Please join us in welcoming our new principal of Belton Elementary School, Ms. Lisa Ashley!
Ms. Ashley brings 25 years of experience in education, serving in a wide range of leadership and instructional roles. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Lander University, a Master’s Degree in School Leadership from Furman University, and a Literacy Specialist certification from the College of Charleston. Throughout her career, she has served in a variety of roles, including assistant principal at both the primary and elementary levels, instructional facilitator, Gifted and Talented Lead Teacher, and national curriculum trainer. She also has extensive experience with Title I programs, supporting initiatives that help all students succeed. Ms. Ashley is known for her collaborative leadership style and strong commitment to student achievement. She shared, “I look forward to joining the Belton Elementary School team, building strong relationships with families, and serving our students and community.”
We are excited to have Ms. Ashley join the Belton Elementary family and look forward to the positive impact she will make!
ASD2 School Board Meeting will be held on Monday, May 11, 2026. Please click on the following link to view the agenda. bit.ly/asd2__sbm
Happy School Nurses Day! Today we celebrate the heart, care, and dedication our school nurses bring to our campuses every single day. From treating bumps and bruises to supporting the health and well-being of our students and staff, your compassion makes a difference in countless lives. Thank you for being a calm presence, a caring voice, and true champions for our students’ health. We appreciate you more than words can say!
Thank you for the early mornings, the late nights, and the countless moments in between where you show up with patience, creativity, and care. Your dedication doesn’t go unnoticed. Our schools are stronger because of you, and our community is better because of the impact you make.
Happy Teacher Appreciation!
I hope you’re enjoying your weekend. I want to take a moment to thank you for your input and participation in the bond referendum process for the construction of a new unified middle school.
While the official results will not be certified until Monday, the preliminary results show that the referendum did not pass. The district remains focused on working together to meet the needs of our students and staff and ensure safe learning environments.
Anderson Two is a family and the culture makes this a very special place to educate and nurture our children. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, our teachers, and staff, thank you again for your engagement and continued support.
Jason B. Johns
Superintendent
Anderson School District Two
Understanding the impact of the upcoming referendum on property taxes.
April 28 is a day set aside to honor the incredible men and women who transport our students safely each day. Becoming a school bus driver is no small task—it requires weeks of training, earning a CDL, and completing additional certifications that can take up to three months. This dedication proves that our drivers are not only skilled, but true professionals. In Anderson 2, our bus drivers are more than coworkers—they’re a family. Together, they share the common goal of keeping students safe and on time. Their day starts before sunrise, often before 6:00 AM, and doesn’t end until after 5:00 PM. Through freezing mornings, sweltering afternoons, and long hours, they remain committed to their routes, their buses, and—most importantly—our children.
Driving a 16-ton school bus through heavy traffic is no easy job. That’s why one of the best ways we can show appreciation is by reminding students to behave respectfully on the bus and by ensuring all drivers on the road stop when buses do. To our Anderson 2 bus drivers: thank you for your hard work, professionalism, and unwavering care. You truly keep our schools moving, and we couldn’t be more grateful!
Jaxon Smith-BHP
Kaden Ballentine-BMS
Roxanne Sanders-HPMS
This award was established in memory of Cory White to recognize students whose lives reflect acceptance, strong character, and a concern for others. Congratulations to these students!
Students learned about several vehicles, including a monster truck, DNR boats and four wheelers, an 18 wheeler, a Duke Energy bucket truck, a dump truck and backhoe, a bookmobile from the library, an ambulance, a fire truck, an ice cream truck, a food truck, and a UPS package truck! HPES students learned so much and had lots of fun!
A HUGE thank you to all of the community trucks for showing up for our kiddos and to our PreK teachers for planning the entire event.
#BEEtheBest!
The contest consisted of the top 20 teams from across the state that qualified from their regions. The contest consists of identifying 200 hand and power tools and the ability to list what they are commonly used for.
The BHP FFA Team placed 1st and were declared State Champions. Team members included Kinsley Black, Max Lowie, Xenobia Crooks and Matthew Martin. Kinsley Black, Max Lowie and Xenobia Crooks all scored perfect a perfect 100 at the contest. A big congratulations goes out to these team members for winning a STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!
Teacher of the Year (L to R):
Lori Ashley - Honea Path Elementary
Ashley Powell - Honea Path Middle
Tiffanie Crawford - Belton Elementary
Erica Schmidt - Belton Middle
Cacy Rice - Wright Elementary
Ashley Hanks - Belton Honea Path High
Maggie Smith - Marshall Primary
Support Staff of the Year (L to R):
Matthew Ballentine - District Office
Elizabeth Union - Honea Path Elementary
Amy Wilson -Transportation
Haylee Richey - Transportation
Nicole Cromer - Marshall Primary
Ethan Hannah - Belton Honea Path High
Caroline Cannon - Honea Path Middle
William Lomax - Belton Elementary
Justin Shaw - Belton Middle
