August Board Meeting Recognitions ✨

The Anderson School District One Board of Trustees recognized students, teachers, and staff for their outstanding achievements last night.

🌟 Maggie Burdick: District Teacher of the Year
🌟 Wendy Cusson: District Support Staff of the Year
🌟 Savannah Shealy: District Induction Teacher of the Year
🌟 Anderson One Algebra 1 Teachers: Ranked #1 in the state in Algebra 1 EOC
🌟 Kamryn Davis & Avarie Brown: National FCCLA Conference Gold Winners

Representative Chris Huff also presented a proclamation to Palmetto Middle School for its You Matter Day initiative to raise suicide awareness in honor of Austin Smith.

The board also recognized Coordinator of Custodial Services, Vic Pressley, for his hard work in preparing our schools for the new school year and his dedication to our schools.
7 days ago, Anderson School District One
Representative Chris Huff poses for a photo with staff and family after presenting Palmetto Middle School with a proclamation for its suicide awareness initiative
the board chair and superintendent pose for a picture with students recognized for receiving a national FCCLA Conference award
The school board poses for a picture with the district employees of the year holding their recognition banners
District and school board leaders pose with algebra 1 teachers posing with their recognition banner for their #1 ranking on the EOC
The board chair and superintendent pose with the coordinator of custodial services after recognizing him for his dedication to our schools
JOIN OUR TEAM! ✨

We are hiring a Student Device Technician to serve our schools in the Powdersville area. To learn more about the opportunity and qualifications, visit our website anderson1.org.
12 days ago, Anderson School District One
A job posting graphic that has a keyboard in the background and says 'We're hiring!" there is a tablet that says "Student Device Technician Powdersville Area" and it says anderson1.org for people to apply.
Today, our literacy coaches came together to collaborate, share ideas, and identify goals for our literacy program this year! 📚

We are grateful for the work our literacy coaches do every day to support our students across the district!
12 days ago, Anderson School District One
Our literacy coaches pose for a picture and smile in front of a board that says Literacy Coaches August 21, 2026
The next Anderson School District One Board of Trustees meeting will be held on August 25th at 6 p.m.

The meeting will be held at the District Office in Williamston.
13 days ago, Anderson School District One
A blue and white graphic with inofmration about the next board of trustees meeting on August 25, 2026 at 6 pm at the district office located at 801 N. Hamilton Street Williamston SC 29697
Palmetto Club America at Palmetto High School was recently recognized as an Outstanding Chapter for the Southeast Region and received the Service Above Self Award for their Veterans Day Breakfast and overall service to the Palmetto community. Congratulations! 🎉
23 days ago, Anderson School District One
Students pose for a picture with representatives who represented the students with an award for service above self
Congratulations to our 2026-27 Teacher of the Year, Induction Teacher of the Year, and Support Staff Member of the Year! 🎉🌟

Maggie Burdick: Teacher of the Year
Savannah Shealy: Induction Teacher of the Year
Wendy Cusson: Support Staff of the Year
28 days ago, Anderson School District One
A banner of a staff member that says Induction Teacher of the Year 2026-2027 Savannah Shealy
A banner of a staff member that says Teacher of the Year 2026-2027 Maggie Burdick
A banner of a staff member that says Support Staff of the Year 2026-2027 Wendy Cusson
July Board Meeting Recognitions ✨

The Anderson School District One Board of Trustees recognized the Powdersville High School Boys Soccer Team last night for winning the 3A State Championship!

The Board of Trustees also welcomed former Superintendent Robbie Binnicker back to Anderson One to thank him for his leadership and vision in helping make Oak Hill Elementary a reality.
about 1 month ago, Anderson School District One
The Powdersville High School boys soccer team poses for a photo with the superintendent and board chair with a banner recognizing them for winning the 3A state championship
The former superintendent, board chair, and current superintendent smile and pose for a picture
The countdown to a new school year is on! 🎒

Last night, hundreds of families attended our Back-to-School Bash, hosted in partnership with Envision Williamston and the Williamston Police Department.

A special thank you to all of our community partners who helped make this event possible! 💙🌟
about 1 month ago, Anderson School District One
Students and families attend the Back-to-School Bash and go to tables to collect school supplies
A staff member and student smile as they hand out crayons
Community members hand out a notebook to a family
The next Anderson School District One Board of Trustees meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 28th at 6 p.m.

Please note: The board meeting will be held at Oak Hill Elementary School instead of the District Office.
about 1 month ago, Anderson School District One
A blue and white graphic that says the next board of trustees meeting will be held on July 28 at 6 p.m. at Oak Hill Elementary at 1575 Elrod Road in Piedmont, South Carolina 29673
This week, we welcomed our induction teachers for professional development, engaging activities, and inspiring conversations. We are excited to see the positive impact they'll have in our classrooms this year! 📓🌟
about 1 month ago, Anderson School District One
The new induction teachers smiling for a group photo in front of balloons
Today, we officially celebrated the ribbon cutting of Oak Hill Elementary ! 🎉 We are excited to welcome students this fall and empower them to grow, serve, and soar to their highest potential.

