02/02/2026
Richland One Announces E-Learning Day for Students, Work-from-Home Day for Staff Tuesday; Normal Schedules to Resume Wednesday
Richland One leaders continue to monitor weather forecast and assess road conditions after the winter storm that impacted the Midlands over the weekend. Out of an abundance of caution, all Richland One schools and administrative offices will be closed Tuesday (February 3, 2026). Tuesday will be an e-learning day for students and a work-from-home day for staff.
All afterschool programs, activities and events that were scheduled for Tuesday, including athletics games and practices, have been canceled.
Since Tuesday will be an e-learning day, students will not have to make up the day.
The safety of our students and staff is always the primary consideration in deciding whether to change normal operations and schedules due to weather-related factors. Several areas around the district, including secondary roads, still have icy patches that could cause unsafe driving conditions.
Normal schedules will resume Wednesday, February 4. Students and staff should report Wednesday at their normal start times.
01/25/2026
All Richland One Schools, Offices Will Be Closed Monday
Due to the forecast for severe weather, all Richland One schools and administrative offices will be closed Monday (January 26, 2026). Monday will not be an e-learning day.
All afterschool programs, activities and events that were scheduled for Monday, including athletics games and practices, are canceled. Athletics events and other activities that were scheduled for after 3 p.m. Saturday (January 24) are also canceled.
The safety of our students and staff is always the primary consideration in deciding whether to change normal operations and schedules due to weather-related factors. Richland County is under a winter storm watch through Monday and forecasts include the potential for significant ice accumulation, which could cause power outages and create hazardous road conditions.
Monday will not be an e-learning day due to possible power outages and resulting connectivity issues.
District leaders will continue to monitor and assess weather and road conditions and stay in communication with county emergency services teams. A decision about the schedule for Tuesday will be made Monday afternoon. Any other schedule changes will be announced to students, parents, staff and local news media outlets.
Updates will be posted on the district’s website (RichlandOne.org), social media, R1TV (Spectrum cable channel 1303) and the Richland One InfoPhone (803-231-7512).
09/26/2025
Richland One officials are monitoring forecasts for the weekend and early next week for possible inclement weather in the Columbia area. Any changes to school schedules, if necessary, will be announced to students, staff, parents and the news media as soon as possible.
08/29/2025
Dr. Todd Walker, who began his tenure as Richland One’s superintendent July 1, will hold a series of informal sessions throughout the community to listen and learn from students, staff, parents and community members.
Dr. Walker's Listening and Learning Sessions will be held in September and October as part of Dr. Walker’s 90-Day Strategic Entry Plan, which was unveiled August 7.
The dates, times and locations of the September sessions have been announced. The October sessions will be announced later.
Read more: https://www.richlandone.org/details/~board/25-26-richland-one-news/post/richland-one-announces-superintendents-september-listening-and-learning-sessions
08/08/2025
✂️📚 Get ready for the first day of school with a fresh haircut! 🎒✂️ Returning Richland One students can enjoy free haircuts on Saturday, August 9, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Heyward Career and Technology Center!
To receive a free haircut, students must be registered for the 2025-2026 school year and parents and guardians must present their child’s registration confirmation.
More Details ➡ https://www.richlandone.org/details/~board/25-26-richland-one-news/post/heyward-career-and-technology-centers-barbering-program-offering-free-back-to-school-haircuts-to-students-august-9
08/04/2025
An amazing and motivational convocation address by Dr. Todd A. Walker, Superintendent
08/01/2025
Welcome to Richland One Ms. Rivers!
Kelly J. Rivers has been named Richland One’s new deputy superintendent of academics. Her start date will be August 4.
Ms. Rivers is coming to Richland One from the Columbus (Ohio) City Schools, where she had served as academic services executive director since 2021. Her tenure in the Columbus City Schools began in 2003 as a teacher. She also served there as a district instructional coach, lead reading coordinator and director of early childhood education. She was a campus principal in the Whitehall City Schools for four years.
“Kelly is a passionate educator of high integrity and supreme expertise,” said Richland One Superintendent Dr. Todd Walker. “She will strengthen our ability to work in an integrated way to accelerate outcomes for our students.”
Ms. Rivers has a bachelor of arts degree in psychology and communications from Denison University and a master of education degree in early childhood education from The Ohio State University. She earned administrator licensure from Ashland University and superintendent licensure from The Ohio State University.
Please join us in welcoming Ms. Rivers to Richland One!
07/25/2025
📢 Join us August 7 from 6-7:30 PM at C.A. Johnson High School as Dr. Todd Walker, our new superintendent, presents his 90-Day Plan. A meet-and-greet will be held after the presentation. Can't attend? Watch the livestream at www.RichlandOne.org.
More ➡ https://www.richlandone.org/details/~board/25-26-richland-one-news/post/new-richland-one-superintendent-dr-todd-walker-to-present-90-day-plan-to-community-august-7
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