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Students report to new Westmont Elementary after delays 3y5247

Updated: Aug. 19, 2024 at 5:39 PM EDT

By Staff

After several construction delays at the new Westmont Elementary, students and staff started the week off with a fresh start Monday morning.

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Students continue at Langford awaiting new Belair Middle School 215s4

Updated: Aug. 19, 2024 at 9:02 AM EDT

By Staff

Students continue at Langford Middle School while waiting for construction of the new Belair Middle to be completed in Richmond County.

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AU students moving in this week before heading back to school i41j

Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 12:23 PM EDT

By Staff

It’s almost back-to-school time for Augusta University students and for the first semester with the new chief. Next week is the first week of classes.

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Augusta-area students say goodbye to summer and hello to school 445b17

Updated: Aug. 5, 2024 at 10:17 AM EDT

By Staff

Several counties in the CSRA are saying goodbye to summer and hello to a new school year on Monday. Among them are students in Richmond and Columbia counties.

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Families making the most of Westmont school delay 654r54

Updated: Aug. 5, 2024 at 7:19 AM EDT

By Jada Walker

Starting school at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center wasn’t the plan for Westmont families this school year.

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If you still need school supplies, check out these CSRA events 1a3z4y

Updated: Jul. 29, 2024 at 10:48 AM EDT

By Macy Neal

If you are still in need of school supplies, here are some events in the CSRA.

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Augusta Boxing Club donates book bags to students

Augusta Boxing Club gives nearly 500 book bags to students bs3j

Updated: Jul. 29, 2024 at 7:37 AM EDT

By Staff

Nearly 500 students received book bags during the 6th annual “Knock out the Need” drive at the Augusta Boxing Club over the weekend.

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New school year gets started in Aiken, Edgefield counties 6k5w5a

Updated: Jul. 22, 2024 at 4:07 PM EDT

By Audrey Dickherber

Class is back in session in South Carolina, where the district operates on a year-round format.

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How parents and kids are getting prepared for new school year 2d136r

Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 5:36 PM EDT

By Elizabeth Hunter

Students in Aiken and Edgefield counties head back to the classroom Monday, so several events are being held to get students and parents ready.

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As fall semester starts, S.C. college students move-in r62j

Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 10:26 AM EDT

By Staff

There’s going to be one more round later Monday afternoon for USC Aiken students to move-in.

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AU students head back – except in beleaguered dorm 3r3t70

Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 9:27 AM EDT

By Staff

School officials say some of them will be staying at The Row apartments for the rest of this semester, until Oak Hall is expected to re-open in the spring.

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Richmond County schools boost safety as students return 3w6g26

Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 4:07 PM EDT

By Audrey Dickherber

As students return to class, Richmond County schools are boosting safety with emergency call buttons, new cameras and other measures.

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CSRA back-to-school events for academic year 3kx5i

Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 12:18 PM EDT

By Staff

With students and families preparing to return to school, there is plenty to get ready for. Here is a list of school drives in the CSRA.

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Washington-Wilkes High School and Middle School

Wilkes County students return to school, with other districts to follow j6k5o

Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 8:01 AM EDT

By Staff

To end this busy week of back to school, all students from Wilkes County start Friday.

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Bus-ted! Cameras will catch Ga. drivers who don’t stop for students 6g6d1i

Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 6:49 PM EDT

By Abby Kousouris

If you don’t stop after seeing the flashing stop sign of a school bus, a fine of $250 might show up in your mailbox because of a camera watching out for drivers breaking the law.

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North Harlem Elementary students are welcomed back on Aug. 3, 2023.

Columbia County kids welcomed back to class with a smile y3053

Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 4:18 PM EDT

By Nick Viland

Class is back in session for the Columbia County School District, one of three in the CSRA that started their academic year Thursday.

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Dearing Elementary kids go back to school on Aug. 3, 2023.

McDuffie County staff welcome students back to school 32wq

Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 3:34 PM EDT

By Maria Sellers

The excitement of students, parents, and teachers is infectious as they welcome the Bull Pups back to Dearing Elementary School.

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Students arrive for the first day of class on Aug. 3, 2023 at Warren Road Elementary in Augusta.

