Reuben Elementary School

Effective today, April 1 parents/guardians may log in to their existing FinalForms account and verify their student's information and upload the required information. The "Student Registration" link on the district and school websites will take them to the FinalForms home page. Once logged in, they will select the blue box for 2025-26 school registration.

Do you have a child turning 4 years old on or before September 1, 2025? Join us March 25th 6:00pm - 7:00pm at the SDNC District Office to learn about our program and the registration process.

📚✨ Reuben Eagles, Get Ready to Celebrate Reading! ✨📚 We’re excited to kick off Read Across America with a week full of fun and engaging activities that inspire a love for reading! Check out our flyer for all the details on special dress-up days and themed reading events.

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF NEWBERRY COUNTY REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTEN AND PRE-KINDERGARTEN February 24 - March 7, 2025 Register online at: https://newberry-sc.finalforms.com If you live in the attendance area for Boundary Street Elementary, Gallman Elementary or Newberry Elementary and your child will be 3 on or before September 1, 2025, please follow the same requirements that are listed for kindergarten registration. KINDERGARTEN All children 5 years old by September 1, 2025, entering public school for the first time You must bring: Birth Certificate (long form) and Immunization Record 3 Proofs of Residency Mandatory (1) Current Fed. Tax. Return with physical address Current tax notice Mortgage Lease Required (Any 2) Automobile Tax or Registration Current power bill Current phone/cell bill Current water bill Cable TV bill SC Driver’s license PRE-KINDERGARTEN All children 4 years old by September 1, 2025, entering public school for the first time. You must bring: Birth Certificate (long form) Income Verification ie: Medicaid card, most recent check stub, SNAP verification and Immunization Record 3 Proofs of Residency Mandatory (1) Current Fed. Tax. Return with physical address Current tax notice Mortgage Lease Required (Any 2) Automobile Tax or Registration Current power bill Current phone/cell bill Current water bill Cable TV bill SC Driver’s license *You may upload your proofs of residency, birth certificate and immunization record using the online registration application. Questions – please call 321-2600 Dr. Beth Brooks, Mrs. Edlin Del Valle, or your zoned school.

In February, our Multilingual Learners at Reuben Elementary will be taking the WIDA ACCESS Test. Please see the testing schedule below.

MLL night this Wednesday at Iglesia de Cristo Templo La Hermosa

Due to the threat of winter weather and the resulting hazardous road conditions, the School District of Newberry County will have an eLearning day on Friday, January 10, 2025, with schools and offices closed. All activities are canceled for January 10. Teachers will post assignments for students to complete, but there will be no live Google Meets on this day. Students who do not have internet access will need to download assignments during school on Thursday. Students will have a five-school-day window of time to turn in eLearning assignments. Additional information regarding eLearning guidelines and expectations can be found at https://bit.ly/426hmBW.

SCDE responds to PowerSchool Data Breach Jan 8, 2025 Late Tuesday, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) was informed by PowerSchool of a cybersecurity breach involving its PowerSource portal. This was an international incident over which the state and local districts had no control. This breach resulted in unauthorized access to certain customer data from PowerSchool’s Student Information Systems (SIS), including data from multiple states and school districts across the country. During a meeting with PowerSchool’s senior leadership, they confirmed that personally identifiable information (PII) was compromised. The SCDE is currently working to understand the full scope of the breach. PowerSchool has stated that this breach has been contained and has informed the SCDE that it has taken steps to secure its systems, engage cybersecurity experts, and is also coordinating with law enforcement to address the breach. The SCDE is actively communicating with PowerSchool, legal counsel, and local districts to assess the full impact on South Carolina schools, students, and educators and to determine next steps. The SCDE is also in direct communication with the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED), the Attorney General’s office and has notified the Governor and legislative leaders. Commenting on the seriousness of this incident, State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver said, “The protection of our South Carolina students’ and educators’ personal data is non-negotiable. We fully recognize the anxiety this raises for them and their families.” She continued, “While PowerSchool has taken accountability for this breach, our Department will take uncompromising action to ensure we uncover the complete extent of this incident. We will insist that PowerSchool not only notify affected individuals but also provide them with credit and identity monitoring services." The SCDE will continue to engage and support districts and schools throughout this process as more information becomes available. https://ed.sc.gov/newsroom/news-releases/scde-responds-to-powerschool-data-breach/

FREE TO FOCUS Beginning January 6, 2025 The South Carolina Department of Education has released a policy that prohibits the use of personal electronic devices during the school day. The purpose of this policy is to create a phone-free school environment that fosters a positive learning experience free from electronic distractions. During the school day, students are prohibited from accessing their personal electronic devices. Students may not wear or access device accessories during the school day. This includes, but is not limited to, cell phones, smart watches, tablets, and gaming devices. MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!

District-Wide Recruitment Fair! Saturday, January 25, 2025 Mid-Carolina High School 377 Cy Shumpert Rd. Prosperity, SC 29127 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. All positions: Teacher, Nurse, Child Nutrition, Bus Driver, Instructional Assistants, and other positions.

Upcoming Testing Dates for 2nd Grade

We are excited about this "Grand" Event! Be sure to follow RES on FB and be sure to checkout our Website at https://www.reubenes.org/o/reuben for all the great things happening at Reuben Elementary.

The most helpful thing you can do as a parent to help us prepare for the 2024-2025 school year is to complete registration as soon as possible in Final Forms. If you are a returning student, you must create an account from the link that was emailed to you. If you no longer have the link, please call the office to have it sent to your email. We may pester you during the summer about registering, but there is so much that we can't do to prepare for the year until registration is complete. PLEASE take the time to get registration in Final Forms completed in its entirety, including your proofs of residence! Registration for the 2024-2025 school year will be on Tuesday, July 9 from 1:00-6:00 pm and again on Wednesday, July 10 from 8:00-1:00 pm. If you have already fully completed registration in Final Forms and received confirmation, then we look forward to seeing you at Open House on Monday, August 5 from 5:00-6:30 pm.

Important Technology Information for the 2024-2025 School Year.

Win a free yearbook or have your child's 2024-2025 school fee paid!

Please remember to register your child for the 2024-2025 school year!

Information about Registration and Open House for the 2024 - 2025 school year

Join us in welcoming our new staff members for the 2024-2025 school year!

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