HONORS AND AWARDS

This list represents just a fraction of the many honors and awards bestowed upon Richland One schools, departments, students and staff during the 2007-2008 school year. Congratulations to everyone on another successful school year! More>>

School Supply Drive To Benefit Richland One Students

A Citywide School Supply Drive will be held on Wednesday, June 25, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in Earlewood Park, 111 Parkside Drive. Donated school supplies will go to Richland One students. More>>

Richland One Recognizes Outstanding Staff, Students

Please join Richland One in congratulating the following exceptional students and staff. More>>

A. C. Flora High School Makes Newsweek’s List of America’s Best High Schools

Newsweek magazine has ranked A.C. Flora High School on its list of the top five percent of public high schools in America. More>>

COLUMBIA HIGH GRADUATE NAMED PRE-ENGINEERING SCHOLAR

Charles Zachary Christie, a 2008 graduate of Columbia High School, has been named a Pre-Engineering Scholar by the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME). More>>

Richland One Kicks Off Title I Summer Enrichment Program

Hundreds of Richland One students are gladly returning to school this month to enjoy the Title I Summer Enrichment Program. More>>

Richland One Marketing Materials Receive National Recognition

Marketing materials produced by Richland One’s Office of Communications have received national recognition for excellence in school public relations. More>>

Community Meeting to Discuss Rezoning of Historic Monteith School

On Monday, June 16 the Richland One Office of Facility Services will host a community meeting to discuss the rezoning of the historic Monteith School, one of first African-American schools in Richland County. More>>

Richland One’s Adult Education Programs Celebrate International Day, Offer Summer ESL Classes

Richland One’s Office of Adult Education will offer classes in English as a second language (ESL) this summer. More>>

Six Richland One Students Named 2008 National Merit Scholarship Winners

Six Richland One students have been named winners in the college-sponsored 2008 National Merit Scholarship Program. Colleges and universities across the nation provide scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 annually (for up to four years) to National Merit Scholarship finalists who plan to attend their institutions. More>>

Richland One Students Win State Honors

Please join Richland One in congratulating its outstanding students. More>>

Richland One Honors Outstanding Middle School Students

Richland One recently honored hundreds of its best and brightest middle school students for outstanding academic achievement. More>>

Heyward Career and Technology Center Offers Free Summer Camp for Richland One Middle Schoolers

How would you like your child to attend a two-week summer camp for free? From June 9-19, Richland One students in grades 6-8 can attend summer camp at the Heyward Career and Technology Center at no cost. But you have to hurry. The deadline to register is Thursday, June 5 and the camp is limited to 60 students. More>>

RICHLAND ONE STUDENTS PREPARING FOR JOURNEY TO AFRICA

For 16 Richland One middle-school students, the summer holds a lot more than time off from school and hanging out with their friends. More>>

RICHLAND ONE SCHOOL THANKED BY TROOPS

Members of the 218th Infantry Brigade dropped by Keenan High School on Friday, May 30 to thank the students for their support of the troops in that unit. More>>

Richland One Students Win National Honors

Please join Richland One in congratulating the following students who have achieved national honors and recognitions. More>>

BOARD NAMES DR. PERCY MACK NEW RICHLAND ONE SUPERINTENDENT

By a unanimous 7-0 vote, the Richland One Board of School Commissioners has named Dr. Percy Mack the district’s new superintendent. More>>

Two Richland One Students Win Prestigious $100,000 Furman University Scholarships

Dreher High School senior Roddey Smith and A.C. Flora High School senior Lee Deneen are the recipients of the highly prestigious Furman University Hollingsworth Scholarship valued at $100,000 over a four-year period. More>>

Public to be Updated on Keenan High School Annexation

An update on plans to annex the new Keenan High School into the municipal boundaries of the City of Columbia will be discussed at a community meeting on Tuesday, May 20 at 6:00 p.m. in the lecture hall of Keenan High School, 361 Pisgah Church Road. More>>

Richland One to Honor Outstanding Employees, Retirees

Richland One will honor its retirees and top employees at Celebration 2008 on Thursday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Seawell’s, 1125 Rosewood Drive. More>>

23 Richland One Students Named Duke TIP Scholars

Richland One congratulates its 23 exceptional middle school students recently recognized as Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP) Scholars, an honor bestowed upon academically gifted students who score at or above the national average on at least one part of the SAT. More>>

Two Richland One Students Named 2008 National Merit Scholarship Winners

Two Richland One students have been named winners in the 2008 National Merit Scholarship Program, which awards $2,500 college scholarships to academically gifted students. More>>

COMMUNITY INVITED TO MEET SUPERINTENDENT FINALISTS

The Richland One Board of School Commissioners invites the community to a reception next week to meet the three superintendent finalists. More>>

St. Andrews Baptist Church To Receive South Carolina Governor’s Volunteer Award

In 2001, St. Andrews Baptist Church "adopted" H.B. Rhame Elementary School. Since then church members have served as book buddies and mentors and provided much-needed school supplies for students. Twice a week, they host a Kids’ Café’ where they provide tutoring, fun activities and meals for students and their families. More>>

SCHOOL BOARD NAMES SUPERINTENDENT FINALISTS

After screening dozens of applications from across the country and conducting initial interviews, the Richland One Board of School Commissioners has narrowed its search for the district’s new superintendent to three finalists. More>>

