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	Hartsville High School athletics director announces resignation Posted on 05/14/2019 Horton is leaving to assume the role of assistant principal at Fort Dorchester High School in Dorchester School District Two in Summerville. more about Hartsville High School athletics director announces resignation
	Darlington County School District students earn trip to Clemson University Posted on 05/09/2019 Students participating in the Reading Recovery program at Thornwell School for the Arts recently attended the Tigers Read! event hosted by Dabo Swinney’s All In Foundation and Clemson University. more about Darlington County School District students earn trip to Clemson University
	Darlington County School District announces May Teacher Feature winners Posted on 05/08/2019 The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum announced this week the Teacher Feature winners for May. The program recognizes one teacher from each school to honor excellence in education. more about Darlington County School District announces May Teacher Feature winners
	DCSD seeing early success with expanded Breakfast in the Classroom Posted on 05/06/2019 Students focus and perform better after a wholesome, nutritious breakfast. This understanding is the catalyst behind an effort to provide “Breakfast in the Classroom” to students across the Darlington County School District. more about DCSD seeing early success with expanded Breakfast in the Classroom
	DCSD Gifted and Talented fifth graders visit historic Savannah Posted on 05/03/2019 More than 60 fifth-grade students who are in the Darlington County School District’s Gifted and Talented Program recently visited Savannah to study firsthand its extraordinary structures and marine ecosystem. more about DCSD Gifted and Talented fifth graders visit historic Savannah
	Darlington County School District announces additional 4K and 5K registration date Posted on 05/03/2019 An additional registration for 4-year-old kindergarten (4K) and 5-year-old kindergarten (5K) for the 2019-20 school year will be held on June 6 at six locations across the county. more about Darlington County School District announces additional 4K and 5K registration date
	Darlington High’s Cameron Hare signs with Converse College women’s basketball Posted on 05/02/2019 Darlington High School star student-athlete Cameron Hare will play women’s basketball for Converse College next year after a signing ceremony held Thursday afternoon. more about Darlington High’s Cameron Hare signs with Converse College women’s basketball
	Students from Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology participate in 2019 S.C. STEM Signing Day Posted on 04/19/2019 Two Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology seniors recently participated in the Third Annual S.C. STEM Signing Day, presented by Boeing South Carolina, BMW Manufacturing Co. and the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance. more about Students from Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology participate in 2019 S.C. STEM Signing Day
	Two DCIT students bring home state championships from 2019 SkillsUSA conference Posted on 04/18/2019 John James and Neil Martin, students at the Darlington County Institute of Technology, clinched state championships during competition at the recent SkillsUSA state conference in Greenville. more about Two DCIT students bring home state championships from 2019 SkillsUSA conference
	Darlington High’s Nathaniel Joe signs with North Greenville University football Posted on 04/17/2019 Darlington High School student-athlete Nathaniel Joe signed a letter of intent on Wednesday to play football for the North Greenville University Crusaders next year. more about Darlington High’s Nathaniel Joe signs with North Greenville University football
	Lamar High's Nari Coe signs with USC Salkehatchie Posted on 04/15/2019 Lamar High School student-athlete La’Quan “Nari” Coe celebrated her commitment to play basketball at University of South Carolina Salkehatchie on April 10 with a signing ceremony at the school. more about Lamar High's Nari Coe signs with USC Salkehatchie
	Darlington County Board of Education forgives last of the 2018-2019 inclement weather missed days Posted on 04/12/2019 The Darlington County Board of Education forgave the last of the inclement weather days at their regular March board meeting. more about Darlington County Board of Education forgives last of the 2018-2019 inclement weather missed days
	Darlington County School District names 2019-2020 School Teachers of the Year Posted on 04/11/2019 Twenty-three teachers will serve as their school’s 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year after being chosen for the honor by their peers. The Darlington County Teacher of the Year Program honors and awards those teachers who exceed expectations to provide meaningful and rewarding learning experiences for the students of Darlington County. more about Darlington County School District names 2019-2020 School Teachers of the Year
	Sonoco employees, West Hartsville Elementary students join “PAWS” through mentoring program Posted on 04/10/2019 A unique partnership between West Hartsville Elementary School and Sonoco is giving students there a chance to work with positive role models, beyond their classroom teachers, on a weekly basis during school hours. more about Sonoco employees, West Hartsville Elementary students join “PAWS” through mentoring program
