The Weekly Update #4

Gavin's Law (H.3583) is legislation that makes sexual extortion, the act of blackmailing someone using sexually explicit images or videos, a felony offense and an aggravated felony if the victim is a minor, vulnerable adult, or if the victim suffers bodily injury or death directly related to the crime.

The bill reads in part, "Local school districts shall collaborate with the State Department of Education, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, and the Attorney General’s office, as appropriate, to implement a policy to educate and notify students of the provisions of this act which includes adequate notice to students, parents or guardians, the public, and school personnel of the change in law. The State Department of Education must file a report as to the status of the adoption and implementation of the education policies under this act to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, annually by July first of each year."

In November 2023, the School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties Board of Trustees approved new Board Policy JICFB, “Gavin’s Law Implementation.” Families may find additional information regarding Gavin’s Law on School District Five’s website.

Students, be sure you are charging your Chromebooks each night. Also, your Chromebooks should always be in a case!! As a reminder, iCare is only open during lunches

Teamwork in action! Dutch Fork High School's Beta Club and Mr. Kennedy's Earth Club joined forces today to clean up the campus for Earth Day. It’s exciting to see our students positively impact our environment and school community!!!

Parents and students of the Class of 2024, are you interested in purchasing a Class of 2024 Graduation Yard Sign? Celebrate your senior's big day and get one or more signs for your home or that of a family member. Please visit VIPdecals.com to place your order. See the flyer below for more information. The deadline for the final order is today, April 26. All sales are final. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Erin Rivers at earivers@lexrich5.org.

If you ordered a senior yard sign before we returned from spring break, it has arrived and can be picked up in the DFHS front office. Please email Mrs. Erin Rivers at earivers@lexrich5.org with any questions. Thank you so much!

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