News
3/15/2018 - 2018–2019 Personnel Announcements
At a board meeting Tuesday, March 13, 2018, Superintendent Baron R. Davis recommended and the Richland Two Board of Trustees approved several personnel recommendations for the 2018–2019 school year.
2/27/2018 - Dr. Davis Talks Safety
"One of the most important precautions we can take is to remain vigilant about school safety at all times not just when the spotlight is on the issue."
1/20/2018 - BMS SIC named to honor roll
The Blythewood Middle School Improvement Council was named to the SC School Improvement Council’s (SC-SIC) 2018 Honor Roll for their significant efforts to foster civic engagement in public education. BMS’s SIC is one of only 19 public schools in SC to receive this honor.
5/31/2017 - Richland Two Summer Hours
Richland Two schools, centers and administrative offices will again operate on a four‐day work week beginning Monday, June 5, 2017, and ending Monday, August 7, 2017.
1/3/2017 - Bus Driver Incentive Package
At the meeting, the Richland Two Board of Trustees took steps to improve bustransportation by approving the implementation of an incentive package that awards bonuses to Richland School District Two school bus drivers
11/14/2016 - Sparkleberry County Fair donated $23,000 for teacher grants
Thirty-five Richland Two teachers will be able to implement projects on their wish list, thanks to the Sparkleberry Country Fair. Fair chairman John Monroe presented a $23,000 check to Richland Two Superintendent Dr. Debbie Hamm to pay for the projects. The money comes from proceeds from the 2016 Sparkleberry Country Fair.
11/11/2016 - Richland Two hosts Girls and Pearls Conference
Just imagine more than 500 girls wearing pearls while chatting about life’s experiences. These young ladies aren’t debutantes and won’t be “coming out.” They are guests of Richland Two’s first annual Girls and Pearls conference, a new mentoring initiative. The girls will learn how much they matter and connect with mentors who can help provide guidance in their lives.
10/13/2016 - Richland Two announces personnel reorganization
On Tuesday, October 11, 2016, Richland Two Superintendent Debbie Hamm and Superintendent-Elect Baron Davis announced details of the plan to ensure a smooth and seamless transition for when Dr. Hamm retires on June 30, 2017, and Dr. Davis takes over as superintendent.
10/7/2016 - High school games rescheduled
Several high school games have been rescheduled following S.C. Governor Nikki Haley’s order to close Richland School District Two Schools Wednesday through Friday, Oct. 5-7. Events are organized by school below.
8/23/2016 - August 23, 2016 Board Meeting Highlights
As part of the consent agenda, the board received a technology report with updates on Technology Integration, Innovation and Professional Development, Technology for Communications, Student Information Systems, Infrastructure and Support, and Business Systems.
7/12/2016 - July 14, 2016 Special Called Board Meeting
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a Special Called Board Meeting on Thursday, July 14, 2016. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. at the Richland Two District Office, located at 6831 Brookfield Road, 29206.
6/30/2016 - June 30, 2016 School Board Meeting Highlights
As part of the consent agenda, the board received a technology report with updates on Technology Integration, Innovation and Professional Development, Technology for Communications, Student Information Systems, Infrastructure and Support, and Business Systems.
6/22/2016 - Colorless Teaching
Longleaf Middle School Orchestra teacher Taniesha Hines is breaking cultural barriers in the classroom. She is working with teachers to ensure that orchestra programs become more and more diverse.
6/20/2016 - School Board to meet Thursday, June 30
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold its next regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, June 30. The meeting will take place at Polo Road Elementary located at 1250 Polo Road, Columbia, 29223. The public is invited to attend.
6/3/2016 - Summer meals program provides free meals
Richland School District Two Food Services, operated by Sodexo will again serve free, nutritious meals on weekdays this summer. Students up to age 18 can enjoy a variety of healthy breakfasts and lunches that meet and exceed nutritional standards set by the United States Department of Agriculture and the National School Lunch Program.
6/3/2016 - Richland Two celebrates the Class of 2016
As families celebrate achievements and the promise of bright futures, more than 1,700 seniors from across Richland School District Two have taken their places on stage and received their high school diplomas.
6/2/2016 - Richland Two Summer Hours
Richland Two schools, centers and administrative offices will again operate on a four‐day work week beginning Monday, June 6, 2016, and ending Monday, August 1, 2016.
5/24/2016 - May 24, 2016 Richland Two School Board Meeting Highlights
As part of the consent agenda, the board received a facilities update on R2i2 and a technology report with updates on
Technology Integration, Innovation and Professional Development, Technology for Communications, Student Information Systems, Infrastructure and Support, and Business Systems.
5/23/2016 - District social worker honored
Richland Two School Social Worker Brenda Creighton received the School Social Worker of the Year Award from the South Carolina Association of School Social Workers (SCASSW).
5/20/2016 - School Board to meet May 24, 2016
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. The meeting will take place at Polo Road Elementary School located at 1250 Polo Road, Columbia, 29223.
5/18/2016 - Students win National Merit Scholarships
Three graduating seniors are the recipients of National Merit Scholarships. The students are Itai Almor, Richland Northeast High School; and Krishna T. Gorrepati and Samuel H. Bell, Spring Valley High School.
5/10/2016 - Westwood High School Names New Head Basketball Coach
The boys basketball program at Westwood High School has a new head coach. Jeffrey DiBattisto comes to Richland Two from Dreher High School in Richland One where he served as Head Boys Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director. His career spans 16 years.
5/5/2016 - School Board to meet May 9, 2016
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold its next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, May 9, 2016. The meeting will take place at Polo Road Elementary School located at 1250 Polo Road, Columbia, 29223.
