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IMPORTANT NOTICE: DISTRICT EMAIL SERVICE OUTAGE
***UPDATE: 11/13*** EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS HAVE BEEN RESTORED
Greetings, Jasper County School District Families, Students, Staff, and Stakeholders,
Please be advised that due to a nationwide Microsoft Outlook service outage, Jasper County School District staff are currently unable to send or receive emails.
The disruption began as early as 12:00 p.m. today, Thursday, November 12, 2026, and may have affected emails sent to or from district staff since that time.
If you have sent an email to a district employee since noon today, please be aware that your message may not have been received. For urgent matters requiring immediate attention, we encourage you to contact your child's school or the appropriate district office by telephone.
Our Technology Department is actively monitoring the situation and working toward restoring email services as quickly as possible.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this disruption. We will provide an update once email services have been fully restored and normal communications can resume.
Thank you for your continued support of Jasper County School District.
Greetings, Jasper County School District Families, Students, Staff, and Stakeholders,
Please be advised that due to a nationwide Microsoft Outlook service outage, Jasper County School District staff are currently unable to send or receive emails.
The disruption began as early as 12:00 p.m. today, Thursday, November 12, 2026, and may have affected emails sent to or from district staff since that time.
If you have sent an email to a district employee since noon today, please be aware that your message may not have been received. For urgent matters requiring immediate attention, we encourage you to contact your child's school or the appropriate district office by telephone.
Our Technology Department is actively monitoring the situation and working toward restoring email services as quickly as possible.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this disruption. We will provide an update once email services have been fully restored and normal communications can resume.
Thank you for your continued support of Jasper County School District.
🌟🏆 CONGRATULATIONS, RIDGELAND SECONDARY ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE! 🏆🌟
The results are in! 🎉 Superintendent Dr. Laura Hickson proudly recognizes Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence (RSAE) as the October recipient of the Shine Jasper Attendance Award!
🐆 The Jaguars earned this recognition with an impressive 92.5% overall student attendance rate for the month of October! 🤩👏
We are excited to see our schools continuing to make student attendance a priority! Every day in the classroom is another opportunity for our scholars to learn, grow, and achieve greatness.
A HUGE thank you to our students, families, teachers, and staff for their commitment to showing up and shining bright!
✨ Keep shining, Jasper! Together, we're Building on the Brilliance of Jasper—ONE scholar, ONE classroom, and ONE school at a time!
#ShineJasper #AttendanceMatters #JasperCountySchoolDistrict #RSAEJaguars #BuildingOnTheBrillianceOfJasper #EveryDayCounts
🐆 The Jaguars earned this recognition with an impressive 92.5% overall student attendance rate for the month of October! 🤩👏
We are excited to see our schools continuing to make student attendance a priority! Every day in the classroom is another opportunity for our scholars to learn, grow, and achieve greatness.
A HUGE thank you to our students, families, teachers, and staff for their commitment to showing up and shining bright!
✨ Keep shining, Jasper! Together, we're Building on the Brilliance of Jasper—ONE scholar, ONE classroom, and ONE school at a time!
#ShineJasper #AttendanceMatters #JasperCountySchoolDistrict #RSAEJaguars #BuildingOnTheBrillianceOfJasper #EveryDayCounts
📢 COMMUNITY NEWS: A BIG SCREEN Event Celebrating Our Youth! 🎬🌟
Mt. Olive Baptist Church invites the Jasper County community to a FREE, family-friendly event featuring special guest and keynote speaker General Lloyd “Fig” Newton, a Jasper County native!
Join the Mt. Olive Church family for an afternoon of inspiration, games, activities, and opportunities to encourage and invest in our young people!
📅 Saturday, November 28, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Mt. Olive Baptist Church
8492 West Frontage Road, Coosawhatchie, SC
🎤 Keynote Speaker: General Lloyd “Fig” Newton
🏀 COACHES: Bring Your Athletes!
🎓 STUDENTS: All Are Welcome!
The event will also feature participation from Boys & Girls Clubs, Koala Club, and Concrete Golf Club.
💛 Admission is FREE, and everyone is welcome!
As the organizers remind us, “We believe every child has greatness inside them!”
Come out, bring the family, and support an afternoon dedicated to inspiring the next generation!
#CommunityNews #JasperCountySC #InvestInOurYouth #CommunityEngagement #BuildingOnTheBrillianceOfJasper
Join the Mt. Olive Church family for an afternoon of inspiration, games, activities, and opportunities to encourage and invest in our young people!
📅 Saturday, November 28, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Mt. Olive Baptist Church
8492 West Frontage Road, Coosawhatchie, SC
🎤 Keynote Speaker: General Lloyd “Fig” Newton
🏀 COACHES: Bring Your Athletes!
🎓 STUDENTS: All Are Welcome!
The event will also feature participation from Boys & Girls Clubs, Koala Club, and Concrete Golf Club.
💛 Admission is FREE, and everyone is welcome!
As the organizers remind us, “We believe every child has greatness inside them!”
Come out, bring the family, and support an afternoon dedicated to inspiring the next generation!
