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.
July 3, 2024 By
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
June 13, 2024 By
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
June 6, 2024 By
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
June 6, 2024 By
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
June 6, 2024 By
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
June 6, 2024 By
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
June 6, 2024 By
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 […]
Richland Two to provide summer meals
June 6, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – Richland School District Two Food Services, operated by Sodexo, will once again serve free, nutritious meals this summer through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Breakfast and lunch will be provided Monday through Thursday for children age 18 and under at schools across the district. The meals must be consumed on-site at the […]
Berry named principal at Midlands STEM Charter School
May 30, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Midlands STEM Charter has named Chantell Berry as the executive director/principal for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Berry will work alongside Dr. Toussaint (TK) Kennedy, who was announced in March as the school’s Chief Executive Officer. Berry, with 25 years’ experience in education, will be leading the Midlands STEM students and staff as […]
