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$16,000 grant benefits CCTC machining technology program
STAFF REPORT A $16,000 grant awarded to Central Carolina Technical College from the Gene Haas Foundation will bring more students into the college's machining technology program, according to a news … more
Nominations being accepted through Jan. 18 for January's High School Teacher of the Month, presented by Morris College
Resolve to thank those who help you most in your life. You can nominate your favorite teacher now for January's High School Teacher of the Month, presented by Morris College, for their chance to win money and swag. Nominations are open through … more
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Sumter trustees approve next year's Sumter School District calendar for early start, early finish
In line with a growing trend, Sumter School District will move to a "modified year-round calendar" with the start of next school year. In its only action item beyond the election of officers, the district's Board of Trustees unanimously approved … more
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7 new trustees join Sumter school board, all sworn in; the Rev. Ralph Canty is new chair, Bonnie Disney elected vice chair
Sumter County has its new school board after seven new trustees on the nine-member board were sworn in Monday night. However, the new chair and vice chair are familiar faces. In its initial action as a board after the installation, the trustees … more
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A new day for Sumter school board with installation ceremony
Sumter County has essentially a new school board after seven new trustees on the nine-member board were sworn in Monday night during an installation ceremony. However, the new chair and vice chair … more
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Barboza named 2022-23 Sumter Christian School Teacher of the Year
SUBMITTED BY SUMTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Maria Barboza has been selected as Teacher of the Year at Sumter Christian School for the 2022-23 school year. Barboza received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Phoenix and taught in Texas … more
Sumter students learn about severe weather by working together with hands-on activity
Last week in the STREAM Lab, Pocalla Springs Elementary School students learned about severe weather. They worked together to modify a paper towel tube so that it is able to withstand at least 10 seconds of high wind from a "tornado's wind field" - … more
New Sumter School District board takes office Monday; chairperson, VP, clerk to be elected after ceremony
An almost entirely new Sumter school board, one with seven new trustees, will be sworn in and take office Monday night. A district staff member placed the agenda online Friday for the public for Monday's installation ceremony at Lakewood High … more
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'On the right path': National educational group honors Crosswell Drive Elementary with Points of Light Award for students’ post-pandemic academic growth
Best practices generally achieve strong results, and Crosswell Drive Elementary School was recently recognized for student growth after implementing an "accelerated learning" classroom model two years ago after the height of the pandemic. In late … more
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Clarendon County school board members to be recognized Jan. 9
It is School Board Recognition Month, and Clarendon County School District is ready to celebrate. According to a new release, CCSD will join other districts nationwide to celebrate School Board Recognition Month at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9, at … more
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Sumter school board to have special called meeting Friday on waiver request
Sumter School District's Board of Trustees will have one more meeting after all before a seven-member changeover occurs on Monday. In a procedural formality, the full board must approve a waiver request associated with the district's five-year … more
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Oakland Primary students appreciate new STEM lab kits
Oakland Primary School thanked the Sumter Education Foundation for its donation of $5,800 to the school. Each kindergarten and first-grade student spends 50 minutes each week in the STEM lab, and the money was used to purchase kits and resources for … more
Families fill all 270 additional seats in Sumter Liberty STEAM Charter School's expansion lottery
Liberty STEAM Charter School seems to have ended last year and begun this year on a good note after all available seats in its biggest enrollment expansion to date have been filled. Interim Executive Director Trevor Ivey said Tuesday that all 270 … more
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2022: Our year in review: New superintendent, a (mostly) new school board, rezoning for Sumter School District
Similar to some recent years, Sumter School District's Board of Trustees drew more attention in the boardroom than students and teachers did in the classroom. It was discovered in January that the nine-member board was divided 5-4 against … more
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Sumter Mayor Merchant visits Lemira to help with news show
Sumter Mayor David Merchant made a surprise visit to Lemira Elementary School before winter break to be a guest host on the morning news show during the school's PJ day. Working with the staff and students who produce the show that is televised … more
Sumter Career and Tech's Gass wins December Morris College High School Teacher of the Month contest
STAFF REPORT Frederick Gass, a firefighting instructor at Sumter Career and Technology Center, won the December High School Teacher of the Month contest. Presented by Morris College, and similar to a previous educator-focused contest Morris … more
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Celebrating Christmas reading at Sumter's Wilder Elementary School
Wilder Elementary School held its Christmas Storybook Character Parade just before Sumter School District's winter break. PHOTOS PROVIDED more
Day in a journalist's life: 3 high school seniors spend day in news industry with The Sumter Item
Three Sumter students were given the chance to dive into the local news industry this fall semester and proved they have the drive of a journalist. This month, The Sumter Item wrapped up a job-shadowing opportunity for students within Sumter … more
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Alice Drive Middle named technology project state finalist; 'Dr. M' receives recognition for 3rd time in 7 years
Accolades and opportunities continue to come in for Alice Drive Middle School and its STEM program. Last week, Samsung, an international electronics company, announced that the 40 Miller Road school is a top-five state finalist for and will … more
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Alice Drive Middle smashes its record in canned food drive
PHOTOS PROVIDED The National Junior Honor Society at Alice Drive Middle School hosted a canned food drive for Sumter United Ministries. The school collected 1,759 cans and other food items, smashing its record of 1,030. The top three classes that … more
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