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June 07, 2008
Florence School District 1 high school superlatives
Superlatives from South Florence, West Florence and Wilson high schools’ graduating seniors
June 06, 2008
Five incumbents, four new members elected to FMU Board of Trustees
Five incumbents and four new board members were elected to four-year terms on the Francis Marion University Board of Trustees by the General Assembly last week.
FMU Board of Trustees approves budget, tuition increase
Members of the Francis Marion University Board of Trustees approved the 2008-09 budget of $47 million, which included an 8-percent increase in tuition per semester.
June 04, 2008
Report puts S.C.‘s graduation rate as fourth-worst
According to “Diplomas Count,“ 56 percent of South Carolina seniors graduated from high school on time with a regular diploma in 2005, compared to a national average of 71 percent. That’s up from 51 percent in 2001.
May 28, 2008
Center says lack of skills, communication led to gaps in educational system
PDREC says the lack of soft skills, computer skills, motivation and communication between educators and business leaders have led to a gap in the state’s educational system.
Eight DCSD teachers graduate leadership academy
Eight Darlington County teachers were among the first group of Pee Dee Leadership Academy candidates who graduated on May 8, with their master of education in educational leadership degrees from Winthrop University.
May 27, 2008
Education Foundation conducts forum
Pee Dee Regional Education Center Coordinator Cheryl H. Lewis organized an education forum for the public at the Marion County Technical Center this past week to discuss ways to help students transition from school to college or workforce.
May 24, 2008
FMU’s small business institute sponsors students in contest
The Donald E. Kelley Small Business Institute at FMU will sponsor the work of three high school students participating in the Yes Carolina Program for Entrepreneurship.
West Florence junior gets perfect SAT score
Melanie Zhao, a junior at West Florence High School, has earned what few students at her school have — a perfect score on both the critical reading and math sections of the SAT.
May 20, 2008
Florence School District 4 board discusses ways to cut budget
Florence School District 4 Board of Trustees discussed areas of the 2008-09 general fund budget that could be cut in order for the district to have a balanced budget.
Seniors amass $2.1 million in scholarships
Principal Grady Richardson reported at the Senior Class Day that the class of 2008 at Hemingway High School had been awarded more than 2.1 million dollars in scholarship aid for their higher education.
JMS students spend a day ‘horsing around’ in preparation for the serious days of PACT
A pep rally and rodeo was held at Johnsonville Middle School to incite students to properly prepare themselves for the PACT Test
May 12, 2008
Group on the road to inform leaders of teen pregnancy perils
The S.C. Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Road Show is coming to the Pee Dee today to inform local leaders about the perils of teen pregnancy.
Cayci Banks, spokeswoman for the Campaign, said the Road Show is part of National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month.
Free laptops for Marion District 7 elementary students
Rural Marion County children will receive a new learning tool Monday. Students at Britton’s Neck Elementary School will get new laptop computers from the Palmetto Project.
May 09, 2008
Darlington County school board discusses budget
DARLINGTON — Members of the Darlington County School District Board of Education discussed the 2008-09 budget and how Act 388, the property tax relief law and rising fuel costs have impacted the district during a budget work session Friday.
The district’s proposed 2008-09 general operating budget totals $76,703,190.
G.C. White, the district’s comptroller, said the district lost $129,000 because of Act 388. The law swapped a 1-cent sales tax for property taxes on owner-occupied homes, meaning owner-occupied residential property is exempted from school operating millage.
Britton’s Neck Elementary students experience public performance
Students from Britton's Neck Elementary School recently experienced the thrill of public performance in Myrtle Beach when selected students from the Afterschool Program traveled to a Pelicans baseball game to perform the National Anthem.
Britton’s Neck Elementary students experience public performance
Students from Britton's Neck Elementary School recently experienced the thrill of public performance in Myrtle Beach when selected students from the Afterschool Program traveled to a Pelicans baseball game to perform the National Anthem.
May 08, 2008
District 1 board hears petition on school quality
The Florence School District 1 Board of Trustees received information on several items Thursday evening, including a petition urging a constitutional change to require high-quality schools and public school choice.
May 07, 2008
Conference to ‘celebrate womenkind of all ages and stages’
I Am B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L. Inc., an award-winning educational enrichment nonprofit organization, will have a Totally B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L. Women?s Conference to ?celebrate womenkind of all ages and stages? from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Coker College.
MSD7 honors students at academic banquet
Marion School District 7 honored its star students on April 24 at an Academic Awards Banquet at Creek Bridge High School.
MSD7 honors students at academic banquet
Marion School District 7 honored its star students on April 24 at an Academic Awards Banquet at Creek Bridge High School.
May 06, 2008
Mullins High School honors students at banquet
Honor students at Mullins High School enjoyed an evening of dinner and gift giving, during the 21st annual Student Incentive Program awards banquet.
Horry County Teacher fo the Year to be named Tuesday
The Horry County Teacher of the Year will be named Tuesday. According a press release issued by the school district, the award will be given at 6 p.m. at a recpetion at the Kingston Plantation.
May 02, 2008
‘The Day No Pigs Would Die’
As part of their love for reading, during Johnakin Middle School's Focus Class, Mr. Sellars and his class enjoyed reading Robert Newton Peck's book, The Day No Pigs Would Die.
Classroom gets new look
When Pee Dee Academy K4 students returned to school after Christmas break this year, they discovered a new look for their classroom.
Marion County Honor Rolls
Creek Bridge, Mullins, Marion, McCormick Elementary, Britton's Neck Elementary honor rolls
‘The Day No Pigs Would Die’
As part of their love for reading, during Johnakin Middle School's Focus Class, Mr. Sellars and his class enjoyed reading Robert Newton Peck's book, The Day No Pigs Would Die.
Classroom gets new look
When Pee Dee Academy K4 students returned to school after Christmas break this year, they discovered a new look for their classroom.
Marion County Honor Rolls
Creek Bridge, Mullins, Marion, McCormick Elementary, Britton's Neck Elementary honor rolls
May 01, 2008
District 1 board discusses proposed budget
The Florence School District 1 Board of Trustees discussed the district?s proposed 2008-09 budget during a budget work session Thursday.
