News & Announcements

Jasper County School District is proud to celebrate three outstanding educators who were selected as recipients of this year’s Bright Ideas Grants. These grants support innovative, creative classroom projects that go above and beyond traditional school resources — and our teachers certainly delivered!

✨ Hardeeville Elementary School
Self-Regulation Centers — Kimberly Gadson, $800

✨ Jasper County Career and Advanced Technology Education Center
Digital Literacy — John Bolsch, $900

✨ Ridgeland Elementary School
Publix in the Classroom: A Real-World Math Market Simulation — Karesha Taylor-Parnell, $1,000

We are incredibly proud of these educators for their dedication, creativity, and commitment to enriching the learning experience for students across Jasper County. Their innovative ideas will bring meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities into our classrooms.

Please join us in congratulating and celebrating these remarkable teachers! 🙌📚

Session #2 of our Immigrant/Hispanic Parent Professional Development series was a huge success! We had a full house at every session, and we are incredibly grateful to all the parents who joined us for our workshop on vocabulary acquisition and conversational skills.

Your participation, engagement, and enthusiasm made this session truly special. Parents practiced English communication skills, learned strategies to support their children, and strengthened their ability to advocate for their students’ success.

We appreciate you and the commitment you show to your children every day! ❤️📚

👉 Join Us for the Final Session!
Topic: Reading Comprehension
📍 Ridgeland: January 27 | 8:00–10:00 a.m.
📍 Hardeeville: January 28 | 8:00–10:00 a.m.

We look forward to learning and growing together again!

LowCountry Community Church in Bluffton, SC partnered with Jasper County School District to support our wonderful families this holiday season—and their generosity was remarkable. The church donated 285 Thanksgiving boxes, each filled to the brim with everything needed for a delicious holiday meal.

We are deeply grateful to LowCountry Community Church for going above and beyond for our students and families. Their kindness reflects the true spirit of the season.

A special thank you to the church members who assisted with deliveries and to our Hardeeville students who helped secure and prepare the food packages. Boxes were delivered to our Ridgeland campus, Hardeeville campus, and JCAP to ensure families across the district were supported.

LowCountry Community Church
801 Buckwalter Pkwy
Bluffton, SC 29910

Thank you for making a meaningful impact on our community!

Jasper County School District wishes our students, staff, and families a warm and joyful Thanksgiving.

We’re thankful for our dedicated educators, hardworking students, and supportive families who make our district strong. May your holiday be filled with rest, gratitude, and meaningful moments. Happy Thanksgiving!

A massive THANK YOU to all the parents, families, and community members who joined us for our "THANKFUL HEARTS, HELPING HANDS" Parent Engagement Event!

We truly appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedules to join us. Your presence and participation mean a great deal to our school community. When families and educators come together, we create a stronger support system for our students, and your involvement makes a real difference!

Seeing all of our families crafting, connecting, and celebrating togetherness was wonderful! We are so grateful for your continued partnership, enthusiasm, and commitment to your child's success.

Swipe through to see some heartwarming moments from the event! We look forward to seeing you at future events!

Warm Regards, Ms. Lastella Brown, J-FACE Coordinator

#ThankfulHearts #HelpingHands #ParentEngagement #Community #SchoolFamily #Partnership

On Friday, November 13th, we proudly celebrated another powerful literacy event in Jasper County — Real Men Read!

A huge thank you to every gentleman who took time to visit Hardeeville Elementary and Ridgeland Elementary to read with our scholars. Your presence, your stories, and your encouragement were instrumental in instilling the joy of reading in our students.

Our scholars lit up with excitement as they listened, asked questions, and connected with positive male role models from across our community. Moments like these truly show the impact that community partnership can have on a child’s love for learning.

📘 Your participation supports our districtwide literacy movement — One Jasper Reads: 30 for 30!

As we continue encouraging students, staff, families, and community members to read 30 minutes during the school day and 30 minutes outside of school, events like Real Men Read help build the strong culture of literacy our children deserve.

Join the Movement!
If you captured photos from today’s event or during your own reading time, upload and tag us:
📌 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jcsd.net
📌 Instagram: @JCSD_SC

Together, we are creating a brighter future for Jasper County — one story at a time. 💙💛

#RealMenRead #OneJasperReads #30for30 #JasperStrong #ReadForSuccess #JCSD #CommunityInAction

Join the Jasper County Sheriff's Office and the Hardeeville Police Department for a fantastic day of fun at Santa and his Heroes Free Events!

It's a wonderful chance to meet your local heroes and get into the holiday spirit!

🗓️ Date: Friday, November 22nd ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 📍 Location: 10 University Parkway, Okatie (Project Reachout)

What's Happening?

📸 Photos with Santa

👮 Ornament decorating with police

☕ Hot cocoa bar and cotton candy

🎨 Face painting

🥞 Holiday pancakes cooked by your own SROs!

🎁 Christmas tree raffles!

🍪 Baked goods for sale

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT SHOP WITH A COP 2025! ❤️

A huge thank you to Mike Reichenbach Chevrolet for their support! They are giving out $25 gift cards to the first 250 cars in attendance on Thanksgiving!

Come out, have fun, and help us support a great cause! We can't wait to see you there!

#SantaAndHisHeroes #JasperCounty #HardeevillePolice #ShopWithACop #CommunityEvent #HolidayFun #ProjectReachout

Let's celebrate the power of thankfulness and togetherness. Every family, student, staff, and stakeholder is a vital part of our community. When we come together, our gratitude grows, and so does our sense of belonging.

We'd love for you to join us for our Drop-In Sessions!

Event Details:
Ridgeland Campus: November 17, 2025

Hardeeville Campus: November 18, 2025

Time: Morning (10:00am-12:00pm) or Evening (4:30pm-7:30pm)

What to Expect:
Exciting Question Rounds

Family Craft Corner

Fun Themes & Categories

Prize Drawings

Food & Drinks Available

We've got you covered! Childcare and translation services will be available.

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#ThankfulHearts #CommunityLove #HelpingHands #RidgelandCampus #HardeevilleCampus

To each and every veteran:
Whether you are stationed at home or overseas, actively serving, in the reserves, or enjoying retirement, all Americans extend their deepest appreciation: THANK YOU!

The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is collecting donations to support the Hurricane Melissa Jamaica Relief Effort. 🇯🇲

You can help by donating:
🥫 Canned Items – Meats, vegetables, fruits (pop-top lids preferred)
🍚 Dry Foods – Rice, beans, pastas
🍜 Ready-to-Eat Items – Granola bars, instant noodles, soups
🧴 Hygiene Items – Soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, sanitary pads, diapers, wipes, deodorants, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash
👕 New or Gently Used Clothing – Socks, shirts, pants, shorts, sweaters, undergarments
💧 Hydration – Water bottles, sports drinks, hydration powder packs

📍Donation Drop-Off Location:
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office
12008 N Jacob Smart Blvd, Ridgeland, SC 29936

📞 To arrange a pickup, please contact Sgt. Ashby at 843-305-0098.

Let’s come together as a community to support our neighbors in need! 💚💛🖤

#CommunityNews #JasperCountySC #HurricaneRelief #JamaicaReliefEffort