Columbia High School to Host Challenge Days

Can you handle the challenge? April 28-30 Columbia High School students will address peer pressure, bullying, racism and other social issues through Challenge Days, an exciting project that strives to unite students and the community by breaking down barriers and encouraging positive dialogues among students and adults. More>>

Burnside Elementary Team Places Second in State DestiNation Imagination Competition

The Burnside Elementary Challengers won second place in the state DestiNation Imagination championship held March 29 in Simpsonville. More>>

Hopkins Middle School Students Rewarded for Raising PACT Scores

It came as a total, wonderful surprise. Around 1:25 p.m. on April 18, about 200 Hopkins Middle School students were instructed to leave their classrooms and report to the cafeteria. Once inside, the big announcement came. More>>

DISTRICT ACCEPTING HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS

Richland One is accepting nominations for its 2008 Hall of Fame induction class. The Richland One Hall of Fame honors distinguished alumni and other persons who have made significant contributions to the district, their communities, their professions and society as a whole. More>>

COMMUNICATIONS STAFF HONORED FOR PR EXCELLENCE

Richland One’s Office of Communications received three awards and two honorable mentions through the S.C. Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association’s 2008 Rewards for Excellence Program. More>>

Richland One Schools Celebrate Earth Day

Many Richland One schools celebrate Earth Day-type environmental projects year-round.  Here are just a few of the activities planned for this week. More>>

Dreher dancers ready to ‘hook’ audiences with their performance of Peter Pan

Soar through the sky, swim with the mermaids and watch the pirates battle with Dreher High School’s dance rendition of Peter Pan! The spring dance concert will run April 30-May 2 at 7 p.m. in the Dreher High School auditorium. Blending several dance styles together, this ballet will have you "hooked" on the talent at Dreher High School. More>>

DISTRICT ACCEPTING SCHOOL TRANSFER APPLICATIONS

The Richland One Registrar’s Office is accepting applications for school transfers for the 2008-09 school year. Transfer applications will be accepted from April 15, 2008 through June 1, 2008. More>>

Richland One School and Former Philharmonic Conductor to Present
Weather or Not Opera

In honor of Earth Day, second-graders at Satchel Ford Elementary, in conjunction with former South Carolina Philharmonic director Nicholas Smith, have written and will perform an original ecology opera entitled "Weather or Not" on Tuesday, April 15. More>>

Carver-Lyon Elementary To Hold PACT Night

Carver-Lyon Elementary School will hold a PACT Night on Tuesday, April 15, from 6-7:30 p.m. More>>

RICHLAND ONE TO HONOR STUDENTS FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Richland One will honor 124 high-achieving seniors during the district’s 2008 Academic All-Stars Recognition Banquet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. More>>

Richland One Announces Latest Award Winners

Richland One continues to be an outstanding school district. Please join us in congratulating the latest list of award winners. More>

HARLEM WIZARDS TO PERFORM AT APRIL 18 FUND-RAISER GAME

If you’re looking for something fun to do that the whole family can enjoy, plan to be at Lower Richland High School next week. More>>

Richland One School Wins Top Prize at FIRST Palmetto Regional Robotics Competition

The Robo-Raiders, Keenan High School’s robotics team, stood to the cheers and applause of a thousand spectators, competitors and supporters as members accepted The Chairman’s Award at the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Palmetto Regional Robotics Competition held March 29 at Clemson University. More>>

Two Richland One Students Win 2008 National Achievement Program Scholarships

Two Richland One students have won college scholarships through the 2008 National Achievement Scholarship Program. More>>

Eleven Richland One Students Named 2008 National Merit Program Finalists

Eleven Richland One students have been named finalists in the prestigious and highly competitive 2008 National Merit Program, which awards college scholarships to academically gifted students. Students will be notified of scholarship decisions this spring. More>>

INTERESTED IN MONTESSORI TEACHING?

Richland District One employs Montessori teachers for vacancies (or add-on classes) at its four program sites: Brockman, Caughman Road, Gadsden and Logan Elementary Schools. More>>

Heyward Career and Technology Center to host fashion show on April 4

The Marketing and Creative Enterprise classes at Heyward Career and Technology Center will present "Fierce & Fabulous - A New Beginning, A New Style in 2008" on Friday, April 4. More>>

RICHLAND ONE ADULT ED SPONSORING JOB FAIR

If you’re looking for a job now or if you’re going to be in the market for one soon, an upcoming event offers you a chance to meet with representatives of dozens of businesses that are hiring. More>>

Richland One to close for Spring Break

Richland One schools and administrative offices will be closed March 24-28 for Spring Break. Regular school and work schedules will resume on Monday, March 31.

