Superstar Parents in the Know

The mission of Orangeburg County School District, the catalyst of innovation and excellence, is to ensure all students discover and develop their person, purpose, and platform through high-quality education experiences distinguished by:

• a culture of collaboration, equity and inclusion
• a creative learning environment with inspiring opportunities
• a commitment to nurture the academic, physical, social and emotion well-being of all.

Orangeburg County School District (OCSD) plans to reopen schools and buildings on a two-hour delay, Friday, August 9, 2024. The delay will allow for any early morning storm related cleanup, and for our school buses to travel during daylight hours.

A two-hour delay means:

1. Students who ride the bus should report to their bus stops two hours later than usual. For example, if your student’s bus arrives at 6:30 AM, it will now arrive at 8:30 AM.
2. Car-riders should report to their schools two hours later than usual.
3. All OCSD staff members should report at their normal time.

These decisions are made with the utmost concern for the safety of our students, employees, and community. We will provide updates as necessary through email, robocalls, social media channels, news media, and on our website.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please continue to stay safe.

Families,

Welcome back to the 2024-2025 school year! We are thrilled to welcome you on campus as we will Shine in Excellence. In this newsletter, I hope that you find pertinent information to make your 1st week of school a smooth transition. We are here to serve. Please contact us if you need anything. We will have an awesome year!

Educationally yours,

Principal Williams

Q: What are the school instructional hours?

A: 7:40 am - 2:40 pm

Q: What time is student drop off?

A: Students can be dropped off at 7:15 a.m. The instructional day begins at 7:40 a.m. Students are tardy after 7:50 a.m. and they must be signed in by an adult at the main office located in the front of the building.

Q: Where is car drop off and pickup?

A: You will drop off and pick up on Sheridan Street. Please remain in your car. Someone will be available to assist all students.

Q: Where will students report once they enter the building?

A: Students will report to the cafeteria or their classroom.

Q: What is the latest time to pick up students?

A: Students must be picked up daily by 2:50 pm.

Q: Can I make bus changes over the phone?

A: No. Bus changes will not be accepted via telephone.

Q: Are students required to wear uniforms?

A: Students are not required to wear uniforms, but they must follow the dress code policy in OCSD Student Code of Conduct (page 28). If you choose to wear uniforms, school colors are navy blue bottoms, yellow or white polo shirts.

Q: Can my child wear crocs, slides, sandals or bedroom shoes?

A: Students can wear crocs, but they must be in sports mode. Yes, students can wear sandals, but no flip flops, slides, or bedroom shoes. Students must have on tennis shoes to participate in gym class. Please refer to the student handbook for information regarding dress code.

Students must have a signed technology agreement form before they can be issued a device. The forms can be found online.

Attached to this newsletter you will find the OCSD Code of Conduct. Parents, please review the handbook with your child(ren). Once you have reviewed the handbook, please use the fillable Receipt and Acknowledgement form to submit that you understand the information you've read.

Stay informed through:

• Facebook
• ClassDojo
• YouTube
• Weekly Update Newsletter (Smore)
• Teachers' Communication Folder
• School Website
• School Marquee
• Call the office if you have questions

Aisha Williams, Principal

Wanda B. Harris, Assistant Principal

Peggy Davis, School Counselor

Elizabeth Johnson, School Counselor

Email: aisha.williams@ocsdsc.org

Website: https://sheridan.ocsdsc.org/

Location: 1139 Hillsboro Road, Orangeburg, SC, USA

Phone: 803-534-7540