Please note that there will be no school for students, teachers, and most staff the week of November 24–28.
Additionally, all schools and offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28. We look forward to welcoming everyone back when we reopen on Monday, December 1.
PURPLE UP FOR MILITARY FAMILIES | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14
ACPSD encourages all students, staff, and families to wear PURPLE on Friday, November 14 as we celebrate the Month of the Military Family!
This special day is our way of showing appreciation and support for the incredible military families who sacrifice and serve alongside their loved ones.
THANK YOU to our military families for your dedication, resilience, and service to our nation.
Join us in honoring our heroes—both at home and abroad—by wearing purple with pride!
Throughout November, schools across the district are recognizing Veterans Day and the Month of the Military Family with special celebrations and activities to honor the veterans and active-duty heroes in our community and across the country.
Let’s turn our schools PURPLE Friday, November 14!
Join us for Community Night at ACCTC
Tuesday, October 28 | 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Aiken County Career & Technology Center
2455 Jefferson Davis Highway, Warrenville, SC
We’re excited to welcome current students, future students, families, and community members for an evening of connection, fun, and exploration.
Don’t miss our SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT at 5:00 PM.
Highlights include:
Food trucks
Door prizes
Industry partners
Activities for all ages
For more information, visit www.acpsd.net/acctc or call (803) 593-7300.
Mark your calendar and join us!
Eleven students who achieved fourth-grade readiness were celebrated on Friday, September 26, with a Readers Glow and Grow Celebration. Read about these students' incredible dedication, persistence, and achievement , as well as the fun-filled celebration held in their honor in "The Latest News."
As we begin our Leader In Me Journey we ask that you complete the survey below. We value your input and look forward to working together to grow leaders at RSME. The last day to complete the survey is October 15th.
Thank you!
https://www.leaderinme.com/s/ridge-spring-monetta-elementary-sc/families
Community Night at ACCTC – Tuesday, October 28 | 4–7 PM
You're invited! Join us for Community Night at the Aiken County Career & Technology Center on Tuesday, October 28 from 4–7 PM.
Discover the exciting opportunities in Career and Technical Education (CTE) and learn more about the programs offered at the Career Center. Students will be showcasing their skills and projects, giving you a firsthand look at what they’re learning and creating.
This family-friendly event is open to everyone including current and future students, families, and community members!
What to expect:
✔️ Live student demonstrations
✔️ Food trucks
✔️ Door prizes
✔️ Hands-on activities
✔️ Local industry partners on site
Location: 2455 Jefferson Davis Highway, Warrenville, SC
More info: www.acpsd.net/acctc
Phone: (803) 593-7300
Don't miss this evening of learning, fun, and community connection!
CogAt Testing will take place on: October 14th, 15th and 16th
Iowa Testing will take place on: October 22nd and 23rd
It is important for children to be at school on time, be well rested and have a good breakfast.
Los alumnos de segundo grado realizarán las evaluaciones CogAt y Iowa en octubre.
Las pruebas CogAt se realizarán los días 14, 15 y 16 de octubre.
Las pruebas Iowa se realizarán los días 22 y 23 de octubre.
Es importante que los niños lleguen a la escuela puntualmente, descansen bien y desayunen bien.
FALL INTERSESSION CODING CAMP | GRADES 3-5
During Fall Intersession, the week of September 29–October 2, a limited number of spots are available for this year’s Coding Camp for students in grades 3–5.
Coding Camp will be held at Mossy Creek Elementary School, Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Students will get a fun, hands-on introduction to coding and problem-solving through activities such as Sphero robots, drones, 3D printing, Makey-Makey, and more.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 10, at 4 p.m. for ACPSD elementary students in grades 3-5 and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to space limitations, only the first 100 students to apply will be accepted. Once the application window opens, parents/guardians can apply by scanning the QR Code or completing the Coding Camp Registration form.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day of camp; however, families are responsible for transportation to Mossy Creek Elementary.
For questions, contact Erica Millwood, Teaching and Learning Coordinator, at emillwood@acpsd.net.
HAPPY LABOR DAY
All Aiken County Public School District schools, buildings, and offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing Labor Day weekend! We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
#ACPSDcelebrates #LaborDay
Do you need help with Rooms and Messaging? We have made a FAQ page just for you! Whether you're having trouble signing in, seeing your students’ classes, wondering why you are receiving a SMS notification, or updating your contact info, we've got you covered.
🔗 Visit now: Rooms FAQs for Guardians | District
📲 Stay connected with your child’s school easily, quickly, and all in one place with our new messaging experience! This two-way communication tool has been updated to make it easier than ever to stay connected and informed. Learn more about our new messaging service on the Rooms FAQs for Guardians | District .
