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Sumter School District lawyer: Collaboration document done prematurely
A document created in the fall by Liberty STEAM Charter School promoting collaboration between educational entities in Sumter County was likely done prematurely and has not been endorsed or approved by Sumter School District. Sumter School … more
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3 committee meetings on tap for Sumter school board
Probably the biggest storyline from Monday's Sumter school board meeting were the announcements of three upcoming committee meetings in the next week. The district's grading system to include a 50% grade floor will be part of the discussion at … more
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Lu interactive playground reimagining education at Sumter school
Technology continues to change the classroom and in this case even the gym for physical education. Oakland Primary School is the first school in Sumter School District to implement a relatively new innovation initiative called Lu that is an … more
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Sumter High School senior Jada Collins receives 60 acceptance letters and $1.7M in scholarship offers so far
Jada Collins, a senior at Sumter High School who has received more than 60 acceptance letters and $1.7 million in scholarship offers so far, gives credit to the Gear Up program. According to Jada, the Gear Up program has prepared her for her college … more
2 Sumter public schools receive CPR training kits
Sumter public school parents are joining the initiative to turn bystanders into lifesavers by donating CPR kits to local schools to further educate faculty, staff and students on the life-saving tool. Kenneth Mims, who is not only a parent, but … more
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Sumter High School senior Eriyonna Walcott accepted into Coast Guard Academy Scholar program
Eriyonna Walcott, a senior at Sumter High School, has been accepted into the Coast Guard Academy Scholar program. She is the first student in more than 12 years who has been accepted into a service academy from Sumter School District and the only … more
Wilson Hall students learn CPR after donation of kits in December 2023
In December 2023, Wilson Hall received a donation of 10 CPR kits from Mary and Craig Simmons, owners of C. Simmons Construction in Sumter. This donation has since equipped teachers, staff and select students with CPR training (not … more
Canty says superintendent was insubordinate for not providing budget estimate and continuing some football field renovations
Sumter school board's chairman took exception Monday with the superintendent for what has been a four-month delay in getting a budget estimate request for renovations to a middle school football field while work continued. In early September, the … more
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3 reelected, 2 reappointed to Liberty STEAM board seats
Liberty STEAM Charter School will see no changeover in its nine-member board of directors this year after three incumbents for elected seats won uncontested races recently and two appointed directors were reappointed. Jenny Knopf, the Rev. Marion … more
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Wilson Hall, Sumter School District and Liberty STEAM to have 1st collaborative event
Wilson Hall, Sumter School District and Liberty STEAM Charter School will kick off their first collaborative event together with a free, shared professional development workshop for teachers on Saturday, April 13. Wilson Hall Head of School Brent … more
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Ebenezer students learn about Army careers
Honor students from Ebenezer Middle School in Sumter School District visited USARCENT as part of the Partners in Education program. The PIE program is an initiative to strengthen the relationship with the local community and to educate students from … more
Help Manning High School student council raise funds by attending Feb. 19 Clarendon County Food Truck Festival
Clarendon students need residents' help by attending an event, and it's easy to help by doing what many love - eating. Manning High School's student council is hosting its second-annual Clarendon County Food Truck Festival on Monday, Feb. 19, … more
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New bill would allow 20% preference for military children at charter schools
A new piece of legislation in the state's General Assembly would allow public charter schools to give an enrollment preference option to children of active-duty military members. The bill introduced earlier this month by House Speaker Murrell … more
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Sumter School District: 100 days of school done, 80 days to go
Students across Sumter School District celebrated the 100th day of school last week with various activities and events, including dressing up like they were 100 years old, taking part in STEM labs, decorating posters, gathering 100 signatures, doing … more
Students bring Wonderland to Sumter community through play
PHOTOS PROVIDED Lakewood High School Drama Club students and staff presented "Alice" for the community and the school's students in their auditorium March 16-18. more
Commissioners approve Walker Gamble Elementary site plans for Turbeville
Performance zoning and site plans were approved for the new Walker Gamble Elementary School during a recent Clarendon County Planning Commission meeting. Despite controversy in 2023 about the new school being built in Turbeville and possible … more
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S.C. tech school students will now be able to transfer to USC or Clemson more successfully
Students transferring from a school within the South Carolina Technical College System to either Clemson University or University of South Carolina will now have an easier time doing so. State leaders from the Legislature, the technical college … more
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Rep. Smith appoints Davis to state charter school district board
Carrying what he has learned from his leadership position with Liberty STEAM Charter School since 2019, board Vice Chairman Dexter Davis has accepted an appointment by its statewide authorizer's board of trustees. Because Davis cannot hold both … more
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Scholarships to Central Carolina Technical College students help put America back to work
Sumter Elks Lodge 855 provides a $10,000 check for future scholarships to Central Carolina Technical College's welding department last week. Department Chairman and Program Manager Axel Reis is shown in the … more
Sumter police help local students in need
PHOTO PROVIDED Members of Sumter Sumter Police Department collected shoes to donate to Wilder Elementary School students this week. more
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