Brock Horton and Rachel Saville from Riverside Middle School were recently selected to participate in the 2012 Allstate Honors Band.  These students competed against the best alto saxophone and clarinet players across the state to earn their chairs in the Allstate Band.  Brock won first chair saxophonist and Rachel won ninth chair clarinetist in the Junior Allstate Band (5th-8th grades).  Elisha, “E”, Long was selected to participate in the 2012 Region Two Junior Honors Band.  Elisha won fourth chair tuba.

The 38th South Carolina Wrestling Coaches Association State Championships were held Jan 21st. The tournament is the oldest running tournament in the state of South Carolina. Since its existence for 38 years this was the first year that a females division took place. Girls from all over the state competed in nine different weight divisions for a chance to be crowned state champion. Pendleton's Brooks Wood competed and won her division. Brooks took home the first females division state championship in her weight class.

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The 2012 Instructional Materials Caravan will give presentations in the area of English Language Arts K–5 during the month of February. Districts and schools may send teachers and administrators to these informative sessions.  Beginning January 16, 2012, participants can register online at www.mysctextbooks.com using the “Caravan Registration” link on the menu bar. We request that you complete the online registration at least three business days prior to the event to allow the South Carolina Department of Education staff and publishers to adequately plan for the number of attendees. Agendas and maps will be sent via e-mail to registered participants closer to the date of the caravan meeting and will be available at www.mysctextbooks.com under “What’s New.” <click here for more information>

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Registration for 4K will be held March 14, 2012 at the Anderson School District Four Administrative Office Building located at 315 E. Queen St., Pendleton, S.C. between 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Children who are four years old on or before September 1, 2012 may register for four year old kindergarten; however, the child must qualify for the program.  Students entering 4K will be scheduled for a screening which will be held April 26 or April 27.  Student placement will be based on screening results, state criteria, and availability.  Program sites will be based on funding and availability. Registration for 5K will be held on March 15, 2012 between 7:30 am – 3:30 pm.  Please register at the elementary school in your attendance area. <click here for full release>

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The Riverside Middle School Beta Club sponsored coat drive that took in over 744 jackets, coats, scarves and gloves!!  Mrs. Terry's homeroom collected 148 items and is the winner of the Subway lunch!  All of the clothing will be donated to local charities in the Anderson 4 community.  Thanks to everyone that supported this event! 

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