News and Events
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Christopher Caldwell
The Richmond County School System would like to remind families and staff of several important dates coming up in February.
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Thursday, February 12 – Early Release Day for Elementary Schools and Freedom Park K–8 (Excludes C.T. Walker)
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Friday, February 13 – Student Holiday
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Monday, February 16, 2026 – President’s Day: All schools and offices will be closed.
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Tuesday, February 17 – In-Person School Day for all students.
Families are encouraged to plan accordingly. For the most up-to-date calendar information, visit rcboe.org/calendars.
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Chrissonna Flint
📣 Title I Parent Input & Revision Meeting
Pine Hill Middle School invites all parents and stakeholders to attend our Title I Parent & Family Engagement Input/Revision Meeting on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Parent Suite.
Join us as we review and provide input on important topics for the upcoming school year, including the Parent & Family Engagement Policy, School-Parent Compact, Family Engagement Budget, and School Improvement Plan.
Your voice matters — we hope to see you there! For more information, please contact Mrs. Thirsteen Hawkins-Bing at 706-592-3730 Ext.3009!
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RCSS Communications
(AUGUSTA, GEORGIA) – Three Richmond County School System (RCSS) magnet schools received awards from Magnet Schools of America, the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. A.R. Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School, C.T. Walker Traditional Magnet School, and John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School were awarded a National Merit School of Distinction Award, the second-highest recognition offered by the organization.
Dr. David Hall, assistant superintendent of high school administrative services, says, “These awards are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and collaborative efforts of our students and staff. We are deeply proud of C.T. Walker, Davidson, and A.R. Johnson for their outstanding achievements and for representing Richmond County and the state of Georgia with excellence.”
C.T. Walker has now received eight merit awards since 2018, while Davidson has a total of 13. Meanwhile, A.R. Johnson celebrates its third consecutive National Merit School of Distinction award.
To qualify for a merit award, Magnet Schools of America members submit a detailed application reviewed by a panel of educators. Schools are evaluated on their ability to raise academic achievement, promote diversity, integrate curricula, and build strong family and community partnerships. Each Richmond County magnet school excels in its unique focus area: C.T. Walker Magnet emphasizes communications; Davidson Magnet specializes in fine arts; and A.R. Johnson Magnet focuses on health sciences and engineering.
The schools will be recognized and receive their awards during a ceremony held at Magnet Schools of America’s National Conference from April 14-17, 2026, in San Diego, CA.
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Derek Larrea
As we continue to monitor weather forecasts and potential impacts in our area, the Richmond County School System is working closely with local and regional emergency officials, as well as the National Weather Service, to stay informed about current and projected conditions.
Based on the latest information available, schools and offices will operate on a normal schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 3. A cold weather advisory is in effect, and temperatures are expected to be especially low during the morning hours. Please dress warmly, allow extra time for your commute, and use caution while traveling to and from school. Our bus drivers will exercise additional caution on the roads, which may cause a slight delay in our morning routine.
As a reminder, the latest updates will be shared through our inclement weather landing page, social media channels, the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, and local media outlets. We will continue to monitor conditions closely and share updates if any information changes.
Please stay safe on the roads and stay warm. We look forward to seeing our students tomorrow and appreciate your continued support of the Richmond County School System.
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Chrissonna Flint
🎓 Pine Hill Middle School Presents: Parent University 2026 🎓
Join us for a day of learning, connection, and community at Parent University 2026! This event is designed to strengthen family–school partnerships and support student success.
📅 Saturday, February 28, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Pine Hill Middle School
✨ Sessions Include:
📘 Literacy
➗ Math
🌎 Social Studies
🔬 STEM
👨👩👧 Family Engagement
🎒 Rising 6th Graders
🎓 High School Transition
♿ Special Education
📊 i-Ready & GMAS
🤝 Community Vendors On-Site
🍴 Food Trucks Available
This event is open to families from Pine Hill and our feeder schools. Come learn, ask questions, meet community partners, and enjoy a great day with us!
👉 Scan the QR code below to RSVP.
We look forward to seeing you there! 💚💛🐾