Richland One Students Win Grand Prize, Other Awards at USC Science Fair

A team of engineering students from Keenan High School were big winners at the University of South Carolina’s Central South Carolina Region II Science and Engineering Fair on March 11. More>>

A.C. Flora High School Presents 'GREASE'

The A.C. Flora Vocal Music Department, under the direction of Dr. Rhoda Paschal, will present the musical GREASE April 10th - 12th at 7:30 and April 13th at 3:00 in the Flora Theater. More>>

Richland One Teams Take Top Honors in State Odyssey of the Mind Competition

Richland One schools took first place in five of the 11 categories of the 2008 State Odyssey of the Mind competition, an international educational program that challenges students from kindergarten to college to solve problems using their creative skills and quick-thinking abilities.More>>

Richland One Honors Outstanding School Volunteers

More than 3,000 parents, college students, business people, grandparents and ordinary citizens give to Richland One students every day as volunteers, mentors, Lunch Buddies and tutors. On March 7, the district recognized its most outstanding volunteers at a breakfast in their honor. More>>

2008 Richland One Substitute of the Year Program

Richland School District One is sponsoring the Substitute Teacher of the Year Program. The purpose of this program is to recognize one substitute each year for outstanding contributions to the school district. More>>

Richland One School Wins Fourth State MATHCOUNTS Competition

The numbers and the trophies keep adding up for Crayton Middle School’s MATHCOUNTS team. For the fourth time in the last six years, they have been crowned South Carolina MATHCOUNTS state champions. More>>

Richland One’s Adult Education Office to Offer Saturday Classes, Free Computer Course

Need to learn more about computers or get ready for your GED test? Starting in April, Richland One’s Office of Adult Education will be offering a variety of Saturday and evening classes to help busy adults sharpen their computer skills or prepare for tests to get their GED or high school diploma. More>>

Eau Claire Students Featured on MTV Reality Show MADE

It’s must see TV! Eau Claire High School students and several Richland One teachers are currently being featured as expert coaches for the MTV reality show MADE. More>>

Richland One Seeking Summer Sites For Children’s Free Lunch Program

Richland One is looking for organizations throughout the community to serve as designated sites where children can go this summer to get a free lunch, perhaps the only nutritious meal some families will be able to afford for their children. More>>

SENIOR CITIZENS INVITED TO SPECIAL PROM

The young and the young at heart will put on their dancing shoes for a unique upcoming event designed to help bridge the generation gap between teens and senior citizens. More>>

HEALTHY CAPITAL 5K RUN/WALK SET FOR APRIL 12

Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to participate in Columbia High School’s first Healthy Capital 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 12. More>>

Keenan Singers Seeking Donations for New York Field Trip

The Keenan High School Singers are asking the community to help them fulfill the dream of a lifetime: to perform on NBC’s Today show, at Carnegie Hall, Ground Zero and other New York landmarks during a school field trip to the Big Apple on March 21-26. More>>

Richland One Announces School Dismissal Schedule for March 12

Richland One would like to remind parents of the dismissal schedule for its schools on Wednesday, March 12, the day set aside for district-wide parent-teacher conferences. More>>

Richland One School Board Members Recognized for Training Achievement

Two members of the Richland One Board of School Commissioners have earned recognition in the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) Boardmanship Institute, a year-round training program that helps board members develop skills and knowledge of current state and national educational issues. More>>

Richland One Working to Close Achievement Gap Between African-American and White Students

Richland One is continuing to take proactive steps to close the achievement gap between its African-American and White students. On Saturday, March 15, from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., hundreds of Richland One educators will gather at the Olympia Learning Center campus to learn about effective strategies from national experts in that field. More>>

FOUNDATION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR STEVENSON MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

The Partners In Education Foundation is accepting applications for the 2008 Dr. John R. Stevenson Music Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a Richland One high-school senior who plans to pursue post-secondary study in music. More>>

Richland One Working to Close Achievement Gap Between African-American and White Students

Richland One is continuing to take proactive steps to close the achievement gap between its African-American and White students. On Saturday, March 15, from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., hundreds of Richland One educators will gather at the Olympia Learning Center campus to learn about effective strategies from national experts in that field. More>>

Richland One To Recognize Volunteers

Richland One will say "thank you" to hundreds of volunteers for their hard work and dedication at its 28th Annual Volunteer Recognition Breakfast, on Friday, March 7, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Seawell’s, 1125 Rosewood Drive. More>>

Southeast Middle School to Celebrate Cultures

Kilts, kimonos, saris, and African garb may be among the colorful outfits gracing students and staff of Southeast Middle School on Thursday, March 6. Everyone is encouraged to wear traditional cultural outfits to celebrate Foreign Language Week March 3-7. More>>

Russian Teachers to Visit Richland One Schools

Six teachers from Kaluga, Russia will be learning the latest teaching techniques at Richland One schools this week. On Monday the group visited Eau Claire, Lower Richland, A.C. Flora, Dreher and Columbia high schools. A visit to Keenan is scheduled for Thursday, February 28. More>>

Richland One Schools to Host Family, Musical Events

Mark your calendar! Richland One schools have a number of exciting events of interest to parents and the community. More>>

HAMPTON UNIVERSITY CHOIR TO PERFORM IN RICHLAND ONE

The Hampton University Concert Choir has performed with renowned singers like Andre Crouch and at the Kennedy Center and other grand concert halls, churches and cathedrals around the world. Next week the choir will share its musical gifts with Richland One. More>>

CAT IN THE HAT TO PROMOTE READING AT HYATT PARK ELEMENTARY

Red and white striped stovepipe hats will be the accessory of choice among Hyatt Park Elementary students when the Cat in the Hat visits their school on March 4. More>>

Richland One Opens Registration for Four-Year Old Pre-Kindergarten Program

Parents, it’s time to get those four-year olds registered for pre-kindergarten this fall. Richland One schools will begin accepting registrations on Monday, March 3. Children must be registered at the school for which they are zoned. More>>

The Iditarod to Come to A.C. Moore Elementary

March madness is about to hit A.C. Moore Elementary School, but it has nothing to do with basketball.

