🌟 A Sweet Week in Montessori!🌟
This week was extra special as we welcomed our newest K3 friends into our Montessori classroom! 💕 We were SO excited to have them join us, and our older students did such a wonderful job making them feel welcome, helping them learn our classroom routines, and showing them the ropes. 🥰
We know that the first few days of school can be just as hard on the parents as they are on the children. Those little hands letting go at drop-off can make it really hard to walk away! ❤️ But seeing these sweet faces settle in, explore, work, and begin to feel comfortable reminds us that they are right where they need to be.
In Montessori, our children learn so much more than academics. They are developing independence, concentration, confidence, coordination, problem-solving skills, grace and courtesy, and a love of learning—all at their own pace. 🌱✨
It has been precious watching our new K3 students begin to discover their classroom, choose their work, and become part of our little Montessori family. We are so happy they are here! 💗
Here’s to a wonderful year of growing, learning, exploring, and making memories together! 🍎📚✨
📢 ATTENTION, CLARENDON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FAMILIES!
Please mark your calendars! Friday, August 21, 2026, will be an early dismissal day for all CCSD students.
Families, please plan accordingly and make arrangements for your student’s early dismissal.
For a complete list of scheduled early dismissal days throughout the 2026-27 school year, please review the district calendar.
Thank you for your continued cooperation and support! 🖤💛💙🩶
Make a Difference in the Life of a ClarendonCSD Student Today!
Clarendon County School District is proud to serve as a host site for the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program.
Adults ages 55 and older have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by serving as mentors, tutors, and positive role models for students in our schools.
Foster Grandparents currently serve at:
• Manning Early Childhood Center
• Manning Elementary School
• Rose Wilder Elementary School
• Walker-Gamble Elementary School
If you’re looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community while enriching the lives of children, this opportunity may be for you.
For eligibility requirements and additional information, please contact Brenda Jenkins-Green at (839) 356-0276 or bgreen@savechildren.org.
📚 ATTENDANCE MATTERS IN CCSD! ⏰
Every day counts, and every minute of instruction matters!
Getting students to school every day and on time is essential to academic success. When students arrive late, they lose valuable seat time, instructional time, and opportunities to learn and engage with their teachers and classmates.
Don’t Be Tardy!
Be present. Be on time. Be ready to learn.
Parents and guardians, we need your partnership in establishing strong attendance habits. Together, we can ensure our students receive every opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.
🖤💛💙🩶 CCSD: Every Student. Every Day. Every Minute Matters.
📚 ATTENDANCE MATTERS IN CCSD! ⏰
Every day counts, and every minute of instruction matters!
Getting students to school every day and on time is essential to academic success. When students arrive late, they lose valuable seat time, instructional time, and opportunities to learn and engage with their teachers and classmates.
Don’t Be Tardy!
Be present. Be on time. Be ready to learn.
Parents and guardians, we need your partnership in establishing strong attendance habits. Together, we can ensure our students receive every opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.
💙💛 CCSD: Every Student. Every Day. Every Minute Matters.
Parents and Guardians,
Reminder! 📣
Please join us for our Title I Annual Meeting and Family Engagement Night on Wednesday, August 12, ⏰ 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about our Title I program, connect with our school community, and discover ways to support your child's success throughout the school year.
We look forward to seeing you and your family!!
Reminder! 📣
Please join us for our Title I Annual Meeting and Family Engagement Night on Wednesday, August 12, ⏰ 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about our Title I program, connect with our school community, and discover ways to support your child's success throughout the school year.
We look forward to seeing you and your family!!
🚨 Still having trouble getting into Rooms? Don’t worry-we’re here to help! 📱
Before you can access Rooms, you’ll need to download the Clarendon County School District app. Once it’s installed, simply follow the steps in the graphic to get connected with your student's school.
✨ Before you get started, make sure you:
📲 Download the Clarendon County School District app
📧 Sign in using the same email address or phone number you provided to your student's school
📝 Verify your contact information in PowerSchool is up to date
🔔 Turn ON app notifications so you never miss messages from teachers, important school announcements, event reminders, or emergency alerts!
