Richland One Schools

REMINDER: Tomorrow (Tuesday, November 3) is Election Day. All Richland One schools and administrative buildings will be closed. Regular schedules will resume Wednesday.

The Richland One Board of School Commissioners has awarded Superintendent Dr. Todd Walker an overall "Distinguished" performance evaluation and extended his contract through June 30, 2030. Read more: richlandone.org/details/~boa…

.@HyattParkCougar hosted its first Dads, Dudes, & Discovery event October 29. Students teamed up with their fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and brothers, as well as male mentors, to explore science through hands-on projects and experiments. #RisingTogether

We asked Richland One families what makes their children's principals special to help us celebrate #NationalPrincipalsMonth. Here’s what Elizabeth Muth, whose son Weston Muth attends Brockman Elementary School, had to say about principal Dr. Sharonda Giles. #RisingTogether

Richland One has launched its Parent Expectations for Student Success Campaign. Today's tips focus on how parents and guardians can serve as role models for their child’s school. More tips are available at RichlandOne.org/parent-expec…. #RisingTogether

Join us in wishing Meadowfield Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Jennifer Lybrand good luck as she runs the New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 1! Lybrand previously ran the Berlin, Chicago and Boston marathons. #RisingTogether

To celebrate #NationalPrincipalsMonth, we asked Richland One families to share how their children's principals have made a difference. Here’s what Hamilton Jacobs, Sr., whose sons Hamilton, Jr. and Prince attend @SMScorpions, had to say about principal Chaddrick Myers.

Pine Grove Elementary School celebrated Red Ribbon Week October 27 with its annual community walk, led by Richland One Superintendent Dr. Todd Walker and @RCSD Sheriff Leon Lott. Students also watched a SLED helicopter demonstration. #RisingTogether

At last night's board meeting, the board thanked outgoing member Jamie Devine for his 18 years of service and contribution. He received a plaque of appreciation for his "dedicated service, compassion and advocacy for the children of Richland One.” #RisingTogether

At last night’s board meeting, the Richland One Board of School Commissioners and Superintendent Dr. Todd Walker recognized the 96 elementary and middle school students who received perfect scores on the Spring 2026 SC READY exams. Congratulations, students! #RisingTogether

Meet April Smith, Richland One's 2026-2027 Classified Employee of the Year. She says she finds the most joy in helping whoever needs it at the school: whether it's a request from the principal, assisting a fellow staff member, or reading to a student. #RisingTogether

For #NationalPrincipalsMonth, we asked Richland One families to share kind words about the leaders who are making a difference in students’ lives. Here's what DaVita Breland, whose son Corbbrey Ramirez attends Columbia High School, had to say about principal Dr. Shawn Washington.

This week is Red Ribbon Week. @heyward_ctc partnered with the Army National Guard and Mothers Against Drunk Driving last Friday to show students the dangers of impaired driving through an interactive defensive driving course. #RisingTogether

This morning, @WAPerryMS kicked off the 2026-2027 school year for the @CivilAirPatrol's ACE program. W.A. Perry was named the 2025-2026 National ACE School of the Year and was selected to host the event. 🚀 #RisingTogether

First-grade students at Satchel Ford Elementary School learned about agriculture today through @SCFarmBureau’s Agriculture Learning Lab. 🚜 The lab teaches students about how agriculture affects our daily lives, including what we eat. #RisingTogether

Check out this amazing interview that students in @AlcornMS' AVID program did with Richland One Superintendent Dr. Todd Walker: youtube.com/watch?v=olkONfTE… #RisingTogether

Congratulations to Crayton Middle School's volleyball team on winning the district championship for three straight seasons! 🏐🏆 #RisingTogether

Richland One received many points of pride on its 2025-2026 South Carolina Report Card, including increases in graduation rate and college and career readiness, as well as no schools rated Unsatisfactory. 🎓🌟 #RisingTogether Read more: rb.gy/zzyu2c

Congratulations to Richland One's parent and family engagement team for winning Palmetto Achievement in Family Engagement awards! 🌟 Read more: richlandone.org/details/~boa… #RisingTogether

🎀 Richland One is going pink today! 🌸 Our amazing students and district employees are proudly wearing pink to support breast cancer survivors and raise awareness. Let’s unite this October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and make a difference! #RisingTogether #R1PinkOutDay2026