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 (ASA), as well as our schools in the Ridge Spring area. ASA early dismissal will be at noon, Ridge Spring-Monetta (RSM) Elementary is at 11:55 a.m., RSM Middle at 12:15 p.m. and RSM High at 12:20 p .m. The ASPIRE Evening Program will not be held tomorrow.
These Early Dismissal Days are part of the 2025-26 Aiken County Public School District Calendar and are necessary to support state-wide 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.
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 (ASA), as well as our schools in the Ridge Spring area. ASA early dismissal will be at noon, Ridge Spring-Monetta (RSM) Elementary is at 11:55 a.m., RSM Middle at 12:15 p.m. and RSM High at 12:20 p .m. The ASPIRE Evening Program will not be held tomorrow.
These Early Dismissal Days are part of the 2025-26 Aiken County Public School District Calendar and are necessary to support state-wide 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.
This Wednesday August 20th will be an early dismissal day. All RSM Elementary students will be dismissed at 11:55 a.m. Please make arrangements for your child's transportation that afternoon.
Open House will be held on Tuesday, August 26 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. We will have special presentations from our students and our Title I Meeting that night as well.
As a reminder, students should not wear open-toe shoes to school for safety reasons. We want all of our Trojans to be safe while learning and playing.
Thank you for your continued support. Let's make it another great week to be a Trojan!
RSME Families: As we begin Week 2, please remember students must follow the dress code—no flip-flops or house shoes allowed. Students arriving after 7:55 AM must be signed in at the front office. Thank you
Familias de RSME: Al comenzar la segunda semana, recuerden que los estudiantes deben seguir el código de vestimenta: no se permiten chanclas ni pantuflas. Los estudiantes que lleguen después de las 7:55 a. m. deben registrarse en la recepción. Gracias.
Gia đình RSME: Khi chúng ta bắt đầu Tuần 2, xin lưu ý học sinh phải tuân thủ quy định về trang phục - không được mang dép xỏ ngón hoặc giày trong nhà. Học sinh đến sau 7:55 sáng phải làm thủ tục tại văn phòng. Xin cảm ơn.
• Arrival begins at 7:25 am
• The Warning Bell rings at 7:50 am
• The Tardy Bell rings at 7:55 am
• Dismissal is at 2:55 pm
Only elementary students may be dropped off in the elementary car line. Middle and High school students cannot walk through the building. If an elementary student rides with a high school sibling, the high schooler must drop the elementary student off in our car line. During afternoon pick-up, please be sure your car tag is hanging from your rear-view mirror. To help with loading, please keep the tag displayed until your child is in the car.
¡Bienvenido de nuevo!
• La llegada comienza a las 7:25 a. m.
• La campana de aviso suena a las 7:50 a. m.
• La campana de tardanza suena a las 7:55 a. m.
• La salida es a las 2:55 p. m.
Solo los estudiantes de primaria pueden dejarse en la fila de autos de primaria. Los estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria no pueden caminar dentro del edificio. Si un estudiante de primaria viaja con un hermano de preparatoria, este debe dejarlo en nuestra fila de autos. Durante la recogida de la tarde, asegúrese de que la etiqueta de su auto esté colgada en el espejo retrovisor. Para facilitar la carga, mantenga la etiqueta visible hasta que su hijo esté en el auto.
Chào mừng trở lại!
• Bắt đầu đón học sinh lúc 7:25 sáng
• Chuông báo động reo lúc 7:50 sáng
• Chuông báo trễ reo lúc 7:55 sáng
• Tan học lúc 2:55 chiều
Chỉ học sinh tiểu học mới được đưa đón vào làn xe dành cho học sinh tiểu học. Học sinh trung học cơ sở và trung học phổ thông không được đi bộ trong trường. Nếu học sinh tiểu học đi cùng anh/chị/em học sinh trung học phổ thông, học sinh trung học phổ thông phải đưa học sinh tiểu học vào làn xe của chúng tôi. Khi đón học sinh buổi chiều, vui lòng đảm bảo thẻ xe của bạn được treo trên gương chiếu hậu. Để thuận tiện cho việc đưa đón, vui lòng giữ thẻ xe cho đến khi con bạn lên xe.
Meet our new Principal, Mrs. Bon-Perez and our new Assistant Principal, Mrs. Sawyer in the library from 2:00 – 2:45.
Vendors on Site:
Kona Ice (ranges from $3-$7 ~ all forms of payment accepted)
Ridge Spring Fire Department (FREE)
Batesburg-Leesville Police Department (Fingerprint Kits-FREE)
Face Painting by RSM-Middle/High Beta Club (FREE)
RSM-E PTO ($5 to Join AND T-Shirt Pre Sales)
Nail Painting by Sand n' Sun (FREE)
All American Barber Shop 3-6 P.M. (FREE)
Latin Soul Kitchen ($ required to purchase)
• Please park in the elementary parking lot or in the car line loop.
