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JCSD Community Workshop
Time: 11:30 AM – 1 PM
Location: Hardeeville, SC at Palmetto Electric in Hardeeville
1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville, SC 29927
JCSD Community Workshop
Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Ridgeland, SC at Palmetto Electric in Ridgeland
4063 Grays Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936
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Join us for our Community Workshop!
Something brilliant is building in Jasper County! Join Superintendent Dr. Hickson to learn more about the exciting things happening in our schools and how you can be part of what’s next.
📍 Hardeeville — September 23
Hardeeville, SC at Palmetto Electric in Hardeeville
1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville, SC 29927
📍 Ridgeland — September 28
Ridgeland, SC at Palmetto Electric in Ridgeland
4063 Grays Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936
We hope to see you there!
📍 Hardeeville — September 23
Hardeeville, SC at Palmetto Electric in Hardeeville
1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville, SC 29927
📍 Ridgeland — September 28
Ridgeland, SC at Palmetto Electric in Ridgeland
4063 Grays Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936
We hope to see you there!
Building on Brilliance Starts with Strong Leadership
Please join us in welcoming Ms. Tiffani Burgess as the new Administrator of the Career and Technology Education Center at Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence!
With more than 20 years of experience in K-12 education, Ms. Burgess brings a wealth of knowledge, a passion for student success, and a proven record of instructional excellence. Her collaborative leadership, commitment to innovation, and dedication to preparing students for bright futures will help us continue Building on Brilliance across Jasper County School District.
We are excited for the impact she will make as we empower scholars with the skills, experiences, and opportunities they need to succeed in college, careers, and beyond.
Welcome to the Jaguar Family, Ms. Burgess! We are excited to have you on our team.
#BuildingOnBrilliance #OneJasper #JaguarPride #CareerReady #FutureFocused #JCSD
With more than 20 years of experience in K-12 education, Ms. Burgess brings a wealth of knowledge, a passion for student success, and a proven record of instructional excellence. Her collaborative leadership, commitment to innovation, and dedication to preparing students for bright futures will help us continue Building on Brilliance across Jasper County School District.
We are excited for the impact she will make as we empower scholars with the skills, experiences, and opportunities they need to succeed in college, careers, and beyond.
Welcome to the Jaguar Family, Ms. Burgess! We are excited to have you on our team.
#BuildingOnBrilliance #OneJasper #JaguarPride #CareerReady #FutureFocused #JCSD
📚 Missed our first registration event? We've got you covered!
Jasper County School District is offering a second opportunity for in person registration for the 2026 to 2027 school year.
🗓 Monday, July 20
⏰ 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
⏰ 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
🗓 Tuesday, July 21
⏰ 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
⏰ 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
📍 Registration will be held at both the Hardeeville and Ridgeland campuses.
All students, both new and returning, must register for the upcoming school year. Parents and guardians should bring:
✅ A valid photo ID
✅ Proof of residency
✅ Required immunization documentation
Accepted proof of residency includes:
• Electric bill
• Water bill
• Rental or lease agreement
• Property tax document
• South Carolina DMV vehicle registration
We look forward to welcoming our scholars and families as we prepare for another successful school year. See you July 20 and 21!
🗓 Monday, July 20
⏰ 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
⏰ 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
🗓 Tuesday, July 21
⏰ 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
⏰ 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
📍 Registration will be held at both the Hardeeville and Ridgeland campuses.
All students, both new and returning, must register for the upcoming school year. Parents and guardians should bring:
✅ A valid photo ID
✅ Proof of residency
✅ Required immunization documentation
Accepted proof of residency includes:
• Electric bill
• Water bill
• Rental or lease agreement
• Property tax document
• South Carolina DMV vehicle registration
We look forward to welcoming our scholars and families as we prepare for another successful school year. See you July 20 and 21!
Community News: Taking Flight at Aviation Week Open House ✈️
What an incredible day last Thursday, April 23rd at the Ridgeland-Claude Dean Airport Open House!
