Wren High School's Spanish National Honor Society is hosting an International Night on February 27th. We look forward to seeing you there!
Anderson School District One
Board of Trustees Meeting
Powdersville Middle School Students under the instruction of Julie Richard have shared their recent artwork here at the district office. These students showcased the difference between realism art and abstract art. We are very appreciative for their hard work.
Congratulations to these students for being selected for
All-District Choir 2025.
Make plans to come support these students on Thursday, March 6.
Honoring Presidents' Day
No School for Students
Happy National School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day! Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of the SROs who serve our schools and communities every day.
Thank you for your commitment to keeping our schools safe, for serving as positive role models for our students, and for working tirelessly to build relationships with our youth. Your presence in our schools helps to create a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students.
Let's take a moment to recognize and thank our SROs for their service and for the invaluable contributions they make to our schools and communities.
Professional Development Day
No School For Students
The National Association of Pupil Transportation (NAPT) has named the month of February “Love the Bus “ month, while the South Carolina Department of Pupil Transportation has named February 10-14 as “School Bus Driver Appreciation Week”. Please join Anderson School District One in celebrating our amazing bus drivers and aides this week.
Anderson School District One believes that school bus drivers and aides are so important to public education, and want to especially say thank you during this appreciation week! Their commitment to our students and district is invaluable.
“School Bus Driver Appreciation Week” is an opportunity to honor the iconic yellow school bus and the dedicated drivers who transport millions of students safely each day. This celebration provides a wonderful opportunity to express gratitude and raise awareness about the importance of school transportation. By highlighting the role of school buses, Bus Driver Appreciation Week reminds us of the essential service they provide, ensuring that every child can access education with safety and reliability. They’re the superheroes of safe and dependable school transportation.
This week serves as a reminder of the daily commitment these professionals make to ensure that each child arrives at school ready to learn and returns home safely. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the stories and experiences that unfold on those yellow buses which often become an extension of the classroom. From the first cheerful greeting by the bus driver to the friendships formed, the school bus journey is a cherished part of the educational experience.
“Our goal, now more than ever, is to harness the nation's affection for the iconic yellow school bus and highlight its vital role in our education system,” stated Molly McGee Hewitt, NAPT CEO and Executive Director. “Over the past five years, NAPT has navigated significant transformations within our association and the industry. Through it all, one truth remains constant – our small, yet impactful, association cherishes the yellow school bus. We believe it is a crucial component of our educational framework, and we will persist in our efforts to ensure that the yellow school bus and the dedicated professionals who safeguard students on their journeys, to and from school, are recognized as the everyday heroes that they truly are. Love the Bus month will serve as the bedrock to our work in 2025.”
Employment Opportunities
Apply today: anderson1.org
National School Counseling Week 2025 (#NSCW25) is Feb. 3-7, 2025, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems.
Anderson School District One is extremely thankful to have such a group of compassionate and talented counselors who continually work to "Help Students Thrive" as well as offer support to all faculty and staff. Thank you for being so dedicated to Anderson School District One.
School counselors are licensed educators who help students in many ways, including:
Academic and career planning
Counselors help students explore their interests, strengths, and talents to guide their academic and career choices.
Social and emotional development
Counselors help students develop positive social and emotional skills.
Addressing challenges
Counselors help students deal with challenges like bullying, academic performance, and relationship issues.
Working with parents
Counselors work with parents to help them raise their children in today's world.
Working with teachers
Counselors work with teachers to create an educational system that helps students reach their potential.
Enhancing equity and access
Counselors can play an important role in enhancing equity and access in school districts.
REMINDER: The Health Fair is at the Palmetto Middle School gym tomorrow morning.
There will be a variety of health and wellness resources available. Be sure to join us from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m!
On these cold winter days, we have been warmed by enjoying wonderful pieces of art shared with our district office. Wren Elementary School students have showcased some amazing art talent and our appreciation goes to those students as well as their art teacher, Fran Bailey.
Anderson School District One
Board of Trustees Meeting
January 20, 2025
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Important Upcoming Dates
Now Hiring
Student Nutrition Services
Apply today: anderson1.org
Upcoming Holiday Notification
❄️ Winter Weather Update ❄️
Out of an abundance of caution, all schools in Anderson School District One will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, January 13.
Winter Weather Update: Due to the anticipated winter weather projected for our area, Anderson One will have an eLearning Day TOMORROW, January 10.
What you need to know:
• All after-school activities and athletic events scheduled for Friday and Saturday are canceled
• Assignments will be posted in Google Classroom for middle and high school students
• Assignments will be posted in Seesaw for elementary students
• Students will have 5 days to complete their eLearning assignments
Stay safe!
Today is National Law Enforcement Day. Anderson School District One would like to thank every law enforcement agent and agency that vows to "Serve and Protect" especially those in the Anderson School District One area. Thank you for keeping our students, faculty, staff, and community safe. You are our heroes!
If you or a loved one serve in this capacity, we share our appreciation for your service to your communities as well. Thank you.
