WINNSBORO – Fairfield County schools saw marked improvement on the recently released 2023 Report Cards, with five of seven schools rated “Good” or higher. Two schools – Geiger Elementary and Fairfield Magnet – received “Excellent” ratings, the highest in the five-tier rating system. An “Excellent” rating means “school performance substantially exceeds the criteria to ensure […]
Midlands STEM Charter School breaks ground
October 19, 2023 By
To Open for 24-25 School Year WINNSBORO- Midlands STEM Charter School (MSCS) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new school building on Wednesday, Oct.18. Speakers for the event were Winnsboro Mayor John McMeekin, the school’s Co-Founder and Board Chairman Kevin Thomas, Sheriff Will Montgomery and the School’s Principal and CEO Cynthia Prince. Speeches were followed […]
RVHS student’s family settles sexual assault suit
October 12, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – A lawsuit filed by the family of a Ridgeview High School student and sexual assault victim has been settled. According to the suit, a member of the school’s basketball team was sexually assaulted by teammates before a game in January, 2020. Filed in January, 2022, the suit listed seven causes of action against […]
Griffins crown Homecoming court
October 5, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central High School welcomed home its alumni in style during last week’s Homecoming festivitites. Groups throughout the county’s school district participated in a parade down Congress St. on Friday. Pictured below, Myles Robertson and Reniya Lyles were crowned Homecoming King and Queen at halftime of the football game against Mid-Carolina.
Blythewood native awarded $25k scholarship
October 5, 2023 By
WASHINGTON, D.C.–The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of remarkable individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, announced Blythewood native Zhanaya Casteal as one of the recipients of its prestigious 2024 Horatio Alger National Scholarship. Casteal, who attends the Governor’s School for Science […]
Fist Bump Fridays in Fairfield
September 28, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Fairfield County School District’s youngest students have been in for a treat at Friday morning dropoffs this year as Fairfield Central High School’s varsity football players, cheerleaders and their coaches have rotated through the district to greet them.
Meeting Goals
September 28, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Muller Road Middle School’s PTO partnered with Power of Purpose for their annual schoolwide fundraiser. According to its website, Power of Purpose’s ‘Step it Up!’ is an experience-based fundraiser that celebrates friendship, fitness and fun. Students get to experience an interactive field day called Day of Awesomeness. Students at Muller Road had their […]
Celebrating Grandparents
September 28, 2023 By
Richard Winn Academy held ‘Grits with Grands’ for elementary school students and their grandparents on Friday, Sept. 15.
Blythewood schools’ scores exceed SC
September 21, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood area schools saw continued improvement on the 2023 SC Ready results, according to the S.C. Department of Education. SC Ready measures readiness in English-Language Arts (ELA) and Math in grades 3 through 8 In most grade levels, more Blythewood students met or exceeded expectations this year compared to 2022. Most schools also […]
FCSD magnet school’s scores shine
September 21, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The recently released SC Ready scores measure readiness in English-Language Arts and Math for students in grades 3-8. Top Performer Fairfield Magnet Math & Science again this year was the district’s top performer, where 74.3% of third graders met or exceeded expectations in ELA. Nearly 70% of fifth graders at the magnet school […]
