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Re-enrollment of Returning Students

Annual Returning Student Enrollment- The Window is Open Now!

Click here to visit District webpage on Returning Student Registration

All current students who intend to return to Dreher for the 2026-2027 school year must be reenrolled. Emails from the Dreher Registrar’s Office to the parent/guardian of all currently enrolled students have been sent in March. The parent/guardian of more than one current student who will be returning to Dreher next year has received a separate message for each child.

These emails contain vitally important information about the reenrollment process:

-a SNAP code that is unique to each child, and

-a link to the special online PowerSchool Enrollment page.

*****The online returning enrollment process is NOT COMPLETE until you upload TWO acceptable Proofs of Current Residence (POR). DO NOT SUBMIT your reenrollment package until you have uploaded TWO acceptable Proofs of Residence. Doing so will delay both your child’s enrollment and the creation of next year’s class schedule.*

The District Registrar’s Office has defined acceptable proofs of residence:

“You are required to provide two (2) documents to verify residency. Proof of residency must be in the parent/legal guardian's name and must be dated within thirty (30) days of the date it is submitted to the school. Poor quality pictures and incomplete documents cannot be accepted.

Below are acceptable address verification documents:

Proof of Residency #1: all the pages to your current, unexpired lease, rental agreement, or mortgage statement, deed, property tax bill

Proof of Residency #2: Utility or residential service bill, examples include: electric, gas, water/sewage, landline phone, cable/satellite/internet

If your family is living with another family, you must complete a Shared Housing Affidavit packet. The packet and information regarding the Shared Housing process can be found on the Richland One website at /Page/6288. This packet must be completed every school year that your family continues to reside at your current residence or if you move into another family's home.”

If you encounter any difficulties, please contact

Dreher’s Registrar, Quenna Smith (quenna.smith@richlandone.org) or

Records Clerk, Nancy Griffin (nancy.griffin@richlandone.org)

WIN Career Readiness and End of Course Exams - 2026

WIN Career Readiness

Test Date: March 26th, 2026

Test Time: 8:00 AM (All 11^th grade/3rd year students need to arrive to school by 7:45 AM with their devices and chargers)

Test Areas: Reading, Math, Data, Soft Skills

End of Course Exams

Test Time: 8:00 AM ( students should arrive to school by 7:45 AM with their devices and chargers)

May 6^th - Eng 2 Writing

May 12^th -Eng 2 Reading

May 13^th - Biology 1 /Algebra 1

May 14^th - US History & Constitution

Attendance, Excuses for Absences, Tardies, Truancy

Graduation Yard Signs for Class of 2026

Dropping Off and Picking Up Your Child

Parents, ALWAYS USE THE FRONT LOOP when dropping off/ picking up your child. Drop off/pick up is NOT allowed in employee/student parking lot due to safety concerns.

If you double up in the front loop while you wait, please merge carefully into one line to exit. Make NO left turns out of the front car loop. Left turns create backups and present a safety concern. A sign is posted, please comply.

NO students may enter the cafeteria until 7:30 AM. We have no supervision in that area until then.

DO NOT drop off or pick up your child along Millwood Avenue. It is not safe to cross Millwood Avenue, except at the marked intersection.

Please send a note signed by you, the parent or guardian, with your child to show your child's teacher at the time of early dismissal. The teacher will be responsible for sending your child to the attendance office to be dismissed.

A student also may be dismissed early if an adult on the student’s approved pick-up list comes into the building to sign out the student (a photo ID is required). We can no longer allow student early dismissal by email under any circumstance. Additionally, please be reminded that the early dismissal cut-off time is 2:30 pm.

My Ride Mobile App for Bus Transportation

Permission to Administer Medication

Please note that Possession of Over-the-Counter or Prescription Medications is a Level 2 Disciplinary Offense.

Note: If your child requires any medication, including an over-the-counter (nonprescription) medication, while at school - even on a temporary basis - you must obtain the proper permission form for the use of medication at school. The permission forms can be downloaded below.

