Redcliffe Elementary

Hello February!! Here's what this month has in store for us at Redcliffe Elementary! Students will receive a paper copy of the new calendar in their Redcliffe folders. Extras will be available in the front office.

Field Day is coming up-- on Friday, March 20th this year! If you would like to purchase a Field Day T-shirt, please return the form along with cash or a check (payable to Redcliffe Elementary School) in a sealed envelope. Be sure to include your child's name and teacher name on the envelope. Sorry for the quick deadline, but all order forms and payments are due by Monday, March 6th, 2026. T-shirts are $12.00 each. Students should be bringing home a physical form today! :) If you send your payment without a form, please include the Tshirt size needed on the envelope. (YS, YM, YL, AS, AM, AL, AXL, A2X-+$2, A3X-+$2). Thank you!

Wednesday, February 18, is an Early Dismissal Day for students.

On Early Dismissal Days, elementary school students are dismissed at 11:30 a.m., middle school students at 12:10 p.m., and high school students at 12:30 p.m.

Early dismissal times are slightly different for Aiken Scholars Academy, as well as our schools in the Ridge-Spring area. Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary dismissal is at 11:55 a.m., Aiken Scholars Academy dismissal is at noon, and Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle and High dismissal is at 12:15 and 12:20 p.m., respectively.

These Early Dismissal Days are part of the 2025-26 Aiken County Public School District Calendar and are necessary to support the training and development schedule for state-required teacher training. Please make any necessary arrangements for your child's early dismissal. Elementary school student after school care through Quest Zone is available.

Students receiving transportation services on half-day schedules, such as Early Learning Special Education students, will not be provided school bus transportation on Early Dismissal Days as buses will be unable to make mid-day routes.

Afternoon classes at the Aiken County Career and Technology Center are not held on Early Dismissal Days. Students enrolled in an afternoon class at the Career Center will remain at their high school on these designated days.

Silver Bluff High School student-athlete Adrian Gray is taking the next step in his football career.

On February 12, 2026, in front of family, friends, coaches, and peers, Gray signed his NCAA Letter of Intent to play football at Brevard College starting Fall 2026.

“Being able to play this sport is a good thing,” Gray said. “Especially after high school, because most people don't get to do that.”

Gray is a multi-sport athlete for the Bulldogs, playing offensive line in the fall on the football field and throwing shotput for Track and Field in the spring.

His coach, Matt Hayes, is proud of the hard work and leader Gray has become at Silver Bluff.

“When I was hired two years ago, I kind of identified that core groups of guys that would be not just starters, but the kind of guys with leadership qualities, guys that we were going to lean on in the weight room and in practice. And Adrian kind of jumped out. He's a really good football player, obviously. Works hard at his craft. A little bit undersized, but what he lacks in size, he has with technique, and he plays with the nastiness that you need to play offensive line,” Hayes said. “Being his teacher in the classroom, he takes pride in his athletics and his academics. So, Brevard is getting a student athlete, not just an athlete.”

Celebrating student athletes and their next steps into collegiate athletics is something that Silver Bluff takes pride in, according to Athletic Director Phillip Strother.

“Anytime we get an opportunity for a kid to sign and go on to the next level, you know, it means that we're obviously doing something right,” Strother said. “That's kind of my thing. I want to make sure we're doing the right thing for our kids. So, we're giving them a real idea of what life is going to be like so they're suited for real life.”

“You cannot talk about Silver Bluff without the tradition of the student athletes here,” Hayes continued. “We've had a lot of success with guys going to the next level. It's a testament to their family, this community, but also those student athletes who want more than just being a good athlete in high school. They want to take their talents to the next level. It's hard, especially in today's climate. It's very hard to go from high school to college to go compete at that level. Adrian's part of a long line of student athletes who took that challenge, and I'm excited for him and Brevard.”

Rain or shine, early mornings and long afternoons, you show up with patience, care, and a smile making sure our students get to school safely and back home every single day. You’re often the first friendly face our kids see in the morning and the last one they see in the afternoon, and that matters more than you know.
Thank you for keeping our children safe!
We truly appreciate everything you do! 👏❤️
Let’s give our bus drivers the recognition they deserve! 🚌✨

The Bear Cubs are kicking off our annual Service Project, and we’d love your support! ❤️🐾
We chose Give Kids The World Village this year because one of our very own Bear Cubs, Kensley Woodberry, personally benefitted from this amazing organization. GKTW provides cost-free, week-long vacations for children with critical illnesses and their families—creating joy, hope, and unforgettable memories.
This year, Bear Cubs are teaming up with Silver Bluff High School to collect items for GKTW! We would love for you to join our donation team! Items will be collected through February and March. Let's go, Bears!

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UPDATE: Transportation will be provided!

5th Grade Parents and Guardians: CTE Techno Camp will take place Saturday, March 21 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for 5th grade students. Applications are available online and due Wednesday, February 25 at 5:00 p.m. The camp features hands-on activities, but there is limited space. Use the QR code to apply, or contact Alvina Jackson at AHead@acpsd.net or 803-593-7300 for more information.