Starting March 1 students will be rooting for their favorite teams, tracing their every move and boning up on every bit of team trivia they can find - essentials any sports fan can relate to. But the excitement and anticipation they feel is fueled by the Iditarod, the 1,125-mile Alaskan dog sled race which has become an annual school-wide obsession. More>>

Memorial Service to be held for Richland One Principal

A memorial service to honor the legacy of Alcorn Middle School Principal Anthony Graham will be held Thursday, February 21, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in the school gym, 5125 Fairfield Road. More>>

DISTRICT TO HOLD MEETING ON REALIGNMENT OF INTERSECTION NEAR DREHER HIGH

Richland One will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 21, in the Dreher High media center to provide information to the community about the S.C. Department of Transportation’s plans to realign the intersection of Ott and Adger roads near Dreher. More>>

Richland One Student Nutrition Services Offers 2008 Seamless Summer Program

When school lets out for the summer, many children may not have access to a nutritios meal during the day. Richland One is committed to the principle that no child will be left behind. Therefore, Student Nutrition Services will operate the Seamless Summer Feeding Program in our schools and communities. More>>

Saturday Leadership Academy Offers Guidance, Training to Young Black Males

Richland One is assisting the 100 Black Men of Greater Columbia and State Farm Insurance Company in sponsoring the Saturday Leadership Academy for middle and high school African-American males. More>>

Richland One School to Host 2008 Male Leadership Conference

Lewis Greenview Elementary is inviting families to attend the 2008 Male Leadership Conference on Saturday, February 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school, 726 Easter Street. More>>

Richland One Schools to Close Monday for Student Holiday

Monday, February 18 is a holiday for Richland One students and a day of professional development for district teachers and staff. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 19.

SCHOOL BOARD SEEKS COMMUNITY INPUT ON SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH

Getting input from the community will be the first step in the Richland One school board’s upcoming superintendent search. More>>

Richland One School to Celebrate Mardi Gras, Broadway and more during International Day

On Friday, February 15, starting at 8 a.m., A.C. Moore Elementary students will “visit” Broadway in New York City. After that they’re off to the Caribbean for a carnival and then they’ll head to Alaska to pan for gold and sample salmon jerky, black seaweed and other native grub. More>>

ELECTED OFFICIALS DISCUSS PARTNERSHIP ON RICHLAND ONE TV TALK SHOW

Elected officials from Richland One, the City of Columbia and Richland County are the guests on the current edition of the Richland One TV talk show Perspectives. More>>

EVENING HIGH SCHOOL RECRUITING STUDENTS

Richland One’s Evening High School offers a unique opportunity for students who have dropped out of school to get back on track to earning their high school diplomas. More>>

Richland One Elementary and Middle Schools to Dismiss Early on February 13

On Wednesday, February 13 only Richland One elementary and middle school students will have early dismissal. There is no early dismissal for high school students. The printed district calendar omitted this detail. More>>

DISTRICT MOURNS LOSS OF ALCORN PRINCIPAL

The Richland One family is mourning the loss of Alcorn Middle School Principal Anthony Graham, who died February 5 after a recent illness. More>>

RICHLAND ONE BOARD TO BEGIN SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH

The Richland One Board of School Commissioners is preparing to conduct a national search for a new superintendent. More>>

Richland One Schools to Celebrate Black History Month

Jazz performances, poetry, step shows and the soulful sounds of Motown - these are just a few of the ways Richland One schools will celebrate Black History Month this February. More>>

Richland One Middle College Receives $100,000 Grant

Success breeds success and the Richland One Middle College will be sharing its formula for improved student achievement with other schools thanks to funding from a $100,000 grant from the State Department of Education. More>>

Richland One Adult Education Office to Offer Free Job Training Classes in Eastover

Would you like to learn the basics of using a computer or maybe get your GED? This spring the Richland One Office of Adult Education is offering free job preparation classes at the Magic Johnson Community Empowerment Center, 140 Webber School Road in Eastover. More>>

Richland One Adult Education Office To Offer a Variety of Classes

Interested in changing careers or sharpening your job skills? Richland One’s Adult Education Department will be offering a variety of classes this spring. More>>

Richland One Students to Display Artistic Talents

Music and theater lovers are invited to enjoy a variety of performances by Richland One students this February, including original plays. More>>

Public Meetings Set For 2008-09 Budget

Richland County School District One has scheduled a series of public information meetings to receive input on the district’s 2008-09 general fund budget. More>>

HAND MIDDLE SCHOOL TO BE REDEDICATED

Alumni, students, parents, staff and community supporters will gather for a special rededication ceremony for Hand Middle School at 4 p.m. Sunday, January 27, in the school’s new auditorium. More>>

MEADOWFIELD FOURTH-GRADERS TO WALK (SING AND DANCE) ON THE WILD SIDE

Their tale of adventure begins deep in the heart of the jungle on Monday, January 28. Using costumes and sets they created themselves, Meadowfield Elementary fourth-grade students will transform themselves into Mowgli, Shere Kahn, Baloo and other well-known characters as they perform the musical version of the children’s classic The Jungle Book. The students have been working with artist-in-residence Lee Shepherd on the production. Free public performances are scheduled for 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the school cafetorium. More>>

