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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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Georgia Pacific-Clarendon gives $5K to local college for mechatronics program
Georgia Pacific-Clarendon has given thousands of dollars to a local college in support of mechatronics instruction. On Wednesday, Feb. 7, Central Carolina Technical College and Georgia Pacific-Clarendon, one of the world's leading makers of … more
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'Thank you for being my bus driver': District closing gap some in vacancies, touts increased pay, family atmosphere
If you like to drive, watch the sunrise, be home at night, with weekends, holidays and summer break off to boot, then becoming a Sumter School District bus driver could be the job for you. Add recently increased entry-level pay adjusted to $18 … more
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Mayewood Middle football field budget estimates before board Monday
At Monday's Sumter school board meeting, district administration will present the much-anticipated budget estimate request for renovations to a middle school football field after work continued at the site in the fall. That follows a board … more
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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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Lemira Elementary School celebrates kindness
It's Kindness Awareness Month, and the Lemira Elementary School Lions hosted Author Anne Ferguson, who wrote "You Can Sit with Me." The book centered on the theme of kindness. Students spoke about ways to be kind and learned about … more
State recognizes Liberty STEAM as 1st Purple Star-designated charter school
Liberty STEAM Charter School can add to its list of accomplishments that it is now the first Purple Star-designated public charter school in South Carolina. Officials from Liberty STEAM, the state Public Charter School District and Shaw Air Force … more
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Liberty STEAM Charter School's long-term goal is school on Shaw Air Force Base
Liberty STEAM Charter School's long-term vision now also includes a K-8 school on Shaw Air Force Base to increase the number of military dependents who can attend Sumter's first tuition-free public charter school. Liberty STEAM Board Chairman … more
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