Creek Life
The Week of September 14th
Welcome to Creek Life, the official school and community newsletter for Lower Richland High School. Our goal is to keep students, families, staff, and the community members informed and connected with everything happening at the Diamond Mine.
Please take a moment to review the updates below.
We Are Diamonds! Under Pressure. On Purpose!
Fall Open House and Mandatory Senior Parent Meeting
On September 14th we will host our Fall Open House which is an opportunity for you to meet your child's teachers. We will also have a senior night presentation that is required for all parents of seniors in the Auditorium. We look forward to seeing you there. More details are forthcoming in the coming weeks.
September is Attendance Awareness Month
Seat Time Recovery and After School Tutoring
Parents/guardians may sign students up using this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/brC1uUQR1E
Homecoming - October 9th
Early Bird Yearbook Special Through September 30th
Alumni Yearbook Sale
We have several yearbooks left over from 1997-2021. If you are interested in purchasing a yearbook, please come to the designated table during home football games. All yearbooks are $20.
College and Career Day Every Thursday
All Students MUST Be CCR Certified by Graduation
WIN Testing is Approaching
ACT/SAT Test Dates
Fall and Winter Visual and Performing Arts Dates
September SIC Meeting
Senior Class of 2027 Important Jostens Dates
Visit Seniors - Rhodes Graduation Services for more information.
Visit LOWER RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL HOPKINS, SC | Jostens for more information.
Graduation | Save The Date - May 26th
September Senior Class Newsletter
Junior Class of 2028 Important Jostens Dates
Visit LOWER RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL HOPKINS, SC | Jostens for more information.
Teaching Fellows Scholarship
Class of 2027 students and parents: Are you interested in a career in education? The South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program provides selected high school seniors with up to $24,000 in fellowship funds—up to $6,000 per year for four years—while completing a degree that leads to initial teacher certification.
The scholarship application opens October 1, 2026, and is due December 1, 2026. Each year, up to 230 high school seniors are selected based on academic achievement, service to their school and community, work experience, and a desire to teach in South Carolina.
Need help with the application? Ms. Fobare is available to provide individual assistance and guidance to students interested in applying. If you are considering a career in education, please reach out to Ms. Fobare when the application opens so you can get started and submit your application before the deadline!
9th Grade Parent Power Hour with First Steps - Sept. 28
LR's Got Talent - October 2nd
Walk For Life 2026
Last Day For Senior Pictures is October 30th (Click Image)
Grade 9-11 Picture Day - Oct. 26th (Click Image)
Lower Richland School Improvement Council Goals
Lower Richland Athletics
Volleyball Middle School Night
Clear Bag Policy
Lower Richland Game Day Procedures
Upcoming Lower Richland Athletics Events
Football:
9/24/26- JV v. Rockhill at LR, 6:00
10/1/26- JV v. Brookland-Cayce at LR, 6:00
10/2/26- Varsity at Brookland-Cayce, 7:30
10/8/26- JV at Airport, 6:00
10/9/26- Varsity v. Airport, 7:30 (Homecoming)
Volleyball:
9/22/26- JV & Varsity v. Camden at LR, 5:30
9/24/26- JV & Varsity at Gilbert, 5:30
9/29/26- JV & Varsity v. Brookland-Cayce at LR, 5:30
Girls Tennis:
9/22/26- at LR v. Camden, 5:00
9/29/26- at LR v. Brookland-Cayce, 5:00
Cheer:
9/25/26- LR Community Cheer Showcase at LR, 6:00
9/26/26- Competition at St. James, 10:00 am
Cross-Country:
9/15/26- at Darlington, 5:00
9/22/26- at Gilbert, 5:00
Swim:
9/16/26- at Quail Hollow Swim Club, 6:00
9/24/26- at Kershaw Aquatic Center, 6:00
9/29/26- at Blatt Center, 6:00
Girls Flag Football:
9/19/26- Midlands Teams Kick-Off at LR, 8:30 am
9/28/26- at LR v. RNE, 5:30
Homecoming Tailgate spots and wristbands are now available for purchase:
*Ticket Link: HomeTown Ticketing | School Events
*Deadline for tailgates spots purchase: Friday, September 25th at noon.