SCHOOL BOARD, COUNCILS TO HOLD JOINT MEETING

The Richland One Board of School Commissioners, Columbia City Council and Richland County Council will hold a joint meeting at 2 p.m. Monday, January 28, in the Richland One Hall of Fame Room at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. More>>

Richland One to Host 2008 Future Focus Career Quest

The Future Focus Career Quest is a district-wide event designed to provide all Richland One sophomores with career and academic information to assist them in selecting a career major. More>>

Richland One to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy by Feeding the Hungry in Our Community

In honor of Martin Luther King Day, Richland One students and employees have collected food for the Harvest Hope Food Bank. Collection barrels were placed at nine sites throughout the school district from January 7-11. The food drive was a joint effort of Richland One, the Martin Luther King Memorial Foundation Committee and the City of Columbia. More>>

Richland One to Host Informational Meeting about Grants for After-School Programs

Churches, day care providers, nonprofit groups, colleges and other organizations interested in hosting after-school programs for Richland One students are invited to an informational meeting on Tuesday, January 22 at 4 p.m. in room 102 of the Stevenson Administration Building, 1616 Richland Street. More>>

Richland One to Observe King Holiday

Richland One schools and administrative offices will be closed Monday, January 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Students and employees will resume their normal schedules on Tuesday, January 22. More>>

LOCAL COALITION SEEKING LESSONS FROM ALABAMA SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

A diverse group of Columbia educators, elected officials, neighborhood and business leaders will head to Alabama this week to find out how their counterparts in Mobile worked together to generate greater community support for their schools and increase student achievement. More>>

RICHLAND ONE TRIPLES NUMBER OF PALMETTO GOLD, SILVER AWARD WINNERS

Fourteen Richland One schools have been named 2007-08 Palmetto Gold and Palmetto Silver award winners by the state for having high levels of student academic achievement and improvement, more than triple the number of district schools that earned the awards last year. More>>

Colonial Williamsburg to Come to Richland One

Is the impending conflict worth the lives of America’s young men? Don’t people under tyranny deserve to fight for their freedom? Those questions resound with us today, but those issues also weighed heavily on the founding fathers of the American Revolution. More>>

Richland One Schools and Offices to Close for Holidays

All Richland One schools and offices will be closed for the holidays Thursday, December 20, 2007 through January 2, 2008. Students and staff will resume their normal schedules on Thursday, January 3, 2008.

Richland One Awarded State Public Choice Innovation School Grant

Richland One is one of only six school districts in the state to be awarded a Public Choice Innovation School Grant by the State Department of Education. More>>

Keenan High School Hosts Taco Bell Capital City Basketball Classic

Tired of all that shopping? Need some basketball therapy? Santa’s coming a little early to basketball fans this week. Keenan High School invites everyone to take a break from the holiday rush and enjoy the fast-paced court action of the Taco Bell Capital City Classic on December 19-22. More>>

Richland One’s Montessori Programs to Begin 2008-09 Open Enrollment

Parents interested in enrolling their children in Richland One’s innovative Montessori programs are invited to attend information sessions scheduled for January and February of next year. More>>

Logan Elementary Students Spread Holiday Cheer to Senior Citizens

After saving their nickels, dimes and quarters for weeks, students in the after-school program at Logan Elementary pooled their money to throw a Christmas party for residents of the Wardlaw Senior Citizens Apartment Building on Wednesday, December 12. More>>

Richland One to Host Second Keenan High School Annexation Meeting

Plans to annex the new Keenan High School into the municipal boundaries of the City of Columbia will be discussed at a community meeting on Monday, December 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the lecture hall of Keenan High School, 361 Pisgah Church Road. More>>

Richland One Schools to Host Holiday Events

Richland One schools will be filled with the sound of music, laughter and joy this holiday season as students perform a variety of holiday plays and concerts. There’s something for everyone including a performance of a Jamaican Christmas song, ’50s-era version of Reindeer Hand Jive, a step show and poems spoken in Spanish. Teachers and other staff join will in the fun, too. Faculty at one school will be strutting the catwalk for their annual crowd-pleaser called the North Pole Fashion Show. More>>

Richland One Hall of Fame Gala to be held January 12

Four prominent community members who have distinguished themselves at the local, state and national levels in the fields of education, law, politics and business will be inducted into the Richland One Hall of Fame in January. More>>

Richland One’s After-School Program at EdVenture Receives Double Honors

Club EdVenture, Richland One’s after-school program operated by EdVenture Children’s Museum, recently received double honors including a sizeable monetary donation and an international award. More>>

Twenty-seven More Richland One Teachers Achieve National Board Certification

With the addition of 27 teachers who recently earned the prestigious distinction, Richland One now has the fifth-highest number of National Board-certified teachers in South Carolina. More>>

Technology Workshop Registration

Registration for Instructional Technology Services courses, modules, and workshops begins December 10. Please register in AVATAR. More>>

Carver-Lyon Elementary to Host Men’s Night Out Banquet

Sorry girls, it’s men and boys only at Carver-Lyon Elementary’s Men’s Night Out banquet on Thursday, November 29 at 6 p.m. in the school’s multi-purpose room. Hundreds of males, including fathers, brothers and uncles of students, will come together to fellowship, laugh and enjoy a great meal as they celebrate and promote positive adult male role models for young boys. More>>

