Jasper

JASPER WEATHER

Current Conditions:
Fair, 78 F

Forecast:
Sat - Isolated Thunderstorms. High: 90 Low: 71
Sun - Scattered Thunderstorms. High: 89 Low: 72

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DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLANS

     Copies of the Jasper County School District Strategic Plan for school improvement are available at schools, libraries and municipal offices for your review and comment. Please take the time to give us your input on how we might better serve our community. We really want to hear from you.

PARENT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM IS IN PLACE

     Parents want to know. Early dismissals and weather emergencies are just some of the times when parents want to be called. They must arrange for their children. But they also want to know about PTA meetings, special events and changes in policy.

     The School Board has contracted to have an automated telephone notification system installed and all data is in place at Alert Now, the company who will administer the program.

     Calls can be made to everyone in the district, or just to those at one school, or even to smaller identified groups such as grade levels or athletic teams. It is hoped that this system can be a positive way to get "everyone on the same page."

     Communication in the Jasper County Schools has taken a giant step forward.

DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHY WINS STATE AWARD

     The South Carolina Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association has again honored the Jasper County School District Public Information Office. This time, a photograph of a spectacular sunrise over the new Hardeeville school complex on moving day was seen as a visualization of "A New Day... A New Way... A New School.

DISTRICT ADDRESS
Jasper County School District
Dr. Delacy W. Sanford, Superintendent
10942 North Jacob Smart Boulevard
Post Office Box 848
Ridgeland, South Carolina 29936
Phone (843) 717-1100
Fax (843) 717-1199

STUDENTS RETURN TO SCHOOL ON AUGUST 18

     Have a nice summer!

     Be ready to have an awesome educational experience when you return to school on Monday, August 18.  Let's make it the best year ever.  

DISTRICT UNIFORM POLICY EXPANDS TO ALL GRADES WITH SOME COLOR CHANGES    

     Students in ALL Jasper County Schools in ALL grades must wear uniforms next year.  Several changes have been made in colors. 

     All Pre-K through 5 students will be wearing either a Royal Blue or White shirt that must be a polo or collared. T-shirts are absolutely not permitted. Pants, shorts, skirts and skorts may be either Khaki or Dark Blue.

      Middle School students at Hardeeville in grades 6 through 8 will wear either a Dark Green or Gold shirt, polo or collared (no t-shirts). Students at Ridgeland Middle School  in grades 6 through 8 will wear either Black or Gold shirt, polo or collared (no T-shirts). Pants, shorts, skirts and skorts may be either Khaki or Black.

     High School students at Hardeeville in grades 9 through 12 will wear either an Orange or Gray shirt, polo or collared (no t-shirts). Students at Ridgeland High School in grades 9 through 12 will wear either Red or Gray shirt, polo or collared (no t-shirts). Pants, shorts, skirts and skorts may be either Khaki or Black.

     Shirts may have no logo or wording except that Hurricane or Jaguar school symbols will be permitted, but not required. 

     Cargo pants are not permitted.

      Uniforms are available at: Allprint Custom Tees, Center Court, Maggie's, Martha's Fashions and The Initial Farm in Ridgeland; New York Urban Fashions and Wal-Mart in Hardeeville; Wal-Mart in Beaufort; The Uniform Source in Bluffton and Savannah; and Red Dot Uniforms in Pooler. To view shirt colors, click here. 

SCHOOLS HOLD FIRST GRADUATIONS

   Two new traditions began this year as Hardeeville High School and Ridgeland High School held their first graduations.  The students completed their senior year in new schools and are the first class in generations to graduate from community high schools in Jasper County.

   Hardeeville seniors marched on Thursday, June 5, while Ridgeland students received their diplomas thefollowing evening, Friday, June 6.  Both celebrations utilized their spacious air conditioned gymnasiums, rather than the stadiums.  It was a fine choice as the heat index outdoors hovered at the 100 degree mark.

   Go forth Hurricanes and Jaguars.  Make us proud.  Make a difference! 

BOARD HEARS HEALTH ISSUES

   A study of third, fifth and eighth graders has resulted in findings that a third of the students were considered to be obese.  According to studies, South Carolina has the fifth highest obesity rate in the country, and our adolescents are seventh highest in the U.S. 

   Schools are already active in implementation of school wellness policies and state nutritional standards.  The Jasper County School District is currently working on a School Health Index to self-assess their elementary schools.

REPORT ON STUDENT WEIGHT AND HEALTH ISSUES

PARENTS... BE THERE!

     The Jasper Schools are asking parents to become their child's favorite teacher.

     Soon, parents have received a brochure (in English and Spanish) that shows them some examples of opportunities to engage their children and help them to learn from you.      

     Be There is a multimedia program that invites parent involvement. Research shows that small increases in parent/student connections will have a increase in the student's success rate.  Posters are appearing in stores and business places.  They are to remind parents that learning can happen anywhere and shows some of the many opportunities. 

     Parents can make ordinary events become special in the life of their child.

     Be your child's favorite teacher.  The opportunity is always there. Connect with your child.  Be There!