• Weekly Highlights

    SDOC Highlights Events, Reminders, and Celebrations from Across the District   Spring Break Schools will be closed March 16th - 20th for Spring Break. Students and teachers return Monday, March 23rd.   SDOC Welcomes New Chief Finance Officer At its regularly scheduled board meeting held on Monday, March 9, 2026, the School District of Oconee County Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Mrs. Brandi Runion as Chief Financial Officer.  Mrs. Runion joins the School District of Oconee County after nearly a decade with Anderson School District Five, where she currently serves as District Accountant. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master’s degree in Human Resource Development from Clemson University. In addition, she holds the Certified School Business Official designation from the South Carolina Association of School Business Officials.  Mrs. Runion also brings experience in local government, nonprofit, and school district auditing. She is active in her community and church. Outside of work, she and her husband enjoy supporting their three children and can often be found cheering them on at games and activities on the court or the field.   Elementary STEAM Night Success Our recent STEAM Night was a fantastic success, with a huge turnout of families and students eager to explore the worlds of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The halls were full of excitement as students took part in hands-on activities and discovered a variety of exciting career opportunities for their futures. We are grateful for the many community partners who volunteered their time and expertise to create such an informative experience for our elementary students.    World of Energy Art Show Our annual art show was a great success this year. The venue was jam-packed with families and friends who came out to support our students and see their talent and hard work on display. We are very grateful to the World of Energy for hosting us and helping us celebrate our students' creativity with the whole community.   4K Screenings for 2026-2027 If you have a child or know a child who will be four years old on or before September 1st, we encourage you to make a screening appointment for the SDOC 4K program for the 2026-2027 school year. Remaining Screening dates: March 25, 2026   March 26, 2026 English Appointments Spanish Appointments   Social Media Resources for Parents Resources for Parents: Here are some trusted tools and guides to help you support your child’s safe and healthy use of social media: Common Sense Media Parents’ Ultimate Guides to Social Media Platforms - Age-based app reviews, safety tips, and conversation starters American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Media and Children Communication Toolkit - Advice on screen time, media use plans, and digital well-being ConnectSafely Parent Guides to TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and More - Quick, practical guides to major platforms and online safety The Social Institute Modern Social Media Education for Families - Tools and workshops that promote positive social media habits for students Safer Schools Together Raising Digitally Responsible Youth: a guide for parents and caregivers Cyberbullying Research Center Guide for Parents on Preventing and Responding to Cyberbullying - Research-based tips to understand, prevent, and respond to online harassment Apps that can help parents monitor online activity Qustodio - SDOC provides free access to this app for all SDOC parents. To learn more about it, visit the SDOC Online Safety Hub  Bark.us Google Family Link Microsoft Family Safety Community Events Events are not sponsored by SDOC. For more information, please reach out to the sponsoring organization. High falls Spring Break at the Lake March 16-20th Spring Break Events 3/16 2pm Fly Fishing Workshop 3/17 10am Reptile Encounter 3/18 10:30am Beginner-Friendly Dungeons and Dragons Adventure 3/19 2pm Into to Taekwondo for Kids 3/20 All Day Treasure Hunt 3/20 7pm Zootopia 2 Movie Night   Easter Eggstravanganza Easter Eggstravaganza March 14th 9:00am Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church 253 Oconee Station Road, Walhalla Egg decorating, pancake breakfast, bounce house, egg hunt, Resurrection story   Welcome Wesleyan Sunday, April 5th Wahlla High School Free Breakfast 8:30-9:30am Bounce House 8:30-9:30am Egg Hunt 9:30am Service 10:00am   Foothills Church Easter Family Fun Egg Hunt, Inflatables, Petting Zoo, Food, games Seneca Location 4/4 @5pm or 4/5 @9am or 11am 505 Bountyland Rd Westminster Iglesia 4/5 @11am 505 Bountyland Rd Westminster

