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Morning coffee with Santa at Oakland Primary School
On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the Oakland Primary School staff was treated to "breakfast with Santa" by community partner Christ Community Church Sumter. PHOTOS PROVIDED more
Sumter's Next Generation, presented by CCTC: Teamwork, confidence launch Hillcrest Middle School students to victory in statewide rover challenge
For eighth-graders at Hillcrest Middle School, the universe isn't just something to gaze at - it's something to conquer. Competing as the Orbit Pioneers, a team of 11 students - Aaron Robinson, Bryce Jumper, Edward Hubbard, Nasir Livingston, … more
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Manchester Elementary School media specialist honored with regional title
Going above and beyond in and outside of the library is what sets Manchester Elementary School media specialist Jessica Flowers apart. And it's what earned her the title of Pee Dee Regional Librarian of the Year. "Loved and excited" is how she … more
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Thomas Sumter Academy earns Purple Star designation
REMBERT - Thomas Sumter Academy has always been a school with a strong military presence, and now it has achieved the state's top honor for connection and relationship to families in the armed forces. On Thursday, representatives from the South … more
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Excelling at teaching tomorrow's leaders at Liberty STEAM Charter School
Liberty STEAM Charter School recognized two teachers of the month, for October lead teacher and November teaching fellow, at its board of directors meeting on Monday, Dec. 2. more
Athletic field updates, board committee assignments before Sumter trustees on Monday
Project updates on athletic fields at the district's three high schools and discussion of a new program offering at Sumter Career and Technology Center will be before Sumter School District's Board of Trustees on Monday. Financial reports, board … more
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Sumter's Liberty STEAM Charter School adds 144 seats in lottery
After a busy enrollment season in October and November, Liberty STEAM Charter School added new seats in next year's kindergarten class at its fall enrollment lottery on Monday night. A record 348 applications were filed this fall via an online … more
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S.C. Attorney General may partner with Morris College forensics department
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson made a special visit to Morris College on the afternoon of Wednesday, Nov. 20, to explore the college's forensics laboratory. By the end of his tour, Wilson was ready to find a way to put the lab to use in … more
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Shaw Heights Elementary Student Lighthouse Team organizes successful food drive
Shaw Heights Elementary School, a proud Leader in Me school, is dedicated to cultivating leadership skills in students at school, at home and in the community. As part of their commitment to service, the school's Student … more
Sumter's Next Generation, presented by CCTC: SLT, CCTC's Jlynn Montgomery chases his acting dreams on local, national stages
At just 22 years old, Jlynn Montgomery has already carved a path that most dreamers only imagine. A performer with a flair for acting, modeling and leadership, Montgomery radiates ambition, resilience and a love for the arts that has propelled him … more
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Morris College announces Dr. Johnny Surry as Vice President of Student Affairs
SUBMITTED BY MORRIS COLLEGE Morris College welcomes Johnny Surry, Ed.D., to the Morris College Family as Vice President of Student Affairs. Surry brings fresh ideas and strategies to elevate Morris' student affairs department. Surry takes a … more
Terrence J brings wellness to the table at Morris College's Top Chef Competition
The Hornet's Nest at Morris College was buzzing with energy last Saturday, Nov. 16, as students, faculty and staff gathered to flex their culinary skills in a competition of creativity and wellness called Top Chef Competition. Six teams, a mix of … more
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Sumter School District to hold special school board election to fill Zell's unexpired term
Sumter School District's Area 8 Board of Trustees seat is being vacated soon once Jeff Zell takes on a larger political role, but there is discrepancy in interpreting the district's policy on unexpired terms. Zell is poised to become the next … more
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Sumter School District Board of Trustees swears in members
Sumter School District Board of Trustees swore in new board members at its meeting on Monday night, Nov. 18, at the district office. After the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, the board has two new … more
Sumter School District says threat allegations were false, lifts lockdown of middle school
Sumter School District has released a statement regarding the possible threat posed to Alice Drive Middle School on Tuesday, Nov. 19. According to Shelly Galloway, executive director of … more
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Sumter middle school on lockdown 'out of an abundance of caution' as police investigate possible threat
Alice Drive Middle School has been placed on lockdown “out of an abundance of caution” following a potential threat on Tuesday. At around 11:40 a.m., parents and guardians of ADM … more
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Ragin is new school board chairman, Alston will be vice chair after election
New leadership is at the top of Sumter School District’s Board of Trustees, as Shawn Ragin is the new chairman and Brian Alston is the new vice chairman after the board’s organizational … more
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Golden Pride band wins awards
The Golden Pride traveled to Huntersville, N.C., to compete in Clash of the Titans Band Competition at Hopewell High School. The band performed in class 3A and received third place in percussion, third place in dance, second place … more
USC Sumter celebrates its first-generation college students with community block party
USC Sumter and Sumterites joined campuses across the nation to celebrate National First-Generation Day with a community block party on Friday, Nov. 8. "USC Sumter is very proud to be the school that serves a large number of first-generation … more
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Wilson Hall holds annual Colonial Day
PHOTOS BY ADAM FLASH / THE SUMTER ITEM Wilson Hall fourth-graders stepped back in time on Thursday, Nov. 7, as they visited the Carolina Backcountry Homestead at Sumter County Museum for the annual Wilson Hall Colonial Day, part of the curriculum … more
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