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Jasper County School District would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Heroes on Horseback for the continued support and meaningful experiences you provide for our students.

Year after year, the support from the Heroes on Horseback team continues to make a difference. These experiences give our students opportunities to learn, grow, build confidence and simply enjoy time in a welcoming environment.

We are incredibly grateful for this partnership and for everyone who helps make these experiences possible!

Thank you, Heroes on Horseback, for being a part of our students' journey! 💙🐴

#JCSD #SpecialEducation #HeroesOnHorseback #JasperScholars

Jasper County School District Interim Superintendent Dr. Laura Hickson has been invited to serve as the featured speaker for the Annual Women’s Day Celebration at Cary Hill Baptist Church in Ridgeland.

Dr. Hickson’s participation is another example of what Building on Brilliance looks like in action: showing up, building relationships, listening, encouraging others and investing in the Jasper County community.

We are proud to see our superintendent continuing to connect with community members and share her voice beyond the walls of our schools.

📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
⏰ 3:00 p.m.
📍 Cary Hill Baptist Church, Ridgeland, SC

The Women’s Day theme is “It Ain’t Over Until God Says It’s Over” — Luke 7:12–23.

We look forward to seeing Dr. Hickson represent Jasper County School District and continue Building on Brilliance throughout our community!

Click to watch live on Youtube.

The conversation continues in Ridgeland! Jasper County School District invites parents, families, community members, and stakeholders to join Dr. Laura Hickson and the JCSD team for the next Community Conversation.
This is an opportunity to share your ideas, ask questions, and help shape the future of Jasper County schools. Together, we can build a school district we can all be proud of.
📅 Monday, September 28
📍 Palmetto Electric in Ridgeland
4063 Grays Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936
🕕 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Your voice matters. Your ideas matter. Jasper’s future is being built here.
We hope to see you Monday evening! 💙💛
#BrillianceBeginsHere #BuildingOnTheBrillianceOfJasper #JasperCountySchools #CommunityConversations

💙💛 Brilliance Begins Here!
The conversation continues in Ridgeland! Jasper County School District invites parents, families, community members, and stakeholders to join Dr. Laura Hickson and the JCSD team for the next Community Conversation.
This is an opportunity to share your ideas, ask questions, and help shape the future of Jasper County schools. Together, we can build a school district we can all be proud of.
📅 Monday, September 28
📍 Palmetto Electric in Ridgeland
4063 Grays Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936
🕕 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Your voice matters. Your ideas matter. Jasper’s future is being built here.
We hope to see you Monday evening! 💙💛
#BrillianceBeginsHere #BuildingOnTheBrillianceOfJasper #JasperCountySchools #CommunityConversations

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for a productive and informative Community Conversation with Dr. Laura Hickson. Your time, ideas, questions and commitment to our students and community are truly appreciated.

At Jasper County School District, we believe Jasper’s future is being built here, and we look forward to working alongside our stakeholders to create a school district we can all be proud of.

And the conversation continues! 📣

📅 Monday, September 28
📍 Palmetto Electric in Ridgeland
4063 Grays Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936
🕕 6:00–7:30 p.m.

We invite you to join us for our next Community Conversation and be part of shaping the future of Jasper County schools.

We hope to see you there! 💙💛

#BrillianceBeginsHere #BuildingOnTheBrillianceOfJasper #JasperCountySchools #CommunityConversation

Click to watch live on Youtube.

Jasper County School District invites you to join us today, Wednesday, September 23, for an important conversation about the future of our schools and our community.

Jasper’s Future Is Being Built Here, and we want your voice to be part of the conversation!

📍 Palmetto Electric in Hardeeville
1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville, SC 29927
🕦 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Come be a part of the vision, ideas and conversations that will help shape the future of Jasper County students.

We hope to see you there! 💙💛

#BuildingOnTheBrillianceOfJasper #JasperCountySchools #BrillianceBeginsHere

The Lowcountry Autism Foundation is hosting an LAF AID Rollout in Jasper County, giving families an opportunity to learn more about a free program designed to help law enforcement and first responders better identify and assist individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

📅 September 26
⏰ 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
📍 Jasper County Farmers Market
9935 South Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland, SC

The LAF AID program provides personalized identification for children and adults with autism, helping first responders identify them if they become lost or an emergency situation occurs.

The event is also an opportunity for families to connect with local law enforcement and first responders and learn more about the program.

For questions, contact Sophia Townes at 843-800-7171, ext. 2.

#CommunityNews #JasperCountySC #AutismAwareness #LAF AID

Jasper County School District is seeking qualified, licensed, and insured contractors to provide painting services as part of an upcoming district project.

The project includes preparation and painting services for district facilities, including interior and exterior surfaces.

📅 Mandatory Pre-Bid: Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
❓ Questions Due: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
📅 Bid Opening: Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
📍 Location: JCSD District Boardroom, 10942 N. Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland, SC

Interested vendors should review the complete Invitation for Bid for all requirements, specifications and submission instructions.

📄 The full bid solicitation is available on the Jasper County School District website: https://www.jcsd.net/

For questions regarding the solicitation, contact Simona Richardson at 843-898-8892 ext. 1105 or [email protected].