R.C. Edwards January Update

Hope everyone had a restful break and a happy new year!

We can't wait to have our students back on campus tomorrow! Our faculty and staff spent today preparing for their return and the second semester. We had an outstanding fall semester and plan to finish the year strong!

As we head back to school, please keep your child home if they have flu symptoms. Students should be fever free, without fever reducers, for 24 hours before returning. We will work with families to make up any missing work when they return. Our students’ health is a top priority!

Please feel free to e-mail, call or stop by if you need anything!

Thomas Preisig

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Future Dates

1/6 - 1st day back for students

1/8 - Report cards go home

1/15 12:30-6:30 - All County Chorus (DHS)

1/19 - No School (MLK Day)

1/21-1/23 - Field Trip - Junior Beta Convention (Myrtle Beach)

1/27 9:00am-7:00pm - All County Band (EHS)

Students will begin following Semester 2 schedules on Tuesday, January 6th.

Exciting news! Every 8th grader and their parent/guardian will attend an Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) meeting hosted by our guidance department. Sign up here or using the link in the graphic!

The School District of Pickens County is now offering virtual volunteer training for those interested in volunteering in Pickens County schools. All volunteers must complete volunteer training every school year. To complete the training process, go to the website linked here and scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the six steps. After completion, you will receive an email confirmation. If you have any questions, please email ErinAllen@pickens.k12.sc.us.

Tickets go on sale 3 days prior to all home events. For away games, please visit the homeschools athletic website. To purchase R.C. Edwards home event tickets, click here.

Use the link provided here to become part of our RCE Athletic Booster Club. Your support is greatly appreciated!

We know that Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up this spring, and finding the perfect gift for your child’s teachers can feel overwhelming. That’s where your PTSO comes in! 🎁

This year, let us do the shopping for you! If you’d like, you can earmark your $20 PTSO membership fee toward teacher appreciation gifts, and that money will go directly to purchasing items for our Teacher Appreciation Week celebrations. It’s an easy, meaningful way to show appreciation—no wrapping, guessing, or shopping required!

Join today and let the PTSO help spread a little joy to our amazing teachers!

The PTSO does an amazing job supporting the needs of our students and teachers each year. Please click the link below to see how you can sign-up to be a member of our PTSO!