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Looking ahead for summer activities? See local options at 2nd-annual Summer Camp Fair on March 17 at Wilson Hall
If a parent is looking to see what summer camp options are available in Sumter this year, Wilson Hall will host the area's second-annual Summer Camp Fair soon. About 20 organizations have already signed up to showcase their summer camps at booths … more
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Tri-county high-schoolers to learn financial literacy with program funded by SAFE Federal Credit Union
Schools throughout South Carolina, including public and private schools in Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties, now have access to a course teaching financial literacy. SAFE Federal Credit Union has invested more than $100,000 to create an online … more
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Students learn through Maker Space activities
Mrs. Wheeler's sixth-grade students explored the Maker Space Media Center last week and participated in hands-on, engaging activities including the Flight Simulator, checkers challenges, Sphero Bolts, Sphero RVs and a Lego challenge. Mrs. Lloyd, … more
Sumter School District board OKs school climate survey for teachers
In the spirit that school climate is essential for retaining teachers and retention itself is critical given nationwide teacher shortages, Sumter school board will engage with a private firm to conduct a school climate survey. Sumter School … more
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Sumter School District's grading system before board again Monday
After an extensive discussion at the board's last meeting, the district's grading system will take center stage again at Sumter School District's Board of Trustees' meeting on Monday night. Board members spoke for nearly 50 minutes on related … 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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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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South Carolina House budget writers propose starting teacher pay to increase to $47,000
In the face of record teacher shortages in the state, the House Ways and Means Committee has proposed increasing statewide minimum teacher pay to $47,000 next school year. The proposal came from the Education Budget Subcommittee of the House Ways … 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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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
Celebrating Black History Month at Sumter Liberty STEAM Charter School
Lloyd "Fig" Newton, a retired U.S. Air Force four-star general, who served as commander of the Air Education and Training Command and was also the first African American pilot to fly with the Thunderbirds, speaks to the kindergarten class of 2036 at … more
Student organizations show their love at faculty and staff professional development event
One day after Valentine's Day, students at Sumter High School were still in a giving mood as groups and organizations hosted a faculty and staff professional development event on Feb. 15. The student organizations that helped out were SHS Tennis … more
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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Walker Gamble Elementary recognized as 'distinguished school'
A historic Clarendon County school has earned national recognition through a top honor program. Clarendon County School District announced Walker Gamble Elementary School was honored in February at the 2024 National ESEA Conference in Portland, … more
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Sumter School District trustees speak out on test score/class grade comparisons
Sumter school board members are expressing concern after comparisons of state test score data from last year and classroom grades given to students in core subjects. Spring 2023 state assessment data at three of the district's lower-performing … more
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Wilson Hall students win 7 ribbons in art show
Wilson Hall students earned seven ribbons at the S.C. Independent School Association State Art Show. Pictured with their first-place trophies and blue ribbons in their respective divisions are Aubrey Payne (sculpture), Mary Ellen … more
Wilson Hall wins SCISA middle school debate championship
Wilson Hall students Sophia Levi, left, and Kira Stelle won the Middle School Championship in the S.C. Independent School Association State Debate Competition. Levi also won the trophy for the highest-ranked debater in the middle school division. … more
Oakland Primary students, teachers present Black History Program
During Tuesday night's Black History Program and PTA meeting at Oakland Primary School, works of art from students were on display, and the chorus sang and explained the story behind each song. more
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
Sumter school board votes 6-3 for new Mayewood athletic building
A new bathroom and concession stand area is set for a middle school football field in Sumter School District after the school board voted 6-3 on a new building concept Monday night. An option for a wood-framed building not to exceed an allotted … more
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