K4 Registration is open!
Please mark your calendar for the upcoming assessment dates.
Please mark your calendar for the upcoming assessment dates.
Important Message:
Kona Ice Dates & Info
Next week is Mid-Winter Break.
DHES Valentine's Day Dance
Feb 13th from 6-8.
Grades 2-6
First grade teacher, Ashton Johnson received the Golden Apple Award. She was nominated by Rhonda Thomasson and her grandson, Rhett. Her students cheered her on as she received the award!
Terrific Kids for December and January
Diamond Hill Elementary hosted STEM Night last week. We all enjoyed the science fair projects and Roper Mountain Science Center. Congratulations to our Science Fair winners.
First Place: Brady & Dalton Johnson "The Come Back Can"
Second Place: Clayton Phillips "Rust Buster"
Third Place: Jamir Miller "How to Keep Apples from Turning Brown?"
K4 and K5 Registration begins on Monday, February 3, 2025. You may pick up a packet (starting Monday) at the school where your child is zoned for.
Announcement:
Save the Date!
PTO fundraiser
Please see the attached newsletter from Diamond Hill Elementary School.
eLearning Day - Friday, January 10th
Report Cards will be sent home today. Please sign and return.
Car Riders will be dismissed at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, December 20. Bus Riders will leave DHE by 11:30. Students return on January 6, 2025.
New Cell Phone Policy for South Carolina Schools
Attention Parents, Guardians, and Students:
The South Carolina Department of Education has implemented a new statewide Cell Phone Policy designed to create a more focused and productive learning environment for all students. Our school has adopted these guidelines to ensure alignment with the state’s initiative and to support academic success.
Highlights of the New Cell Phone Policy:
Classroom Use:
Students are not permitted to use cell phones during instructional time unless explicitly authorized by the teacher for educational purposes.
Cell phones must be turned off or placed on silent and stored securely away, such as in backpacks, lockers, or designated areas during class.
Medical Necessity:
Explicitly required by a student’s IEP, Medical Plan, or 504 Plan.
Volunteer Services
Students who are members of a volunteer firefighting or emergency organization may be authorized to carry a telecommunication device with written permission from the District / School designee.
This policy is aimed at fostering a distraction-free learning environment while teaching responsible technology usage. We kindly ask for your cooperation and support in reinforcing these guidelines with your child.
For more information or if you have questions, please reach out to your child’s school.
Thank you for your understanding and partnership as we work together to prioritize student learning and success.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to inform you about the new statewide Cell Phone Policy for Schools in South Carolina, which has been implemented to create a more focused and effective learning environment for all students.
Beginning January 1, 2025, the South Carolina Department of Education requires that personal electronic devices, including cell phones, be regulated during school hours to minimize distractions and enhance student engagement. Our district has aligned its procedures with this policy to support academic success and ensure a safe learning environment.
For the purpose of the policy, the school day is defined as the beginning of the instructional day to the dismissal of the instructional day (from bell to bell).
Key Points of the New Cell Phone Policy:
1. Classroom Use:
o Students are not permitted to use cell phones during instructional time unless explicitly authorized by the teacher for educational purposes.
o Cell phones must be turned off or placed on silent and stored securely away such as in backpacks, lockers, or designated areas during class.
2. Medical Necessity:
o Explicitly required by a student’s IEP, Medical Plan, or 504 Plan.
3. Volunteer Services
o Students who are members of a volunteer firefighting or emergency organization may be authorized to carry a telecommunication device with written permission from the District / School designee.
We understand the important role that cell phones play in staying connected with your child. However, this policy aims to promote responsible use of technology while prioritizing academic and social growth.
Your partnership in reinforcing these guidelines is crucial to the success of this initiative. Please review the policy with your child and discuss the importance of maintaining a distraction-free learning environment. If you have any questions or concerns about the new policy, feel free to reach out to your child’s school. Thank you for your support as we work together to ensure a productive and focused school experience for all students.
Sincerely,
Dr. Lori Brownlee-Brewton,
Superintendent
