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VIDEO: Watch the full Sumter school board candidate forum, Areas 4, 5, 6
If you were unable to attend Wednesday night's candidate forum at Lakewood High School featuring those vying for Sumter school board seats in Districts 4, 5 and 6, which are largely the areas … more
High School Teacher of the Month contest, presented by Morris College, returns
The Sumter Item is restarting its annual High School Teacher of the Month contest, thanks to support from Morris College. Nominate your favorite high school teacher now who works in Sumter, Clarendon or Lee County for their chance to win a $50 … more
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Meet-the-candidate forums kick off with Sumter school districts 3, 8, 9; top quotes from 8 of the participants on Tuesday
All nine Sumter school board seats are up for election in November, and the leading teacher group with Sumter School District hosted its first of three candidate forums on Tuesday night at Sumter High School. The district Teacher Forum, composed … more
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ACT test scores drop to lowest in 30 years in pandemic slide
PHOENIX (AP) — Scores on the ACT college admissions test by this year's high school graduates hit their lowest point in more than 30 years — the latest evidence of the enormity of … more
VIDEO: Watch the full Sumter school board candidate forum, Areas 3, 8, 9
If you were unable to attend Tuesday night's candidate forum at Sumter High School featuring those vying for Sumter school board seats in Districts 3, 8 and 9, which are largely the areas … more
Laurence Manning Academy kicks off 50th anniversary Oct. 14 with a weekend of fun
With an expectation of more than 1,000 attendees and a weekend of celebratory events, Laurence Manning Academy will be celebrating its 50th anniversary during its football team's homecoming weekend. Friday, Oct. 14, will kick off the weekend of … more
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Sumter School District employees should expect bonus by Oct. 31
Sumter School District teachers and staff do not have to wait much longer for the fall bonus that was announced to be extended to them in April by administration. New district Chief Financial Officer Shatika Spearman said all employees should … more
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Public participation, superintendent's report before Sumter school board Monday at Shaw Heights Elementary
Public participation, committee reports and the new superintendent's regular report briefing highlight Sumter School District's Board of Trustees' regularly scheduled monthly board meeting set for Monday at Shaw Heights Elementary School. William … more
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Manning native is 13th S.C. State University leader
Becoming the 13th president of S.C. State University was never in retired Col. Alexander Conyers' plans, but he knew he would always come back to the school in some way. Conyers, a Manning native, was the first in his family to enlist in the … more
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McGhaney faces 3 challengers for Sumter school board District 4 seat
Editor's note: This is the fifth in a series on the nine Sumter school board district seats that are up for election in November. Each week leading up to Election Day, The Sumter Item will analyze a district (alternatively called area) race and … more
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Sumter’s eSTEAM Festival set with new date
After Hurricane Ian caused a postponement of the original set date, Sumter’s eSTEAM Festival is ready to make its comeback next month. The new date will be Saturday, Nov. 12, according to Erika … more
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School board race NAACP forums begin Thursday night
Tonight kicks off Sumter school board candidate forums put on by the Sumter branch of the NAACP and four other groups, even if it might be short notice for some. District Board of Trustees Area 9 candidate Bonnie Disney said she was first made … more
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Sumter School District Area 3 school board incumbent faces challenge from previous member
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the fourth in a series on the nine Sumter school board district seats that are up for election in November. Each week leading up to Election Day, The Sumter Item will analyze a district (alternatively called area) race and … more
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Sumter School District Teacher Forum to host 3 meet-the-candidate forums Oct. 11-13
The month of October in any election year means campaign season, and the leading Sumter School District teacher group will host three forums for the public to meet all school board candidates next week. The district's Teacher Forum, composed of … more
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Manning High Golden Pride Marching Band rates Excellent
PHOTOS PROVIDED The Manning High School Golden Pride Marching Band, under the direction of Jordan D. Jefferson, competed in the Woodland High School Low Country Battle of the Bands on Sept. 24 and received a rating of Excellent. The band received … more
Sumter School District board approves new safety, emergency management coordinator post
Sumter School District will be adding a district-level coordinator of safety and emergency management position after its board of trustees unanimously approved the superintendent's request Monday at its regularly scheduled monthly work … more
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Sumter, Clarendon and Lee schools’ schedule changes because of Tropical Storm Ian – both public and private schools
Editor's note: This article and all of The Sumter Item's hurricane coverage is free as a public service. We believe having access to reliable, accurate and up-to-date local information before, during … more
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eSTEAM Sumter Festival postponed a month due to Hurricane Ian
Editor's note: This article and all of The Sumter Item's hurricane coverage is free as a public service. We believe having access to reliable, accurate and up-to-date local information before, during … more
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Ahead of Hurricane Ian, Clarendon schools -- public and private -- announce schedules for Thursday, Friday
Editor's note: This article and all of The Sumter Item's hurricane coverage is free as a public service online at www.theitem.com. We believe having access to reliable, accurate and up-to-date local … more
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Sumter's Liberty STEAM Charter dismissing early, eLearning Friday ahead of Hurricane Ian
Editor's note: This article and all of The Sumter Item's hurricane coverage is free as a public service online at  www.theitem.com . We believe having access to reliable, accurate and up-to-date … more
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