Keenan High School to Host Robotics Competition for Elementary and Middle School Teams

Science and community service will merge in the high-stakes, competitive action of the FIRST robotics competition on Saturday, December 1, from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at W.J. Keenan High School, 361 Pisgah Church Road. More>>

Richland One Recognizes Outstanding Bookkeepers

Five Richland One employees have been recognized as winners of the 2007 Diane Harlin Award for Excellence in Bookkeeping. More>>

RICHLAND ONE ADMINISTRATOR NAMED NATIONAL AFTERSCHOOL AMBASSADOR

Dr. Traci Young Cooper, director of Richland One’s Office of Extended-Day Programs, has been named a 2007-2008 Afterschool Ambassador by the Afterschool Alliance, a national nonprofit public awareness and advocacy organization. More>>

Richland One Students Donate Food to Families in Need This Thanksgiving

Arden Elementary and Logan Elementary are small Richland One schools, but the children who attend them have big hearts. On Tuesday, November 20, students from both schools donated boxes and bags of food to help families in need this Thanksgiving. More>>

RICHLAND ONE UNVEILS PROMOTIONAL CD

Newcomers to the area, prospective employees and community residents who want to learn more about Richland One can do so at their convenience thanks to a new marketing tool unveiled by the school district. More>>

Dreher vs. Columbia Basketball Game Location

The basketball game for Friday, November 30, 2007, between Dreher and Columbia High will be held at Columbia High instead of Dreher. More>>

Richland One to Auction Surplus Equipment

Interested in picking up a bargain? Richland One will be holding three separate public auctions in December. Smart shoppers can pick up some great deals on surplus furniture, kitchen equipment, TVs and even portable classrooms. More>>

Dreher High School Teachers To Compete in Dance Off

Dreher High School dance team members will hold their second annual Dancing with the Teachers fundraiser Thursday, November 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the new Dreher auditorium. The dance competition features 10 teachers and 12 dance students paired together in an effort to raise money for a dance team trip to Chicago in January. Each couple will perform a ballroom dance routine in an attempt to win the title of "Dreher’s Favorite Dance Duo." More>>

Richland One Announces Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

Richland One schools and administrative offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Wednesday, November 21 through Friday, November 23. Students and staff return to their normal schedules on Monday, November 26. More>>

AA State Playoffs

The Columbia High School football team will host Batesburg-Leesville Friday night (November 16) in the AA state playoffs. Gametime is 7:30 p.m. More>>

Richland One Schools to Celebrate Veterans Day

Richland One schools will honor our country’s military with a variety of Veterans Day events and activities. More>>

HAND REDEDICATION CEREMONY TO BE HELD JANUARY 27

Richland One’s rededication ceremony for Hand Middle School, originally set for December 16, has been rescheduled for January 27, 2008. More>>

Richland One Schools Celebrate American Education Week

Richland One schools will celebrate American Education Week (November 11-17) with a variety of events. This year’s theme is "Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility". More>>

Richland One Students to Sleep Under the Stars

Launching rockets, creating intergalactic aliens, cooking up comets, trekking through the Congaree National Park and snacking on moon rock pizza! Friday, November 9 will be quite a night of adventure for 30 Horrell Hill Elementary students as they do their annual science project called Sleeping Under the Solar System. More>>

DREHER THREE-D PLAYERS TO PRESENT ‘GUYS AND DOLLS’

The Dreher High Fine Arts Department will launch what promises to be a series of entertaining theatrical performances in the new school’s auditorium with its upcoming production of the classic musical comedy Guys and Dolls. More>>

Richland One’s Outstanding Social Studies Teachers, Programs Win Top State Awards

Three times was a charm for Richland One educators attending the South Carolina Council for the Social Studies (SCCSS) conference on October 5. Richland One captured three top awards at the event. More>>

National Sallie Mae Fund Paying for College Bus Tour Coming to Lower Richland High School

Lower Richland High School is the next stop on the nationwide Sallie Mae Fund’s Paying for College Bus Tour. Representatives from the Sallie Mae Fund, a national non-profit organization, will be at Lower Richland High on Wednesday, November 7, from 8 a.m.-12:45 p.m. to provide students with information on scholarships, grants and federal aid. Lower Richland High is located at 2615 Lower Richland Boulevard in Hopkins. More>>

Richland One, Richland Sheriff’s Office Sponsor Kid Safety Fair

Keeping children safe is a top priority of parents, educators and law enforcement. On Friday, November 2 Richland One and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting the Keeping Our Kids Safe Fair, a fun family safety festival that will give parents and children information and materials that will help protect them. The fair will be held 4:30-7:00 p.m. at the Lyon Street Student Services Center, 1310 Lyon Street. All Richland One students and their families are invited to attend. More>>

Richland One to Host 2007 College Fair

Where should your child go to college? A large liberal arts college or a small private university? How about a career in the military or attending technical college? And how will you pay for it all? More>>

FOREST HEIGHTS STUDENTS SEND SIGNATURES INTO SPACE

Young space explorers from Forest Heights Elementary School got the opportunity to send their personal signatures into orbit aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery through a special program sponsored by NASA and Lockheed Martin. More>>

FLORA TEAM SCORES ‘TOUCHDOWN’ AT MATH COMPETITION

Five A.C. Flora High School students tackled some big math problems to win a football-themed math competition sponsored by the NFL’s Carolina Panthers. More>>

Students Participate in "River Sweep"

Richland One Afterschool Program students participated in the 2007 Lights On Afterschool Community Service Project on October 18th. More>>

RICHLAND ONE EDUCATORS TO FOCUS ON READING

More than 60 Richland One teachers and administrators will spend part of their weekend focusing on strategies to improve students’ reading skills. More>>

Interested in becoming a Montessori Teacher in Richland One?