First page of the PDF file: ConfidentialHealthQuestionnaire_1

Click on the first page of this form to open page two.

First page of the PDF file: PermissionforSchoolAdministrationofNon-PrescriptionMedicationForm

Click on the first page of this form to open page two.

First page of the PDF file: PermissionforSchoolAdministrationofPrescriptionMedicationwithSummerSchoolandICD

Replacement Costs for Chargers and School IDs

At the start of the school year each student was issued a laptop, a charger, a school ID with lanyard and sleeve to hold the ID. If items go missing, arrange for replacements with the Media Center.

Replacement Costs:

Computer chargers: currently $35, but cost will vary depending upon Media Center's replacement costs.

Replacement ID: $5

Laynard: $1

ID Sleeve: $1

Security Response Protocol

Severe Weather Procedures

About Our School

Messages from Dr. Eberlin

May 22, 2026

Hello, Blue Devil Families! Happy Memorial Day Weekend! This week at 3319 Millwood, we held multiple celebrations as we wrapped-up exams and finalized grades. On Tuesday night, we cheered on our 2026 Dreher Academic All-Stars; on Wednesday evening, we honored our Junior Class; and then, all day Thursday, we celebrated with our Seniors. Just a few days for the 2025-26 school year! Thank you for keeping our students present, involved, and engaged. Here are a few things to share for this week and beyond:

Congratulations to NJROTC Cadet Dominic Empleo who was selected as a recipient of the Legion of Valor award. The Legion of Valor is presented by recipients of the Medal of Honor and the Navy/Army/Air Force Cross. The award recognizes cadets for scholastic and leadership excellence. Dominic is one of only 22 recipients throughout all Navy JROTC units worldwide (over 650). Well-deserved!
Congratulations to Mr. Rafferty and our Orchestra Students for earning the SC Music Educator’s Association Outstanding Performance Award for the 2025-2026 school year! Well-deserved!
Congratulations to Dr. Lee and our Band Students for being awarded the SC Band Directors Association Outstanding Performance Award once again for the 2025-26 school year. So well-deserved!
Congratulations to Mr. Knight and all the students who contributed to Ephemeral: Whisper Literary & Art Magazine! To see and experience the beautiful and amazing 2025-2026 literary arts magazine, it is available as a link on our Activities page under "Clubs and Organizations:" https://dreher.richlandone.org/activities#fs-panel-78770
Congratulations to our World Language Teachers and the 38 students who earned the Seal of Biliteracy bronze, silver, and gold medals in Chinese, German. Latin, and Spanish! Well done!
Congratulations to Girls Varsity Soccer for a great season, as the season came to an end in the Upper State Championship. Thank you, Coaches and Players, especially our Seniors!
For a full schedule of all athletic events, visit https://dreherathletics.com/ and the Dreher Athletics app https://dreherbluedevils.app.link/download. Come see our Blue Devils in action!
We are off to a great start for approved return enrollment. Parents/guardians who have not submitted the application should check their emails for the initial notice. The email contains a letter with instructions, the students' Snap Code, and a link to the application. The parent/guardians MUST provide/upload TWO proofs of residence to the application before submitting. If current acceptable proof of residence is not received, this may cause a delay in receiving a class schedule. If parents/guardians have questions about proof of residence, please refer them to Mrs. Smith or Ms. Griffin in School Counseling at 803.253.7018 and 803.253.7020. Detailed information about Returning Student Enrollment is on our website under "About Your Child" on the Parent Resources page (https://dreher.richlandone.org/parent-resources#fs-panel-72674)
Summer School Registration in the Main Dreher Lobby, Wednesday, May 27, 9:00 am -2:30 pm. Forms may be returned to School Counseling and required a parent / guardian signature. For more information, please go Credit Recovery Summer Program—“Summer School” at https://dreher.richlandone.org/school-resources
Is your student planning to drive to school next year? Make sure they have completed Alive at 25 before purchasing a parking pass. We encourage students to register early at SCNSC.ORG/A25 to secure a seat. Spots fill up quickly during the summer, often two weeks in advance. Alive at 25 is more than just a requirement - it’s a life-saving defensive driving course that empowers young drivers to make safer choices behind the wheel. Instructed by local law enforcement officers, your student will learn the importance of taking responsibility while driving and how to handle real-world situations with confidence. Please see the attached form for more information.
Dreher Freshman and Sophomore Awards—May 26, 8:30 am for the Freshmen and 10:00 am for the Sophomores.
Graduation—Thursday, May 28, 11:00 am, Colonial Life Arena. Arrive at 10:00 am. Clear bag policy at CLA and doors close at 10:45 am for guests.