💬 Need a little extra help? Contact your student(s) school, and they’ll be happy to assist you.
Your connection matters! Staying connected through Rooms helps you stay informed, involved, and up to date on everything happening at your student(s) school.
🖤💛💙🩶
📣 Stay Connected with our Clarendon CSD App! 📱💙
Don’t miss important school updates! Make sure you’re signed up for Rooms, our primary communication platform for school and classroom announcements.
✔️ If you’re having trouble accessing Rooms, please verify that your email address and phone number in PowerSchool are current and accurate. Your contact information must match what’s on file to receive messages and invitations.
📚 Staying connected means you’ll receive important reminders, school news, event information, and updates throughout the school year.
Thank you for partnering with us to support your student’s success. We look forward to staying connected with you! 🖤💛💙🩶
#ClarendonCSD #StayConnected #UnifiedAsOne #ParentsPartneringForSuccess
💻Protecting our students begins with informed families.🚨
Clarendon County School District invites all parents and guardians to join us for an important virtual session on Gavin’s Law and Erin’s Law. This informative presentation, hosted by the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Education Office, will provide practical strategies to help families recognize online threats, promote digital safety, and better protect children both at school and at home.
📅 Thursday, August 6, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom
The Zoom link will be sent to parent/guardian email addresses.
We encourage every parent and guardian to take advantage of this valuable opportunity to learn how we can work together to keep our children safe in today’s digital world. Your participation makes a difference. #CCSDUnifiedAsOne #StudentSafety #DigitalSafety #FamilyEngagement
📢 Reminder for Our 4K & 5K Families
As we prepare to welcome our youngest learners, this is a reminder that all 4K and 5K students will begin the school year on a staggered start schedule during the week of August 3, 2026.
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) approved a waiver allowing school districts to implement a staggered start for eligible 4K and 5K students. This provides teachers with dedicated time to administer the required beginning-of-year assessments and ensure every child has a smooth and successful start to school.
❗️Please remember:
• Your child should attend school only on the one day and time they were assigned during the week of August 3.
• Your child's teacher or school administrator should have already contacted you with your assigned attendance date and time.
• Beginning Monday, August 10, 2026, all 4K and 5K students will attend school daily following their regular schedule.
If you have any questions about your child's assigned day or time, please contact your child's school.
To view the SCDE-approved waiver, visit: https://aptg.co/2ypjr9
We can't wait to welcome our youngest learners for an exciting school year in Clarendon County School District!
As we prepare to welcome our youngest learners, this is a reminder that all 4K and 5K students will begin the school year on a staggered start schedule during the week of August 3, 2026.
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) approved a waiver allowing school districts to implement a staggered start for eligible 4K and 5K students. This provides teachers with dedicated time to administer the required beginning-of-year assessments and ensure every child has a smooth and successful start to school.
❗️Please remember:
• Your child should attend school only on the one day and time they were assigned during the week of August 3.
• Your child's teacher or school administrator should have already contacted you with your assigned attendance date and time.
• Beginning Monday, August 10, 2026, all 4K and 5K students will attend school daily following their regular schedule.
If you have any questions about your child's assigned day or time, please contact your child's school.
To view the SCDE-approved waiver, visit: https://aptg.co/2ypjr9
We can't wait to welcome our youngest learners for an exciting school year in Clarendon County School District!
🚌 Back to School Bus Safety Reminder! 🚌
As we begin the new school year, we want to remind all CCSD families of the rules that govern every school bus in the Clarendon County School District. These expectations are in place to help ensure a safe, respectful, and positive ride for every student and our dedicated bus drivers.
Please take a few moments to review these bus rules with your child before the first day of school. Working together, we can create an environment where every student arrives at school safely and ready to learn.
📱 Cell Phone Reminder:
Students may use cell phones while riding the bus; however, phone calls are not permitted, and audio must remain at a low volume to avoid disrupting the driver or other students. Upon arriving on campus, all cell phones must be powered off and placed in the campus cell phone storage box until the end of the school day.
Thank you for partnering with us to make student safety our top priority. Here’s to a safe, successful, and amazing school year!
