to determine their grade’s favorite cookie: Oreo vs. Chocolate Chip. Oreo WINS! To celebrate their successful participation in the democratic process, the voters got to celebrate with a snack featuring their elected favorite cookie.

WATCH: Join us on a Data Dive! A zero-bias look at the numbers

Join Dr. Beatrice Mazyck for a Data Dive! This session offers an unbiased examination of the numbers that shape our decisions. Dr. Mazyck, the Director of Accountability, Assessment, and Professional Development at Jasper County School District (JCSD), will provide a detailed analysis of student performance on the 2024 SC Ready, SC Pass, and End of Course assessments. Take a closer look at the data with us!

Continue the Penny Sales Tax Referendum Passes

Greetings, Jasper County,

Thank you to all the stakeholders who have chosen to support Jasper County School District and its vision for the future. The community has said they support our schools by saying yes to both referendum questions. 

Question #1: Authorizes the continuation of the 1% education sales tax.

Results: 53% Yes and 47% No

Question #2: Authorizes the issuance of bonds using the proceeds from the 1% sales tax.

Results: 56% Yes and 44% No 

A few facts:

• Projected Annual Revenue Generated conservatively estimated at $8,450,000 per year increasing 1% per year through 2040.

• A significant portion of sales taxes in Jasper County are paid by non-residents.

• Under the plan, debt service millage in the School District will not increase.

• The sales tax will continue generating revenue for critical school facility projects.

• Help fund the construction and renovation of educational buildings without raising property taxes.

• Ensure we provide safe and modern learning environments for our students.

What do we plan to do with the funds?

2024 Bright Ideas Grant Winners at RES!!

Congratulations to our teachers at Ridgeland Elementary School for successfully submitting grant proposals to the Palmetto Electric Coopertive's 2024 Bright Ideas Grant Competition. 

Tori-Ann Whyte - $1,000

Samuel Jiles, Jr. - $1,000

Patricia Ormbsy-Haase - $1,000

Palmetto Electric awarded nearly $40,000 this year to grant submitters from Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton Counties. 

REMINDER: Monday, November 11, 2024 Will be a Weather Closure Make-up Day

Important Dates

November

11

Veteran’s Day

WEATHER MAKE-UP DAY

Board of Education Monthly Meeting

5 PM – 9 PM / Hardeeville Junior & Senior High School Auditorium

November

20

Education Support Professional Day