Thank you for all you do for our Dreher Community! Just a few more days to go! Have a great weekend and happy Memorial Day!

Go Blue Devils!

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr.

Principal

November 5, 2025

Dear Dreher Family,

With a heavy heart, I share this message. This morning, our Teacher and Coach Christopher Allen passed away. As we respect the family’s wishes, we have no further details to share regarding his passing. Along with our school counselors, we have additional district personnel on campus to support our students and staff in this time of loss. And we will continue to have additional support throughout tomorrow and beyond. Coach Allen is a much beloved member of our Dreher Family, and he will be dearly missed.

In sadness and grief,

Dr. Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr.

Principal

School Improvement Council (SIC) "Report to the Parents"- 2025-2026

Communication between Home and School

Communications Between School and Home

There are a variety of vehicles the school and the district use to communicate with students and their families.

-The main phone line into Dreher is 803-253-7000.

-Grades and attendance are accessible on PowerSchool Parent Portal both online and on the Parent/Student Mobile App.

-The Richland Mobile App (especially valuable for emergency alerts) can be download from the App Store or Google play. On the Mobile App you can request immediate notifications of absences and grade postings.

-The email address of each teacher, counselor and administrator is on the Faculty and Staff Listing on the Dreher website. Email is usually the preferred method of reaching a teacher.

-The administration uses an automated telephone system to advise parents when their child is absent from school.

-The school and the district also use automated telephone messaging systems to communicate important information. Dreher also may send emails or text messages with school-wide information.

-Dreher maintains a website (dreher.richlandone.org) and accounts on Twitter (twitter.com/dreherhigh), Facebook (facebook.com/dreherhighschool) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dreherhighschool/).

-The District maintains a website (www.richlandone.org), a Cable TV channel (ROTV-Spectrum cable channel 1303), Video on Demand, a YouTube channel and social media accounts on Facebook (facebook.com/richlandone), Twitter (twitter.com/richlandone), and Instagram (www.instagram.com/richland.one).

Create a Parent Account

A parent account allows you to view the information for one or more students with a single sign in. You can also manage your personal account preferences.

To create a parent account, enter the following information:

Name - Your first and last name
Email - Student notifications and correspondence related to your parent account will be sent to this email
Desired Username - Your username is your unique PowerSchool identity
Password - Your password must be at least 8 characters long
Student Access Information - Information for a minimum of one student, including the student name, Access ID, Access Password, and your relationship to the student

The School Improvement Council (SIC) serves as an advisory committee to a school's principal and faculty.
Unlike PTA/PTOs and other voluntary school organizations, councils are mandated by law to exist in every public school in South Carolina.
SICs play a key role in the education of our state's children, bringing together parents, educators and community stakeholders to work collectively to improve their local schools.
More than 16,000 people serve on SICs in South Carolina.

Key Functions

SICs work with the school to develop and implement a five-year school improvement plan (school renewal plan).
SICs monitor and evaluate success in reaching the plan's goals and objectives.
SICs write an annual report to parents about the progress of the plan.
SICs assist the principal in writing the narrative for the School Report Card.
SICs advise on the use of school incentive awards and provide assistance as requested by the principal.