DHES Beta Club sponsored a Thanksgiving food drive to support UCMAC. There was a total of 607 items that were donated! First grade won the competition with 220 cans of cranberry sauce! Way to go DHES students! READ MORE >
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Parents, please take a moment to read through the most recent updates in regards to iTECH Academy by clicking on the following link. READ MORE >
All Diamond Hill students will be issued a Chromebook this year. We are currently working to get these enrolled into our system and assigned to students. We hope to have all of this done soon. There are a few forms that we need filled out before we can issue a Chromebook to your student. I will be sending these forms home for parents to fill out on Monday, August... READ MORE >
iTECH students can order meals from their zoned school. All orders must be submitted by 8:00am the morning of meal pickup. Curbside meal pickup is 10:00 - 11:00 daily for all schools except Abbeville High their pick time is 10:00 - 10:30. Abbeville HighCherokee Trail ElementaryDiamond Hill ElementaryDixie HighJohn C. Calhoun ElementaryLong Cane PrimaryWestwood... READ MORE >
ACSD would like to announce the Teachers of the Year from each school. We are proud of their accomplishments and excited to start a new school with this group of all-star teachers! The teachers of the year are Abbeville High - Sara Wojtkowski, Cherokee Trail Elem. - Cayce Prescott, Diamond Hill Elem. - Emily Busbee, Dixie High - Kimberly Ware, John C. Calhoun... READ MORE >
Abbeville County School District’s Reopening Plan has been approved by the S.C. Dept. of Education. The plan allows for Face-to-Face instruction, 5 days a week or parents can choose to enroll their child in ACSD’s online program, the iTECH Academy. School begins on Monday, August 17 for both options. The last day to register for the iTECH Academy is Friday, July... READ MORE >
ACSD Parents, a short video with more information about iTECH Academy is available here. Parents of students who have signed-up for iTECH or those still undecided may find the information helpful.https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >
Parents, please take a moment to look over the Safety Precautions we have in place for COVID-19 at our schools. The information is linked below.ACSD COVID-19 Safety Precautions At-a-Glance - https://5il.co/imwu READ MORE >
ACSD announced its plans for re-opening schools at the special called Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, July 16th. We are excited to give parents and students a choice between a face-to-face model and a virtual learning option. Please see the attached presentations for more information. School Re-Opening Plan - https://5il.co/id47iTECH Academy Presentation -... READ MORE >
Parents, please remember to complete the iTECH Academy Intent Form if you are interested in your child attending ACSD's Online Academy. The Intent Form will help us in planning our re-opening for the fall. The link for the iTECH Academy will close on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Only one form is needed per child. Be sure to visit our FAQs page for additional... READ MORE >
Attention Parents! ACSD online registration for returning students will be opened July 16-July 31. The online registration is for returning students who will be enrolled as a student in Abbeville County School District for the 2020-21 school year. Those new to the district should contact the school for registration information. READ MORE >
Parents, please remember to complete the iTECH Academy Intent Form if you are interested in your child attending ACSD's Online Academy. The Intent Form will help us in planning our re-opening for the fall. The link for the iTECH Academy will close on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Only one form is needed per child. Be sure to visit our FAQs page for additional... READ MORE >
ACSD to Launch iTECH Academy Students and families in Abbeville County will have an additional school optionbeginning this fall with the introduction of the iTECH Academy. Technology EnhancedClassrooms & Homes, iTECH, is the new ACSD Instructional Technology Program. Aspart of the larger technology initiative, the new iTECH Academy will offer a completeonline... READ MORE >
Mrs. Hope, Mrs. Bowman, and Mrs. Simpson: we will miss you so much! Congrats on retiring! READ MORE >
Congrats, Mrs. Busby! READ MORE >