💙💛 Safe Rides. Respectful Behavior. Success Together.
#ClarendonCSD #UnifiedAsOne #BusSafety #BackToSchool #StudentSafety #CCSDStrong
📚 Attendance Matters… Every Scholar, Every Day! 🍎
At Clarendon County School District, we know that showing up is the first step toward success. Every day in the classroom is an opportunity for our scholars to learn, grow, and achieve.
Parents and guardians, please take a moment to review our 2026-2027 Attendance Guidelines to better understand excused and unexcused absences, attendance requirements, parent note limits, and how attendance impacts student success.
✅ Remember:
🍎 Students are required to attend at least 170 of the 180 school days.
📝 Parent notes must be submitted within 3 days of a student’s return to school.
📅 Family vacations and appointments should be scheduled during school breaks whenever possible.
🎓 Good attendance leads to stronger academic performance, meaningful relationships, and greater opportunities for success.
Together, let’s make attendance a priority and ensure Every Scholar. Every Day.
#AttendanceMatters #EveryScholarEveryDay #UnifiedAsOne #CCSDExcellence #ClarendonCSD #AttendTodayAchieveTomorrow
👕📚 Dress for Success, ClarendonCSD! 💙💛🩶🖤
As we prepare for an exciting new school year, let's start strong by making sure every student is dressed for success! Our dress code helps create a safe, respectful, and focused learning environment where every student can thrive. Please take a few moments to review these important dress code reminders with your student before the first day of school.
📖 The complete 2026–2027 Student Discipline Code (SDC) Book is available on our website and can be accessed using the QR code or the link provided on the graphic.
Thank you for partnering with us to ensure a positive start to the school year. Together, we are Unified as One in supporting student success!
#ClarendonCSD #UnifiedAsOne #DressForSuccess #BackToSchool #StudentSuccess
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We look forward to welcoming you to our District-Wide Open House and Meet the Teacher event on Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child's teacher, visit the classroom, and receive important information to help your child have a successful start to the new school year.
We are excited to partner with you and can't wait to see you on Thursday! We look forward to seeing you there!,
We look forward to welcoming you to our District-Wide Open House and Meet the Teacher event on Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child's teacher, visit the classroom, and receive important information to help your child have a successful start to the new school year.
We are excited to partner with you and can't wait to see you on Thursday! We look forward to seeing you there!,
🚨 Important Safety Reminder for All CCSD Students & Families 🚨
In Clarendon County School District, the safety of our students, staff, and visitors remains our highest priority. As we begin the new school year, we ask all students and families to review our campus safety expectations before arriving at school each day.
Please take a moment to review the list of prohibited items and the items that must be removed from bags before entering our metal detectors. Being prepared helps ensure a safe, smooth, and efficient entry for everyone.
📚 Students should bring only the materials needed for learning each day.
📱 Review the complete 2026–2027 Student Discipline Code Book (SDC) by scanning the QR code or visiting:
https://bit.ly/4feraAc](https://bit.ly/4feraAc
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our schools safe.
💙🖤🩶💛
Clarendon County School District
Unified as One 💙🖤🩶💛
📚Investing in Our Students, One Backpack at a Time! 🎒
A heartfelt thank you to the Gamma Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for once again demonstrating what it means to serve our community through their annual Back-to-School Supply Giveaway.
Because of your generosity and commitment to education, students in Clarendon County are beginning the school year with the supplies they need and the confidence to succeed. Your dedication to empowering the next generation does not go unnoticed, and we are truly grateful for your partnership and support.
Thank you, Brothers of Gamma Iota of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., for making a lasting difference in the lives of our students.
#ClarendonCSD #CommunityPartners #StudentSuccess #BackToSchool #EducationMatters
🚨 Whoops, Forgot to Register? 📅
Attention parents and guardians! If you haven't registered your student(s) yet, you must now do so in-person at your school location. Please ensure you bring all necessary documents for registration to avoid any delays.
A list of required documents can be found on our website: https://www.clarendoncsd.org/page/how-to-enroll.
