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Sumter High School Speech and Debate Team celebrates Constitution Day
On Sept. 17, the Sumter High School Speech and Debate Team celebrated the 239th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution by handing out free pocket-sized Constitutions to students and staff. Alongside the pocket Constitutions, team … more
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STEM, health sciences highlight magnet survey for Sumter School District
A recent district-wide magnet school interest survey showed many teachers, staff and parents are interested in magnet options in Sumter County with academic rigor and specialized curriculum aligned with children's interests. Six curriculum themes … more
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Lemira Elementary principal appointed to S.C. School Improvement Council's board
After Lemira Elementary School's school improvement council was recognized in recent years as a top performing council, Lemira Principal Stephanie Gregg has been recently appointed to serve on the organization's board of trustees. School … more
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eSTEAM Sumter Festival is Saturday in downtown Sumter
This upcoming weekend will be the first Saturday in October, and locally that means it is the eSTEAM Sumter Festival in the downtown area.The hands-on, fun festival that continues to grow features local and regional STEM and STEAM-based careers with … more
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District Teacher Forum to host Sumter school board candidate forum on Oct. 8
Election season has begun, and for the always high-stakes Sumter school board races, there are opportunities to get to know the candidates for the open non-partisan seats on the nine-member board. In addition to the Vote Guide with candidate … more
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UPDATED: Kaneft to leave Wilson Hall for Tulsa school
In an announcement Friday, Wilson Hall Head of School Brent Kaneft accepted a head of school post with a private school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but will complete the remainder of this school year in … more
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Sumter High School Speech and Debate Team celebrates Constitution Day
On Thursday, Sept. 17, the Sumter High School Speech and Debate Team celebrated the 239th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution by handing out free pocket-sized Constitutions to … more
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Google gives Liberty STEAM Charter School $100K during presentation
Google representatives not only awarded Liberty STEAM Charter School $100,000 to continue its technology-based education on Monday, but an investment was also made into students' online safety in navigating the digital world. The tech giant … more
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Morris College hosts inaugural Community Connection Fair
Morris College hosted its Inaugural Community Connection Fair in the Garrick Boykin Human Development Center on Saturday, Sept. 12, from noon to 4 p.m. Various community organizations including local nonprofits, churches, businesses, fraternities, … more
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Experiencing in order to better understand
First-year Sumter School District Superintendent Gerald Gary recently rode a district bus driver's morning route to more fully understand bus transportation issues in the district. Gary and his administration are looking to do a "transportation … more
CCTC Foundation receives $20,000 Duke Energy Foundation Grant to support workforce development
Central Carolina Technical College Foundation is pleased to announce a $20,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to support TradeShift-CORE, an innovative workforce development initiative designed to prepare individuals for … more
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Sumter school board votes 4-3 to remove rezoning discussion, vote; Canty said idea 'ludicrous' if without more research
With the stance the school district needs a comprehensive facilities study be completed first before any discussion on realignment or a master plan, a school board majority voted down such a discussion before Monday's meeting. Trustee the Rev. … more
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Microsoft commits to sweeping AI privacy rules for students. Will other tech giants follow?
Millions of students every day turn to AI chatbots for help with schoolwork, emotional support and personal advice — often unaware of where their conversations and other personal information end … more
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Ragin puts rezoning attendance lines on Monday school board agenda
With just two board meetings remaining since he is not seeking reelection, Sumter school board chairman Shawn Ragin added a board discussion and vote on implementing rezoning attendance lines or a … more
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Sumter school board will bring back realignment option, Ragin says
With just two board meetings remaining because he is not seeking reelection, Sumter school board Chairman Shawn Ragin said Thursday the board will bring the controversial topic of rezoning schools' attendance lines back up. In response, the … more
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Sumter County councilman moves forward with magnet school proposal
REMBERT - A Sumter County councilman with a history of getting involved in Sumter School District affairs now is proposing a magnet school, but the area's school board member says he "needs to back off." During the spring, Sumter County Council … more
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Sumter High Speech & Debate blood drive collects 69 units of blood
The Sumter High School Speech & Debate Team partnered with The Blood Connection on Tuesday, Sept. 1, to host a community blood drive that brought together students, staff, families and community members, who … more
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Sumter School District Superintendent Gary lays out goals for the school year
Sumter School District Superintendent Gerald Gary has essentially hit the ground running since beginning April 1 and recently laid out his six goals for the new school year to the district's board of trustees. At the full board's July 13 meeting … more
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2 juveniles detained after allegedly making threats against Chestnut Oaks Middle School
Two juveniles were detained Tuesday, Sept. 1, for allegedly making threats of violence against Chestnut Oaks Middle School, according to a news release from the Sumter sheriff's office Wednesday … more
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Morris College convocation: 'You didn't get this far just to get this far'
Morris College hosted its fall convocation on campus along with keynote speaker Melva Wallace, president of Huston-Tillotson University in Texas, on Thursday, Aug. 27. Wallace's repeated advice to … more
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