Employee of the year- Charlie Williams READ MORE >
For at home Summer resources in grades k-3 follow the link below:https://scremotelearning.com/summer-learning/at-home-enrichment/ READ MORE >
Here's how it works: *Students at Diamond Hill who receive free or reduced lunch qualify.* If you do not have your Student ID number, use 0. READ MORE >
Several of our Diamond Hill families participated in Camp-in Read S'more last weekend. Here are some great photos that were captured. Thank you to our parents for continuing to help our shining students learn and grow! READ MORE >
Remember when we had Literacy Night last year? Camp Read S'More was so much fun! If you didn't get to come, no worries. Now, you can participate from your own home. Please see the invitation attached to this email. This activity is not mandatory. It's just something fun that the children can do with their families. If you do participate, please send me pictures... READ MORE >
Parents, Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 school closings, our book fair for March was cancelled. During this time, Scholastic is offering a pop-up sale on books. When shopping, put in the class code, P6Q6M. Putting this code in, links directly to our library's Scholastic account. Meaning, all books ordered with this code will help purchase new books for... READ MORE >
Information for you and your child. READ MORE >
Dress-up Day for InducteesThese Diamond Hill Elementary fifth graders will be inducted into the Junior Beta Club March 4, 2020. Back row-left to right: Briana Charles, Callie Adams, Kaylee Walton, Makenzie McElrath, Kimoria Groves, Chase Simpson, Morgan Gorman, Alaura Martin, Candace Fields, Jasmine Wright, Brody Ebell Front Row-left to right: Isabella Partain,... READ MORE >
Diamond Hill Elementary's Famous AmericansTo finish up their unit on famous Americans in history, Mrs. Hilley and Mrs. McCaslan's students dressed up and paraded the halls of the school. Back row-left to right: OllieAnna Agnew, Savannah Seals, Addyson McElrath, Will Deaton, Neely Dunlap, Allyson Whatley, Lanelee Holley, Natalia Viznyak, Zachary Brooks, April... READ MORE >
Our school will celebrate Dr. Seuss week March 2nd - 6th READ MORE >
These are dates for the May testing schedule at the end of the school year. The dates are also in the calendar on the site. READ MORE >
Samantha Mountford and Conner Metcalf, both 4th graders competed at the 4H camp this past weeked in Aiken, SC. Samantha presented "How to Make Slime?". She won the overall Science award. Conner presented "Glow in the Dark Rubber Egg". He won 1st place for the entire 4H camp contest! Way to go Sam and Conner! READ MORE >
Jackson Isbell, Charlie Partain, and Hunter Vaughn won 1st place in the DNR state skeet and trap for middle school this weekend. Way to go, boys! READ MORE >
Diamond Hill Elementary's Junior Beta Club has been collecting donations for the past two weeks. The students at our school did a FANTASTIC job of donating items. They brought in 87 pairs of fuzzy socks, 71 boxes of Band-Aids, 213 tubes of Chap Stick, 54 bottles of Lysol wipes, 158 bottles of dish soap, 19 bags of candy, 86 bars of soap, 26 hand soaps, and 15 cans... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the following students for getting Terrific Kid for the months October and November: Brayden Sutherland, Kamerin Hall, Aiden Hall, Nathan Wooley, Maddox Isbell, Jake Wilcox, Macie Hall, Tres Bolden, Makenzie McElrath, Emerson Riddle, Karley Carey, Samantha Mountford, Jonathan Rutledge, Lydia Hannah, Thomas Shockley, Hunter Adams, James Garcia,... READ MORE >
Hunter Maxwell, Jackson Isbell, and Charlie Partain came in 2nd out of 117 teams at the SCYSF big shoot. Over 647 youth members participated. We are proud of these boys! READ MORE >
Jack Smith won the Clemson Tiger football from Literacy Night. READ MORE >
Congratulations to all the runners from our Running Club that participated in the Reindeer Run. Photo: Top row-Tyler Glazier & Jake WilcoxMiddle- Pearl Smith, Mrs. Amy Smith, Camerin Compton, James Kay, Evan Moberg, Brayden Parnell, Ella Wilcox, Sierra Way, Hunter WayBottom- James Garcia, Mason Way, Zander Smith, Warren Smith, Elliot Moberg, Michael Alonso, Emily... READ MORE >
Our Junior Beta Club hosted a canned food drive. 658 cans were brought in and taken to United Christian Ministries of Abbeville. Our K5 raised the most canned foods, bringing in 179 cans of green beans. Our goal of 300 cans was met, so Mrs. Cox and Ms. Sutton had to kiss a goat. (Tito-the goat is featured in the photo). K5 also got to pie Ms.Sutton for bringing in... READ MORE >
