The Rise Up Family Connection

August 14, 2026

ALL Transportation changes must be made via a handwritten note.

Please Sign the Parent/Student Handbook Acknowledgment Form

New South Carolina Grading Law

South Carolina is the first state to outlaw "grade floors" in K-12 public schools. The law bans districts from setting mandatory minimum scores, requiring instead that grades strictly reflect actual student performance.

If Students Don't Do the Work, They Get a Zero

• If a student fails an assignment or leaves it incomplete, teachers are now required to issue an earned zero.

• Students cannot access credit recovery programs or receive course credit without fully completing all

required coursework.

• Benchmark and formative assessments may be used to monitor progress but cannot be included in final grade calculations.

Our School Goose Revealed

The Foundation for Rock Hill Schools

Join Us for the Neon Rodeo!

Did you know that The Foundation for Rock Hill Schools helps support students and educators across our district? From providing weekend meals for students through Back the Pack 360, to funding innovative classroom projects, supporting educators, and creating opportunities that help students thrive, we're proud to partner with Rock Hill Schools to make a difference every day.

We'd love for you to join us for our signature event, The Neon Rodeo, on Friday, September 11! Enjoy an evening of food, music, dancing, auctions, and fun, all while helping invest in local students and teachers.

🎟️ The early bird discounts end this Sunday, August 9th! Get your tickets and learn more here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/theneonrodeo/

Together, we can make an even greater impact for Rock Hill Schools!

Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up Information

Our drop-off and dismissal is going well. Please remember to pull all the way down when dropping off or picking students up. Always have student enter and exit on the right side of the car. Students may not walk around the car to get in on the left side. Students MUST be inside the building at 7:45am or they will be marked tardy.

📣 Important Announcements 📣

Fun Run Sponsorship Letter- Please share with your friends and family. We are looking for sponsors to help purchase our Fun Run shirts for this year. FUN RUN SPONSORSHIP LETTER
Class Weekly News will go out on Friday afternoons by teachers.
Zearn will take the place of iReady My Path. Students will spend 10-15 minutes per day on lessons. This will average out to be about 3 lessons per week. Zearn is available for home use as well.
Be on the lookout for special Family Lunch Days after Thanksgiving break. We want to use this time to get our procedures and structures in place since we are in the new building this year.
Students may bring a water bottle to school each day. Please DO NOT send soft drinks, energy drinks or coffee. Students should enjoy these at home. Thank you for your assistance with this.
No outside food items are allowed for students. Parents should send items for their student only in lunch boxes.
Conferences will be held face-to-face and virtually.
Classroom visits are limited to 45 minutes and must be arranged in advance with the classroom teacher and Mrs. Blackwell per district policy.
Car riders must enter and exit on the right side of the car.
All transportation changes need to be made with a hand written note.

Dress Code Reminders

SPCAS Spirit Wear Store is OPEN!

🎉 The Sunset Park CAS Spirit Wear Store is NOW OPEN!

Show your Trojan pride with brand-new spirit wear for students, families, staff, and community members! From polos and hoodies to our NEW Sunset Park school T-shirt, there’s something for everyone.

Store Dates: Now – August 16

Order Details:

All orders will be delivered to Sunset Park CAS for student distribution.

Community members may pick up orders in the main office.

Orders are custom made, so refunds and exchanges cannot be accepted after the store closes.

Production takes approximately 3 weeks after the store closes.

Link: https://tinyurl.com/56y8btbe

📢 PARENTS: WE NEED YOUR HELP! 💻

Rock Hill Schools is committed to providing your child with the best learning experience possible. To do that, we provide top-tier technology for just a one-time annual fee of $20.

Take action today! Pay your fee and ensure your child stays connected to learning.

You can pay directly at your child’s school or online for only a $1 credit card fee: https://rockhillsc.csiepay.com/Views/Payment/Pay.aspx

Thank you for supporting your child’s education!

Catawba Nuclear Station Information

🍱 Free Meals for All Students All Year at Rock Hill Schools!

Rock Hill Schools is once again offering free meals for all students for the 2026-2027 school year.

Under the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010, school districts are able to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program to increase access of free school meals for students. All students will receive free meals without needing to fill out an application.

Check out what’s cooking in our cafeterias! 🍎🥪 View daily breakfast and lunch menus for all Rock Hill Schools at rock-hill.nutrislice.com/menu.