Montessori is a hands-on, individualized method of instruction that is now offered in four elementary schools in Richland One. More>>

Richland One to Host Keenan High School Annexation and Rezoning Meeting

Richland One is inviting the community to learn more about plans to have the property on which the new Keenan High School is built rezoned and annexed into the municipal boundaries of the City of Columbia. The annexation meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 30 in the lecture hall of the new Keenan High School, 361 Pisgah Church Road. More>>

Richland One Teachers Win State Awards

Three Richland One teachers have been recognized as outstanding educators. We extend our congratulations to these remarkable teachers: More>>

RICHLAND ONE PROMOTING SCHOOL BUS SAFETY

Richland One will join other school districts across the country in observing National School Bus Safety Week, October 22-26. The theme of this year’s observance, sponsored by the National Association of Pupil Transportation, is "Be Aware! Cross With Care." More>>

SCHOOLS TO OBSERVE RED RIBBON WEEK

Richland One students will join their peers across the country next week in taking a stand against drugs. More>>

Richland One, City of Columbia to Host Stakeholders Breakfast Celebrating After-school Programs

Every week Richland One’s after-school programs provide a safe haven, fun projects and educational activities for thousands of students, but many children in this country are not so fortunate. On Thursday, October 18, Richland One and the City of Columbia will join thousands of communities across the nation, as they celebrate Lights On After School, a nationwide movement working to ensure that all children and youth have access to quality after-school programs. More>>

Richland One Students, Teachers Take Top Art Awards at State Fair

Twelve Crayton Middle School students won art awards at the 2007 South Carolina State Fair. These talented young artists also helped snag honors and definite bragging rights for their art teachers. Crayton teachers Kim Clarkson and Erin Fisher tied for first place as teachers with the most student art award winners at the Fair. More>>

Crayton Students Engage in Mural Project

Students in Crayton Middle School’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme are designing and painting murals that will be hung throughout the school. But these paintings are more than just works of art. More>>

Challenger Learning Center Receives International Award

Richland One’s Challenger Learning Center recently was recognized as a leader among the 48 such institutions throughout the United States, Canada, Great Britain and Korea. The local Challenger Center ranked first internationally in simulating the most space missions of any stand-alone Challenger Learning Center associated with a school. More>>

Richland One Honors Advocates of After-School Programs

Richland One congratulates the 10 winners of the 2007 Great Friend of Afterschool Awards, which are presented to individuals, businesses and organizations that have been outstanding supporters of Richland One afterschool programs. More>>

Three Richland One Students Named 2008 National Achievement Program Semifinalists

Three Richland One students have been named semifinalists in the 2008 National Achievement Scholarship Program. More>>

Richland One Co-hosts Visit by World Renowned Astrophysicist

On Wednesday, October 3 Richland One students got the opportunity of a lifetime: a chance to meet and interact with world renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson at 10:30 a.m. at the Koger Center. More>>

Richland One Celebrates the Joy of Reading

You’ve never seen a reading program like this one. On October 6, Richland One pulls out all the stops in its annual celebration called Reading Rocks. The entire community is invited to enjoy this day of fun at Olympia Learning Center, 621 Bluff Road. More>>

Keenan Alumni to Celebrate a Legacy of Excellence

All Keenan High School graduates and supporters are invited to attend the Alumni Homecoming celebration on Saturday, October 6 at the new Keenan, 361 Pisgah Church Road. More>>

Richland One, Local Non-profits Launch ‘Someone to Count On’ Mentoring Campaign

Richland One, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia, and Communities In Schools of the Midlands have joined forces to assist Midlands children by recruiting at least 50 new volunteers by March 2008. More>>

New Alcorn Principal Hosts Open House and Chili Cook-off Challenge

Parents attending Thursday evening’s open house at Alcorn Middle School will get to do the usual things like meet their child’s teachers, get progress reports and munch on hot dogs and popcorn. More>>

Richland One Awarded Grant for After-School Program

Richland One has been awarded a $105,000 grant from the State Department of Education to provide more services, staff and programs to students in the after-school program at Greenview Elementary. Only 25 programs in South Carolina received the Twenty-first Century grants which were announced this summer. More>>

TWELVE RICHLAND ONE STUDENTS NAMED NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS

Twelve Richland One high-school seniors have been named semifinalists in the 53rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. More>>

RICHLAND ONE TO REDEDICATE FIVE SCHOOLS

In November of 2002, Richland One voters went to the polls and resoundingly approved a historic $381 million bond issue. That money was earmarked to renovate 12 middle and high schools, build four new schools and upgrade the district’s three stadiums. More>>

RICHLAND ONE STUDENTS MAKE GAINS ON PACT

Richland One students made gains in more areas of the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests than their peers statewide, the 2007 test results show. More>>