#CommunityNews #JasperCountySC #InvestInOurYouth #CommunityEngagement #BuildingOnTheBrillianceOfJasper
📢 ¡ATENCIÓN, FAMILIAS! | ATTENTION, FAMILIES!
¡El Distrito Escolar del Condado de Jasper invita a nuestras familias de habla hispana a participar en nuestras próximas Sesiones para Familias Inmigrantes! 🇺🇸
Estas sesiones GRATUITAS e interactivas están diseñadas para apoyar y fortalecer a nuestras familias mediante la práctica del inglés, el autocuidado, las normas escolares, las leyes de asistencia escolar, la adquisición de vocabulario y el inglés conversacional.
📍 ¡DOS LUGARES, UNA MISMA GRAN OPORTUNIDAD!
📅 Martes, 17 de noviembre de 2026
🏫 Escuela Primaria Ridgeland – Salón de Padres
⏰ 8:00 a. m. – 10:00 a. m.
📅 Miércoles, 18 de noviembre de 2026
🏫 Escuela Primaria Hardeeville – Salón de Padres
⏰ 8:00 a. m. – 10:00 a. m.
🍽️ ¡Habrá alimentos disponibles!
Todas las sesiones se llevarán a cabo en español, ofreciendo un ambiente acogedor donde las familias podrán aprender, compartir experiencias y hacer preguntas.
¡Esperamos contar con su participación mientras continuamos Construyendo sobre la Brillantez de Jasper a través de sólidas alianzas entre las familias, las escuelas y nuestra comunidad!
#BuildingOnTheBrillianceOfJasper #JasperCountySchoolDistrict #ParticipaciónFamiliar #FamiliasDeJasper #OneJasper #EducaciónParaTodos
Estas sesiones GRATUITAS e interactivas están diseñadas para apoyar y fortalecer a nuestras familias mediante la práctica del inglés, el autocuidado, las normas escolares, las leyes de asistencia escolar, la adquisición de vocabulario y el inglés conversacional.
📍 ¡DOS LUGARES, UNA MISMA GRAN OPORTUNIDAD!
📅 Martes, 17 de noviembre de 2026
🏫 Escuela Primaria Ridgeland – Salón de Padres
⏰ 8:00 a. m. – 10:00 a. m.
📅 Miércoles, 18 de noviembre de 2026
🏫 Escuela Primaria Hardeeville – Salón de Padres
⏰ 8:00 a. m. – 10:00 a. m.
🍽️ ¡Habrá alimentos disponibles!
Todas las sesiones se llevarán a cabo en español, ofreciendo un ambiente acogedor donde las familias podrán aprender, compartir experiencias y hacer preguntas.
¡Esperamos contar con su participación mientras continuamos Construyendo sobre la Brillantez de Jasper a través de sólidas alianzas entre las familias, las escuelas y nuestra comunidad!
#BuildingOnTheBrillianceOfJasper #JasperCountySchoolDistrict #ParticipaciónFamiliar #FamiliasDeJasper #OneJasper #EducaciónParaTodos
🇺🇸 VETERANS DAY | NO SCHOOL 🇺🇸
Jasper County School District reminds all families that Wednesday, November 11, 2026, is Veterans Day. There will be NO SCHOOL for students or staff in observance of the holiday.
❤️🤍💙 Thank you, Veterans, for your service!
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #JasperCountySchoolDistrict #BuildingOnBrilliance #OneJasper
❤️🤍💙 Thank you, Veterans, for your service!
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #JasperCountySchoolDistrict #BuildingOnBrilliance #OneJasper
🇺🇸 COMMUNITY NEWS: 3rd Annual Veterans Appreciation Day! 🇺🇸
The Jasper County Veterans Affairs Office invites veterans, their families, and the community to the 3rd Annual Veterans Appreciation Day – Low Country Boil!
Join this special celebration honoring the brave men and women who have served our nation. Enjoy an evening of great food, fellowship, and community appreciation!
📅 Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Jasper County Farmers Market
9935 South Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland, SC 29936
🍤 FREE for veterans, spouses, and dependents!
🤝 Donations and volunteers are welcome!
📞 For More Information:
843-368-5970
📧 [email protected]
The Jasper County School District is pleased to share this community event as we recognize and celebrate those who have served our country.
🇺🇸 Thank you, veterans, for your service and sacrifice!
#CommunityNews #VeteransAppreciationDay #JasperCountyVeteransAffairs #HonoringOurVeterans #JasperCountySC #VeteransDay2026
Join this special celebration honoring the brave men and women who have served our nation. Enjoy an evening of great food, fellowship, and community appreciation!
📅 Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Jasper County Farmers Market
9935 South Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland, SC 29936
🍤 FREE for veterans, spouses, and dependents!
🤝 Donations and volunteers are welcome!
📞 For More Information:
843-368-5970
📧 [email protected]
The Jasper County School District is pleased to share this community event as we recognize and celebrate those who have served our country.
🇺🇸 Thank you, veterans, for your service and sacrifice!
