Prosperity-Rikard Elementary School

08/25/2026

08/20/2026

Our cafeteria staff continues to ROCK! Thank you ladies! 🦁

Taco Tuesday was a hit at Prosperity-Rikard Elementary School yesterday. 🌮 😋 Students enjoyed Walking Tacos loaded with all the tasty fixings, plus delicious sides to complete their trays. 🌽 🫘 Nothing beats a lunch that lets you crunch your way through Taco Tuesday. 🙌

📸 Kayla Hawkins

08/18/2026

Technology Fee FAQ
Due by Friday, September 4
Required Fee $25

This yearly fee is required of all students in K–12th grade and is used to cover costs of using 1:1 devices as well as shared technology resources on each campus.
The fee must be paid prior to September 4, unless arrangements have been made and documented in writing.

Why Pay?
The $25 required fee also covers accidental damage for the year:
1st accident – no cost to repair
2nd accident – $50 cost (or less if repair is less than $50)
3rd+ accidents – students/parents may be required to cover all or part of damage cost.

Intentional Damage
Any damages deemed by school and district administrators to be intentional will incur disciplinary actions based on the Behavior Matrix in addition to covering the full cost of repair, regardless of if the fee was paid.

Accidental Damage
Any damages deemed by school and district administrators to be accidental will be covered based on the outline above. Any accidental damage must be reported to the school’s administration as soon as possible after the damage occurs.

Payment Hardships
Families wishing to be considered for hardships for covering the $25 required fee should make a written request to their school’s principal, so arrangements can be made to assist the student and family.

Required?
Yes, the fee is required of all students in grades K–12 and must be paid in full by Friday, September 4.

Free to Focus prevents students from access their own personal devices while at school.

How to Protect My Device
The best way to avoid damages to your device is to carry it in a protective case.
Use it only as needed for school assignments.
Keep it away from food and drinks.
Do not allow anyone else to use your device.
Do not place anything on the keyboard when closing.
Do not leave it unattended or in an unlocked car.
Treat the device as you would your own property.

Consistent Access
The District will follow the below device schedule:
K – Issued iPad for one year
1st Grade – Issued laptop to keep through 5th Grade
6th Grade – Issued laptop to keep through 8th Grade
9th Grade – Issued laptop to keep through 12th Grade
It is imperative to care for the device as the same device will follow the student for several years.

Students in K–7th Grade leave devices at school each day unless specifically required by the school or teacher to be taken home.

How to Pay
Cash or check payable to the school’s bookkeeper. Pay digitally via eFunds.

Questions?
Contact your school’s administration.

08/18/2026

Join Us for Language, Literacy, and Lots of Fun for Grades K–3!

Free Pizza!
Free Materials!
While supplies last

Receive a one-time grade pass
This coupon allows the student to drop their lowest minor grade for the current grading period.

Date: September 10
Time: 5:00–7:00

What to Expect:
Dinner at 5:00
Building Blocks for Reading Success at 5:30

Where: Newberry Elementary
1829 Nance Street
Newberry, SC 29108

Hosted By: School District of Newberry County
Click or scan to register!
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08/15/2026

The first full week of kindergarten was long, busy, fun, and successful! 🎉 Students continued to practice and learn routines and procedures. Our kindergartners did several fun activities with their name. Today the students heard a great read aloud titled, “The Smart Cookie”. Students made smart cookies, and ate smart cookies. Our kindergarteners are all good at different things, but they are all so very smart! Happy Friday! 🦁

08/13/2026

08/11/2026

Thank you Heather! We are so happy to add this addition to our school community! You captured our thoughts perfectly!

Stay tuned PRES families! More information will be shared very soon!🦁

There is a new kid on the block!

Or should I say a new ROCK on the block 🤣

Welcome to the Spirit Rock club Prosperity-Rikard Elementary School !!!!!

So excited to christen this exciting space to help the community celebrate all the fun things life can bring!

✌️❤️🎨

08/09/2026

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08/09/2026

Thank you Jennifer Slice and members from River Springs Church of Irmo for your support in kicking off the 2026-2027 school year. Chalking the walk with inspirational messages, the welcome back banner, and the overhead decorations greeted our students with much love and positivity! We are very thankful for your continued support! 🦁❤️📚

08/07/2026

The BEST Cafeteria Staff around! We LOVE our ladies! 🦁