FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Fairfield County School District announced upcoming changes in school leadership last week. Fairfield Central High School principal Dr. Tracie Swilley, who was named 2025 National Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, will take on a new role at the District Office as Assistant Superintendent of Academics. […]
Bengals on Stage present The Little Mermaid Mar. 28-30
March 27, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School’s Theatre Department, Bengals on Stage, will hold four showings of The Little Mermaid this weekend (Mar. 28 – 30) in the school’s auditorium. Join Ariel, Prince Eric, and their underwater friends as they embark on a journey filled with enchanting songs, show stopping performances, and dazzling effects. It’s the perfect […]
National Honor Society
March 27, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central inducted six new members into the Queen Davis Chapter of the National honor Society on Tuesday at the school’s auditorium. New inductees are Ayleenah Woodard, Er’Dreus Walker, Kaiya Chappell, Khamaj’ Feaster, Maiya Sloss and Marco Robles. They join current members Abeni Burrell, Alaijha Williamson, Jerrica Davis, Kensley Green, LaPrincess Byrd and […]
FCTC barbering teacher opens door for state-wide student licensing program
March 20, 2025 By
Fairfield County and South Carolina students can now earn barbering licenses while still in high school. This opportunity opens many doors for students, giving them a head start on their careers and allowing them to begin their professional journey early. WINNSBORO – Fairfield Career and Technology Center’s longtime barbering instructor, Marwin McKnight, not only started […]
FCSD barber students take top state awards
March 20, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – The talented barber students from Fairfield Career and Technology Center’s (FCTC) Barbering program recently competed in the Annual Catherine Kelly Battle of the Schools in Conway, SC, where they delivered an outstanding performance earning multiple top awards. Christopher Jackson placed first in Haircutting Kentrell Foster placed second in Haircutting Jared Dixon placed second […]
Blocker named BHS Teacher of the Year
March 13, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Meredith Blocker has been named the Blythewood High School 2025-26 Teacher of the Year. Blocker is a veteran teacher who is National Board Certified. She is currently the World Language Department Chair as well as the Spanish II-AP Spanish teacher at Blythewood High School. “My teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that […]
Sherman named 5A Principal of Year
March 6, 2025 By
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Matt Sherman, Principal of Blythewood High School has been selected as the 2025 SCAAA 5A Principal of the Year, announced by The South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association (SCAAA). This prestigious honor recognizes Sherman’s outstanding leadership, commitment, and service to both the academic and athletic programs within his school and the broader South […]
Griffin Betas collect awards
February 27, 2025 By
Fairfield Central High School’s Beta Club stood out at the SC State Competition in Myrtle Beach in late January. The Griffins had top-three finishes in 15 categories at the competition: 7 first place, 4 second place, and 4 third place. First place: Show Choir Two Dimensional Design Senior Jai’Breon Hinds (Digital Art DI) Rayvin Trapp […]
CFK & CFKN finalist for Palmetto’s Finest
February 13, 2025 By
Editors Note: Center for Knowledge North is located in Blythewood on the campus of Muller Road Middle School; Center for Knowledge is located on the campus of EL Wright Middle School. The two campuses operate as one school. BLYTHEWOOD — The Center for Knowledge (CFK) and Center for Knowledge North (CFKN) have been recognized as […]
Midlands STEM collaborating with SC Governor’s School next year
February 6, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – The Midlands STEM Charter School in Winnsboro announced recently that it will work with the Governor’s School of Math and Science for the 2025-2026 school year. “This incredible opportunity allows eligible Midlands STEM students to take advanced STEM courses on the Midlands STEM’s campus,” said Dr. Lionel Kennedy, the school’s CEO. “Students completing […]
