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The Mission of Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary and Aiken County Public Schools, the unifying agent of new horizons and extraordinary possibilities, is to ensure all students thrive as future-ready, globally mindful, and productive citizens through a responsive and inclusive school system distinguished by
- High quality and student-centered learning experiences
- Transformative, stakeholder partnerships
- A culture of purpose, innovation, and excellence
Beliefs: Raising achievement Setting standards Motivating excellence Empowering each other Striving for success
RSM Vision: To increase student achievement by implementing a rigorous and engaging curriculum.
Welcome!
The students, staff, and administration of Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary School welcome you to our website. We are confident that you will find the information on this site useful and that you will learn more about what makes Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary School a special place.
Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary School moved to its new facility in 2021 and is home to approximately 400 students from four-year old kindergarten to fifth grade. Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary is included in the Ridge Spring-Monetta K-12 facility and has its own health clinic, gymnasium, library, administrative offices, cafeteria, playgrounds and elevator. Ridge Spring-Monetta K-12 is a two-story building.
Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary School has a dedicated and experienced staff, an active School Improvement Council, and caring and committed families. We are committed to providing a safe, caring, and challenging educational environment that promotes learning and achievement for all students. We recognize and celebrate the diverse learning styles, interests, talents, and cultures of our students and strive to offer a rich variety of meaningful learning experiences that will inspire innovative thinkers and confident learners.
Thank you for your interest in Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary School. If you have any questions, please contact Principal Callie Herlong at (803) 685-2000.4K REGISTRATION - 4K applications are now being accepted for the 2024-25 school year. The deadline to apply is March 25, 2024. Children must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2024, to attend 4K. Click here to register
Classroom Supply List 2023-2024 Supplies
Registration for 2023-2024 Click here to register
School Improvement Council Report to Parents Link to Report
Companies Offering Free Tutoring Company Offered Free Courses.docx (sharepoint.com)
Volunteer Application https://forms.office.com/r/N8wV3CU5ym
Annual Title I Meeting Click here for information
Updated Title I Parent & Family Engagement Policy and School-Parent Compact Click here to view policies
Announcements
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School Hours: Arrival Begins (7:25 am) Warning Bell (7:50 am) Tardy Bell (7:55 am)
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PREPARE FOR FAMILY EMERGENCIES WITH SMART911 - We are fortunate in Aiken County to have access to a free service called SMART911. The service allows families to register their homes and occupants for the purpose of providing law enforcement and first responders with immediate access to life-saving information in the event of a call for help to 911. During an actual emergency, first responders will have this vital information relayed to them before they arrive. Signing up is fast, easy, and free! Click HERE to view the SMART911 flyer for some great safety tips for students, or visit online at www.smart911.com for more information.
District Headlines
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The Search is Over; Dr. Corey Murphy To Become Aiken County Public School District Superintendent
The District’s Chief Officer of Operations and Student Services Dr. Corey Murphy will take on an even larger role beginning in the 2024-25 school year as Superintendent of Aiken County Public Schools.
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C-H-A-M-P-I-O-N: Dorothea Viner wins Aiken County Spelling Bee Competition
The Amentum Center for Performing Arts in Aiken was filled Monday night with teachers and family who came to support the 15 contestants competing in the Aiken County Public School District’s Scripps National Spelling Bee Finals.
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Aiken County Public School District Holds Teacher Hiring Event
Each of ACPSD's schools and programs came together for a teacher hiring event at Aiken High School on Saturday, February 3.
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Students Across the Aiken County Public School District Enjoy A Perfect Prom
Students from Alternate Standards classrooms across the Aiken County Public School District enjoyed this year’s Perfect Prom.
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Celebrating Aiken County School Counseling State Award Winners; National School Counseling Week February 5-9, 2024
National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.
Headlines
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Ridge-Spring Monetta Bus Driver Named South Carolina Bus Driver Of The Year
LaCheryl Knox, a bus driver for Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/High School, was recently named the Bus Driver of the Year by the South Carolina Association for Pupil Transportation.
Superintendent's Report
Upcoming Events
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March 26, 2024
8:00 AM Board of Education Meeting
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March 28, 2024
8:00 AM Professional Development - District/Weather Make-Up Day
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March 29, 2024
8:00 AM Good Friday Holiday
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April 1, 2024
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8:00 AM Spring Break
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April 2, 2024
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8:00 AM Spring Break
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April 3, 2024
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8:00 AM Spring Break
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April 4, 2024
Attributes of Premier Students
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For a closer look at the Attributes of Premier students in Aiken County Public Schools, click on the words "Attributes of Premier Students," or simply look around your school as we're sharing these attributes in a big way and posters and banners are everywhere!