Finish Strong: District Convocation Kicks Off the Second Half of the Year

Our district came together for Convocation to kick off the second half of the school year with energy and purpose. The theme, “Finish Strong,” set the tone for a rousing and inspirational event that reminded us why the work we do matters.

Congratulations to our Food Service Department and Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence, co-winners of the 2025–2026 Spirit Stick! Competition was fierce, but these two teams truly shined when it mattered most.

A special thank you to the South Carolina Department of Education for their support and encouraging words.

Thank you to our emcee, Keith L. Brown; our keynote speaker, Patrick Erwin; and our additional speaker, Dr. Dwayne Gatson, for their inspiring messages. Special thanks as well to our event DJ, Jeffrey Walden, one of our very own teachers at RSAE, for keeping the energy high throughout the program.

Let’s keep the momentum going and finish strong! 💪📚🎉