RICHLAND ONE, TIME WARNER LAUNCH ROTV ON DEMAND

Up until now, if you lived outside Richland One and wanted to see Richland One TV or if you had Richland One TV but missed one of your favorite shows, you’ve been out of luck. More>>

Richland One Adult and Community Education Offers a Variety of Classes

Interested in changing careers or sharpening your job skills? Richland One’s Adult and Community Education Program will be offering a variety of classes this fall including those in the medical and educational fields. More>>

Richland One Seeks Public Input on Naming Exercise Facility for NFL Star

The Richland One Board of School Commissioners is seeking public input on a request to name the weight room and exercise area at Lower Richland High School in honor of Richard Seymour, a 1997 Lower Richland graduate and defensive lineman with the New England Patriots. More>>

C.A. JOHNSON FRESHMEN TO RECEIVE LAPTOP COMPUTERS

Thanks to $424,000 in state grant funding, ninth-graders at C.A. Johnson Preparatory will get their own laptop computers. More>>

Richland One’s Sportsarama 2007 Cancelled Due to Expectations of Extremely Hot Weather

Richland One will cancel Sportsarama 2007 because of the change in the weather forecast which now predicts temperatures up to 100 degrees and a high heat index for Saturday, August 18. More>>

HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP TO STRENGTHEN RICHLAND ONE SCHOOLS, CITY

Richland One schools, students and the community will be the beneficiaries of an exciting and historic partnership forged between local government, businesses and nonprofit organizations. More>>

District to induct four into Richland One Hall of Fame

Four prominent community members who have distinguished themselves at the local, state and national levels in the fields of education, law, politics and business will be inducted into the Richland One Hall of Fame this year. More>>

48th Annual Football Sportsarama To Be Held August 18, 2007

The 48th Annual Football Sportsarama will be held Saturday, August 18, 2007 at Memorial Stadium beginning with the Pre-Game Show from 5:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. More>>

Richland One Middle College Hosts Back-to-School Bash that Rocks

On Saturday, August 11, the Richland One Middle College (ROMC) had Hot 103.9 DJ -H-Dub- supply the music as school staff and students pointed out the advantages of the program to prospective students. In addition to getting enrollment information, visitors enjoyed a day of entertainment, food and prizes. The event was held from 1-5 p.m. in the Student Center at Midlands Technical College, 316 Beltline Boulevard. More>>

Keenan High School Announces Important Information for New Students and Freshmen

Keenan High School has several important announcements for new students, incoming freshmen and students who need to change their class schedules. More>>

Richland One Wins National Customer Service Award

Students, imagine having your principal serve you lunch on fine china while soothing music plays in the background of the school cafeteria. More>>

Westinghouse Electric Volunteers and Mill Creek Elementary Celebrate 30-Year Partnership

For three decades, Westinghouse Electric has been a steadfast corporate partner to the students, faculty and parents of Mill Creek Elementary. More>>

Important Back-to-School Info Available on Richland One Web Site

The clock is ticking. August 20, the first day of school in Richland One, is only 21 days away! Busy parents are encouraged to get a head start on their back-to-school to-do list by checking out Richland One’s Web site, www.richlandone.org. The site has the latest information on school supply lists and bus routes. Details about applying for free and reduced-price meals are also available online. More>>

Richland One Offers Businesses Advertising Opportunities at District Athletics Events

Richland One is offering local businesses an exciting new opportunity to advertise their products and services to thousands of potential customers at district football games and other athletics events. More>>

Webber Elementary Hosts Back-to-School Bash and Yard Sale

Parents can pick up some bargains while the kids enjoy hot dogs, games and other fun events at Webber Elementary’s back-to-school bash and yard sale on Saturday, August 4, from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Early birds get an extra reward. The first 50 children to attend will receive a special surprise gift. More>>

DISTRICT OFFERS SPECIAL PASSES FOR SENIORS

Richland One recognizes the many contributions that senior citizens have made and continue to make to our community in their golden years. More>>

Richland One’s Adult and Community Education Program To Graduate 22 Students in Summer Program

The graduating class of 2007 now includes 22 proud seniors who completed their high school education through the district’s Adult and Community Education program. Richland One congratulates the following students who will receive their high school diplomas or GEDs in ceremonies to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 30 at Columbia High School, 1701 Westchester Drive. More>>

Richland One Students Honored by State Department of Education

Richland One expresses its appreciation to the State Department of Education for giving our students opportunities to excel and be recognized for their outstanding abilities and ideas. More>>

Forest Heights Elementary Opening Day

Forest Elementary School students begin the 2007-2008 school year on Monday, July 16. This is the 7th year for the district's only year round school. The school will hold a Back to School Night Thursday, July 12th from 6:00-6:30 pm. The parents will have an opportunity to meet and greet the teachers and staff members. More>>

Richland One Staff and District Receive Recognition

Richland One and its staff continue to garner awards for their dedication to excellence. Details of recent honors are listed below. More>>

Richland One After-School Program Earns National Accreditation

Kids Academy, an after-school program at Caughman Road Elementary, has been awarded national accreditation by the National AfterSchool Association. More>>

RICHLAND ONE GRADUATE RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

Sydney Kornegay, a 2007 graduate of A.C. Flora High School in Richland One, has been awarded Davidson College’s top merit scholarship, college officials announced. More>>