Technology Insurance Fee

If you have not already done so, please log into Parent Portal to pay the $20 technology insurance fee before October 15, 2020.  This insurance fee covers 100% of the repair costs for all first-time instances of accidental damage in one school year.  The plan also covers the cost of device replacement in the event of theft, as long as a police report is filed and provided.  After October 15th, the option to purchase the insurance will no longer be available and families will be responsible for 100% of the cost of all damage repairs and/or fees associated with theft replacement. All fees are to be paid on Parent Portal and you can access Parent Portal by visiting parents.richland2.org.  

2nd Pick-up of Materials

If you were not able to pick up a chromebook or your child's textbooks this past Friday, we are offering another opportunity to do so.  The second pickup is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 2nd between the hours of 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM.  

Upon arriving on campus, please make sure that you:

1. Have a sign with your child's first and last name, teacher's name and grade level clearly written on it. If you have more than one child attending our school, please create a separate sign for each child.

2. If you need to pick up a Chromebook, please also have a photo ID available.

3. Enter campus following the blue carpool line, pull up to the cafeteria area and remain in your car. A PRE staff member will come out to assist you.

We will be distributing breakfast and lunches during this time as well. Please let the PRE staff member know if you would like to pick up meals. Meals will be provided for PRE students on Monday's and Wednesday's of each week from 10:30 AM- 12:30 PM. On Monday of each week, you will pick up meals for Mon-Tues. On Wednesday of each week, you will pick up meals for Wed.- Fri.  Breakfast and lunch will made available and charged in accordance with your free, reduced or full price meal status at the time of pick up.

First Day of School

The first day of school for all students in Richland Two is Monday, August 31.  Schools will follow Phase 1 Learning, which means that all students will receive instruction through eLearning.  This will be our mode of instruction until we enter Phase 2.  The transition of phases will be dependent upon DHEC's assessment for overall disease control in our community; and families will be notified when changes occur.  Click here to learn more about Richland Two's 3-Phase Reopening plan.

Annual Registration

The Annual Registration process opened in April for the 2020-2021 school year for ALL RICHLAND TWO STUDENTS RETURNING. This process includes providing annual proof of residence, verifying student information, and reviewing and completing parent/guardian contact information. To prevent delays in scheduling your child’s classes for the upcoming school year, please complete this process as soon as possible.  To get started, visit: http://www.richland2.org/annualregistration.

If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact our school registrar, Mrs. Debbie Waldrop, at: dwaldrop@richland2.org. 

School Calendar

Click here to view the calendar for the 2020-2021 school year.  The Richland Two School Board approved the revised calendar on July 28, 2020 at a special called board meeting.  The first day of school for all students is Monday, August 31. 

5th Grade Promotion

In order to ensure that we follow CDC guidelines and safety precautions, please make sure that you abide by the following procedures:

1. Please do not arrive prior to your child's scheduled time. The promotion ceremonies will not begin prior to their scheduled times and if there is a ceremony scheduled prior to your child's, we need time for those cars to exit campus. Also, there is currently active construction on Polo Road and we want to avoid an unnecessary traffic backup.
2. While waiting in your car, you may view the End-of-Year 5th grade video shared by your child's teacher.
3. The promotion ceremony can be heard via Facebook Live.  Visit https://www.facebook.com/PoloExplorers/  to access our school's page.
4. No one will be allowed to exit vehicles while on school campus.
5. There will be no photo opportunities while on campus.

Kindergarten Promotion

In order to ensure that we follow CDC guidelines and safety precautions, please make sure that you abide by the following procedures:

1. Upon entering campus, please have your kindergarten child and teacher's name visible in the windshield or hanging on the mirror of your car.
2. Please do not arrive prior to your child's scheduled time. Our parade and movement of cars will not begin prior to our scheduled time. Polo Road is actively under construction and we want to avoid an unnecessary traffic backup.
3. You will not be allowed to park or exit your vehicles while on school campus.
4. There will be no photo opportunities while on campus.

Thank you for helping us all remain safe during this celebration.  We look forward to seeing you soon!

Annual Registration

The Annual Registration process is now open for the 2020-2021 school year FOR ALL RICHLAND TWO STUDENTS RETURNING. This process includes providing annual proof of residence, verifying student information, and reviewing and completing parent/guardian contact information. To prevent delays in scheduling your child’s classes for the upcoming school year, please complete this process as soon as possible.  To get started, visit: http://www.richland2.org/annualregistration.

