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Nominations open for December's High School Teacher of the Month, presented by Morris College
Do you or your high school student have the gift of a great teacher? You can nominate them now for December's High School Teacher of the Month, presented by Morris College, for their chance to win money and swag. Nominations are open through noon … more
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Clarendon woman earns high school diploma after 22 years
After 22 years of trying to receive her high school diploma, a Summerton woman graduated Tuesday night. Leading up to the graduation, Vickey House said she was overwhelmed until she moved her tassel from right to left. Her senior year of high … more
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Outgoing Sumter trustees recognized for service
Outgoing Sumter School District Board of Trustees members Brian Alston, Frank Baker, Johnny Hilton, Barbara Jackson, Gloria Lee, Daryl McGhaney and Sherril Ray were recognized Monday evening for their years of service. Monday's meeting was their … more
USARCENT teaches lifesaving skills to Wilson Hall students
U.S. ARMY PHOTOS / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM Students from Wilson Hall learn lifesaving skills during an event taught by Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army Central, at Wilson Hall on Nov. 30 in Sumter. With the … more
Sumter School District Board of Trustees lifts 10% pay reduction for working retirees
Effective Jan. 1, working retirees in Sumter School District will no longer be under a 10% salary reduction requirement that dates back eight years. In an effort to help remedy teacher and staff shortages and with adequate funding in bank … more
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Alice Drive Middle students help Shower Shaw with Goodies
The Blue Star Hawks, Alice Drive Middle School's military kids club, put the finishing touches on more than 30 handmade cards that will be part of this year's Shower Shaw with Goodies program. For 30 years, Sumter Volunteers has led the community to … more
Sumter students plant trees on school grounds, take saplings home
Last week, city staff joined with Pilgrim's to educate local students about the importance of trees in local ecosystems. Students then got to help plant either a crape myrtle or an oak on the school grounds. After planting their tree, students got … more
Public participation, financial reports lead Monday board meeting of Sumter School District
Public participation and financial reports highlight the agenda for Sumter School District's Board of Trustees' regularly scheduled monthly board meeting set for Monday, which will also be the last meeting for seven trustees. Safety plans and … more
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Zell, Canty, Johnson, McLeod and Ragin get 4-year terms on Sumter school board
After the November elections, a lingering question to some extent in the Sumter community has been which school board members will now get the four-year terms in office initially, and who gets the two-year terms? Staggering seats is necessary … more
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MHS alumna named Teacher of the Month at Fox Creek High
PHOTO PROVIDED Jessi Weir, a 2012 graduate of Manning High School, was named the December Teacher of the Month at Fox Creek High School in North Augusta. While a student at MHS, Weir played on the MHS softball team and then the USC Sumter Fire … more
8th-graders visit USC Sumter for biology lesson
Mrs. Barnes', Mrs. Peyton's and Ms. Wilson's eighth-grade science students at Alice Drive Middle School participated in a unique STEM opportunity in partnership with the University of South Carolina Sumter. With the help of Dr. Daniel Kiernan's … more
Sumter Liberty STEAM Charter School adds 270 more students during annual lottery
After a few drumrolls and mouse clicks, Liberty STEAM Charter School added 270 more students to its class rolls for next school year in its annual fall enrollment lottery on Monday night. With more student applications than available seats again … more
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Sumter mayor visits elementary school
Sumter Mayor David Merchant visited Alice Drive Elementary School last week to take part in the school's morning announcements. He reminded everyone about the annual Fantasy of Lights and the Sumter Christmas Parade, which were … more
Sumter School District proposes 1-week shift in school calendar
Sumter School District is considering a change to its school calendar for next year and wants input from employees, parents and students. The district posted its proposed 2023-24 modified calendar and a stakeholder feedback survey on its website … more
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Sumter students pick out gifts at Santa's Shop
Santa's Shop opened for business this week at Oakland Primary School, and students have been spending on gifts for someone special. Volunteers help students to wrap their gifts. more
Morris College to host annual 'Festival of Carols' on Sunday, Dec. 4
Ring in the holiday spirit with the sweet serenades of Morris College and its talented students. The Morris College Chorale will host its annual Christmas concert "Festival of Carols" on Sunday, Dec. 4, in the Neal-Jones Auditorium. Herbert … more
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Liberty STEAM Charter to hold its annual lottery on Monday
It's another year and another lottery for Liberty STEAM Charter School. On Monday, Sumter's first tuition-free, public charter school will hold its third-annual lottery and will be filling seats for four grade levels, according to Interim … more
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Trustees pass perk for Sumter district employees on school choice provision
Sumter School District employees will now be allowed to choose which school their children attend by getting first choice in the district's open enrollment and out-of-zone request processes. The district's Board of Trustees unanimously passed … more
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Sumter High teacher named Morris College's Teacher of the Month in October
SHELBIE GOULDING / THE SUMTER ITEM October's Morris College Teacher of the Month was awarded to Jenna Laney, who teaches AVID at Sumter High School. She has taught in Sumter for 10 years and was awarded a plaque and gift from Morris College on … more
Manning Junior High receives Excellent rating
Manning Junior High School students have worked hard, and it has paid off for this year's state report card. In October, Manning Junior High received an Excellent rating on the state report card. School and District Report Cards are posted on the … more
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