Our students showed up and represented Jasper County School District with excellence. From start to finish, they were engaged, professional, and enthusiastic ambassadors of our district.
A special thank you to Dr. Stephanie Hart, Director of the CATE Center, and Mr. John Bolsch, Aerospace/Drone Technology Instructor, for their leadership in organizing and preparing our scholars for this experience. Their commitment continues to create meaningful, real world opportunities for our students.
We are especially proud of our two state champion drone pilots, who wowed visitors with live drone demonstrations throughout the day, showcasing not only their talent, but their passion for sharing their skills with others.
This event highlighted the power of partnership, and we extend our sincere thanks to our district leaders, teachers, and the Ridgeland Claude Dean Airport team for their ongoing investment in our students. We are excited to continue this collaboration, including upcoming summer camp opportunities for our aeronautics students.
Be sure to check out the photos from this amazing day. Our students truly took flight! 🚁📸
#CommunityNews #JasperProud #CTEWorks #StudentSuccess #AviationEducation
Our students showed up and represented Jasper County School District with excellence. From start to finish, they were engaged, professional, and enthusiastic ambassadors of our district.
A special thank you to Dr. Stephanie Hart, Director of the CATE Center, and Mr. John Bolsch, Aerospace/Drone Technology Instructor, for their leadership in organizing and preparing our scholars for this experience. Their commitment continues to create meaningful, real world opportunities for our students.
We are especially proud of our two state champion drone pilots, who wowed visitors with live drone demonstrations throughout the day, showcasing not only their talent, but their passion for sharing their skills with others.
This event highlighted the power of partnership, and we extend our sincere thanks to our district leaders, teachers, and the Ridgeland Claude Dean Airport team for their ongoing investment in our students. We are excited to continue this collaboration, including upcoming summer camp opportunities for our aeronautics students.
Be sure to check out the photos from this amazing day. Our students truly took flight! 🚁📸
#CommunityNews #JasperProud #CTEWorks #StudentSuccess #AviationEducation
🎪🎡 JC CATE Student Showcase 2026 – Meet Us Under the Big Tent! 🎡🎪
Join us for an exciting evening as the Jasper County Career and Advanced Technology Center (JC CATE) presents our annual Student Showcase!
🗓 March 19, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Jasper County Career & Advanced Technology Center
🎟 FREE ENTRY
This year’s theme, “JC CATE Carnival – Meet Us Under the Big Tent,” transforms our campus into a fun, carnival-inspired celebration of student achievement! 🎉
Guests will enjoy:
🎮 Games & Prizes
🍿 Food
🎶 DJ & Steppers
🎨 Face Painting
🎤 Student Demonstrations & Shows
This vibrant, student-led event highlights the real-world skills, certifications, hands-on learning experiences, and career readiness our students have gained throughout the year. It’s more than a showcase—it’s a powerful display of innovation, excellence, and the impact of Career & Technical Education in Jasper County Schools.
We invite families, business partners, community members, and district staff to come out and support our talented students.
Step right up and see the future in action! 🎪✨
🗓 March 19, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Jasper County Career & Advanced Technology Center
🎟 FREE ENTRY
This year’s theme, “JC CATE Carnival – Meet Us Under the Big Tent,” transforms our campus into a fun, carnival-inspired celebration of student achievement! 🎉
Guests will enjoy:
🎮 Games & Prizes
🍿 Food
🎶 DJ & Steppers
🎨 Face Painting
🎤 Student Demonstrations & Shows
This vibrant, student-led event highlights the real-world skills, certifications, hands-on learning experiences, and career readiness our students have gained throughout the year. It’s more than a showcase—it’s a powerful display of innovation, excellence, and the impact of Career & Technical Education in Jasper County Schools.
We invite families, business partners, community members, and district staff to come out and support our talented students.
Step right up and see the future in action! 🎪✨