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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.Companies Offering Free Tutoring Company Offered Free Courses.docx (sharepoint.com)
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Registration for Returning Students Parent Portal
Registration for New Students New Student Registration
Classroom Supply List Supply List 2022-23
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Annual Title I Meeting Title I Information
Updated Title I Parent & Family Engagement Policy and School-Parent Compact Updated Policies
Announcements
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Afterschool Program Dates:
December 6th, 8th, 13th
January 5th, 10th, 12th, 17th, 19th, 24th, 26th, 31st
February 2nd, 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd, 28th
March 2nd, 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd, 28th, 30th
April 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th, 25th, 27th
May 2nd, 4th, 9th, 11th, 16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th
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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.
Headlines
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Celebrating Our Stars
Congratulations to our 2022-2023 Stars of Public Education winners. Our Teacher of the Year is Sharon McCain and our GEM is Shirley Jeffery. Click the headline above to learn more.
District Headlines
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Laughter Lands Principalship At Langley-Bath-Clearwater Middle School
Dr. Brice Laughter appreciates the tight-knit community in the Langley-Bath-Clearwater area, which reminds him of the small mill village where he grew up in Greer. Laughter was recently-named Principal of Langley-Bath Clearwater (LBC) Middle School and began his new position at LBC Monday (January 23, 2023).
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Wiley To Join Admin Team At North Augusta High
After serving for the last several years as the District’s Director of Special Programs, LaToya Wiley will join the leadership team at North Augusta High School as an Assistant Principal later this month.
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Taylor Selected For Interim Role As Director Of Special Programs
Beth Taylor has served the students and families of Aiken County Public Schools since 2002. Her work with XSEL, the social emotional learning program she helped launch in 2020 for elementary school students as a tier-three behavioral intervention, will continue throughout her interim role as Director of Special Programs.
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Brooks Selected As Interim Principal At Aiken Elementary
With nearly a decade of leadership experience as an Assistant Principal, Kristie Brooks is looking forward to a new assignment at a new level as interim Principal of Aiken Elementary School.
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District Now Accepting Aiken iNNOVATE Applications For 2023-24 Virtual Program
Aiken iNNOVATE, the district's full-time virtual program for students in grades 6-12, is now accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year. Interested students should complete their application by February 15.
Upcoming Events
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Today
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Wednesday
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February 3, 2023
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February 6, 2023
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February 13, 2023
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7:15 AM - 7:40 AM Parent/Guardian Breakfast (Adult Last Names A-M)
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February 14, 2023
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!