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The board meeting will be called to order at 5:30 p.m.
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Four outstanding students from Richland School District Two have been named National Merit Scholarship winners.
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More than 60 graduating seniors from across the district will be recognized as they formally commit to serving in the United States Armed Forces.
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In Richland Two, the past meets the future - and your legacy lives on!
Home of a 2024 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Winner and National Award-Winning Magnet Programs
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PURPOSE
DRIVEN PROFILES
Our educators go beyond teaching — they inspire, motivate and transform. Our students are future ready. They are competitive, adaptable, innovative and ready to make a positive impact in the world.
Keighley George
Empowering and Inspiring Young Learners
Lead interventionist Keighley George is the sole 2024-2025 South Carolina winner of the prestigious Milken Educator Award, often referred to as the "Oscar of Teaching."
Dr. Monica Elkins-Scott
Setting the Standard for Service
School Board Chair Dr. Monica Elkins-Scott was named the 2024 School Board Member of the Year by the National Alliance for Black Educators (NABSE)
Teresa Mingo
2025 SCASA Middle Level Principal of the Year
Teresa Mingo has been instrumental in implementing innovative programs and fostering a culture of academic excellence and inclusivity at Longleaf Middle School.
Matthew Sherman
2025 SCASA Secondary Principal of the Year
Matt Sherman has demonstrated outstanding leadership and dedication to education since becoming principal of Blythewood High School in 2018.
Rona Stuart - District Teacher of the Year
Empowering The Next Generation
The 2024-2025 District Teacher of the Year for Richland School District Two is Rona Stuart, a Social Studies teacher at Spring Valley High School.
Richland Two Emerging Leaders
Compellingly Leading The Way
Dr. Kedralyn Folk and Brandon Reeder are among an elite list of educators in the Emerging Leaders Class of 2024-2025.
Barbara Turner
District Magnet Director Appointed to National Position
Barbara Turner, Director of Magnet Programs for Richland School District Two has been named Region IV Director at Magnet Schools of America (MSA).
Darci Rush
Awarded With The Order of the Palmetto
Darci Rush is a veteran journalist, South Carolina native and the R2 Senior Chief Communications Officer. The Order of the Palmetto is the highest award bestowed on South Carolina citizens.
Signature Learning
Choice is the hallmark of Richland Two schools. Our programs immerse students in distinctive and captivating learning opportunities that go beyond the ordinary.
Center for Knowledge/Center for Knowledge North
CFK/CFK N students experience a core knowledge curriculum and core values which transforms them into independent thinkers who can compete internationally.
Design Process in Action, the Pumpkin Drop
For the past four years, CFA students have designed a pumpkin protection device to shield their pumpkin from a 50 foot drop. Students use the design process and get creative!
Longleaf Middle | LEAP & ZooBot Magnet Programs
All Longleaf students participate in LEAP, an engineering and arts program. Zoobot is a smaller learning community within the school where students explore, investigate, learn about environmental science, plant and animal life.
Academic Signing Day
Feel the excitement as we celebrate the academic success of Windsor Elementary School fifth graders headed to middle school magnet programs.
AVID Early College
Earn college credit while in high school without the tuition bills. The AVID Early College is open to students who are willing to become part of the AVID class for all four years of high school.
Certified Magnet School
CFA students are proud to show off their National Certified Magnet School.
Richland Northeast High | Palmetto Center for the Arts
Palmetto Center for the Arts is the Visual and Performing Arts Magnet for Richland School District Two. The program, which includes dance, music, theatre and visual arts, is nationally recognized.
Sandlapper Elementary | Computer Science Immersion School
The Computer Science Magnet Program prepares students in work, life and citizenship by providing computer science coding skills to become effective collaborators and communicators.
Lonnie B. Nelson Elementary | ACE Magnet
ACE students learn financial literacy
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- Purpose Driven, Future Ready
- Purpose Driven, Future Ready
- Purpose Driven, Future Ready
- Purpose Driven, Future Ready
- Purpose Driven, Future Ready
- Purpose Driven, Future Ready
- Purpose Driven, Future Ready
- Purpose Driven, Future Ready
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28,967
enrollment (pk-12)
12.5%
of Richland Two's more than 28,000 students are military affiliated
86.7%
district Graduation rate (above state’s rate of 82.2%)
$171M
college scholarships offered to the class of 2024
31
Nationally Certified Magnet Programs
1288
students enrolled in dual-enrollment classes last year
our core values
belonging
We establish an environment where every student will have a deep sense of belonging built on meaningful positive relationships with caring adults; on trust that has been cultivated and maintained; where students learn, play, explore and dream in environments where their cultures and voices are heard, respected and used to help them achieve their highest potential.
learning
We provide students an education with meaningful and appropriately challenging learning experiences. Engagement in such experiences results in the attainment of knowledge and skills that ensure success both in school and beyond
continuous improvement
We support and encourage continuous improvement through data analysis, feedback, and the ongoing effort to improve student outcomes. Richland Two promotes continuous improvement in its approach to excellence in schools and beyond. Students benefit from innovative methods that have been studied, vetted, and improved upon annually.
joy
We value the practice of honoring our accomplishments. Sharing in the joy of a job well done promotes future success. A joyful environment produces happy and productive students who embrace innovation, collaborative partnerships and learning.