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! 💙🌟
3 months 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.
3 months 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! 📓🌟
3 months 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! 🎥
3 months 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.
3 months 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.
3 months 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!🌟💙
3 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.
3 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.
3 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
3 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.
4 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. 📆
4 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!📘✏
4 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
Kindergarten schedule information for the 2026-27 school year 📆

Anderson School District One Kindergarten (K5) students will begin the 2026-27 school year on a staggered start schedule.

With a staggered start, each K5 student will attend school on one assigned day during the first 5 days of the school year.

This schedule will help provide students with a positive and welcoming transition to school while giving teachers an opportunity to get to know each child and complete important beginning-of-year assessments.

Elementary Schools will provide additional information to K5 parents the week of July 13. The first full day of school for all K5 students will be Thursday, August 13, 2026.
4 months ago, Anderson School District One
A graphic with a notepad and megaphone on it that says Kindergarten Information 2026-27 School Year
The Anderson One Board of Trustees meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 26th at 6 p.m. It will be held at the District Office.
5 months ago, Anderson School District One
The Anderson One School Board Meeting will be held on May 26th at 6 p.m. It will be held at 801 N. Hamilton Street in Williamston.
JOIN OUR TEAM! 🌟

We are hiring an LD Resource Teacher at Palmetto High School for the 2026-2027 school year. The start date is July 2026.

An LD or Multicategorical certification is required.

Interested in joining our team? Apply here: anderson1.org
5 months ago, Anderson School District One
A flyer about an open job at Palmetto High School. It says 'we're hiring! 2026-2027 LC Resource Teacher at Palmetto High School. LD or Multicategorical certification required. Start date: July 2026. Apply today: anderson1.org. Come and join our team!"
REMINDER: The Anderson School District One Board of Trustees meeting will be held at 6:00 tonight at Palmetto Middle School.

*Please note the location change for tonight's meeting.

The meeting will be livestreamed: https://youtube.com/live/G70nY0jIMnI?feature=share 🎥
6 months ago, Anderson School District One
A blue and white graphic that says the Anderson One Board of Trustees Meeting will be held on April 28,2026 at 6 p.m. at Palmetto Middle School. The address is 140 Middle School Road, Williamston, SC 29697
The Anderson One Board of Trustees meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 28th at 6 p.m.

📍Please note the location change: The meeting will take place at Palmetto Middle School.
6 months ago, Anderson School District One
A blue and white graphic with information about the upcoming board of trustees meeting on April 28, 2026. It will be at 6 p.m. at Palmetto Middle School. The address is 140 Middle School Road, Williamston, SC 29697
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Thank you for the work you do every day to support our faculty, staff, and students. We appreciate you! 🩵🎉
6 months ago, Anderson School District One
A photo of a computer and notebook with the words that say Administrative Professionals Day. It also has the Anderson One logo on it which is a big A with the words Anderson School District One A Tradition of Excellence
The average military-connected student moves and changes schools 6 to 9 times between kindergarten and high school graduation. #PurpleUp!
6 months ago, Anderson School District One
A graphic showing home many times military students move between kindergarten and high school graduation