	Students in Darlington County School District honored with 2019 STAND Awards Posted on 04/09/2019 Every school in the Darlington County School District, as well as district administration, honored students on Friday who display exemplary character and take a “STAND” against illicit drug use. more about Students in Darlington County School District honored with 2019 STAND Awards
	Darlington County School District launches dual assignment bus driving program for employees Posted on 04/04/2019 Classified employees working in the Darlington County School District now have a chance to earn extra income by driving school buses part-time. The district recently launched the initiative with a goal of combating a bus driver shortage being experienced across the state. more about Darlington County School District launches dual assignment bus driving program for employees
	Darlington County School District announces April 2019 Teacher Feature winners Posted on 04/02/2019 he Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum announced this week the Teacher Feature winners for April. more about Darlington County School District announces April 2019 Teacher Feature winners
	Lamar High School names Chad Wilkes new head varsity football coach Posted on 03/28/2019 had Wilkes will be the new head varsity football coach for the Lamar High School Silver Foxes, the Darlington County School District announced Thursday. more about Lamar High School names Chad Wilkes new head varsity football coach
	DCSD announces 2019 Art in Business grand prize winners Posted on 03/26/2019 The Darlington County School District announced Sunday, March 24, the four grand-prize winners of its annual Art in Business program. The event also featured 18 other school winners and an enormous art showcase. more about DCSD announces 2019 Art in Business grand prize winners
	Five Hartsville High student-athletes sign athletic letters of intent Posted on 03/20/2019 Hartsville High School celebrated five student-athletes who signed letters of intent Wednesday to play collegiate sports. more about Five Hartsville High student-athletes sign athletic letters of intent
	Darlington High’s Kadasia Evans signs with Coastal Carolina track and field program Posted on 03/20/2019 Darlington High School’s track and field star Kadasia Evans will compete next year for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. more about Darlington High’s Kadasia Evans signs with Coastal Carolina track and field program
	Darlington County School District announces 4K and 5K registration date Posted on 03/15/2019 Registration for 4-year-old kindergarten (4K) and 5-year-old kindergarten (5K) for the 2019-20 school year will be held on March 29 at six locations across the county more about Darlington County School District announces 4K and 5K registration date
	Pate Elementary School counseling program recognized nationally as ‘RAMP’ school Posted on 03/04/2019 A nationally recognized counseling program is now serving the students at Pate Elementary School after the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) announced recently that the school is a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP). more about Pate Elementary School counseling program recognized nationally as ‘RAMP’ school
	Darlington County School District announces March Teacher Feature winners Posted on 03/04/2019 The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum announced this week the Teacher Feature winners for March. The program recognizes one teacher from each school to honor excellence in education. more about Darlington County School District announces March Teacher Feature winners
	Early Dismissal schedule for March 1, 2019 Posted on 03/01/2019 more about Early Dismissal schedule for March 1, 2019
	Local farmer directs Farmers Grow Communities donation to Lamar High School Posted on 02/27/2019 Lamar High School felt the community support for its students recently after local farmer Jason Tyner garnered a $2,500 grant from the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program and donated it to the school. more about Local farmer directs Farmers Grow Communities donation to Lamar High School
	DCSD hosting ‘Principal for a Day’ on March 5 Posted on 02/25/2019 There are two lessons the school district and community members invariably realize at the end of the Darlington County School District’s Principal for a Day program: 1) It’s not easy being a principal and 2) Fresh eyes bring fresh ideas. more about DCSD hosting ‘Principal for a Day’ on March 5
	Seven Hartsville High student-athletes sign letters of intent Posted on 02/11/2019 Seven Hartsville High School student-athletes will play at the collegiate level next year after signing their letters of intent recently. more about Seven Hartsville High student-athletes sign letters of intent
	Darlington County School District announces February Teacher Feature winners Posted on 02/08/2019 The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum announced this week the Teacher Feature winners for February. The program recognizes one teacher from each school to honor excellence in education. more about Darlington County School District announces February Teacher Feature winners
