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  A listing of our latest news and events.

 

Fire Prevention Poster Contest Winners

Afterschool scholars in Ms. Shiver’s 4th grade class entered the fire prevention poster contest sponsored by the Columbia Fire Department and the South Carolina Fire Marshal. A student from her class won the first place category and third place category.

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After-school Programs Celebrated at Convocation

In recognition of the role of after-school programs, Richland One hosted a convocation to advocate for after-school programs, increase the awareness of after-school opportunities in the community, honor the staff working in the after-school programs, and recognize those individuals who quietly and tirelessly support after-school programs. The event was held on Wednesday, September 3 in the Gibbes Middle School Auditorium.

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Richland One’s After-School Program at EdVenture Receives Double Honors

Club EdVenture, Richland One’s after-school program operated by EdVenture Children’s Museum, recently received double honors including a sizeable monetary donation and an international award.

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Richland One Administrator Named National Afterschool Ambassador

Dr. Traci Young Cooper, director of Richland One’s Office of Extended-Day Programs, has been named a 2007-2008 Afterschool Ambassador by the Afterschool Alliance, a national nonprofit public awareness and advocacy organization.

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Richland One, City of Columbia to Host Stakeholders Breakfast Celebrating After-school Programs

Every week Richland One’s after-school programs provide a safe haven, fun projects and educational activities for thousands of students, but many children in this country are not so fortunate. On Thursday, October 18, Richland One and the City of Columbia will join thousands of communities across the nation, as they celebrate Lights On After School, a nationwide movement working to ensure that all children and youth have access to quality after-school programs.

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Richland One Honors Advocates of After-School Programs

Richland One congratulates the 10 winners of the 2007 Great Friend of Afterschool Awards, which are presented to individuals, businesses and organizations that have been outstanding supporters of Richland One afterschool programs.

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