Ilyssa Weiner is a Communications Specialist and former News Producer with a passion for storytelling. As a graduate of SUNY Oswego, she brings her New York roots to her current role as a Public Information Manager in South Carolina's capital city, Columbia. Ilyssa's articles for The Columbia Star Newspaper focus on highlighting the achievements and stories of local students, educators, and community members.
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Ilyssa Weiner's coverage predominantly focuses on local educational events and achievements in South Carolina. She also covers entertainment news related to high school activities and student accomplishments.
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District’s new ombudsman serves as an advocate for all students.
By: Ilyssa Weiner
Satchel Ford Elementary School fifth-grade student Bailey Bostic (c) placed first in the state elementary division and fifth in the national elementary division of the Spring 2024 InvestWrite essay contest. Pictured with Bailey are her parents, Katie and Brett Bostic (l), and Satchel Ford library assistant and stock market club advisor Stephen Bidwell (r). Satchel Ford Elementary School fifth-grade student Bailey Bostic wrote her way to the top five in the Spring 2024 InvestWrite national essay contest.
By: Ilyssa Weiner
Elizabeth Wise Dreher High School sophomore Elizabeth Wise has qualified to compete in the junior teen division of the National American Miss (NAM) competition. The beauty pageant emphasizes the importance of developing real-world skills and shaping the future leaders of tomorrow.
By: Ilyssa Weiner
FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkMessageShare State testing results from the 2023-2024 school year show Richland One students have improved their performance in several areas.
By: Ilyssa Weiner
Dreher High School’s Botany Club has been awarded a $4,320 microgrant from the City of Columbia through the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund. Columbia was one of 100 cities worldwide selected by Bloomberg Philanthropies for the fund, which provides “technical assistance and funding to allow young people between the ages of 15 and 24 years old to design, produce, and […]
By: Ilyssa Weiner
FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkMessageShare Richland One is looking for volunteers to serve as R1 CHAMPS (Caring Hearts Making Positive Shifts) for the 2024-2025 school year.
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FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkMessageShare Twenty-one Richland One theater students represented the district during the International Thespian Excellence Awards (Thespys) program. The awards program, organized by the Educational Theatre Association, was held during the 2024 International Thespian Festival at Indiana University-Bloomington in Bloomington, Indiana June 23-28.
District Teacher of the Year prepares students to become role models and leaders
For 28 years, Mark Davis has been changing the mindsets of students throughout Richland One in many different positions. He’s been a volunteer football coach, a lead substitute teacher, an in-school suspension (ISS) monitor, and a therapeutic assistant. “Working in Richland One allows you to really fulfill your goals of changing lives. Your goal is to see students go from […]
By: Ilyssa Weiner
Forest Heights Elementary School curriculum resource teacher Dr. Torri Smith has been chosen to participate in the Strategies for Teacher Advancement and Renewal (STAR) Fall 2024 seminar, sponsored by the Foundation for Professional Development and the Palmetto State Teachers Association. She is one of 10 educators from across South Carolina chosen for the fall seminar, which will be held October […]
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