New principal named for Geiger

RIDGEWAY – Gregory Scott has been named the principal of Geiger Elementary School, according to a statement from Fairfield County School Superintendent Dr. Tony Hemingway. “Mr. Scott joins the Geiger family with a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership in education,” Hemingway said. Scott served as the assistant principal at Bethel-Hanberry […]

New principal named for B-HE

BLYTHEWOOD — Richland School District Two has announced new principals for Bethel-Hanberry Elementary School in Blythewood. Linard McCloud will succeed Shannon Holland as principal of Bethel-Hanberry Elementary School. McCloud began his 11-year career in education as a music teacher at CDA Public Charter School, served as administrative assistant principal at Dutch Fork High School, and […]

Elkins elected chair of R2 board

COLUMBIA — The Richland Two Board of Trustees elected new board officers – Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary – during its regularly scheduled meeting on June 25, 2024, as required by Board Policy BD. Dr. Monica Elkins Scott was elected Chair; Niki Porter, Vice Chair; and Lashonda McFadden, Secretary. Each officer will serve a one-year […]

Blythewood resident Dawn Smith takes reins at Bookman Road Elem.

ELGIN – Dawn Smith, a resident of Blythewood, has been named principal of Bookman Road Elementary. After serving as a teaching assistant at North Springs Elementary in 1996, she became a fourth-grade teacher at Bookman Road. She has also served as lead teacher for the Academy for Civic Engagement at Lonnie B. Nelson Elementary from […]

BHS’s Burnett awarded National merit college scholarship

BLYTHEWOOD – Zachary J. Burnett, newly graduated from Blythewood High School, has been awarded a National Merit University of Florida scholarship. His prob­able career field is Aerospace Engineering. Burnett is among 2,900 winners of Na­tional Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities. These awards will provide between $500 and $2,000 an­nually for up to […]

New super says he’s prepared and eager to take the reins at FCSD

WINNSBORO – Fairfield County School District’s new superintendent, Dr. Tony Hemingway, says he believes in and is passionate about outcomes for students. His record of success in producing high-performing outcomes for students during his 25-year career in the Clover school district is a testament to that belief. After 10 years of teaching at the elementary […]

Richard Winn alum returns to address 2024 grads

WINNSBORO – When Michael Lippert graduated from Richard Winn Academy in 2001, he says he never saw himself coming back to his alma mater to deliver the commencement address for the 2024 graduating class. But there he was on stage last month, imploring his alums to ‘keep on going,’ the culminating theme of his address […]

FCHS, MTC produce class of 2024 dual grads

FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Prior to receiving their high school diplomas on June 2, eighteen Fairfield Central seniors also received their Associates degrees and certificates from Midlands Technical College in early May. Receiving General Studies Certificates were: Tavetria Amponsah (also received Pre-Nursing Certificate) Jordyn Edmunds Caden Luksic Christopher Murphy Jalen Swilley Receiving both their Associates in […]

Richland Two teachers are Financial Literacy Masters

COLUMBIA – Four teachers in Richland Two became Financial Literacy Master Teachers through this year’s Future Scholar Bronze level cohort. Participating were Debbie Sweat (Blythewood High School), Chanelle Sharper (homeschool), Sharon Fleming (Lonnie B. Nelson) and Tim Ray (Kelly Mill Middle). Applicants must complete professional development, as well as create and teach professional development training […]

R2 seniors graduate with millions in scholarship offers

COLUMBIA – More than 2,100 seniors in Richland School District Two’s Class of 2024 are receiving some significant financial assistance in their pursuit of a college degree. Officials at District Two’s five high schools report that graduating seniors earned more than $171,694,479 in college scholarships. That is an increase of nearly $3 million from last […]

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