• You may enter at the second grade hallway or at the kindergarten hallway.
• If you have not registered, you will be sent to the library to finalize registration.
• If you have lost your car rider display tag, or are new to our school, please stop by the library to get a car rider tag.
• A Back to School backdrop will be located in the hallway near the staircase if you would like to take pictures.
Additional Information
• The first day of school is July 21st.
• Arrival begins at 7:25 am
• Warning Bell - 7:50 am
• Tardy Bell - 7:55 am
• Dismissal - 2:55 pm
Acompáñenos a nuestro evento "Conoce al Maestro" el jueves 17 de julio, de 2:00 p. m. a 6:00 p. m.
Conozca a nuestra nueva directora, la Sra. Bon-Pérez, y a nuestra nueva subdirectora, la Sra. Sawyer, en la biblioteca de 2:00 p. m. a 2:45 p. m.
Vendedores en el lugar:
Kona Ice (precios de $3 a $7; se aceptan todas las formas de pago)
Departamento de Bomberos de Ridge Spring (GRATIS)
Departamento de Policía de Batesburg-Leesville (Kits de huellas dactilares GRATIS)
Pintura facial a cargo del Club Beta de RSM-Middle/High (GRATIS)
Asociación de Padres y Maestros de RSM-E (5 $ para unirse y preventa de camisetas)
Pintura de uñas a cargo de Sand n' Sun (GRATIS)
Barbería All American de 3:00 p. m. a 6:00 p. m. (GRATIS)
Cocina Latin Soul (se requiere compra)
• Por favor, estacione en el estacionamiento de primaria o en el círculo de la fila de autos.
• Puede entrar por el pasillo de segundo grado o por el pasillo de kínder.
Si no se ha inscrito, se le enviará a la biblioteca para finalizar la inscripción.
Si ha perdido su etiqueta de identificación para el vehículo o es nuevo en nuestra escuela, por favor, pase por la biblioteca para obtener una.
Habrá un telón de fondo de Regreso a Clases en el pasillo, cerca de la escalera, por si desea tomar fotos.
Información adicional
El primer día de clases es el 21 de julio.
La llegada comienza a las 7:25 a. m.
Timbre de aviso: 7:50 a. m.
Timbre de tardanza: 7:55 a. m.
Salida: 2:55 p. m.
Hãy tham gia Sự kiện Gặp gỡ Giáo viên của chúng tôi vào Thứ Năm, ngày 17 tháng 7, từ 2 giờ chiều đến 6 giờ chiều.
Gặp gỡ Hiệu trưởng mới của chúng tôi, cô Bon-Perez và Phó Hiệu trưởng mới, cô Sawyer tại thư viện từ 2:00 chiều đến 2:45 chiều.
Các nhà cung cấp tại chỗ:
Kona Ice (giá từ $3-$7 ~ chấp nhận mọi hình thức thanh toán)
Sở Cứu hỏa Ridge Spring (MIỄN PHÍ)
Sở Cảnh sát Batesburg-Leesville (Bộ dụng cụ lấy dấu vân tay - MIỄN PHÍ)
Vẽ mặt bởi RSM-Câu lạc bộ Beta Trung học Cơ sở/Trung học Phổ thông (MIỄN PHÍ)
Hội Phụ huynh RSM-E (5 đô la để tham gia VÀ Bán áo thun trước)
Sơn móng tay bởi Sand n' Sun (MIỄN PHÍ)
Tiệm Cắt tóc All American 3-6 giờ chiều (MIỄN PHÍ)
Bếp Latin Soul (cần mua)
• Vui lòng đỗ xe tại bãi đậu xe của trường tiểu học hoặc trong vòng xoay làn đường dành cho xe ô tô.
• Quý vị có thể vào từ hành lang khối lớp 2 hoặc hành lang khối mẫu giáo.
• Nếu bạn chưa đăng ký, bạn sẽ được đưa đến thư viện để hoàn tất việc đăng ký.
• Nếu bạn làm mất thẻ học sinh đi xe đạp, hoặc là học sinh mới của trường, vui lòng ghé thư viện để nhận thẻ học sinh đi xe đạp.
• Phông nền "Trở lại trường" sẽ được đặt ở hành lang gần cầu thang nếu bạn muốn chụp ảnh.
Thông tin bổ sung
• Ngày khai giảng là ngày 21 tháng 7.
• Giờ vào học bắt đầu lúc 7:25 sáng
• Chuông báo hiệu - 7:50 sáng
• Chuông báo trễ - 7:55 sáng
• Giờ ra về - 2:55 chiều
