The following students were recognized and congratulated for achieving perfect scores on the 2025–26 South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Assessment (SC READY). Anderson School District Two proudly recognized seventeen (17) students who achieved this outstanding accomplishment. SC READY is a statewide assessment designed to measure student achievement and progress toward meeting South Carolina’s academic standards. The students were commended for their outstanding academic achievement, dedication, and commitment to excellence. The Board extended its appreciation to the students, their families, teachers, and school staff for the hard work and support that contributed to this exceptional achievement. The students recognized were:
Ariyah Morrison, Honea Path Elementary, KG, Math
Jack Williams, Honea Path Elementary, 1, Math
Carter Sanders, Honea Path Elementary, 2, Math
Gabriel Taylor, Honea Path Elementary, 2, Math
Harper Shirley, Honea Path Elementary, 2, ELA
Adalyn Christopher, Marshall Primary, 1, Math
Rustam Ryzhenkov, Marshall Primary, 1, Math
Leiam Posey, Marshall Primary, 2, Math
Evelyn King, Marshall Primary, 1, ELA
Renner Sudduth, Wright Elementary, 1, Math
Cherry Escoe, Wright Elementary, KG, ELA
The Board of Trustees recognized Ms. Raelyn Beasley, who was crowned 2026 Miss Teen South Carolina at the Little Miss & Teen Miss South Carolina Pageant on July 18, 2026, in Florence, South Carolina. Ms. Beasley was previously the winner of the 2026 Teen Miss Electric City title and was named 2026 Miss Junior at the Belton-Honea Path High School pageant. The Board congratulates Ms. Beasley on this outstanding accomplishment. The Board also wishes her continued success as she serves as Miss Teen South Carolina and represents South Carolina throughout the coming year.
Six students from the Belton Elementary School Principal's Advisory Team led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag. The students were Braelee Chambers, Seth Emhof, Dawson Hilley, Jontay Jackson, Rylee Sams, and Robyn Taylor. Thank you all!
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The following students were recognized and congratulated for achieving perfect scores on the 2025–26 South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Assessment (SC READY). Anderson School District Two proudly recognized seventeen (17) students who achieved this outstanding accomplishment. SC READY is a statewide assessment designed to measure student achievement and progress toward meeting South Carolina’s academic standards. The students were commended for their outstanding academic achievement, dedication, and commitment to excellence. The Board extended its appreciation to the students, their families, teachers, and school staff for the hard work and support that contributed to this exceptional achievement. The students recognized were:
Jontayvionne Jackson, Belton Elementary, 4, Math
Isaiah Mainville, Belton Elementary, 5, Math
Jackson Mattison, Belton Elementary, 4, Math
Tristan Melton, Belton Elementary, 3, ELA
Harper Wandishin, Belton Elementary, 4, ELA
Jacen Grube, Belton Middle, 8, Math
William Jenkins, Honea Path Elementary, 4, Science
Carter Hayes, Honea Path Middle, 7, Math
Jaxen Kitchen, Honea Path Middle, 8, Math
Leon McCurley, Honea Path Middle, 6, Science
Wren Robertson, Honea Path Middle, 6, Science
Jarrett Trotter, Honea Path Middle, 6, Science
Dax Rister, Wright Elementary, 4, ELA
Bryant Rogers, Wright Elementary, 4, ELA
Nolan Rogers, Wright Elementary, 4, Math
Cora Venturella, Wright Elementary, 5, ELA
Lillian Whitfield, Wright Elementary, 5, ELA
Jontayvionne Jackson, Belton Elementary, 4, Math
Isaiah Mainville, Belton Elementary, 5, Math
Jackson Mattison, Belton Elementary, 4, Math
Tristan Melton, Belton Elementary, 3, ELA
Harper Wandishin, Belton Elementary, 4, ELA
Jacen Grube, Belton Middle, 8, Math
William Jenkins, Honea Path Elementary, 4, Science
Carter Hayes, Honea Path Middle, 7, Math
Jaxen Kitchen, Honea Path Middle, 8, Math
Leon McCurley, Honea Path Middle, 6, Science
Wren Robertson, Honea Path Middle, 6, Science
Jarrett Trotter, Honea Path Middle, 6, Science
Dax Rister, Wright Elementary, 4, ELA
Bryant Rogers, Wright Elementary, 4, ELA
Nolan Rogers, Wright Elementary, 4, Math
Cora Venturella, Wright Elementary, 5, ELA
Lillian Whitfield, Wright Elementary, 5, ELA
ASD2 wants to extend a massive thank you to all of our school principals. Your dedication to our students, support for our teachers, and leadership in our neighborhoods make our entire district stronger. We are incredibly proud of the work you do every day.
