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November 25, 2007
Chamber recognizes students, teachers at monthly luncheon
The Mullins Chamber of Commerce recognized teachers and students during its monthly luncheon, Nov. 16.
Chamber recognizes students, teachers at monthly luncheon
The Mullins Chamber of Commerce recognized teachers and students during its monthly luncheon, Nov. 16.
November 21, 2007
Harlana Vaughan named Florence District 1?s Teacher of the Year
FLORENCE ? If you met Harlana Vaughan, a kindergarten teacher at McLaurin Elementary School, you could see she was destined to be someone who would inspire children to become life-long learners.
Marion County Education
South Carolina's First Lady Jenny Sanford, along with the State Education Department, has launched a Healthy S.C. School Video Contest for students.
Marion County Education
South Carolina's First Lady Jenny Sanford, along with the State Education Department, has launched a Healthy S.C. School Video Contest for students.
Darlington County School District extends superintendent’s contract
The Darlington County School District Board of Education has extended Superintendent Dr. Rainey Knight?s contract after a satisfactory performance evaluation.
November 20, 2007
Elementary school students collect food for Manna House
FLORENCE ? Students at Carver Elementary School in Florence were in the holiday spirit as the school collected about 1,800 food items to be donated to The Manna House just in time for Thanksgiving.
November 19, 2007
Leatherman, Timmons get alumni awards from FMU biology program
FLORENCE ? Karen Ann Leatherman, president and owner of Fitness Forum, and Melissa M. Timmons, chemistry and physics teacher at Johnsonville High School, have been honored by the Francis Marion University Department of Biology with outstanding alumni awards.
November 15, 2007
Program reaches milestone
Thursday will be remembered as a major milestone for ScienceSouth as the organization dedicated to inspiring, educating and entertaining students through science and technology reached its 100,000th participant.
Residents voice concerns over hiring
Residents of the Pamplico community voiced concerns about the process of hiring a new superintendent to lead Florence School District 2 and characteristics of a leader during a community forum Thursday night.
Latta school leaders hope to add an additional school
The Latta Early Childhood Center and Latta Elementary share one campus, and right now they're operation above maximum capacity. School leaders hope to add an additional school within the next two years.
Classroom Crunch in Latta
For one Pee Dee school district the issue of overcrowding a growing issue. Both the Latta Early Childhood Center and the Latta Elementary School share the same campus and they're at maximum capacity. It's not necessarily because the town itself is growing it's the number of families wanting to send their children to school in this district.
Classroom Crunch: Students pack Horry County schools
Officials say growth of residents in Horry County is causing overcrowded schools. District officials sit down to figure out what do to with the growing student population.
Not all trustees approve MSD7 policy changes
Besides presentation of 2007 test data, strategic planning reports by school administrators and an audit report, business during the November Marion School District 7 Board of Trustees meeting included approval of changes to board policies, the superintendent's report, and an out-of-district transfer request.
Not all trustees approve MSD7 policy changes
Besides presentation of 2007 test data, strategic planning reports by school administrators and an audit report, business during the November Marion School District 7 Board of Trustees meeting included approval of changes to board policies, the superintendent's report, and an out-of-district transfer request.
November 14, 2007
Four Pee Dee schools ‘excellent’ in testing
Four schools in the Pee Dee received an Excellent score for both the Absolute and Excellent ratings, according to School Report Cards released by the state Department of Education on Thursday.
The Byrnes Schools to have open house
The Byrnes Schools will kick off its 2008-09 admissions season with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at 1201 E. Ashby Road, Florence.
No tobacco allowed on Horry County school property soon
As of December 1, no tobacco products are allowed on any Horry County school properties.
November 13, 2007
Veterans remembered and honored on Armistice Day
Veterans Day was celebrated in Johnsonville with a flourish on Friday with all three schools holding a special program honoring the men and women who have served in the arm forces.
Veterans remembered and honored on Armistice Day
Veterans Day was celebrated in Johnsonville with a flourish on Friday with all three schools holding a special program honoring the men and women who have served in the arm forces.
Northeastern Tech financial aid deadline nears
New or returning students planning to attend Northeastern Technical College for the spring semester should submit financial aid applications by Thursday.
Budweiser sponsors anti-gang programs
Speaker told Horry County high school students how bad decisions affected his own life.
Rex to announce new teacher recruitment initiative
November 12, 2007
High school teacher merit award program gets approval from Darlington County School District
Horry County schools work to improve portable classroom safety
Just about every school in Horry County has portable outdoor classrooms. While many of these classrooms have the same technology as classrooms inside school buildings, officials say that isn't their biggest concern. A big problem school leaders are working on now is safety for kids in the portables.
Sparrow family gift to help fund FMU baseball stadium
Francis Marion University President Fred Carter announced Monday that the school has been given a substantial gift from long-time supporters of the university.
Ads aim to recruit men, minorities to teach in S.C.
COLUMBIA (AP) _ State Education Superintendent Jim Rex says upcoming TV ads will focus on recruiting men and minorities to teach in South Carolina.
November 09, 2007
One Pee Dee high school’s students passed HSAP on first try in 2007
Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology in Darlington County School District is the only high school in the Pee Dee to have 100 percent of its 10th-grade students pass both the state?s English language arts and math High School Assessment Program (HSAP), or exit exams, the first time, according to results released Friday by the state Department of Education.
McGee named FMU’s legislative liason
FLORENCE ? Francis Marion University President Dr. Fred Carter announced that former state Rep. James ?Jim? McGee will be the university?s legislative liaison, effective Dec. 1.
Teen arrested for having knife on school bus
A student at St. James Middle School was arrested Thursday after allegedly taking a kitchen knife and a hammer on board a school bus.
