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Summer STEAM Institute

WOOHOO! On, April 18, 2023, we launched the summer planning and collaboration with @EngagingCreativeMinds!  So excited to bring arts experiences to Jasper County students thanks to @ArtsGrowSC, @SCArtsComm and @educationSC.

The students of Jasper County will experience arts thru STEAM, this summer, during summer camp.

Engaging Creative Minds (ECM) will provide a Summer STEAM Institute at Ridgeland Elementary and Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence located at 250 Jaguar Trail Ridgeland, SC 29936, funded by Arts Grow SC.

Throughout the year, during summer enrichment and after school, JCSD will participate in this experience. The district was awarded $5 Million in grant funds thru Arts Grow SC.

The dates of summer enrichment are June 6-29, 2023 (Monday – Thursday) from 7:30AM to 3:00 PM. 

This experience will support 100 students in Grade(s) Kindergarten thru 8th, and 10th thru 12th grade high school students who will be paid as junior counselors.

Look forward to more information to come!

Pictured are (left to right): Robin Berlinsky, CEO of Engaging Creative Minds, Heather Rath, Dr. Rechel Anderson, Joy McFarland, and Starr Jordan, Director of Education K-8, ECM. 

Capital Improvement Projects Update

Jasper County School District is pleased to announce that we are moving forward with completing many capital improvement projects. These capital improvement projects will address the need at several of our campuses and will ensure that we maintain an environment that is safe, well-maintained, and conducive to learning. 

Download the PD below for a list of the upcoming capital improvement projects. To remain transparent and accountable, the name of the capital improvement project is listed, along with the estimated cost and how the project is being funded, and the projected beginning and end date of the project. 

State Testing Begins Next Week!

Mrs. Velayuthan Honored at Teacher of the Year Ceremony

On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, Governor Henry McMaster hosted the finalists for South Carolina's Teacher of the Year honor at the SC State House and Governor's Mansion. Our very-own finalist, Mrs. Amsavalli Velayuthan (Mrs. V) was in attendance with a delegation from Jasper County School District that included District Superintendent Dr. Rechel Anderson, RSAE Principal Adrienne Maybank and Mrs. Velayuthan's family and friends. There, State Superintendent Ellen Weaver announced the winner of the 2023 Teacher of the Year honor. 

Although Mrs. V did not win; we are proud of her much-deserved achievement of becoming a finalist. Our district is proud to have a teacher of her quality. She is dedicated to the students at RSAE and an asset to her colleagues. Jasper County is a better place with Mrs. V in it! Join us in wishing her hearty congratulations!

National Administrative Professional's Day

Registration for 2023-24 SY Will be In-Person Only

Registration for the 2023-2024 school year will only be available in-person. Therefore, the online registration option will not be available this year. Due to the importance of ensuring that we have the correct physical address and necessary data in our database, it is advantageous for every family to register in person. 

Please download and refer to the schedule below to register your child for the upcoming school year. All students, new and/or returning, are required to register. 

Important Dates