Jenny Mountford, Abbeville's 4-H Youth Development Program Team Leader, taught our first graders how to make butter. They had a blast! READ MORE >
November 18-November 26 Beta Club Food Drive READ MORE >
Sign up today! Registration ends by December 6thThe Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) is a natural resource program that is dedicated to teaching wildlife and fisheries habitat management to 4-H and FFA members (ages 9 - 18). Through a series of hands-on environmental education experiences planned in the lakelands region, the youth will have an opportunity... READ MORE >
Mrs. Godwin's first grade class won the Red Ribbon door contest. They chose to decorate with David Shannon's No David. The students were rewarded for their hard work. Way to go Mrs. Godwin's class! READ MORE >
Our fifth graders enjoyed reading Wayside School by Louis Sachar. After reading the book, they dressed up as their favorite character. We loved having them on the morning news! READ MORE >
Please congratulate the following students. They qualified to participate in the Duke University Talent Identification Program. Only current seventh grade students scoring at or above the 95th percentile on a recent grade level test are invited to participate. Nikolas McDonald, Adyson Ashley, Justin Ayers, CJ Brown, Ian Carlisle, Tyler Glazier, Kaleb Roberts,... READ MORE >
Click on the Documents tab to view our attendance plans and policies. READ MORE >
Deborah Ayers presented Emily Busby with her $500 Hope South Grant. Mrs. Busby plans to purchase microscopes for her students. We are so excited for Mrs. Busby and her students! READ MORE >
Supply list is on our website at the bottom under "Documents". READ MORE >
The 4th Nine Weeks AR party consisted of a silly string war. Students had a blast!These students met their goal of 20 Accelerated Reader points. READ MORE >
Students who earned 100 points or more in Accelerated Reader were rewarded with a limo ride to the Rough House in Abbeville. They enjoyed hot dogs and ice cream. Special thanks to Harris Funeral home for the limo ride! Back-L: Amanda Moss, Leiland Lamb, Samantha Mountford, Lilly McDonald, Abigail Smith, Sophie Oxendine, Noah Oxendine, Ethan Ramey, Brody Ebell,... READ MORE >
The following students ran the Lake Hartwell Dam Run on May 4, 2019 as part of our Diamond Hill Running Club. They did a great job and we are very proud of them! Ella Wilcox placed 1st for female runners in the 5K ages 10 - 14. Jake Wilcox placed 1st for male runners in the 10K ages 10 - 14. Our school runners were: Warren SmithHunter WayEmily GlazierElyn... READ MORE >
Our school guidance counselor, Amy Smith has created a Donor's Choose for our school. Her vision is to purchase buddy benches for our playgrounds. The buddy benches will help students make friendships and take care of one another. How can you help? Follow the link here. READ MORE >
Sixth graders, Jackson Isbell, Charlie Partain, and Hunter Vaughn won the first place award for Intermediate Entry Squad in the Back Woods Quail Club Sporting Clay Shoot. We are proud of you, boys! READ MORE >
Last night, we hosted our second annual Literacy Night. Community members read books to our classrooms. Special thanks to Dr. Hall, Sheriff Ray Watson, Mary Elizabeth Land, Officer Will Poteat, Dr. Chris Oxendine, and Mrs. Joyce Cunningham for volunteering their time to help us promote literacy! READ MORE >
Our Superintendent, Dr. Hall performed a read-aloud last night to students. First grader, Sarah Ware, loved the book! READ MORE >
DeMarco Edwards, Jaquavious Groves, Mondreques Pickens, and Brayden Sutherland fold the flag with help from a Veteran. READ MORE >
Tyler Glazier, Ian Carlisle, and Nikolas McDonald work with Veteran Rob Phillips as he teaches them how to properly fold the American flag. READ MORE >
John C. Calhoun and Diamond Hill partnered up to participate in their annual Hot Shots Event. Thanks to Mr. Ramey, Coach Hall, Mr. Harbert, Mrs. Campbell, and Ms. Newton for helping with the event. READ MORE >
Recently, our fourth graders participated in a wax museum. Students and parents were allowed to view the wax characters. We even drank delicious tea from the Boston Tea Party! Above is Shirley Hoskins, dressed as Betsy Ross, the creator of the first American flag. READ MORE >
