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Happy National SRO Appreciation Day - February 15th
As a district, we are extremely grateful for our School Resource Officers who daily work to keep our students, staff and campuses safe. We appreciate our partnership with the Oconee County Sheriff's Office that helps ensure we have an SRO in each of our schools. Join us in thanking these men and women for all they do for our schools.
Friday, Feb 14 2025
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Monday, February 17th - No School for Students
Monday, February 17th is a student holiday. Students return to school on Tuesday, February 18th.
Friday, Feb 14 2025
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2024-2025 School Calendar Update
At the school board meeting on Monday, February 10th, the Board of Trustees voted to make the following changes to the 2024-2025 school year calendar. These changes were made to address the days missed due to Hurricane Helene. The updated calendar is linked at the bottom of this message. Monday, March 17th and Tuesday, March 18th are now weather make up days Days will be made up via eLearning. No students or staff will report to school buildings. No live instruction will occur on these days. Assignments will be posted by Friday, March 7th (Wednesday, March 12th for quarter classes) . Assignments must be turned in no later than March 31st If assignments are not completed and turned in by March 31st, students will be counted absent for 3/17 & 3/18 Thursday, May 22nd & Friday, May 23rd These days were originally scheduled as half days but students will now attend a full day of school. Updated 2024-2025 Calendar
Thursday, Feb 13 2025
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School Board Meeting Highlights
SDOC School Board Meeting Highlights FEBRUARY 10, 2025 Seneca High School's Chris White Honored Dr Chris White, Seneca High School Head Track & Field Coach, was named the 2023-2024 National Girls Track & Field Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations. NFHSA, the parent organization for state high school leagues, honors coaches in 24 sports each year. During his time coaching at Seneca High, Coach White had been a part of 11 team state championships in track & field and cross county, including the last four 3A girls track state titles, as well as 30 region championships. He has also coached numerous individual state champions. Coach White has been named a state coach of the year several times and has been inducted into the SC Track and Cross Country Hall of Fame. 2024-2025 School Calendar Adjustment The Board of Trustees approved an adjusted calendar for the 2024-2025 school year to address the days the district was closed for Hurricane Helene. An updated calendar with details will be shared later in the week. Budget Presentation Mr. Schickling, the district chief finance officer, shared an informative presentation on the state and local education funding process and how that informs budget development for our district. You can view the presentation here: SDOC Operating Budget Development Regular Business School Highlights were presented by Fair-Oak Elementary and Tamassee-Salem Elementary Reviewed monthly financial report Tabled Section G of the Administrative Policy Manual as part of the ongoing policy manual update. Established a Policy Committee to review policy changes and bring back recommendations to the full board. Upcoming Meeting: March 10, 6:00pm SDOC District Office 414 S. Pine Street, Walhalla View Meeting Agendas, Exhibits, & Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, Feb 11 2025
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National School Counselor Appreciation Week
We appreciate our counselors and all they do to guide, encourage and support our students so they can thrive!
Wednesday, Feb 05 2025
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Thursday, January 23rd NORMAL SCHEDULE
SDOC will operate on a normal schedule for Thursday, January 23rd.
Wednesday, Jan 22 2025
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eLearning Wednesday, January 22nd
After driving roads throughout the county and conversations with Oconee Emergency Management, SDOC leadership has made the decision to move to eLearning for Wednesday, January 22nd. While many places throughout the county are clear, there are roads in parts of the county that would not allow for safe travel for employees or students. SDOC Weather Announcement Wednesday, January 22nd eLearning Day STUDENTS WILL NOT REPORT TO SCHOOL BUILDINGS Teachers may provide live instruction, a pre-recorded lesson or online resources according to the following schedule: Elementary Schools 10:00am to 12:00pm Assignments will be posted in Google Classroom Middle & High Schools 10:00am to 12:40pm Assignments will be posed in Google Classroom for middle school students and in Canvas for high school students. Specific times for each class period with details will be communicated by teachers through email. We are aware that elementary students did not bring Chromebooks home. However, as will all eLearning days, students will have 5 days upon returning to school to turn in assignments. If assignments are not completed and turned in within those 5 days, the student will be considered absent for the eLearning day.
Wednesday, Jan 22 2025
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Update on the PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident
POWERSCHOOL DATA BREACH UPDATE On Thursday, January 9th, we shared information about a PowerSchool data breach that affected our district. We have received the following information and next steps from PowerSchool. We will share any further updates as we receive them. Identity Protection and Credit Monitoring Services: PowerSchool has engaged Experian, a trusted credit reporting agency, to offer two years of complimentary identity protection services for all students and educators whose information from our PowerSchool SIS was involved. This offer will also include two years of complimentary credit monitoring services for all adult students and educators whose information was involved. Notification to Individuals Involved: Starting in the next few weeks, in collaboration with Experian, PowerSchool will provide notice to students (or their parents / guardians if the student is under 18) and educators whose information was involved, as well as a phone number to answer any questions you may have about the incident. The notice will include the identity protection and credit monitoring services offer (as applicable). PowerSchool Response: As soon as PowerSchool learned of the incident, they engaged cybersecurity response protocols and mobilized senior leadership and third-party cybersecurity experts to conduct a forensic investigation of the scope of the incident and to monitor for signs of information misuse. PowerSchool is not aware of any identity theft attributable to this incident. For More Information: visit https://www.powerschool.com/security/sis-incident/
Friday, Jan 17 2025
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All Schools & Offices Closed Monday, January 20th
All Schools & Offices will be closed Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Friday, Jan 17 2025
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SDOC School Board Meeting Highlights
SDOC School Board Meeting Highlights January 13, 2025 OCSO Welcomes New Four-Legged Friend The Oconee County Sheriff's Office has welcomed a new four-legged friend to their team. Back in November, SDOC students were asked to help name the new officer and were encouraged to choose a name that would match the canine's courage, loyalty, and spirit! William “Liam” Bostwick, 2nd grader at Walhalla Elementary, was the winner of the Name the Dog contest. Liam is the son of Matthew and Kathleen Cantrell. "Tank" will be housed with Cpl. Isaiah Yoder, the school resource officer at Keowee Elementary. Tank is trained to detect gunpowder, drugs, and vapes and will be used throughout all the schools. School Board Recognition Month Governor Henry McMaster proclaimed January 2025 School Board Recognition Month. His proclamation encourages all South Carolinians to recognize the contributions of local school boards to the academic success of public school students across South Carolina. District leadership presented each board member with a small gift in recognition of their dedication to serving the students, families and employes of our district. Board Members (L to R): Mrs. Terry Swain, District V; Mrs. Amanda Holder, District I; Dr. Meghan Ketterman, District III: Dr. Sandra Sloan, District II; and Mrs. Denise McCormick, District IV SC School Board Association Ethical Principles Each January, SDOC school board members sign the SC School Board Association's Ethical Principles poster to acknowledge their efforts to improve public education in our community and commit to leading with the ethical principles shown in the poster. Regular Business Reviewed monthly financial report and upcoming budget calendar Reviewed Section G of the Administrative Policy Manual as part of the ongoing policy manual update. Approved a course in Frontier History for high schools Approved an update to Policy DM Upcoming Meeting: February 10th, 2025 6:00pm SDOC District Office 414 S. Pine Street, Walhalla View Meeting Agendas, Exhibits, & Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, Jan 14 2025