	Darlington High selects Raymond Jennings as head football coach, Cellina Epps as head volleyball coach Posted on 02/04/2019 Darlington High School announced Wednesday, Jan. 30, that Raymond Jennings will be the school’s new head varsity football coach and Cellina Epps will be the new head varsity volleyball coach. more about Darlington High selects Raymond Jennings as head football coach, Cellina Epps as head volleyball coach
	NEWS STORIES: "DCSD bus driver Bernadine Reed recognized as a hero" Posted on 01/24/2019 We have gathered a collection of new stories and coverage about one of our bus drivers, Ms. Bernadine Reed, who saved 40 student bus riders after a fiery collision. more about NEWS STORIES: "DCSD bus driver Bernadine Reed recognized as a hero"
	Darlington County Board of Education recognizes students with exceptional scores on SC READY and SCPASS Posted on 01/17/2019 Fifteen students earned recognition recently during the Darlington County Board of Education’s January meeting. The students either recorded perfect scale scores on the SC READY test or the maximum raw score on the SCPASS test in 2018. more about Darlington County Board of Education recognizes students with exceptional scores on SC READY and SCPASS
	Darlington County School District hires Quinetta Buterbaugh as Business Engagement Coordinator Posted on 01/16/2019 Quinetta Buterbaugh will lead an exciting new program in Darlington County School District (DCSD) focused on creating work-based opportunities for students with local businesses. The Darlington County Board of Education approved Buterbaugh’s hire Monday evening during its monthly meeting. more about Darlington County School District hires Quinetta Buterbaugh as Business Engagement Coordinator
	Two Groups of Gentlemen: Darlington High students begin mentoring relationship at Brunson-Dargan Elementary Posted on 01/11/2019 A gentleman is a gentleman, regardless of age. At least, that’s what Darlington High School’s Falcon Young Men of Distinction are working to instill in the Brunson-Dargan Elementary School Little Gents. more about Two Groups of Gentlemen: Darlington High students begin mentoring relationship at Brunson-Dargan Elementary
	More than 240 student-musicians shine in Fifth Annual DCSD All-County Music Festival Posted on 01/10/2019 In an inspiring and entertaining evening, more than 240 students from across the Darlington County School District participated in the Fifth Annual All-County Music Festival on Jan. 8. more about More than 240 student-musicians shine in Fifth Annual DCSD All-County Music Festival
	Hartsville High names Toyinda Smith new head track and field coach Posted on 01/08/2019 Toyinda Smith will be the new head coach for girls and boys track and field teams, Hartsville High School announced during a press conference Tuesday, Jan. 8. more about Hartsville High names Toyinda Smith new head track and field coach
	Darlington County School District again offers parents choices in education Posted on 01/07/2019 The application period for the 2019-20 school year will be Jan. 7 through Jan. 25. more about Darlington County School District again offers parents choices in education
	Darlington County Institute of Technology students compete, qualify for state marketing competition Posted on 01/04/2019 Thirteen DCIT students placed in the Top 10 of their respective events, which qualified them for the state competition in February. more about Darlington County Institute of Technology students compete, qualify for state marketing competition
	Darlington County School District announces January 2019 Teacher Feature winners Posted on 01/04/2019 The Teacher Feature program is sponsored by Better Homes and Gardens Segars Realty. Honorees receive free meals at local restaurants and recognition in their schools. more about Darlington County School District announces January 2019 Teacher Feature winners
	Darlington County School District announces December Teacher Feature winners Posted on 12/13/2018 The program recognizes one teacher from each school to honor excellence in education. more about Darlington County School District announces December Teacher Feature winners
	Ten Darlington County School District students chosen for All-State Chorus Posted on 12/11/2018 Selection to the All-State Chorus is the highest available state honor for high school choral singers. more about Ten Darlington County School District students chosen for All-State Chorus
	CareSouth Carolina named 2018 Jimmy Newsom Signature Award winner Posted on 12/10/2018 The Darlington County School District Teacher Forum presented CareSouth Carolina with the 2018 Jimmy Newsom Signature Award Friday afternoon during the annual DCSD Education Forum held at Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology. more about CareSouth Carolina named 2018 Jimmy Newsom Signature Award winner
	St. John's Elementary School celebrates 200 years of educating students Posted on 12/04/2018 When St. John’s Elementary School opened its doors in 1818, the city of Darlington did not yet exist. Two hundred years later, St. John’s continues to educate the children of Darlington as the oldest continuously operating school in the state. more about St. John's Elementary School celebrates 200 years of educating students