If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact our school registrar, Mrs. Debbie Waldrop, at: dwaldrop@richland2.org. 

2020 Census

The 2020 Census is happening right now and you can complete yours online, via telephone, or U.S. mail.  Did you know that every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on data collected via the census?  That's right, by completing your questionnaire, you could be helping your local community more than you know!  Click here for additional information or to begin filling out yours.

#R2Counts

Premier Census Counts Start Here

Free Student Meals

While schools are closed, Richland Two will be providing free bagged breakfast and lunch meals to all students 18 years or younger.  The meals will be distributed through pick-up lines outside the schools.  Breakfast and lunch will be distributed between the hours of 10:00am and 1:00pm.  Students can receive meals regardless of their free or reduced lunch status, but they must be present in the car during pick up.  In order to comply with the social distancing recommendations from the CDC, the meals cannot be consumed on site. Meals will be distributed at the eight Richland Two schools listed below:

• Bethel Hanberry Elementary
• Bridge Creek Elementary
• Conder Elementary
• Dent Middle School
• Joseph Keels Elementary
• Killian Elementary
• Longleaf Middle School
• North Springs Elementary
• Polo Road Elementary
• Pontiac Elementary
• Rice Creek Elementary

Pennies for Patients

Polo Road has accepted the challenge of helping to find a cure for blood cancer! We are joining over 25,000 schools across the nation to make a difference and raise as much money as we can! Over the next couple weeks our Jr. Beta Club and the entire school will be working to help raise money. 

A Pennies for Patients letter was provided to take home to parents with instructions for setting up an individual online giving page. Families can create the page and start saving lives. When students create an online fundraising page and start raising money online, they become eligible to receive awesome Hero Gear! Join the Polo Road squad and let’s work together to battle cancer! https://events.lls.org/pages/sc/Polo-Road-Elementary-School-2020

4K Child Development Registration

The Richland Two Center for Child Development offers free 4K Child Development Classes to students who qualify based on developmental readiness, free- or reduced-price meal status or other risk factors. Registration opened in February and continues through March 26. Children must be 4 on or before September 1 to apply. Click on the graphic to the right to view additional information about the program. Click here to access the online registration.

4K Applications

The Richland Two Center for Child Development offers free 4K Child Development classes to students who reside in Richland Two and qualify based on developmental readiness, free or reduced lunch status, or other determined risk factors.  Registration is currently open and will continue through late March.  Since space is limited, families should consider applying early.  Applications can be accessed by visiting www.richland2.org/futurefamily.  Parents must complete the online application and upload adequate, legible proofs of residence prior to attending the mandatory meeting scheduled for their zoned schools.  Click here to view an informational flyer in English and Spanish, review a list of dates for the mandatory meetings and to find additional information regarding the application process.  

Winter Break

Students return from Winter break Monday, January 6, 2020.

iSMILE

Superintendent, Dr. Baron Davis will soon unveil a new Customer Service initiative. 

Expedition Book Club

We are gearing up for the next Expedition Book Club (EBC) celebration.  It will be held Friday, December 6.  If you would like more information regarding the EBC or for your child to participate, please click on the link to access the form.  All completed forms are due by Monday, December 2.  There is also a Spanish version of the Expedition Book Club form available for those needing it.  Allowing your child to participate in the EBC is the perfect way to celebrate a special person and/or occasion while also fostering a love for literacy! 

Thanksgiving Break

All Richland Two schools and offices will be closed November 27 - November 29 for the Thanksgiving Break.  Students will return to school  Monday, December 2.

Report Cards

Students in grades K-5 received their 1st quarter report cards today.  Please celebrate all successes and then schedule some time this weekend to review with your student the information obtained on the report card.  Lastly, in order to increase the likelihood of continued growth and success, we do ask that you and your student set some achievable academic and/or behavioral goals for the upcoming quarter.

Fall Book Fair

Superintendent's Safety Message

Dr. Baron Davis, Richland School District Two's Superintendent, would like to share a brief, but very important message regarding safety in Richland Two.  Please take a minute to view this video regarding our number one priority for the students, staff, and faculty members with whom we serve and work in the district.