2018-19 Open House Dates
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2018-19 School Supply Lists
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As we are sure that you are aware, we are implementing the requirement that if a student chooses to take a bookbag to school this year, it must be the clear plastic kind. We know that there are a lot of questions about what will be allowed and what will not, so please review the FAQs below. As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send us a message, ask your principal, or you can also call the district office as well.
Do the clear bookbags apply to all students, even Pre-K and SEarCH?
Yes. All SCS students, if they choose to bring a bookbag, must comply with the clear bookbag rule.
Will students be allowed to bring regular lunch boxes?
Yes. Regular lunch boxes or lunch bags will still be allowed.
Are pocketbooks/purses still allowed?
Yes. But not the oversized type. (We will be offering more clarification in so far as specific size limitations soon.)
Can students put pencil pouches and/or cosmetic bags for personal hygiene products in their bookbags?
Yes. They are still allowed.
Can the bookbags be tinted or do they have to be clear?
The bookbags must be transparent/clear in nature and cannot be made of the colored plastic.
Can students put stickers on the bag to that they are more easily identifiable?
No. We will provide each student with a luggage type tag that they can attach to their bookbag. These will be given out during open house and on the first day of school. They can put a sticker on the luggage tag if they so choose. Also, no embroidery will be allowed on the bookbags as well.
What about mesh bags or how will students need to bring items to school for sports practices or games?
White or light grey mesh bags will be allowed so that students can bring a change of clothes for PE and/or a uniform to practice or play an after school sport. Parents/guardians have the options to purchase a white or light grey mesh bag, but coaches will also provide each student-athlete with a bag.
When and where locally will clear bookbags be available?
There are a few in town at some of the local retailers but Walmart will have a shipment of over 2,000 in before the end of next week. The retail price will be $9.88 (plus tax). They will order more if needed and parents/guardians can always order online if they choose. Again, bookbags are not required; they are an optional school supply.
Request for Proposal
Scotland County Schools Legal Services
The Scotland County Schools invites applications from interested school board attorneys to provide legal services as per the following:
Purpose of the RFP:
The request for proposal is for the purpose of selecting Scotland County Schools legal counsel. The Scotland County Schools is seeking legal counsel for three (3) years commencing September 15, 2018 through 2021.
Sealed proposals for Scotland County Schools Legal Counsel are requested by the Board of Education of the Scotland County Schools. All proposals should be submitted to Dr. Ron Hargrave, Superintendent of Schools, on or before 4:00 p. m. on July 30, 2018.
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Regional Educator Job Fair
In partnership with other districts in our region, Scotland County Schools will be hosting a regional educator job fair on July 26 at Scotland High School from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Although the event is held at the high school, there are positions available at the elementary, middle, as well as the high school level. Click here to pre-register for the event.
Everyone is concerned about school safety. It has been, is, and will continue to be our Board and Administration's top priority for our schools to remain a safe place to learn. We have a multitude of safety measures and procedures in place in our schools and district offices, but we know that even with all the camera systems, drills, and exercises we conduct, our most valuable security system that we have on our campuses each day remains the many thousands of eyes and ears of our students and staff. We can’t stress enough how strongly we encourage anyone and everyone to say something to someone – a teacher, a counselor, an administrator, or law enforcement personnel – if they hear or see anything suspicious or ever have any concerns. Let us teach our children to always be kind. Let us do everything we can, with all that we can, to ensure that our schools and community remain safe.
