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Sumter Item's Next Gen news editor Maple speaks to Emerging Leaders
The Ross McKenzie Emerging Leaders, consisting of 19 high school juniors from Sumter and Lee county school districts, spoke with local professionals, including The Sumter Item's Next Gen news editor and multimedia reporter Alaysha Maple, on Tuesday, … more
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Crestwood High JROTC Unit 873 continues to excel
Crestwood High School JROTC Unit 873 continues to excel. Under the leadership of retired Master Sgt. Eric Avery, Senior Aerospace Science instructor, and retired Master Sgt. Michael Selle, Aerospace Science instructor, Crestwood's Drill Team had an … more
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Parents point out irregularities with Sumter High track and field program
Sumter High School track and field team parents are upset about the direction of the program and the lack of action from administration to remedy coaches' behavior and a lack of discipline by the student-athletes. The husband of an assistant … more
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Top recent storylines from Sumter School District
1. BOARD TO NOT SEEK MILLAGE INCREASE FROM COUNTY For the first time in numerous years, Sumter School District and its board of trustees will not pursue a millage increase from Sumter County Council. According to district Chief Financial … more
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Debunking the myth of personal learning styles
When educators read scholarly research on the brain, there is always the potential for misinterpretation. In the field of Mind, Brain, and Education research-informed teaching, these errors are called "neuromyths," defined by the Organization for … more
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Sumter School District's Seamless Summer provides meals for children
The Seamless Summer Option, Summer Feeding Program, allows school food authorities to provide free, nutritious meals and snacks to children 18 years of age or younger during summer vacation periods. A person 19 years of age and over with a mental or … more
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Innovation on wheels: District debuts mobile units for 21st-century learning
Technology is changing the way children learn, and two mobile STEM-related buses are helping to drive the future of science and math education in Sumter School District. This school year the district has unveiled the Pilgrim's Mobile STEM … more
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Sizzlin' summer camps in Sumter about to start
School is almost out, so prepare to scream and shout as summer camps for kids of all ages begin to pop up across town. From thrilling outdoor adventures to creative art experiences and everything in between, Sumter's summer camps will have it all … more
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Students learn life skills through gardening, raising chickens at school
In schools throughout Sumter School District, students are growing life skills by growing plants. In six schools in the district, student-run gardens exist, giving classes an opportunity to work with their hands and see visible, long-term results of … more
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Ragin Prep in Sumter hosts Inaugural Spring Concert to showcase student talent, support growing music department
Ragin Preparatory Christian Academy's Music Department held its inaugural Spring Concert on Monday, April 29, at Patriot Hall. The theme was "A Tribute to Musicals We All Love," with the concert … more
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Central Carolina Community Foundation names new president/CEO
Central Carolina Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees has selected Georgia Mjartan as its next president and CEO. She will assume the role on July 1. Mjartan brings a wealth of executive … more
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Sumter student receives scholarship from Woman's Afternoon Music Club
The Woman's Afternoon Music Club awarded its annual scholarship after its 2024 Music Scholarship Competition, held on April 28 at First Presbyterian Church. This year's adjudicator was Eddie Huss, minister of music at Shandon United Methodist … more
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A springboard to the future: USC Sumter unveils campus Science Building after renovations
A decade process was worth the wait, as University of South Carolina Sumter held a grand reopening and donor recognition ceremony for its Science Building on Monday. A total of $10.9 million went into the renovation project as the college now … more
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USC opens brain health clinic in Sumter
The University of South Carolina Brain Health Network opened its brain health clinic in Sumter with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, May 13. In partnership with Prisma Health, the clinic along with others across the state is designed to help … more
Winners of USC Sumter Spring Poetry Contest announced
STAFF REPORT The 2024 USC Sumter Spring Poetry Contest brought 80 entries by students from Sumter County public and private middle and high schools with the support of their teachers. This is the 39th time the university has sponsored the … more
Senior spotlight on Sumter High School scholars
Four Sumter High School seniors in the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) academic program are recognized as AVID scholars at Monday's Sumter school board meeting. All will be attending college next year … more
82% of Sumter School District teachers against 50% grade floor
The 50% quarterly grade floor debate continues among Sumter School District's Board of Trustees, but teachers are overwhelmingly against it, according to a recent survey conducted by district administration. While trustees heard a grading system … more
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Wilson Hall junior wins Congressional Art Competition
PHOTO PROVIDED Wilson Hall junior Logan Schumacher won the Congressional Art Competition, and his artwork, a colored pencil and micron pen drawing titled "Far from Perfect," will hang in the U.S. Capitol to represent the 5th Congressional … more
Sonntag to step down from USC Sumter
After 10 years at the helm of University of South Carolina Sumter, Dean Michael Sonntag has decided to step down, effective June 30. Citing a need to spend more time with aging family members and other factors, Sonntag, 56, will enter into a … more
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2024 Fire Ants celebrate graduation from USC Sumter
University of South Carolina Sumter held its 2024 end-of-year commencement on Wednesday morning, May 1, on the local campus. Speakers celebrated the students and their achievements during their years at the … more
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