School District of Oconee County - SC

08/28/2026

We want to hear from our community as we work to develop a school calendar that meets the needs of our students, works for our families and staff, and fulfills all requirements of the State of South Carolina. Please take a few minutes to share your feedback through the survey below. Your input will help us develop a calendar recommendation that best serves our community. Following the survey, we plan to draft calendar options and present a recommendation to the Board of Trustees for consideration as early as the next Board meeting.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8w38T5PU9woWYi1I11NCu6GgX7waFIqfTguhj4UaVZABQYw/viewform

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and help us develop a calendar that works well for our students, families, and staff.

2027–2028 School Calendar Stakeholder Survey The School District of Oconee County is seeking input from students, parents/guardians, teachers, staff, and community members as we consider calendar options for the 2027–2028 school year. In generating possible calendar options, we recognize that ca...

08/28/2026

This week, SDOC middle school math teacher representatives utilized a Professional Learning Community (PLC) to dive into the South Carolina Department of Education’s Dipping into Probability and Statistics session hosted at the Hamilton Career and Technology Center.

Teachers explored engaging ways to strengthen mathematical thinking through hands-on activities and probability simulations. They are excited to share new tools and strategies with their peers to create outstanding learning experiences for students, practicing problem solving, making predictions, analyzing results, and metacognition.

Thank you to the South Carolina Department of Education for coming to SDOC and providing this learning opportunity for our teachers!

08/28/2026

Great learning is happening across our SDOC classrooms!

This week, the elementary instructional team had the opportunity to visit several schools and see students learning in action! At Ravenel, 4th graders applied their learning about energy by building and testing ramps. At Orchard Park Elementary, 4th and 5th graders were engaged in math small-groups and independent practice. At Walhalla Elementary, 2nd graders strengthened their skills through guided math games and structured literacy instruction.

We are thankful for our teachers and the meaningful learning opportunities they create for students everyday. We look forward to stepping into more classrooms next week and continuing to fulfill our Promise of Excellence across district classrooms!

08/28/2026

Mark your calendars!
2027 Graduation Ceremonies
Friday, May 28, Littlejohn Coliseum.
Seneca High School: 2:30 p.m.
West-Oak High School: 5:00 p.m.
Walhalla High School: 7:30 p.m.
More details about graduation will be shared as the date approaches. We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2027!

08/20/2026

Due to an ongoing water issue, there will be no school today at Walhalla High School.

The district has been working with City of Walhalla officials since the early morning hours to address the issue. However, at this time, restoration is expected to extend too far into the school day for students to safely be in the building.

Transportation: Students who have not yet been picked up by a bus should not get on the bus. Any students who are already on a bus will be returned home shortly.

WHS HCTC Students: If you have transportation, you may attend your scheduled HCTC classes. If you do not attend today, your absence will not be counted against you. The time missed will be made up through an eLearning day at a later date.

As of now, afternoon and evening activities will continue as scheduled.

We will continue to monitor the situation and send updates as needed. We sincerely appreciate the City of Walhalla’s efforts to address and correct the issue, as well as the patience and understanding of our parents, students, and community as the situation is resolved. Thank you for your flexibility and cooperation.

SDOC Staff should refer to emails from school leadership about plans for the day

08/07/2026

What a great start to the school year! ✨

Over the past few days, our schools have been filled with excitement, learning, and new beginnings. It's been wonderful to see students and staff already living out our Promise of Excellence. We're looking forward to all that's ahead this year. Here's to a year of learning, growth, and making a difference together!

08/03/2026

First Day of School: Tuesday, August 4
Welcome back, students, families, and staff! Here's to an excellent 2026-2027 school year! We can’t wait to see our schools filled with the excitement, energy, and promise of a new year of learning.

First Day of School: Tuesday, August 4
Elementary Schools: Begin at 8:00 a.m.
Middle Schools: Begin at 8:30 a.m.
High Schools: Begin at 8:45 a.m.

07/31/2026

What an incredible Promise of Excellence Day of Learning! Thank you to every SDOC team member for bringing your passion, energy, and commitment to our students. A special thank you to Seneca Baptist Church for being such an outstanding host. Together, we strengthened our Promise of Excellence and now we carry it forward into an amazing school year. Thank you for making today a success!

07/30/2026

We can't wait to welcome our students and families back for Back to School Night tonight!

• Elementary Schools: 2:00–6:00 p.m.
• Middle Schools: 3:30–7:30 p.m.
• High School Freshman Orientation: 6:30–8:00 p.m.
• Hamilton Career & Tech Center: 3:00–6:00 p.m.

Back to School Night is a great opportunity to complete registration (if needed), meet teachers, confirm transportation information, learn about after-school programs and parent organizations, and get ready for a successful school year.

We look forward to seeing you there and kicking off an amazing year together!

07/29/2026

If you're driving by Seneca High School today, you'll notice a significant law enforcement presence on campus. Seneca High is hosting a statewide law enforcement training, bringing officers from agencies across South Carolina together for this planned event. This increased law enforcement presence is expected, and there is no emergency or safety concern at the school. Thank you for your understanding as we support this important training opportunity.