News & Announcements

Jasper County School District extends our sincere appreciation to the Clementa Pinckney Foundation for its continued generosity and commitment to our student-athletes.

This thoughtful investment helps ensure our scholar-athletes are equipped for success both in the classroom and on the field.
Partnerships like this help us continue Building on the Brilliance of every student by providing the tools and support they need to thrive.

Thank you to the Clementa Pinckney Foundation for believing in our students and for making a lasting impact on our school community. We wish our athletes a successful school year and football season!

📸 Pictured:
• Sheilah Mervin, Clementa Pinckney Foundation
• Kimberly Broughton, Assistant Director, CATE Center
• Reginald Alexander, RSAE Head Football Coach
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Building on the Brilliance of Jasper starts by investing in the people who make learning possible.

Today, our newest teachers and staff members continued preparing for a successful school year through a full day of professional learning designed to ensure every educator has the knowledge, resources, and confidence to help students thrive.

Today's sessions included:

✨ Studient Academic Enrichment Program Training – Educators explored how Studient's AI supported intervention platform personalizes learning, builds student confidence, and accelerates academic growth through targeted, mastery based instruction for students who need additional support.

⚖️ Legal Considerations for Educators – Staff reviewed important laws, policies, and professional responsibilities that help create safe, supportive, and compliant learning environments.

💙 Student Services De-escalation, PBIS & Referral Protocols – Educators strengthened their understanding of effective de-escalation strategies, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and referral protocols that promote positive student behavior, foster supportive learning environments, and ensure students receive the appropriate academic, behavioral, and social emotional supports.

📈 Renaissance Program Training – Teachers learned how to use Renaissance assessment and instructional tools to monitor student progress, identify learning needs early, and make data informed decisions that support personalized instruction and intervention.

Every training session reflects our commitment to ensuring students are welcomed into classrooms led by educators who are prepared, supported, and equipped for success. Together, we are building on the brilliance that already exists across Jasper County School District and creating even greater opportunities for every student to succeed.

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💙 Building on the Brilliance of Jasper means believing that every scholar can achieve at high levels.

During our All Means ALL professional learning, educators explored how to align beliefs with practice, strengthen collaboration, and design instruction that meets students where they are while maintaining high expectations for every learner. By building purposeful learning progressions and providing meaningful support, we're creating classrooms where every Jasper Scholar has the opportunity to grow and succeed.

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The One Jasper Family came together today to officially launch the 2026–2027 school year with a shared commitment to our scholars, our staff, and our community.

As we begin this year’s theme, Building on the Brilliance of Jasper, we recognize that brilliance already exists within every scholar, every educator, and every member of our Jasper community. This year is about recognizing, nurturing, and building upon the unique talents, gifts, strengths, and limitless potential already present in our schools.

Interim Superintendent Dr. Laura Hickson welcomed staff back and reinforced the vision for the year ahead, emphasizing the importance of creating positive conditions where all learners can grow, achieve, and succeed. She highlighted the district’s three priorities: Safety, Quality Education, and Transparency, along with the four pillars that will guide our work: Culture, Climate, Curriculum, and Community.

Dr. Hickson also challenged the One Jasper Family to work together toward the shared goal of Coloring Jasper Green by creating a culture of high engagement and shared responsibility for student success across every school, classroom, department, and home.

Our celebration was led by Keith L. Brown, motivational speaker, author, and educational consultant, who brought incredible energy and excitement to our staff. His memorable refrain, “G-double-o-d-j-o-b, Good Job, Good Job!”, will continue to encourage and inspire our One Jasper Family throughout the school year.

Dr. J.R. Green, retired superintendent of Fairfield County Schools, delivered the keynote address, reminding us of the importance of recognizing the brilliance that already exists within our scholars and community.

Following our pep rally-style convocation, staff enjoyed lunch prepared by our amazing cafeteria team, with support from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, who helped grill hamburgers and hot dogs for our One Jasper Family.

The day concluded with professional learning sessions led by district leaders focused on strengthening systems and supporting student success, including:

📘 MTSS Processes
🤝 Student Services Protocols
⭐ Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

As we begin this new school year, we are excited to continue building on the brilliance already present in Jasper and working together to create a future filled with opportunity, excellence, and success.

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Parents and families, mark your calendars for a day dedicated to empowering families and supporting student success!

Join us on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence for informative sessions, valuable resources, and opportunities to connect with educators and community partners.

💡 What You'll Gain:
✅ Practical strategies to support your child’s academic, social, and emotional success
✅ Access to community resources and family supports
✅ Meaningful connections with other parents and educational partners
✅ A stronger partnership between home and school

🎁 Special Incentive: The first 100 parents to register will be entered for a chance to win a $50 gas card!

📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence
💲 FREE for Families

🔗 Register today: https://tinyurl.com/9wuv86x5

Together, we can build stronger families, stronger futures, and greater success for every student. We look forward to seeing you there! 💙💛

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🌟 Building on the Brilliance of Jasper requires strong leadership. District and school leaders spent two days collaborating, planning, and aligning around our shared priorities to ensure every campus is prepared for a successful school year.

Retreat Objectives:
-Strengthen trust-based leadership practices.
-Share the need to align beliefs, words, actions, and daily practices.
-Develop Strategic plans focused on measurable outcomes.
-Start to build stronger collaboration across departments and schools.
-Establish consistent expectations for the 2026-2027 school year.
-Commit to creating conditions where EVERY SCHOLAR ACHIEVES HIGH LEVELS OF GROWTH AND LEARNING - FILLING THE CUP.

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🍎 Building on the Brilliance of Jasper begins with our youngest learners. Today, our CERDEP educators partnered with curriculum specialists to strengthen instructional practices and create meaningful learning experiences that build on every child's unique gifts and talents.

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🚌 Building on the Brilliance of Jasper begins before the first bell rings. Our transportation team participated in professional learning focused on safety and service to ensure every scholar has a safe and positive start to the school day.

#BuildingOnTheBrilliance #OneJasper #SafetyFirst