January is designated as School Board Recognition Month. Anderson School District One is honored to have these seven individuals representing all areas of our district.
Our sincerest appreciation goes to Nancy Upton, Chair, Area 7; David Merrit, Jr., Secretary, Area 3; Wendy Burgess, Area 5; Michael S. Wilson, Area 2; Pat Cox, Area 4: Melissa Hood, Area 1; and Brenda Ellison, Vice-Chair, Area 6.
In case you ever wondered what school boards are all about...The following are five reasons school boards are the decision-makers in today’s schools:
1. Your school board looks out for children – first and foremost. Education is not a line item in your school board’s budget – it is the only item.
2. Your school board is the advocate for your community when decisions are made about your children’s education. The school board represents the public’s voice in public education, providing citizen governance for what the public schools need and what the community wants.
3. Your school board sets the standard for achievement in your district, incorporating the community’s view of what students should know and be able to do at each grade level. Your school board is also responsible for working with the superintendent to establish a valid process for measuring student success and, when necessary, shifting resources to ensure that the district’s goals are achieved.
4. Your school board is accessible to you and accountable for the performance of the schools in your district. If the schools are not producing, it is your right as a voter to elect new board members who will see to it that your students and your schools succeed.
5. Your school board is your community’s education watchdog, ensuring that taxpayers get the most for their tax dollars. Public education in South Carolina is a $6.5 billion business. In the majority of districts, school boards have taxing authority. That direct oversight – and responsibility – should not be given to politicians whose first priority is something other than education.
Here is a famous quote from former Governor of South Carolina, “As a product of the public education system, I want all American students to have what I had—access to a quality education that enables them to pursue any career they wish, and take on any challenge they choose. Giving our students the best education in the world is a moral imperative and, especially, an economic necessity.”
—Richard Riley, former U.S. Secretary of Education See less
Happy New Year
Wishing our Anderson School District 1 family a very joyous holiday season!
Winter has arrived!
Anderson School District One hosted a Christmas Tree Decorating contest for our middle and high school art students. The themes were: Middle School - Christmas Movie and High School - Christmas Song. Our students did an amazing job representing their themes. We congratulate our winners, Palmetto Middle School with their tree representing the movie ELF and Wren High School with their tree representing “White Christmas”.
We would like to thank all of our students and their art teachers for participating in this contest and allowing our district office staff and visitors to see the wonderful art our schools are creating. The middle school winner and the high school winner of this contest received a $100 check to go toward their art program.
We would also like to thank Gray Mortuary for their generous donation of the Christmas trees for this competition.
Friday, December 15th Early Dismissal Reminder
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Christmas Break
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2024 - 2025 Approved School Calendar
Each elementary school selected winners from their school to represent in our Annual Christmas Card contest for our district. We are very impressed with the level of talent these students showcased. Congratulations to all the school winners. Our chosen winning design was submitted by Maria Turcios Naupari, student at Palmetto Elementary School. Her art teacher is Ms. Cyra Bardo. This card will be the official Christmas Card for Anderson School District One. We are very proud of all our students and their exceptional talent and for the support of our art teachers participating in this annual event.
Special Education Teacher Assistants Needed. Apply today to join the Wren Elementary School Team!
Classroom Nurse Needed
Teacher Assistant Needed. Apply Today!
Friday, December 15
Early Dismissal Information
Anderson School District One Board of Trustees Meeting
We are very thankful for our students, faculty and staff, parents, administrators, community members and stakeholders of Anderson School District One!
Celebrating Anderson One Special Employees
Thanks for creating a warm and cozy environment for our students to grow and learn!
We wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday!
Palmetto Elementary is hiring
Long-Term Substitute Opportunity at Powdersville Elementary
Student Nutrition Services Reminder
Thanksgiving Lunch for Students
Wednesday, November 15
