Creek Life

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!

Join me in welcoming Mr. Butler to Lower Richland High School as our 11th Grade Asst. Principal. He begins on Monday Sept. 21st. His email address is Charlie.Butler@richlandone.org. He will be in Room H107.

Parents/guardians may sign students up using this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/brC1uUQR1E

The price of the yearbook will go up on October 1st.

The Omicron Iota Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is excited to announce that applications and referrals are now open for the 2026–2027 Alpha Academy.

Alpha Academy is a long-term mentoring and leadership development program designed to help high school young men grow through mentorship, academic support, leadership development, college and career preparation, community service, and life-skills development. Students have the opportunity to progress through the program throughout high school, culminating in the Alpha Beautillion and scholarship opportunities for eligible program completers.

This year, we are introducing two pathways for admission:

• 9th Grade | Open Application
• Ninth grade will serve as the primary entry point into Alpha Academy. Interested ninth-grade students and their families may apply directly to the program.
• Grades 10–12 | School Referral & Application
• Students in grades 10–12 may be considered through a referral from a school counselor, teacher, or administrator. Following the referral, the student and parent/guardian will complete an application confirming their interest and commitment to the program. Upperclassman admission will be based on program capacity. If you are seeking a referral please reach out to your child's school counselor or administrator.

• The 2026–2027 Alpha Academy Program Guide is linked here for additional information about the program, grade-level experiences, expectations, and opportunities.
• 9th Grade Open Application

Juniors and Seniors,

Please see the attached information regarding the R1 Annual College and Career Fair, which will be held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

Buses will depart at 8:20 AM.

Important Requirements

• Parental permission is not optional but required to participate. Permission forms have been sent to parents through TalkingPoints, which provides a direct link to parents via email or cell phone.

• Students must wear their school ID at all times during the event.

• Students will not be allowed to board the bus without both required items: parental permission and a school ID.

• Students are also required to register for the expo using the attached QR code or the link below:

You are also required to register using the attached QR scan or the link below for the expo. More information will be forthcoming.

www.strivefair.com

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.

Visit Seniors - Rhodes Graduation Services for more information.

Visit LOWER RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL HOPKINS, SC | Jostens for more information.

Visit LOWER RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL HOPKINS, SC | Jostens for more information.

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!

Athletic Tutoring will begin on Tuesday, September 22nd!

Where: J-109

When: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

Time: 3:45-5:00

Football:

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:

9/22/26- at Gilbert, 5:00

Swim:

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.