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Dressing for success in Sumter School District
Wednesday was Well-Dressed Wednesday with Mr. Wells at Manchester Elementary School. Students practiced tying their own ties so they will be able to master the skill on their own over time. Some of the younger students at the school also dressed up. more
Liberty STEAM outperforms Sumter School District in reading, math on state tests
In just its fourth year of operation, Liberty STEAM Charter School outperformed Sumter School District and was on par with state averages for proficiency in reading and math on South Carolina's annual standardized test from the spring. A … more
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Students beautify Sumter park
Sumter High School's Junior Civitans group spent part of their Saturday beautifying Dillon Park. The group picked up 237.81 pounds of trash, or 34 bags, from the park. more
Argh! Lemira celebrates Talk Like a Pirate Day
On Sept. 19, Lemira Elementary School staff and students dressed in their best pirate attire to celebrate "Talk like a Pirate Day"! Sumter County Museum held read alouds with students as one of their literacy-based, pirate-themed … more
'Crocs in Camo' at Environmental Center
PHOTOS PROVIDED Pocalla Springs Elementary School hosted an incredible Literacy Night at their newly reopened Environmental Center. The evening's theme, "Crocs in Camo," highlighted the school's partnership with the U.S. Army, whose members … more
Morris College to benefit from $70M gift to UNCF
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott made one of her largest single donations ever this past week to financially strengthen historically Black colleges and universities and Morris College will benefit. On Tuesday, Sept. 23, Scott provided a … more
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Lakewood High Marching Soldiers of Sound bring home 1sts
The Lakewood High School Marching Soldiers of Sound proudly represented Sumter this past weekend at the inaugural Tobacco Road Band Competition. The talented group earned first place in Dance and in Drum Majors, and an Excellent Rating overall, … more
Sumter School District food service hourly workers to see 30% pay raise
Sumter School District's hourly food service workers will get a 30% pay raise effective immediately after the district's board of trustees unanimously approved the measure Monday night. The vote comes after discussion on cafeteria workers' pay in … more
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Sumter High officially receives Excellence in Sportsmanship Banner at Homecoming Pep Rally
PHOTOS PROVIDED Sumter High School's Homecoming Pep Rally held Sept. 19 was full of spirit, pride and energy. The South Carolina High School League topped off the event with a presentation of the 2024-25 Excellence in Sportsmanship Banner to the … more
Sumter High Speech & Debate Team returns to competition Sept. 27 after more than 2 decades
SUBMITTED For the first time since 2001, the Sumter High School Speech & Debate Team will compete in an official tournament, marking the return of a proud tradition of speech and debate at the school. The team is scheduled to attend their first … more
Sumter school board selects search firm in seeking next superintendent
Sumter School District's Board of Trustees is turning to a superintendent search firm that it has experience working with in seeking the district's next leader. By a unanimous vote, the full board selected private consulting firm BWP and … more
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Fall bond proceeds for projects totaling $12.5M before Sumter school board on Monday
Current capital priority needs in the district through fall bond proceeds money and a presentation on various high school diploma pathways headline items that will be before Sumter school board on Monday. Board committee reports and second and … more
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Colleges face high stakes in responses to Republican outcry over staff comments on Charlie Kirk
At first, Clemson University took a stand for free speech. It condemned employees' remarks that made light of Charlie Kirk's death on social media, but the school said it was committed to protecting … more
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eSTEAM Festival gets bigger and better each year. Come see it for yourself.
A couple Saturdays to go before Main Street is filled with squeals of excitement and discovery as eSTEAM Festival returns to Sumter on Oct. 4. The free family festival allows enthusiasts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math from a … more
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Recent education headlines: Wright resigns as superintendent, Gamble in place; CCTC hires new leader
WRIGHT RESIGNS AS SUPERINTENDENT; GAMBLE SERVING AS ACTING LEADER Sumter school board voted on Aug. 14 to accept the resignation of William Wright Jr. as the fifth school district leader and for district Chief of Schools Shirley Gamble to begin … more
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Canty stresses Sumter school board unity is key to saving district
In Trustee the Rev. Ralph Canty's plea last week, he not only emphasized that the board's Master Plan Committee requests the school board's vision for such a plan, but unification is needed to save the district. The longtime board member stressed … more
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Thompson, Central Carolina Technical College to partner on electrical apprenticeship program
Thompson Construction Group and Central Carolina Technical College are partnering to offer a customized electrical apprenticeship program that will in turn benefit both entities. Central Carolina's short-term training for Thompson's electrical … more
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Sumter school board postpones both rezoning, master plan for now to develop unified facility vision
For time to develop a unified vision for future facility needs in the district, Sumter school board has postponed both rezoning attendance lines implementation and the development of a master plan. After an impassioned plea by Master Plan … more
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Gamble to continue as acting Sumter district superintendent until next permanent leader named
After a unanimous vote from the school board, Shirley Gamble will remain as acting superintendent in Sumter School District until a permanent superintendent is named. Some districts go the route of hiring an outside interim superintendent after a … more
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Rural leaders urge Rembert residents to push for rezoning now
REMBERT - Area leaders told residents at an emergency community meeting here Tuesday that the rezoning of district schools' attendance lines now will help save rural schools and challenged them to speak at Monday's school board meeting. Four … more
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