Anderson School District Two is proud to celebrate a group of our dedicated teachers who have earned their Master of Education in Teaching and Learning with an add-on ESOL Endorsement through Lander University!
This two-year program provided our teachers with an opportunity to grow professionally, strengthen their instructional practices, and better serve our diverse learners. Even better, ASD2 covered the cost of tuition for the program!
As part of the program, participants commit to remaining in Anderson School District Two for three years after earning their M.Ed., allowing our students and schools to benefit from the knowledge and expertise these educators have gained.
We are incredibly proud of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to our students and ASD2! Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment!
We are proud to invest in our teachers because investing in our teachers means investing in our students!
Kerry Anderson, Lori Ashley, Rebecca Bruce, Brittany Bigos, Penelope Fain, Ashley Christopher, Cigi Curry, Tanya Dean, Amanda Harrison, Tessa Gambrell, Melissa Henderson, Lauren Higgins, Jessica Hinton, Martsney Johnson-Williams, Lynette Jordan, Rebecca Keller, Missy Mitchell, Kinsley Owens, Haley Poore, Andrew Reeves, Jennifer Rogers, Brittany Shirley, Erica Shuler, Lindsey Wade.
This two-year program provided our teachers with an opportunity to grow professionally, strengthen their instructional practices, and better serve our diverse learners. Even better, ASD2 covered the cost of tuition for the program!
As part of the program, participants commit to remaining in Anderson School District Two for three years after earning their M.Ed., allowing our students and schools to benefit from the knowledge and expertise these educators have gained.
We are incredibly proud of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to our students and ASD2! Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment!
We are proud to invest in our teachers because investing in our teachers means investing in our students!
Kerry Anderson, Lori Ashley, Rebecca Bruce, Brittany Bigos, Penelope Fain, Ashley Christopher, Cigi Curry, Tanya Dean, Amanda Harrison, Tessa Gambrell, Melissa Henderson, Lauren Higgins, Jessica Hinton, Martsney Johnson-Williams, Lynette Jordan, Rebecca Keller, Missy Mitchell, Kinsley Owens, Haley Poore, Andrew Reeves, Jennifer Rogers, Brittany Shirley, Erica Shuler, Lindsey Wade.
The sounds of the season are coming to Anderson School District Two! We’re excited to share our Winter and Spring Concert dates and invite our families and community to come out and support our talented student musicians. We look forward to celebrating the talent, hard work, and creativity of our students this concert season!
Wright Elementary School teachers enjoyed a well-deserved duty-free lunch, courtesy of Superintendent Mr. Jason Johns! We appreciate our teachers and the dedication they show our students every day. Thank you for all you do, Wright Elementary teachers! We hope you enjoyed the opportunity to relax, recharge, and enjoy your lunch!
ASD2 School Board Meeting will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026. Please click on the following link to view the agenda. bit.ly/asd2__sbm
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Today, the Anderson School District Two Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Lori Ashley, was honored by the Development Corporation of Anderson County during the Anderson County Manufacturing Alliance Meeting, held in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce.