Eager elementary kids go back to school in Richmond County 6h6f32

Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 2:51 PM EDT

By Audrey Dickherber

In Richmond County, elementary students started Thursday, with the rest of the schools to follow on Monday.

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Looking at areas to improve, they added parking lot attendants in all high schools.

New year, new improvements for Columbia County school police 224y4g

Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 9:27 PM EDT

By Nick Viland

We sat down with the Columbia County School District Police chief to hear what new plans they have in place to keep your kids safe.

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School is back in session: Find out when your student returns 3k3666

Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 10:00 AM EDT

By Macy Neal

Students are heading back to school for the 2023-2024 school year, find out when your student returns!

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Aiken County students go back to school.

‘Excited to be back’: Aiken County starts year-round classes 3v4h2

Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 4:14 PM EDT

By Audrey Dickherber

Summer break ended a little early for students in Aiken. Tuesday was the first day of year round school of Aiken County Public Schools.

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Edgefield County students return to school

Edgefield County students return for first day of school 69383

Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 3:41 PM EDT

By Maria Sellers

Busy hallways and early morning buses mean one thing: school is back in session for students at Strom Thurmond High School.

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After much anticipation of a delay in opening, students, parents, and faculty are happy to be...

Parents, staff celebrate opening of Highland Springs Middle School 2y6d2f

Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 12:21 PM EDT

By Taylor Martin

It’s the much-anticipated opening of the brand new school after uncertainty loomed over them as they waited to find out if the school would be ready to open on the first day after two inspections.

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Columbia County school bus drivers testing routes this week 4p32

Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 8:20 AM EDT

By Staff

With the new school year starting next week in Columbia County, more than 300 bus drivers will take to the roadways to test routes through Friday this week.

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Changes greet students as school year starts in Aiken County 1r4d5a

Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 7:04 AM EDT

By Staff

A new school, more breaks throughout the year and a block schedule are among the changes this year for Aiken County students.

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Families prepare for back-to-school shopping ahead of academic year 22694s

Updated: Jul. 24, 2023 at 7:08 PM EDT

By Audrey Dickherber

From laptops to binders, families with children in elementary through high school plan to spend an average of $890 on back-to-school shopping this year.

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Highland Springs Middle School may not be ready in time for the new school year.

Highland Springs set to open today for first day of school 1p2o12

Updated: Jul. 24, 2023 at 5:13 AM EDT

By Taylor Martin and Alyssa Lyons

Some North Augusta parents find out whether their kids' new school will open Tuesday or whether learning will be virtual this week.

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One more school supply drive came this weekend – right before some students are going back to...

CSRA donors make sure kids have supplies for school 5i1r2u

Updated: Jul. 24, 2023 at 5:01 AM EDT

By Staff

One more school supply drive came this weekend – right before some students are going back to class. But there are more events ahead.

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July 21 was back-to-school day in McCormick County.

McCormick County students return for new school year 4h483w

Updated: Jul. 21, 2023 at 3:09 PM EDT

By Will Volk

A few things are different, but there’s still excitement as a new school year begins in McCormick County.

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Highland Springs kids face last-minute changes with school not ready 5t4c3a

Updated: Jul. 20, 2023 at 11:10 AM EDT

By Taylor Martin

Less than a week before school starts, some North Augusta parents still don’t know whether their kids will start the academic year at their new school.

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Free lunches and breakfasts are coming to all Aiken County schools.

Free meals at Aiken schools take worry off parents’ plates i1my

Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 5:59 PM EDT

By Hallie Turner

Aiken County schools are making sure this year that the last thing their students are focused on is their stomach growling during class.

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How to pack a healthy school lunch for your kids 443w

Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 9:18 AM EDT

By Zayna Haliburton

Are you packing your child’s school lunch? If so, are you making sure they are getting all of the nutrients they need?

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Benefits of kids ing clubs and sports during school 2f31z

Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 7:36 AM EDT

By Zayna Haliburton

The school year is in full swing for students in our area, but one question parents may have is whether should sign their kids up for extracurricular activities.

