Vision: The Richmond County School System will provide an equitable education for all students to prepare them for life beyond the classroom.

Mission: Building a globally competitive school system that educates the whole child through teaching, learning, collaboration, and innovation.

The Richmond County School System would like to introduce you to our Learning Management System - Canvas. Canvas is used in school systems all over the nation and is also used by many of the major colleges and universities for online classes. 

Please click here to link to the orientation for students, as well as parent information.

DLE Distance Learning

Parents and students can access distance learning materials on their teacher's webpage.  Click on Staff & Departments at the top of the webpage to locate your teacher's page.

Don't forget to stop by Mrs. Abellan's Counselor page to see some great Mindfulness activities, and visit Mrs. James' page for ideas of fun ways to take a break and unwind during your distance learning activities.

For assistance accessing Launchpad and I-Ready at home, please click the link below.

Accessing Launchpad and I-Ready from Home

Read to Succeed is a FREE program sponsored by Six Flags that allows students in grades K-6 to earn free tickets to Six Flags just for reading!  

Please click here for the instructions on how to complete your ONLINE reading log.

The Richmond County School System now has an app!  The app offers you easy access to what's going on in the Richmond County School System, the ability to connect with teachers and staff, view the all-in-one calendar, and stay up to date on school and district events.

Parents please sign up for our Diamond Lakes Remind Group to receive important updates and school information.  Please click the link to join!

 Diamond Lakes Remind Group

The YMCA Primetime program is available to provide before and after school care.  Please follow the link below for more information and to register your child.

YMCA Primetime Information and Registration

Our school has teamed up with Boys & Girls Clubs of the CSRA to bring you the future in afterschool care. Open Monday through Friday after school, offering fun educational activities, homework help, and a healthy snack!  Learn more and register at www.greatfuturesacademy.org.

School Hours

Breakfast 7:55-8:15 (FREE for all students, must enter the outside doors by the cafeteria)

School Day 8:15 am - 3:15 pm 

*Interested in before or after school care? Contact YMCA PrimeTime or the Boys and Girls Club.*

Diamond Lakes Elementary School

Mission Statement

We will provide a safe, standards based learning environment

that ensures a growth mindset so all students

reach their learning potential.