We are incredibly proud of Mrs. Ashley and the impact she makes every day for her students, her school, and our district. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
Pictured: Mr. Jeremy Sauceman, Principal of Honea Path Elementary School, with Mrs. Lori Ashley, ASD2 Teacher of the Year.
We are incredibly proud of Mrs. Ashley and the impact she makes every day for her students, her school, and our district. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
Pictured: Mr. Jeremy Sauceman, Principal of Honea Path Elementary School, with Mrs. Lori Ashley, ASD2 Teacher of the Year.
Celebrating the Anderson School District Two Employees of the Year!
We are proud to recognize the outstanding educators and support staff who make a difference in the lives of our students every day! These individuals represent the dedication, passion, and excellence that make ASD2 such a special place to learn and work.
DISTRICT EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR
Teacher of the Year: Lori Ashley
Induction Teacher of the Year: Mackenzie Rivero
Support Staff of the Year: Matthew Ballentine
We are also excited to recognize our School-Level Teachers of the Year:
WES: Cacy Rice
MPS: Margaret Smith
BES: Tiffanie Crawford
HPE: Lori Ashley
HPM: Ashley Powell
BMS: Erica Schmidt
BHP: Ashley Hanks
And our School-Level Support Staff of the Year:
WES: Haylee Richey
MPS: Nicole Cromer
BES: William Lomax
HPE: Elizabeth Union
HPM: Carolina Cannon
BMS: Justin Shaw
BHP: Ethan Hannah
Transportation: Amy Wilson
District Office: Matthew Ballentine
Congratulations to each of these incredible employees! Your commitment to our students, schools, and community does not go unnoticed. We are grateful for all you do to help our students learn, grow, and thrive!
We are proud to recognize the outstanding educators and support staff who make a difference in the lives of our students every day! These individuals represent the dedication, passion, and excellence that make ASD2 such a special place to learn and work.
DISTRICT EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR
Teacher of the Year: Lori Ashley
Induction Teacher of the Year: Mackenzie Rivero
Support Staff of the Year: Matthew Ballentine
We are also excited to recognize our School-Level Teachers of the Year:
WES: Cacy Rice
MPS: Margaret Smith
BES: Tiffanie Crawford
HPE: Lori Ashley
HPM: Ashley Powell
BMS: Erica Schmidt
BHP: Ashley Hanks
And our School-Level Support Staff of the Year:
WES: Haylee Richey
MPS: Nicole Cromer
BES: William Lomax
HPE: Elizabeth Union
HPM: Carolina Cannon
BMS: Justin Shaw
BHP: Ethan Hannah
Transportation: Amy Wilson
District Office: Matthew Ballentine
Congratulations to each of these incredible employees! Your commitment to our students, schools, and community does not go unnoticed. We are grateful for all you do to help our students learn, grow, and thrive!
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The Bands of BHP are proud to announce that the BHP Symphonic Band has been selected as a featured performance ensemble for the South Carolina Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference. The performance will take place in February during the state’s largest gathering of music educators, clinicians, and student musicians.
Selection as a featured performing ensemble is one of the highest honors a high school music program can achieve in South Carolina. Bands undergo a rigorous submission and peer-review process, submitting unedited recordings evaluated by a panel of distinguished music educators. BHP was one of five bands selected from middle schools, high schools, and colleges across the state for the great honor.
Selection as a featured performing ensemble is one of the highest honors a high school music program can achieve in South Carolina. Bands undergo a rigorous submission and peer-review process, submitting unedited recordings evaluated by a panel of distinguished music educators. BHP was one of five bands selected from middle schools, high schools, and colleges across the state for the great honor.
Wright Elementary is currently experiencing an outage affecting both phone and electrical services. Duke Energy is aware of the issue and is actively working to restore service as quickly as possible.
ASD2 School Board Meeting will be held on Monday, August 10, 2026. Please click on the following link to view the agenda. bit.ly/asd2__sbm
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ASD2 has welcomed their induction teachers with school supplies and help from their mentors. We wish these teachers the best as they begin their teaching journey!
