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Public participation, superintendent's report before Sumter School Board on March 11
Public participation and the superintendent's report are the headline topics before Sumter School District's Board of Trustees on Monday, March 11. A district staff member posted the meeting agenda … more
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Sumter Christian School 2nd-graders become published authors
Most people cannot remember much from the early grades in school, but current second-graders at Sumter Christian School will have a lasting memory of this year's class after recently publishing a book. A classroom discussion on the true meaning … more
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Wilson Hall to be a host site for national teaching leadership event
How the brain learns and the science of teaching and learning are growing buzzwords in education today, and Wilson Hall will be a host site for a summer academy on these research topics in July. An increasing number of educators are diving into … more
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No Hate Tour makes stop at Lakewood High School
The No Hate Tour rolled through Lakewood High School on Wednesday, March 27, mashing together anti-bullying education with sports. Professional BMX riders Zach Newman, Alex Leibrock, Mason Ritter and Trevor … more
Clarendon career center students learn at ICE Lab
Health science students at F.E. DuBose Career Center visited the McLeod Health Immersive Clinical Exploration (ICE) Lab recently. According to Clarendon County School District's Facebook page, "High-fidelity simulator manikins are … more
Miss Sumter High Pageant held for 42nd year
The 42nd-Annual Miss Sumter High Pageant was held last weekend. Madison Lyles was named 2024 Miss Sumter High. more
Central Carolina student Ardis named 2024 DREAM Scholar
Central Carolina Technical College student Ashley Ardis is one of eight community college students nationwide who was chosen as a 2024 DREAM Scholar by the Achieving the Dream Network of community colleges. Ardis, an accounting student, is the … more
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13 graduate from CCTC Leadership Academy
Central Carolina Technical College announced 13 employees graduated from the Central Carolina Technical College Leadership Academy on Friday, April 19. The ceremony featured an inspiring keynote address by Austin Floyd. CCTC Leadership Academy, … more
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Liberty STEAM Eagle pride
Liberty STEAM Charter School staff hold a newly unveiled banner on Monday that recognizes Primary Academy students who achieved math proficiency and growth targets on the school's mid-year Measures … more
Groundsman extraordinaire: R.E. Davis staff member Fulton McFadden is district’s longest-serving employee
One thing that Fulton McFadden will tell you is that he is not afraid of hard work. It is about all he has ever known. Working since the age of 16, McFadden is the R.E. Davis College Preparatory Academy groundsman, and with more than 50 years of … more
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Sumter High School senior going to West Point for college
If you are looking for a mature and disciplined student, look no further than Sumter High School senior Sophia Boone. Boone is one of four full International Baccalaureate program students in the senior class, ranks 14th in the class, holds a 4.9 … more
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Wateree Head Start and Early Head Start are accepting applications for enrollment
Wateree Community Actions Inc. Head Start and Early Head Start programs serving low-income, disabled, homeless and foster children birth to 5 years old in Clarendon, Lee, Kershaw and Sumter counties is accepting applications for … more
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Shaw Heights Elementary School students hold Purple Up Parade
April is recognized as the Month of the Military Child. This past week, Shaw Heights Elementary School held its annual Purple Up Parade. Each class decorated a poster celebrating all military children. Partners in Education and ACE … more
Manning High band receives 1st Superior rating at assessment since 2000
PHOTO PROVIDED Manning High School Symphonic Band, under the direction of Jordan D. Jefferson, recently received a Superior rating in the South Carolina Band Directors Association Concert Performance Assessment held at West Ashley High School. … more
Wilson Hall's Jane McAdams named 2024 Carson Scholar
Wilson Hall junior Jane McAdams was selected as a 2024 Carson Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship award that will be invested for her college education. Established by Dr. and Mrs. Ben Carson, The Carson Scholars Program awards students … more
Sumter School District's open enrollment period runs through April 30
Sumter School District's open enrollment process is now open for kindergarten through 12th-grade students and their families wishing to attend another district school for specific educational opportunities. Acceptance is evaluated on a … more
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Sumter School District Board's curriculum and facilities' committees to meet Wednesday
It will be a doubleheader of sorts for Sumter school board on Wednesday with two committee meetings at the district office. The district's Board of Trustees' Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Committee will meet at 9 a.m., followed by the … more
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Wilder Elementary students put on play perfect for the bird lovers
On April 11, Wilder Elementary School put on a full production of "Tweet! A Musical for the Birds." The story centers on four baby birds that are scared to fly away from the nest. The mama bird sends her bird friends to tell them about the world. … more
Teacher retention becomes key focus in Sumter school district; Number of new teacher hires from state colleges continues to dwindle
With numerous vacancies across the state and a smaller pipeline for producing new teacher hires out of colleges, times have changed in the teacher recruitment market, but Sumter School District has changed with it. More aggressive recruitment and … more
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Central Carolina Technical College denies district extension on property
After granting Sumter School District use of property for six years to construct a technical high school with no results, Central Carolina Technical College has decided to now keep the property for its own options. The college's Area Commission … more
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