#CommunityNews #VeteransAppreciationDay #JasperCountyVeteransAffairs #HonoringOurVeterans #JasperCountySC #VeteransDay2026
🗳️ ELECTION DAY REMINDER! 🇺🇸
Jasper County School District reminds all families and staff that Tuesday, November 3, 2026, is Election Day!
🏫 There will be NO SCHOOL for students or staff on this day.
🏫 There will be NO SCHOOL for students or staff on this day.
📢 COMMUNITY NEWS: Warming Up for Winter! 🧤🧣❄️
As temperatures begin to drop, let's make sure our community is ready for winter!
First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina, along with community partners, invites families to its Warming Up for Winter event in Hardeeville!
📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Hardeeville Recreation Center
285 John Smith Road, Hardeeville, SC
🎁 FREE Winter Essentials (While Supplies Last):
Gloves, hats, and gently used coats
Fun activities for kids
Light refreshments
Access to community agencies, health plan representatives, and helpful resources
✅ This event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Jasper County School District encourages our families to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to prepare for the colder months while connecting with valuable community resources!
📞 For more information, call 1-888-676-9588.
#CommunityNews #JasperCountySC #HardeevilleSC #CommunityResources #WarmingUpForWinter #BuildingOnTheBrillianceOfJasper
First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina, along with community partners, invites families to its Warming Up for Winter event in Hardeeville!
📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Hardeeville Recreation Center
285 John Smith Road, Hardeeville, SC
🎁 FREE Winter Essentials (While Supplies Last):
Gloves, hats, and gently used coats
Fun activities for kids
Light refreshments
Access to community agencies, health plan representatives, and helpful resources
✅ This event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Jasper County School District encourages our families to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to prepare for the colder months while connecting with valuable community resources!
📞 For more information, call 1-888-676-9588.
#CommunityNews #JasperCountySC #HardeevilleSC #CommunityResources #WarmingUpForWinter #BuildingOnTheBrillianceOfJasper
📚 ¡ATENCIÓN, FAMILIAS INMIGRANTES! 💙💛
¡El Distrito Escolar del Condado de Jasper invita a nuestras familias de habla hispana a participar en nuestras próximas Sesiones de Participación para Padres Inmigrantes!
Estas sesiones gratuitas, interactivas y completamente en español están diseñadas para brindar herramientas, recursos y apoyo a nuestras familias, fortaleciendo su participación en la educación de sus hijos.
📍 CAMPUS DE RIDGELAND
📅 Martes, 27 de octubre de 2026
⏰ 8:00 a. m. – 10:00 a. m.
🏫 Escuela Primaria Ridgeland – Salón de Padres
📍 CAMPUS DE HARDEEVILLE
📅 Miércoles, 28 de octubre de 2026
⏰ 8:00 a. m. – 10:00 a. m.
🏫 Escuela Primaria Hardeeville – Salón de Padres
Temas que abordaremos:
✅ Práctica del idioma inglés y conversación
✅ Normas escolares y leyes de asistencia escolar
✅ Desarrollo y adquisición de vocabulario
✅ Autocuidado y apoyo familiar
🗣️ ¡Todas las sesiones se ofrecerán en español!
🍽️ ¡Habrá alimentos para los participantes!
Invitamos a todas nuestras familias a aprovechar esta oportunidad para aprender, compartir experiencias y fortalecer los lazos entre la escuela y el hogar.
¡Los esperamos con mucho entusiasmo! 💙💛
✨ ¡Juntos seguimos Construyendo sobre la Brillantez de Jasper!
#JasperCountySchoolDistrict #BuildingOnBrilliance #ParticipacionFamiliar #FamiliasUnidas #EducacionParaTodos #OneJasper
Estas sesiones gratuitas, interactivas y completamente en español están diseñadas para brindar herramientas, recursos y apoyo a nuestras familias, fortaleciendo su participación en la educación de sus hijos.
📍 CAMPUS DE RIDGELAND
📅 Martes, 27 de octubre de 2026
⏰ 8:00 a. m. – 10:00 a. m.
🏫 Escuela Primaria Ridgeland – Salón de Padres
📍 CAMPUS DE HARDEEVILLE
📅 Miércoles, 28 de octubre de 2026
⏰ 8:00 a. m. – 10:00 a. m.
🏫 Escuela Primaria Hardeeville – Salón de Padres
Temas que abordaremos:
✅ Práctica del idioma inglés y conversación
✅ Normas escolares y leyes de asistencia escolar
✅ Desarrollo y adquisición de vocabulario
✅ Autocuidado y apoyo familiar
🗣️ ¡Todas las sesiones se ofrecerán en español!
🍽️ ¡Habrá alimentos para los participantes!
Invitamos a todas nuestras familias a aprovechar esta oportunidad para aprender, compartir experiencias y fortalecer los lazos entre la escuela y el hogar.
¡Los esperamos con mucho entusiasmo! 💙💛
✨ ¡Juntos seguimos Construyendo sobre la Brillantez de Jasper!
#JasperCountySchoolDistrict #BuildingOnBrilliance #ParticipacionFamiliar #FamiliasUnidas #EducacionParaTodos #OneJasper