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🌟 Celebrating Excellence Across One Jasper! 🌟 Featured Photo

🌟 Celebrating Excellence Across One Jasper! 🌟

As we wrapped up the 2025-2026 school year, Jasper County School District proudly celebrated the remarkable educators and staff members whose dedication makes a difference every day. During our Retirement & Honoree Banquet, we recognized outstanding employees, celebrated years of service, and honored those whose commitment has left a lasting impact on our schools and community.

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 honorees!

🏆 Teachers of the Year
• Princess Biggerstaff – Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence
• Jorge Caro-Aldana – Ridgeland Elementary School
• Brianna Plachy-Fulmore – Hardeeville Junior & Senior High School
• Bree Lauffer – Hardeeville Elementary School

🌟 Rookie Teachers of the Year
• Catherine Davis – Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence
• Arthur Gardner – Hardeeville Junior & Senior High School
• Mahogany Salisbury – Hardeeville Elementary School

👏 Employees of the Year
• Carmon Montalvo – Hardeeville Elementary School
• Audrea Lowe – Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence
• Yasmin Brown – Ridgeland Elementary School
• Israel Morales – Hardeeville Junior & Senior High School
• Latronda Jenkins – Food Service
• Renee Sanders – Transportation

🎉 Retirees
• Lasonnya Chisolm-Priester
• Naseema Begum
• Lori Adams
• Joseph Coccia
• GySgt. Anthony Cuevas
• Dr. Stephanie Hart
• Mary H. Walker
• Laura McLean
• Sandra Bickerstaff

Thank you to each of these incredible individuals for your service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our scholars. Your passion and dedication continue to inspire us as we build on brilliance together.

💙💛 #OneJasper #BuildingOnBrilliance #JasperProud
🎉 Please join us in congratulating Dr. Latila King-Slay on her new role as Coordinator of Academic Interventions for Jasper County School District! Featured Photo

🎉 Please join us in congratulating Dr. Latila King-Slay on her new role as Coordinator of Academic Interventions for Jasper County School District!

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Latila King-Slay on her new role as Coordinator of Academic Interventions for Jasper County School District! 

With more than 22 years of educational experience and a passion for student success, Dr. King-Slay brings exceptional leadership and expertise to this important role. As we continue Building on Brilliance, we look forward to the positive impact she will make across our district.

Congratulations, Dr. King-Slay! 🎉

#BuildingOnBrilliance
📚 In-Person Student Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year (All Schools) Featured Photo

📚 In-Person Student Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year (All Schools)

Jasper County School District will offer in-person registration at both Hardeeville and Ridgeland Campuses on the following dates:

📅 June 17 | 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
📅 June 18 | 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

All students, both new and returning, must register for the upcoming school year.

Please bring:

✅ Parent/Guardian Photo ID

✅ Proof of Residency (one of the following):
• Electric bill
• Water bill
• Rental or lease agreement
• Property tax document
• South Carolina DMV vehicle registration

Students must also meet South Carolina immunization requirements.

We look forward to welcoming our scholars back for another great school year!
☀️ Summer Learning Is in Full Swing Across Jasper County School District! Featured Photo

☀️ Summer Learning Is in Full Swing Across Jasper County School District!

This summer, students are engaging in a wide variety of opportunities designed to inspire learning, creativity, and personal growth. From Summer Reading Camp and academic enrichment in math and reading to Theater Camp, Aviation Camp, Culinary Camp, and other hands-on experiences, students are staying active while building valuable skills.
We're also providing Seat Time Recovery opportunities to help students stay on track academically and reach their educational goals.
These photos capture just a glimpse of the excitement, discovery, and achievement taking place throughout our district this summer. Thank you to our dedicated staff and community partners for helping make these enriching experiences possible for our students!
📸 Take a look at summer learning in action across JCSD!
#JasperCountySchoolDistrict #SummerLearning #JCSDInAction #StudentSuccess #FutureReady #LearningBeyondTheClassroom
📣 Invitation for Bid: Campus Painting Services Featured Photo

📣 Invitation for Bid: Campus Painting Services

Jasper County School District is seeking qualified, licensed, and insured contractors to provide painting services for the Ridgeland K-12 and Hardeeville K-12 campuses.

The project includes preparation and painting of classrooms, hallways, restrooms, offices, doors, door frames, gym walls, bathroom sink countertops, and other designated areas.

Important Dates:
📅 Questions Due: June 18, 2026, by 2:00 PM
📅 Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: June 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM
📅 Sealed Bids Due: June 25, 2026, by 2:00 PM

View bid information:
https://www.jcsd.net/apps/pages/ProcurementRFP
Strategic Planning for Active Shooter Training Featured Photo

Strategic Planning for Active Shooter Training

Safety is more than a single event or response plan—it is a continuous commitment to creating the conditions where students and staff can learn, grow, and succeed.


In Jasper County School District, we recognize that school safety includes many elements, from secure facilities and strong relationships to emergency preparedness, effective communication, and coordinated community partnerships. Preparing for all of these areas is part of our responsibility to students, staff, and families.



Recently, district leaders joined representatives from local law enforcement, emergency management, and first responder agencies to continue strengthening collaborative planning and preparedness efforts. These ongoing partnerships help ensure that our schools are equipped to respond effectively to a variety of situations while maintaining a focus on prevention, readiness, and support.



Safety remains one of our highest priorities because it is foundational to quality education. Through thoughtful planning, transparency, and collaboration, we continue Building on Brilliance and strengthening the conditions that allow every student to thrive.

#BuildingOnBrilliance #JasperCountySchools #Safety #QualityEducation #Transparency
Student Chef Camp 2026 w/ Chef Tasha Featured Photo

Student Chef Camp 2026 w/ Chef Tasha

👨‍🍳🍽️ Our Student Chef Camp campers have been hard at work in the kitchen this week! From learning culinary skills to creating delicious dishes, these young chefs have truly impressed us. Yesterday, they prepared Chicken Parmesan and did an amazing job!
A special shout-out to Chef Tasha for sharing her expertise, passion, and encouragement with our students. Thank you for inspiring the next generation of chefs and making this experience so memorable! 👏✨
We’re proud of our students' creativity, teamwork, and growing confidence in the kitchen.
#StudentChefCamp #FutureChefs #JCSDExcellence #HandsOnLearning #ThankYouChefTasha

Student Chef Camp 2026 w/ Chef Tasha

👨‍🍳🍽️ Our Student Chef Camp campers have been hard at work in the kitchen this week! From learning culinary skills to creating delicious dishes, these young chefs have truly impressed us. Yesterday, they prepared Chicken Parmesan and did an amazing job!
A special shout-out to Chef Tasha for sharing her expertise, passion, and encouragement with our students. Thank you for inspiring the next generation of chefs and making this experience so memorable! 👏✨
We’re proud of our students' creativity, teamwork, and growing confidence in the kitchen.
#StudentChefCamp #FutureChefs #JCSDExcellence #HandsOnLearning #ThankYouChefTasha
Aviation STEM Camp Featured Photo

Aviation STEM Camp

🚀 Learning took flight at our Aviation STEM Camp! Students had an incredible time building and launching rockets, exploring STEM concepts, and creating unforgettable memories. The excitement was sky-high as campers watched their rockets soar into the air! ✈️🔭

#JCSD #AviationSTEMCamp #FutureInnovators #STEMEducation #LearningTakesFlight

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