    Friday, Mar 13 2026

  • SDOC Highlights

    SDOC Highlights Events, Reminders, and Celebrations from Across the District WHS Girls Basketball Team State Champions The Walhalla Girls Basketball Team beat Keenan 70-58 Friday afternoon to win the SCHSL 3A State Championship for the second year in a row. Congratulations to the girls, coaches, Walhalla High School and the Walhalla community on another great season! Board of Trustee Meeting March 9, 2026 6:00pm WHERE School District of Oconee County Office Board Room 414 South Pine Street Walhalla Meeting Live Stream   ELEMENTARY STEAM NIGHT March 10th 5:00-7:00 Students will explore hands-on activities, live demonstrations, robots in action, and more! An interactive night of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math! WHERE Hamilton Career and Technology Center 445 Oconee Business Parkway Westminster, SC 29693   World of Energy Art Show Thursday, March 12th 4:00-6:30pm Join us for an incredible display of visual art created by students from across our schools. WHERE Duke Power World of Energy 7812 Rochester Hwy, Seneca   Celebrating School Social Work Week Happy School Social Work Week to our amazing social workers. We are grateful for the difference you make in our school community!   Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 9th. Be sure to move your clocks forward one hour Saturday night or Sunday morning.   Spring Break Schools will be closed March 16th - 20th for Spring Break. Students and teachers return Monday, March 23rd.   4K Screenings for 2026-2027 If you have a child or know a child who will be four years old on or before September 1st, we encourage you to make a screening appointment for the SDOC 4K program for the 2026-2027 school year. Screening dates: March 10, 2026   March 12, 2026   March 25, 2026   March 26, 2026 English Appointments Spanish Appointments Community Events Events are not sponsored by SDOC. For more information, please reach out to the sponsoring organization. Easter Spring Festival Who: North Walhalla Church of God When: Saturday, March 28th 1:00-3:00pm Egg Scramble, Crafts, inflatable Games, Pizza, Funnel Cakes, Shiver Me Timbers Snow Cones Egg Scramble Times: 1:30 Nursery & Preschool; Kindergarten & 1st Grade 2:00 2nd & 3rd Grade; 4th & 5th Grade  

    Friday, Mar 06 2026

  • Celebrating School Social Work Week

    Happy School Social Work Week to our amazing social workers. We are grateful for the difference you make in our school community!

    Wednesday, Mar 04 2026

  • SDOC Elementary STEAM & Career Night

    SDOC Elementary STEAM & Career Night Inviting all SDOC Elementary Students & Families WHAT Free Drop-In Event March 10th 5:00-7:00 Students will explore hands-on activities, live demonstrations, robots in action, and more! An interactive night of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math! WHERE Hamilton Career and Technology Center 445 Oconee Business Parkway Westminster, SC 29693 Kona Ice for Sale! 1st 100 students free small ice!    

    Monday, Mar 02 2026

  • 2026-2027 School Year 4K Screenings

    If you have a child or know a child who will be four years old on or before September 1st, we encourage you to make a screening appointment for the SDOC 4K program for the 2026-2027 school year.   Visit www.sdoc.org/4k to schedule an appointment on one of the following dates: March 3rd,  March 4th, March 10th, March 12th, March 25th, and March 26th Important information: Child must be 4 years old on or before September 1st, 2026 Please bring the following documentation to the appointment: long form birth certificate; child’s DHEC immunization record;  proof of income for both parents or child’s Medicaid card; two proofs of residency (rental/lease agreement, utility bill, etc. in parent/guardian’s name); and any legal documentation as it pertains to the child (such as custody, court, safety plans, etc.) Screenings are held at:  Bountyland Education Campus   100 Vocational Drive, Seneca, SC 29672 The School District of Oconee County offers free 4K classes for qualifying students who are considered at-risk. A 4K screening is REQUIRED in order to be eligible to attend.

    Friday, Feb 20 2026

  • School Resource Officer Appreciation Day!

    We are so grateful for the men and women who diligently serve and protect our schools!

    Monday, Feb 16 2026

  • Reminder: No School for Students Monday, February 16th

    IMPORTANT REMINDER Monday, February 16th is a student holiday.  Students return to school on Tuesday, February 17th.

    Thursday, Feb 12 2026

  • Website Outage - February 12th

    Website Outage SDOC will experience a short website outage on Thursday, February 12th for system upgrades and maintenance.  The outage will begin around 10:00am and is expected to last  a few hours . Once services are restored, you’ll notice a new and improved look as part of our ongoing upgrades.  Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to enhance our systems and better serve you.

    Wednesday, Feb 11 2026

  • Wednesday, February 4th - NORMAL SCHEDULE

    SDOC will operate on a normal schedule for Wednesday, February 4th.   Please note that common pick-up locations will be used on designated routes in the Walhalla area unless you receive a call from the bus office this evening.

    Tuesday, Feb 03 2026

  • SDOC 2 HR Delay Tuesday, February 3rd

    The School District of Oconee County will operate on a 2-Hour Delay on Tuesday, February 3rd. Common Pick-up locations will be used on all buses with designated pick-up locations.   After members of district administration and the transportation team drove roads throughout the county this afternoon, we are confident that conditions will allow staff to arrive at campuses safely and allow us to safely transport students on buses on the  MAJORITY OF ROUTES .   Out of an abundance of caution and to allow for more daylight before travel, we have chosen to go 2 hours late.  All Buses with designated common pick-up locations will utilize those locations for Tuesday, February 3rd.  Parents on these routes received communication in December about pick-up locations and times or will receive a phone call from transportation with more information. Please note the following: Students will report to school 2 hours later than normal.  Buses will pick up students 2 hours later than their regular schedule.  PIP students who attend morning sessions only may be affected by the delay. If your child is impacted, the PIP teacher will reach out to you directly. We understand the decision to send a student to school ultimately rests with each family. Parents/guardians have the right to keep students home from school or drive them to school rather than ride the bus. In these cases, parents should let their student’s school know and the absence will be excused. 

    Monday, Feb 02 2026