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How to help students form good study habits during the year

Helping students form good study habits in school 1jy43

Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 8:40 AM EDT

By Zayna Haliburton

While parents want their children to succeed in class, not every subject comes easy to every student. That’s why it’s important to form study habits with your child.

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Some South Carolina State University students say with only one day away until the start of...

SC State students face housing concerns as they return to campus e2227

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 8:11 PM EDT

By Live 5 Web Staff and Melissa Rademaker

Some South Carolina State University students say with only one day away until the start of classes, they are still scrambling to figure out their on-campus housing.

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The importance of a good sleep schedule while back to school

Why a good sleep schedule is important for schoolkids 2n2966

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 8:02 AM EDT

By Zayna Haliburton

Getting your child on a consistent sleep routine can be a challenge, but health experts say it’s necessary to prevent certain problems.

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How kids overcome anxiety heading back to the classroom r3l3i

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 8:08 AM EDT

By Zayna Haliburton

Getting back into the routine of class and homework, especially without COVID-19 restrictions, can cause a mix of emotions for some kids.

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New Richmond County bus tracker launched to ease parents’ minds 6ng72

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 10:01 AM EDT

By Hallie Turner

The Richmond County School System has had issues with a bus tracking app launched in 2018. But officials are trying to improve it this time.

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Groups, community help kids get back-to-school ready 2e6ct

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:43 PM EDT

By Clare Allen

When it comes to back-to-school shopping, the only thing better than a sale is free. Several community are making an impact in the community.

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On Your Side: Best deals for S.C. tax-free weekend 6sg2g

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:37 PM EDT

By Maria Sellers

Some of you have been waiting all summer to stock up on supplies for South Carolina’s tax-free weekend. We went to see how much it would cost to get your kids ready for school.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Picture-perfect moments from the first day of school 18551q

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 9:51 PM EDT

By Staff

Many students in the CSRA have returned to the classroom. Here's a look at some smiles from the first day back.

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Edgefield County students, staff adjust to modified calendar 1h6560

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 7:00 PM EDT

By Maria Sellers

In Edgefield County, schools are already giving their modified calendar a go. We checked in with the school district to see how they’re adjusting.

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Parent’s concerns on COVID rise as schools are back in session 2i443z

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 5:49 PM EDT

By Sydney Hood

Columbia County Schools and elementary schools in Richmond County are starting off the 2022 school year and one of the concerns for parents is COVID. We talked to a professor of infectious diseases about it.

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Bus drivers see drivers ignoring their stop signs every day.

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 11:14 PM EDT

By Nick Viland

Elementary kids are guaranteed a seat on the bus in Columbia County, but anyone in middle or high school may not be so lucky.

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Georgia parents wrap up last-minute back-to-school shopping 3h214r

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 6:25 PM EDT

By Maria Sellers

For some, it’s the night before the first day of school, and that means rushing to the stores to get last-second supplies. We spoke to some parents about what their shopping experience has been like.

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Richmond County bus drivers needed as the school year quickly approaches 3s6j2d

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 6:16 PM EDT

By William Rioux

We’re checking back in with Richmond County schools and their bus driver openings after being in crisis mode several times last year. What’s the outlook for driver openings now?

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The state has a well-documented teacher shortage which will be back on display this fall.

South Carolina faced with superintendent vote amid teacher shortage 2z5wb

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 7:29 PM EDT

By Chris Joseph

The state has a well-documented teacher shortage which will be back on display this fall.

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This school year, SC districts can no longer to use debt collectors to recoup for unpaid meals

This school year, SC districts can no longer use debt collectors to recoup for unpaid meals 55j5i

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 6:51 PM EDT

By Mary Green

The change is now in effect, as some districts across the state returned to the classroom Monday, with the rest following in the coming weeks.

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CSRA back-to-school events for the school year 2o492c

Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 9:29 PM EDT

By Staff

With school back in session in the next couple of weeks, there is plenty to get ready for. Here's a look at events for back-to-school preparation.

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Richmond County schools to shift start times to ease bus woes 541s2d

Updated: May 18, 2022 at 5:34 AM EDT

By Maria Sellers

For weeks, we have reported about the issues with bus times coming from a lack of drivers and more students in the district.