Please note that ACSD's Referendum has been cancelled per the Governor's Executive Order 2020-33.
Looking for a way to give back during this #COVID19 Pandemic?
On May 19th, we are hosting a virtual open house to talk about all the different ways you can get involved with the Red Cross. Whether it is responding to disasters, helping with blood drives, serving our military, teaching life saving skills, helping recruit volunteers, helping our operations run day to day and SO MUCH MORE!
It will be from 5-6:30 p.m. and we will be able to answer all your questions! BUT, we do ask that you register so we can send you the link to join the meeting.
We can't wait to see you! (virtually, of course!)
REGISTER HERE: https://rdcrss.org/2zCzk44
Attention! The election of the ACSD Board of Trustees Seat 7 has been rescheduled for July 14, 2020.
Live stream link for the Special Called Board Meeting scheduled for Friday May 8th at 5:00pm
https://youtu.be/B8QX2N46un8
There will be a Special Called Board Meeting on Friday, May 8th at 5:00pm. Please see the attached agenda.
Save the date for a Board Workshop to be live-streamed on May 21 at 5:00 PM. Open to the public via live-stream only.
Abbeville County School District (ACSD) is excited to hold in-person graduation for our seniors in the AHS and DHS football stadiums. ACSD will be following the guidelines suggested by the South Carolina State Department of Education (SCDE), the Governor's Executive Orders, and others. We are asking the public to support the District by following the procedures put in place to ensure the safety of all in attendance. All graduating seniors will be given guidelines for the graduation ceremony specific to their school. We encourage attendees to please read over these carefully before the ceremony. Guests will be instructed on the time gates open, where to park, where to enter and exit, etc. We will provide live-streaming of the ceremonies.
AHS will hold graduation May 29, 2020 at 7:00 PM. The rain date will be May 30, 2020 at 7:00 PM.
DHS will hold graduation May 28, 2020 at 6:00 PM. The rain date will be May 30, 2020 at 6:00 PM.
After conferring with Abbeville Area Medical Center on the expected dates for the peak number of positive COVID-19 cases for Abbeville County and following the suggested guidelines set forth by the SCDE, the District is limiting the number of guests to 2 persons per graduate. Tickets will be required for entry. Guests will be required to maintain social distancing of 6 feet while on school campus. No one will be allowed to congregate in parking lots before and after the ceremony. All guests are encouraged to wear masks. Spectators without tickets will not be allowed on campus.
Look for additional details from graduating seniors and information that will be shared through the school's website and social media accounts.
Please welcome Paul Prescott as the new Principal at Dixie High. ACSD is looking forward to great success and leadership from Mr. Prescott!
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Adam Lanford to ACSD. He will be the new Principal at Abbeville High. He is from Piedmont, SC originally, and graduated from Clemson, Charleston Southern, and Gardner-Webb where he earned his undergraduate, Masters, and Doctorate, respectively. Welcome, Dr. Lanford to ACSD!
Our teachers have been working harder than ever before. We are extremely proud and lucky to have such dedicated teachers in ACSD. This week, give a shout out to all of the great teachers in our district. Thank you, teachers!
May 1st was National Principals' Day. Please join us in celebrating our awesome and hard-working principals!
The live streaming link for the April Board of Trustees meeting is posted below. To watch the meeting live, click on the link at the scheduled time of the meeting, Tuesday, April 28th at 6:00 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj7IlIoPvsw
ACSD students have been working hard during their eLearning journey and our staff has been helping them continue the learning at home. We want to say thanks to our students and staff for all of the hard work. We miss you and can't wait to see you!
https://youtu.be/aD9zSkSfhVk
The next scheduled Board of Trustees meeting will be on Tuesday, April 28th. Please see the attached agenda.
Per State Superintendent Molly Spearman, schools will remain closed for the rest of the year. More details will be forthcoming about procedures for turning in instructional packets, returning devices and textbooks, and gathering items from lockers. Please understand, just because we are not returning for face-to-face instruction does not mean instruction stops for this school year. We remain committed to having students ready for the next grade, course, or next steps post-graduation. Stay tuned for more information in the coming days and stay safe!
It's Census Time!
The U.S. Census, which is conducted every 10 years, directly impacts federal funding every year for schools and communities in South Carolina. This funding impacts special education, teacher training, technology, school lunch assistance, Head Start and after-school programs. According to the Count All Kids Campaign, more than two million young children nationally were missed in the 2010 census. If we undercount children in the 2020 census, South Carolina could miss out on funding for the programs our students depend on. If you haven't completed the census yet, please do so as soon as possible!
There will be a Board of Trustees Meeting on Monday, April 20th at 6pm. Please see the attached agenda.
Due to a power outage, the live stream was disabled. The chairman adjourned the Board meeting at the end of the Executive Session. No action was taken in the Executive Session. The Board will reconvene in open session at a later date.
Please click on the link below for tomorrow’s special called board meeting live stream. The board meeting will start at 6pm on Thursday, April 16th.
https://youtu.be/0bxpyQqp8jQ
Please take note of the Special Called Board of Trustees Meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 16.