A special thank you to everyone who helped bring this vision to life for our students, staff, and community! We appreciate everyone who joined us to celebrate this exciting milestone, including State Superintendent Ellen Weaver.

We will be sharing more highlights from today’s celebration soon! 🎥
about 1 month ago, Anderson School District One
Members of the school board, staff members, and the state superintendent of education smile after cutting the ribbon for the new school
The eagle mascot stands in front of the balloon arch to pose for a photo
Staff members, the eagle mascot, and the state superintendent of education pose for a photo in front of the new school
Members of the community pose for a picture on the bench honoring the former Oak Hill school
We have several long term substitute opportunities for the upcoming school year! 📚✏

Interested? Please email Ms. Becky Brady at bradyb@apps.anderson1.org.
about 1 month ago, Anderson School District One
A flyer about job opportunities in Anderson One that says there are several long term substitute opportunities available. Email interest to Becky Brady at bradyb@apps.anderson1.org- we hope to hear from you!
Mark your calendar! Anderson One is partnering with Envision Williamston and the Williamston Police Department to host a Back-to-School Bash. 📆 Monday, July 27th from 5-7:30 p.m. 📍Palmetto Middle School This event will include a school supplies distribution, health and community resources, and informative sessions about preparing students for postseconday options.
about 1 month ago, Anderson School District One
a backpack with the text overtop that says back to school bash Monday July 27
Today, we celebrated our custodians and summer workers with an appreciation luncheon!

A big thank you to our custodians and summer workers for everything they've done to prepare our schools for the upcoming school year. We appreciate your hard work and dedication!🌟💙
about 2 months ago, Anderson School District One
Staff members put food on their plates at the buffet table
A staff member smiles with a plate of food as he walks past a table of colleagues
Staff members pose for a photo with the prizes they won during a raffle including gift baskets and gift cards
A staff member serves another staff member a cookie on her plate
Exciting progress underway!

Check out the upgrades to the visitors section at the Palmetto High School football stadium! This project is being funded through the Local Option Sales Tax.
about 2 months ago, Anderson School District One
The visitors section of the Palmetto High School football stadium being upgraded. It shows the new bleachers and press box
The Town of Williamston is hiring a part-time crossing guard to direct school traffic and ensure students cross the road safely. This job includes working a 2 hour shift in the morning before school starts and a 2 hour shift in the afternoon when school is in session.

Hours: Monday through Friday, August through May
Morning shift: 7:30 - 9 a.m.
Afternoon shift: 2:30- 4 p.m.

To learn more about this opportunity and complete an application, contact Lt. Sam Hopkins at 864-634-0153 or email shopkins@williamstonsc.us.
about 2 months ago, Anderson School District One
A crossing guard directing traffic for students with a stop sign. The text says now hiring crossing guard
Applications for free or reduced school meals will open starting Monday, July 13th.

If your child attends a school participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, you do not need to fill out an application. These schools include: Cedar Grove Elementary, Palmetto Middle School, Palmetto Elementary School, West Pelzer Elementary, Palmetto High School, Spearman Elementary School, and Wren Elementary School.

To complete an application online through LINQConnect, visit the Student Nutrition Services website starting July 13th: https://asd1schoolmeals.org/index.php?sid=1587086693141&page=lunchapps
about 2 months ago, Anderson School District One
Apples, bananas, and lettuce in a picture with text that says Free and Reduced School meals applications for the 2026-27 school year will open on Monday, July 13th
The Anderson School District One Board of Trustees meeting will be held on Thursday, June 25th at 6 p.m.

It will be held at the District Office.
3 months ago, Anderson School District One
A blue and white image with information about the June board meeting. It will be held on June 25 at 6 p.m. at the District Office.
The date of the next Anderson One Board of Trustees meeting has changed. The meeting will be held on Thursday, June 25th at 6 p.m. at the District Office. 📆
3 months ago, Anderson School District One
A graphic about the upcoming board meeting that says Date Change. Anderson One Board of Trustees Meeting June 25, 2026 at 6 p.m. at 801 N. Hamilton Street Williamston, SC 29697
School is out for the summer, but our school and district leaders are busy collaborating and planning for the upcoming school year!📘✏
3 months ago, Anderson School District One
A district leader talks with staff members in a big group
Staff members collaborate and map out their vision for the upcoming school year by talking together at a table
Staff members collaborate and map out their vision for the upcoming school year by writing on a big piece of paper
Staff members collaborate and map out their vision for the upcoming school year as they write on a piece of paper
Staff members collaborate and map out their vision for the upcoming school year as they write on a piece of paper
Staff members collaborate and map out their vision for the upcoming school year as they talk together
Staff members collaborate and map out their vision for the upcoming school year using paper on the windows