Redcliffe Elementary

Online ordering is OPEN for the 2025-2026 yearbooks! Our yearbooks are $25. Go ahead and reserve your copy today using the link below: https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/cart/01K0YTZQ8FHJBW6XF00A54BT4R/catalog Please note that personalized covers with names can only be ordered online for $5 extra, and the online site charges a convenience fee for online orders. Envelopes will be sent home soon for in-person cash or check payments.

Parents and Guardians: iReady testing will be administered next week in grades 1 through 5. Please try to have students present and on time each day. Students-it's time to show what you know! Thank you!

This summer, Aiken County’s most talented young artists immersed themselves in the acGATEWAY experience, which is an intensive, high-level arts program designed to challenge and inspire! From vibrant visual art displays to moving theatrical performances, students demonstrated what passion, focus, and creativity can achieve in just a few short weeks! Want to see what makes acGATEWAY so special? Watch our behind-the-scenes student videos and discover why this program has been a beloved part of Aiken County since 1992 and keep an eye out for 2026 acGATEWAY audition information for our summer 2026 opportunity. #acGATEWAY #AikenArts #GiftedAndTalented #ArtsEducation #StudentShowcase #VisualAndPerformingArts #ACPSD https://www.acpsd.net/page/gateway

Welcome back to school, Redcliffe Bears! We can't wait to see you bright and early tomorrow, Monday, July 21st!

Welcome Redcliffe Families! Here are our morning and afternoon car line procedures to get our car line off to a great start Monday! We appreciate your understanding as we adjust our system, train new dispatchers, and fall into our carline routine this first week of school. Please pick up your pink car tag at Meet the Teacher to help the line move even faster! Thank you!

School Cafe is a great way for parents to stay involved in their child's nutrition and to add funds to their child's account for additional meals or special sales items. You can access or create your account using this link:
https://www.schoolcafe.com/aikencountypublicschools

If you have questions or need help with School Cafe, please email Rhonda Heath at RHEATH@acpsd.net.

Welcome Back! The following link will take you to a helpful document to get your family set up on Rooms, our 2-way communication platform. Please download the ACPSD app and enable notifications to stay up to date with the great things happening at Redcliffe! https://5il.co/3m2p3

SILVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL
YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP And Free School Supplies!

July 26, 9:00-12:00
@ THE DOG POUND, Game field on Bulldog Drive
Boys and girls, Ages 5-12

Sign up using QR code
below or go to:
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Are you looking for ways to get involved this school year? Redcliffe would love to have you as a volunteer! This year we are offering in-person training only once per quarter, but online training is available as well! Please click the link to apply! More information can be found on our website under "Volunteer Information". Thank you! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=LTBu-BNw9EGZhxwTXOQTK8-ZHbfyHDlLu7Hg_wPzE79UMTNLUE02OE1GWUFLUVFBOTdLWFk3Ulc1Ni4u

Upcoming 5K Parents! 5k Teachers are holding a parent orientation on Wednesday, July 16th from 5-6 in the Redcliffe Media Center. There will be an information session with a Q&A opportunity to follow. If you have not registered your upcoming kindergarten students, we can help you with this while you're there! Please register using the link below or QR code on the flyer. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/5Nn7iAJLrv We look forward to a great year in 5k!

Please stop in for Meet the Teacher: Thursday, July 17th, from 2pm until 6pm! You can meet your child's teacher (if your child is fully registered) and find out where your child's new classroom will be! You can also pick up supply lists and other important paperwork, drop off supplies, grab your new carline vehicle tag for this school year, and sign up for PTO and other community organizations. There will be food trucks and FUN! Hope to see you there!

Please make immunization appointments early to beat the registration crowd. The Aiken County Health Department is available for back-to-school vaccines July 8th. Click the links to view more information:
https://5il.co/3fnbe (English)
https://5il.co/3fnbg (Spanish)

Your Redcliffe Family wishes you a safe and happy 4th!

Parents and Guardians now is the time to schedule a well-visit or vaccine appointment with your child’s healthcare provider to avoid the back-to-school rush before the 2025-26 school year begins on July 21! The SC Department of Public Health is also offering a vaccine clinic for students in grades 5K–12 on July 8 from 9–11:30 a.m. and 1–3:30 p.m. at the Aiken County Health Department (222 Beaufort Street NE, Aiken). Call (803) 642-7543 to make an appointment and bring vaccination and insurance records; a parent or guardian must accompany children under 16. No-cost vaccines may be available, though administration fees may apply. Don’t forget to submit your child’s updated SC Immunization Certificate to their school and note that all rising 7th graders must have a Tdap booster given at age 10 or older. Contact your child’s healthcare provider or school nurse with any questions and visit acpsd.net/page/nursing-services for more information.

Sign ups for the Bear Cubs are open! Click the link below or scan the QR code on the flyer! Sign ups close July 18th! https://form.jotform.com/243474438182158

Leadership Transition Announced at Redcliffe Elementary School As Aiken County Public Schools prepares for the start of the 2025-2026 school year, a leadership transition is underway at Redcliffe Elementary School. Current Principal Kimmerie Allen informed teachers, staff, and families on June 12 of her decision to accept a new position in the District’s Federal Programs Department as the Teaching Pathway Coordinator. The District is pleased to announce that former Superintendent King Laurence will serve as Interim Principal at Redcliffe. Laurence retired in June 2024 after a distinguished 38-year career in education, including extensive leadership experience within Aiken County Public Schools. A 1985 graduate of the University of South Carolina Aiken, Laurence holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Master’s in Educational Administration (1990) from the University of South Carolina. His leadership roles in the District have included Superintendent (2020–2024), Chief Officer of Administration and Human Resources (2016–2020), Associate Superintendent (2012–2016), Director of Federal Programs (2005–2012), and Principal (1998–2005). Before joining Aiken County, he served as a teacher and administrator in the Edgefield County School District. “We are extremely grateful to Mr. Laurence for returning to support our schools in this interim role,” said Superintendent Dr. Corey Murphy. “His experience speaks for itself, but it’s his thoughtful and collaborative leadership style that I believe will be an incredible asset as we begin the new school year.” Laurence officially began his interim role today, Monday, June 23, 2025. He will work alongside Principal Allen this week to ensure a smooth and successful transition. “Stepping into this role at Redcliffe allows me to serve and hopefully to help the school and the community transition to new leadership,” Laurence stated. “The preparation for a new school year has always been one of the most exciting times for me. I am looking forward to that experience while building relationships in the Redcliffe community.”

Please make immunization appointments early to beat the registration crowd. The Aiken County Health Department is available for back-to-school vaccines July 8th. Click the links to view more information: https://5il.co/3fnbe (English) https://5il.co/3fnbg (Spanish)

Happy Father's Day from your Redcliffe Family!

Hello Redcliffe Family, Registration for new and returning students for the 2025-26 school year is now open. Families are strongly encouraged to complete the online registration as soon as possible, along with transportation requests. The transportation request is conveniently integrated into the registration process; however, timely registration and submission of necessary documentation are crucial to avoid delays in bus service for your child. Additionally, students must receive school approval before being assigned to a bus, and those with pending approvals will not be eligible for bus assignments. If you require assistance or have any questions regarding the registration process, please call our office or the ACPSD Transportation department for support.

Yes, it seems early, but the Back to School sales and deals will start soon enough, and registration is open now in the Powerschool Parent Portal! Here are the printable, updated supply lists for the 2025-2026 school year: https://5il.co/3i1mc (4K is on page 2). (Note: Slight changes made to 4K on 6/9/25) Meet the Teacher is only a few weeks away! Enjoy your summer and we will see you soon!