The Buzz

September

2 - Labor Day Observance ~ All R1 Offices & Schools Closed

3 - PTO Meeting, 6:00 pm ~ Media Center and/or via Teams

Join on your computer, mobile app, or room device

Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 249 492 040 728

Passcode: b4NKzH

5 - Interim Report Issued ~ PowerSchool

16-20 Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week

20 - Early Release, 12:30 pm

*See the Football & Volleyball schedules below*

26 - SIC Meeting - *virtual*

Click the link for additional events (grade level, organizations, etc.)

https://www.richlandone.org/Page/72#calendar39/20240814/month or follow us on:

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Click the link to learn why we celebrate Labor Day:

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Labor-Day/353356

R1 offers a free-of-charge, after-school program for all scholars. The primary instructional focus is on strengthening ELA and Math concepts and skill comprehension. There will also be Algebra I EOC, Multilanguage (ESOL), and Language Immersion tutorial groups. The deadline to register is deadline extended to Wednesday, September 4. Click the form link to register: https://forms.office.com/r/gjMh0F6wnD. For questions/concerns, email Canisha Fletcher, canisha.fletcher@richlandone.org.

Karen E. York

Executive Director of Communications

Richland County School District One

Office: (803) 231-7504

Mobile: (803) 600-6072

Richland One Parents and Guardians,

We want to inform you about an important update from the Richland One Office of Accountability, Assessment, Research and Evaluation regarding the distribution of interim reports and report cards.

To facilitate communication and receive your child's academic progress quickly, parents/guardians will be sent an email link to access all interim reports and report cards electronically. This approach provides quicker access to these critical documents and supports our efforts to go green.

If your information in PowerSchool is accurate, no action is required. If you need to update your information in PowerSchool or if you want to request a printed copy of the interim/report card, please click on one of the two links provided below:

Update your email address: https://forms.office.com/r/GCY7Gv7JQn

Request a printed copy of the interim and report card: https://forms.office.com/r/F8N6XNz6f2

Please note that if you have children in PreK, kindergarten and/or Montessori programs, you will continue to receive paper copies of your student’s interim reports and report cards.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your children’s education. Your active participation is integral to their success.

Have a great weekend!

Karen E. York

Executive Director of Communications

Richland County School District One

Please click on the pdf to learn how you can help us with our 1st PRIDE incentive. For questions/concerns, contact Leshaun Mathis, leshaun.mathis@richlandone.org.

Thank you in advance for your willingness to support this incentive.

Please be reminded that on regular school days doors open at 8:00 am, which is when supervision begins. So, we ask that you do not drop your scholar off before that time.

We have several car rider/walker scholars, please ensure that they are crossing at the designated crosswalks. Our school is in a very busy community, so we ask that you not stop in the middle of the road to drop the scholars off.

Please click the on the pdf to learn about some of our important procedures for a successful school year!

*For questions or concerns regarding bus transportation, contact the Student Transportation Services office directly: Phone: Dispatch (803) 695-5505 Phone: Main Line (803) 695-5499.*

Please click the link to access the Student Transportation Services (STS) app, https://www.richlandone.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&ModuleInstanceID=34473&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=50448&PageID=1

The time is right to do what is right. ~ Author Unknown

Mission

We are Hand Middle School, committed to helping all scholars reach high levels of achievement in a safe, secure, and positive learning environment.

Vision

Hand Middle School, in collaboration with our community, is committed to empowering all scholars for greater academic and social engagement; value their journey toward high school, college, and career readiness; achieve their potential, fulfill their dreams, live life to the fullest, continue lifelong learning; and provide exceptional service to make life better for themselves, their communities, and all humankind.

Mantra

We are one Hand, one Voice, serving every Scholar every day.