4/14/2016 - Apply for R2 Innovates
R2 Innovates is looking for incredibly smart, passionate and motivated educators with ideas that scale and that impact outcomes for students in the areas of learning, character, community and joy. In the end, we choose educators whom we believe in.
4/8/2016 - School Board to meet April 12, 2016
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold its next regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. The meeting will take place at Polo Road Elementary School located at 1250 Polo Road, Columbia, 29223.
3/18/2016 - School Board to Hold Board Work Session
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a work session on Saturday, March 19, 2016. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. Cobblestone Park Clubhouse located at 1298 University Parkway.
3/18/2016 - School Board meeting March 22, 2016
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold its next regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. The meeting will take place at Bridge Creek Elementary School located at 121 Bombing Range Road, Elgin, 29045.
3/4/2016 - School Board meeting March 8, 2016
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold its next regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. The meeting will take place at Polo Road Elementary School located at 1250 Polo Road, 29223.
2/29/2016 - Annual Realtors Breakfast March 3, 2016
Real estate agents who serve northeast Richland County are invited to learn about Richland School District Two at the annual Realtors Appreciation Breakfast on Thursday, March 3 at 9 a.m. at Ridge View High School, 4801 Hard Scrabble Road, 29229.
2/23/2016 - February 23, 2016 School Board meeting highlights
Voting Item: Consent Agenda
As part of the consent agenda, the board received a facilities update on R2i2 and a technology report with updates on Instructional Technology and Professional Development, Technology for Communications, Student Information Systems, Infrastructure and Support, and Business Systems.
2/10/2016 - Retirees come home to Richland Two at Annual Luncheon
More than 250 Richland School District Two retirees will reminisce, catch up with former colleagues and learn what’s new in the district at the annual Retirees Luncheon, to be held Thursday, February 11 at noon at Spring Valley Country Club, 300 Spring Valley Road, 29223.
2/9/2016 - February 9, 2016 School Board meeting highlights
Faculty Focus:
AP U.S. Government teacher Patrick Kelly from Blythewood High School shared his experience serving as a Teaching Ambassador Fellow for the U.S. Department of Education. Patrick shared what he has been doing as a Fellow and how the experience has influenced his instruction and professional development.
1/26/2016 - Board Facilities Committee to meet
The Facilities Committee of the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a meeting on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. The meeting will begin at 3 p.m. at the Richland Two District Office located at 6831 Brookfield Road, Columbia, 29206.
1/26/2016 - January 26, 2016 School Board meeting highlights
Voting Item: Consent Agenda
As part of the consent agenda, the board received a facilities update on R2i2 and a technology report with updates on Instructional Technology and Professional Development, Infrastructure and Support, and Business Systems.
1/5/2016 - School districts meet in 2nd Annual charity basketball game on Thursday
This year, Richland Two’s theme has been Game On! Our players have been perfecting their footwork and practicing three-pointers in anticipation of the Nothing but Net charity basketball game between Richland One and Richland Two employees on Thursday, Jan. 7 at 6 p.m. at W.J. Keenan High School, 361 Pisgah Church Road, Columbia, 29203.
10/27/2015 - Richland Two statements regarding incident at Spring Valley High School
Statement from Dr. Debbie Hamm, Richland School District Two Superintendent:
Our District is deeply concerned about an incident that occurred at Spring Valley High School today. The incident took place between a school resource officer employed by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and a student. Video of the incident is circulating on social media.
10/27/2015 - October 27, 2015 School Board Meeting Highlights
Voting Item: Consent Agenda
As part of the consent agenda, the board received a facilities report updating the status of the Institute of Innovation and a technology report with updates on R2 Innovates, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Pilot testing and R2i2 registration.
10/23/2015 - SCPASS, ACT Aspire and ACT results
On Oct. 23, 2015, the S.C. State Department of Education released results for SCPASS, ACT Aspire and ACT tests. Richland Two scores are comparable with state averages on the new standardized tests that were administered for the first time in the spring of 2015.
9/8/2015 - September 8, 2015 School Board Meeting Highlights
Faculty Focus: New to Two
Two of the district’s first year teachers and Richland Two graduates, Martin Sims from Spring Valley High School and Kiara Pauling from Catawba Trail Elementary School, spoke about the support they have received from the district as new teachers and their reasons for returning to Richland Two to begin their teaching careers.
8/28/2015 - Partnerships help with back-to-school necessities
The beginning of the school year can be a stressful time, especially when it comes to purchasing school supplies. In an effort to offset back-to-school expenses for families in need, Richland School District Two joined a number of community businesses, organizations and volunteers to sponsor Stuff-The-Bus and Stuff-A-Cruiser donation drives throughout northeast Richland County.
8/26/2015 - School Board conducts Superintendent's evaluation
On Thursday, August 20, and Monday, August 24, 2015, the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees met to conduct Superintendent Dr. Debbie Hamm’s performance evaluation. This annual evaluation is required by board policy and by the district’s employment agreement with the superintendent.
8/13/2015 - District hires Diversity Officer
At the Tuesday, August 11, 2015 board meeting, Superintendent Debbie Hamm recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Helen Nelson Grant as Richland Two’s first Chief Diversity and Multicultural Inclusion Officer.
6/24/2015 - Two new elementary school principals announced
At the Tuesday, June 23, 2015 board meeting, Superintendent Debbie Hamm recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved the promotions of Paula China to principal of L.W. Conder Elementary Arts Integrated Magnet School and Stacey Gadson to principal of Rice Creek Elementary School, both effective July 1, 2015.
6/18/2015 - Summer meals program provides free meals
Richland School District Two Food Services, operated by Sodexo will again serve free, nutritious meals on weekdays this summer. Students up to age 18 can enjoy a variety of healthy breakfasts and lunches that meet and exceed nutritional standards set by the United States Department of Agriculture and the National School Lunch Program.