Otter News - September 4, 2026
River Oaks Elementary 2026-2027
NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7. 2026
River Oaks is excited to celebrate the following current students Grady T., Jaxon M., Charis C., and Noah G. (pictured below) and our eight former students who are currently attending Ocean Bay Middle. These students received the highest achievable score on SCREADY test in either ELA or math. We are very proud of these students' accomplishments.
📣 Shoutout 📣
📖 International Literacy Day - September 8th 📖
📚 Summer Reading Celebration 📚
Summer Reading Champs and MVPs will celebrate on Friday, September 11th in the Media Center. Eligible students will receive an invitation on Tuesday, September 8th in homeroom. A reminder list will be emailed to teachers on Friday, September 11th. #RisewithReading
Grades K-2 - Summer Reading Champs & MVPs
Grades 3-5 - Summer Reading Champs & MVPs
📚 #RisewithReading 📚
Superintendent Jones' Reading Challenge has kicked off with some exciting updates for the new school year. You can read all about by visiting https://www.horrycountyschools.net/academics/risewithreading/readingchallenge
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Gifted & Talented Program
Dear Families,
We are excited to announce screening for our Gifted & Talented Program.
If you have a child in grades 3–5 and would like to refer them for screening, please complete the referral form emailed to all 3-5 parents using the updated referral link. If you have questions, please contact your child’s teacher or Mrs. Francis by September 11, 2026. No referrals will be accepted after this date.
All students in grade 2, as well as referred students in grades 3–5, will be given the CogAT aptitude test in October.
Thank you for your continued support!
Sincerely,
Shan Francis
Student Council
Each 4th and 5th grade class will elect TWO class representatives to serve on Student Council. Representatives will be leaders who listen to classmates, share their ideas, and help create a welcoming and fun school for everyone. Student council will meet monthly before school at 6:30.
Class Nominations Are Due to Mrs. Francis by September 11, 2026!
International Literacy Day will be celebrated on September 8, 2026. Dress as your favorite book character!
📆 Upcoming Events 📆
September 7th- Labor Day- No School for students
September 8th - International Literacy Day (dress like a book character)
September 10th- PTO Meeting- 9:00 am and 6:00 pm
September 11th- Patriot Day- Wear Red, White and Blue
September 11th-Gifted & Talented Referrals Due
September 11th- Student Council Class Nominations Due
September 13th- Grandparents Day
