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Sumter school board votes to transfer $1.7M for completion of new stadium at Crestwood
Project management issues aside, Sumter's school board approved an administrative recommendation to transfer $1.7 million in capital funds to complete Crestwood High School's new football stadium at a special-called meeting last week. The total … more
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Appeals court allows part of Biden student loan repayment plan to go forward
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court has allowed the U.S. Education Department to move ahead with a plan to lower monthly payments for millions of student loan borrowers, putting on hold a … more
Inspire the Fire collaborates with Knowledge for College to host summer camp in Sumter for local children
In 2019, Inspire the Fire, a Charlotte-based nonprofit, brought the Sumter Experience to Patriot Hall, according to its Facebook page. This experience includes breakout sessions featuring lessons in rap/poetry, vocals, visual arts, drone technology, … more
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Sumter Christian School student council seeking donations from local businesses for raffle Aug. 9
Sumter Christian School's student council is seeking donations of goods and/or services from valued local businesses for its upcoming basket raffle. The raffle is intended to raise money for school and community projects and will be held at the … more
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Bomb squads, arson specialists and helicopters all part of SLED summer camp at USC Sumter
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, or SLED, is not just about enforcement, and USC Sumter proved that with its weeklong "SLED'ing into fun" summer camp June 24-28 where kids entering grades 5-8 learned about forensics, K-9 units and drones, … more
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Lemira Elementary School lessons
Last week, the Palmetto Tennis Center gave tennis lessons to Lemira Elementary School students during their summer enrichment camp. more
REACH-ing for the stars in the fine arts in Sumter School District
Sumter School District held its annual REACH Summer Arts Showcase on Wednesday night at Sumter High School. The REACH summer program is for students in grades 3 through 11 who have been identified as gifted in the arts, including visual arts, music … more
Sumter United Ministries' 'Gear Up for Learning' project seeks school supplies
Sumter United Ministries is looking for school supplies as it kicks off its annual supply drive, "Gear Up for Learning," ahead of the 2024-25 school year. According to Kathy Hunt, SUM office manager, the ministry has hosted the project every year … more
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Sumter High senior, salutatorian is named National Merit Scholarship Finalist winner
Parents, teachers, classmates and friends were all guiding influences to help Sumter High School salutatorian Taeyoung "Aiden" Kim achieve one of the highest honors for a high school student in the U.S. Kim was recently named a National Merit … more
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A perfect fit: Liberty teacher Michelle McDonald has 'amazing first year' and named state Public Charter School District Teacher of the Year
Sometimes a dream can come true, and you do not have to move for it either. That describes the story of Liberty STEAM Charter School third-grade lead teacher Michelle McDonald, who went from not knowing anything about the Sumter school one year … more
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Sumter student's essay wins 2 honors
Kalaiyah Rhodes-Dingle, who attends Lemira Elementary School, was honored by the Sumter Elks Lodge for winning the state-level essay competition with her essay on "What the Bill of Rights Means to Me." Her essay also won second place in the entire … more
Measure of courage: Former Morris College student body class president earns his 6th master's degree
Courage is transformative. One minute, you're looking at yourself in the mirror, unsatisfied with what you see and frustrated with the circumstances that surround you. You're tired of having to prove yourself in facets designed to hinder your … more
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2 summer camps coming up in June and July at USC Sumter
Summer camps provide an opportunity for children to explore and discover new areas of interest, and the University of South Carolina Sumter is offering two summer camp options for students entering grades 5-8. SLED'ing into Summer is a camp led … more
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Morris College receives $450K in state funding to expand cybersecurity, esports programs
On Thursday, June 12, Morris College hosted a check presentation for $450,000 in state funding for the college's continued development of its cybersecurity-esports programs and showcased its cybersecurity and esports labs. The college first … more
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Sumter School District board passes budget without millage increase request, 7-1
With an eye toward a bond referendum and given a push from the state legislature for districts to use fund balance to offset increased expenditures, Sumter school board passed its 2025 budget on Thursday without a millage request. The budget … more
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Students working hard ahead of annual district arts showcase
Students have been enjoying Sumter School District's annual REACH program, meant for students in grades 3 through 11 who have been identified as gifted in the arts, including visual arts, music (chorus) or theater. Students are involved in an … more
Sumter school board votes 5-4 to remove 50% grade floor in 1st reading
A policy to remove the 50% quarterly grade floor and actually give students final grades based on their performance passed first reading in a 5-4 vote at Sumter School District's Board of Trustees' meeting Monday. Board members voting in favor of … more
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Sumter students graduate from Ivy League colleges
Two of Sumter School District's more recognizable graduates from recent years have just graduated from Ivy League universities and are now starting their careers. Sumter High School Class of 2020 valedictorian Andrea Clark and Crestwood High … more
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Pocalla Elementary School Steppers are Grand Champions
The Pocalla Elementary School Steppers are recognized at Monday's Sumter School District Board of Trustees' meeting after winning the House Party National Step Show in May in Charlotte, North Carolina. The step team … more
SLED'ing into Summer, Write On! camps offered at USC Sumter
Students entering grades 5-8 have two fun summer camp options at the University of South Carolina Sumter. SLED'ing into Summer is a camp led by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and … more
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