Don’t miss out on securing your child’s spot for the upcoming school year! We look forward to seeing you soon! 📚✨
Attention parents and guardians! If you haven't registered your student(s) yet, you must now do so in-person at your school location. Please ensure you bring all necessary documents for registration to avoid any delays.
A list of required documents can be found on our website: https://www.clarendoncsd.org/page/how-to-enroll.
Don’t miss out on securing your child’s spot for the upcoming school year! We look forward to seeing you soon! 📚✨
Back-to-School Supply Giveaway
The Gamma Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will sponsor a Back-to-School Supply Giveaway on Thursday, July 23, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Manning Early Childhood Center Multipurpose Building.
School supplies will be distributed while supplies last. This event is designed to help students start the new school year prepared for success.
We sincerely appreciate the Gamma Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for their continued commitment to supporting the students and families in our community.
The Gamma Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will sponsor a Back-to-School Supply Giveaway on Thursday, July 23, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Manning Early Childhood Center Multipurpose Building.
School supplies will be distributed while supplies last. This event is designed to help students start the new school year prepared for success.
We sincerely appreciate the Gamma Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for their continued commitment to supporting the students and families in our community.
👟FREE CCSD Shoe Giveaway is Almost Here! 👟
The first day of school is right around the corner, and we’re excited to help our students step into the new school year with confidence!
📅 Friday, July 24, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Clarendon County School District Office
125 N. Boundary Street, Manning, SC
Shoes are available for CCSD students in sizes 2–14, while supplies last.
Please note: To allow more students to benefit, there is a limit of two (2) pairs of shoes per student.
We can’t wait to see our CCSD families as we help our students start the school year on the right foot! 🖤💛💙🩶👟
#ClarendonCSD #UnifiedAsOne #BackToSchool #BuildingBrighterFutures #CCSDShoeGiveaway
🌟Welcome Ms. Nicole Simon, Ed.S., Literacy Coach at Manning Early Childhood Center 📚🌟👩🏫
Clarendon CSD and Manning Early Childhood Center proudly announce the appointment of Ms. Nicole Simon, Ed.S., as Literacy Coach at Manning Early Childhood Center. A dedicated literacy leader with nearly two decades of experience in education, Ms. Simon is passionate about helping every student become a confident, successful reader.
She holds an Education Specialist Ed.S. in Reading, Literacy and Assessment from Walden University and has served in roles including classroom teacher, reading interventionist, instructional coach and reading coach. Her diverse experience equips her to support teachers in implementing effective literacy instruction that leads to measurable student success.
Ms. Simon is the founder of Get Lit with Literacy, a tutoring program that provides personalized literacy instruction to build foundational reading skills, increase confidence and foster a lifelong love of reading. She was honored as Manning Elementary School 2025 2026 Teacher of the Year in recognition of her commitment to instructional excellence, student achievement and educational leadership.
Driven by the belief that investing in teachers creates lasting opportunities for students, Ms. Simon is dedicated to building literacy rich classrooms where every child can thrive.
Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Ms. Nicole Simon on her appointment.
Clarendon CSD and Manning Early Childhood Center proudly announce the appointment of Ms. Nicole Simon, Ed.S., as Literacy Coach at Manning Early Childhood Center. A dedicated literacy leader with nearly two decades of experience in education, Ms. Simon is passionate about helping every student become a confident, successful reader.
She holds an Education Specialist Ed.S. in Reading, Literacy and Assessment from Walden University and has served in roles including classroom teacher, reading interventionist, instructional coach and reading coach. Her diverse experience equips her to support teachers in implementing effective literacy instruction that leads to measurable student success.
Ms. Simon is the founder of Get Lit with Literacy, a tutoring program that provides personalized literacy instruction to build foundational reading skills, increase confidence and foster a lifelong love of reading. She was honored as Manning Elementary School 2025 2026 Teacher of the Year in recognition of her commitment to instructional excellence, student achievement and educational leadership.
Driven by the belief that investing in teachers creates lasting opportunities for students, Ms. Simon is dedicated to building literacy rich classrooms where every child can thrive.
Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Ms. Nicole Simon on her appointment.
