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APRIL

7-11: Registration window opens for for the 2025-26 Later Gator program (*new students)

14-21: Spring Break; all district schools and offices closed

22: Online Book Fair Opens (code: ZLX3E)

23: Spring individual and class pictures

29: Strings and Chorus performance; 6-7:00pm

MAY

1: SC READY writing, grades 3-5

2: River Springs Night with the Fireflies (tickets)

6-7: SC READY reading, grades 3-5

9: Last Day of Online Book Fair

13: SC READY math, grades 3-5

15: SC READY science, grade 4

19: Yearbook distribution (for students who ordered)

22: High school senior walk at River Springs

26: Memorial Day, schools and offices closed

27: Early release day (dismissal time to be announced)

28: Early release day; 5th Grade Graduation (dismissal time to be announced)

29: Early release day; Last day for students (dismissal time to be announced)

In the midst of all of the RSES happenings, behind the scenes our staff is actively planning for next school year. We will accept emails from parents that help guide class placement for next year in order to ensure your child is in the best learning environment possible.

Parents may submit an email to Matt Gams that lists special characteristics of your child or teacher qualities that would best suit your child's needs. All letters must be submitted to Matt Gams, Principal, by Friday, April 11th. Please note that letters may not request an individual teacher.

Thank you for your understanding so that our team can make the best placement possible for your child.

WHAT IS SIC?

The School Improvement Council (SIC) serves as an advisory committee for the school. Unlike voluntary school organizations, the SIC is mandated by law to exist in every public school in South Carolina. SICs play a key role in bringing together parents, educators and community stakeholders to collaborate on the improvement of River Springs.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

This group meets once a month and serves as an advisory board to the principal. The SIC helps to establish initiatives, approves the school budget, and gives input to the principal on a variety of issues.

HOW CAN I HELP?

River Springs is actively seeking to fill 2 (two) elected position on our School Improvement Council (SIC) for the 25-26 school year.

If you are interested in being a part of this group, please email Matt Gams, Principal, with a short bio. All interested applicants will be placed on a ballot to be voted on by the parents. Once the ballots are counted, the candidate receiving the most votes will join the SIC in the fall. Don't miss your opportunity to be a part of this dedicated group to our school!

Nominations Deadline: Monday, April 28th.