	Darlington County School District’s 2018 Elementary Honor Choir resounds in annual program Posted on 11/30/2018 Eighty-seven talented student-musicians from the Darlington County School District performed in the Fourth Annual District Elementary Honor Choir program Nov. 15. more about Darlington County School District’s 2018 Elementary Honor Choir resounds in annual program
	West Hartsville Elementary student counseling partnership awarded $100,000 grant from Byerly Foundation Posted on 11/28/2018 The largest grant awarded this year went to a partnership between West Hartsville Elementary School and the Child and Family Resource Foundation. more about West Hartsville Elementary student counseling partnership awarded $100,000 grant from Byerly Foundation
	Hartsville High IB Programme continues tradition of excellence Posted on 11/28/2018 Hartsville High School’s (HHS) International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme again guided students to impressive performances this past year. Fourteen members of the HHS IB Class of 2018 earned full IB Diplomas, a passage rate of 73.7 percent. more about Hartsville High IB Programme continues tradition of excellence
	Darlington High's Anthony Hopkins signs with North Greenville baseball Posted on 11/20/2018 Left-handed pitcher Anthony Hopkins, a student-athlete at Darlington High School, signed a letter of intent Tuesday to play baseball next year for North Greenville University. more about Darlington High's Anthony Hopkins signs with North Greenville baseball
	Five Hartsville High student-athletes sign letters of intent Posted on 11/20/2018 Five student-athletes from Hartsville High School signed national letters of intent last week to play collegiate sports. more about Five Hartsville High student-athletes sign letters of intent
	Holiday Card Art Contest winner Claire Smith visits DCIT graphics communications lab Posted on 11/20/2018 Claire Smith, winner of Darlington County School District’s 2018 Holiday Card Art Contest, got a chance to tour the Darlington County Institute of Technology’s (DCIT) graphics communications lab this week more about Holiday Card Art Contest winner Claire Smith visits DCIT graphics communications lab
	Carolina Elementary’s Ewing attends prestigious training program at President Washington’s Mount Vernon Posted on 11/20/2018 Christina Ewing, a school counselor at Carolina Elementary School, got a little closer to the nation’s first president recently when she traveled to George Washington’s Mount Vernon for a residential professional development program. more about Carolina Elementary’s Ewing attends prestigious training program at President Washington’s Mount Vernon
	Darlington County School District announces November Teacher Feature winners Posted on 11/08/2018 The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum announced recently the Teacher Feature winners for November. The program recognizes one teacher from each school to honor excellence in education. more about Darlington County School District announces November Teacher Feature winners
	DCSD students earn ribbons and merits in 2018 S.C. State Fair Student Art Exhibition Posted on 10/25/2018 More than a dozen students from DCSD won, placed or received merit awards in their respective categories for the 2018 S.C. State Fair Student Art Exhibition. more about DCSD students earn ribbons and merits in 2018 S.C. State Fair Student Art Exhibition
	Carolina Elementary’s Claire Smith wins 2018 DCSD Holiday Card Art Contest Posted on 10/23/2018 Christmas came a little early for Claire Smith, a first grader at Carolina Elementary School. The Darlington County School District (DCSD) announced Smith as the winner of the 2018 Holiday Card Art Contest. more about Carolina Elementary’s Claire Smith wins 2018 DCSD Holiday Card Art Contest
	Darlington County School District announces October Teacher Feature winners Posted on 10/16/2018 The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum announced recently the Teacher Feature winners for October. The program recognizes one teacher from each school to honor excellence in education. more about Darlington County School District announces October Teacher Feature winners
	Darlington County School District to host free bus driver training course Nov. 5-8 Posted on 10/16/2018 The Darlington County School District plans to hire school bus drivers and will host a free driver training class Nov. 5-8. Drivers can earn between $11.30 and $16.29 per hour with bonus opportunities every 45 days. more about Darlington County School District to host free bus driver training course Nov. 5-8
	Darlington County Board of Education approves revised 2018-2019 calendar Posted on 10/09/2018 The Darlington County Board of Education approved a revised version of the 2018-2019 school district calendar at its Oct. 8 meeting. more about Darlington County Board of Education approves revised 2018-2019 calendar
	Laura Privette named 2018-19 Darlington County School District Teacher of the Year Posted on 10/03/2018 North Hartsville Elementary School’s Laura Privette will represent Darlington County School District as Teacher of the Year for 2018-19. more about Laura Privette named 2018-19 Darlington County School District Teacher of the Year
	Brunson-Dargan Elementary staff invited to Charlotte to discuss financial literacy curriculum Posted on 09/06/2018 Faculty and staff from Brunson-Dargan Elementary School recently represented the school in Charlotte, North Carolina, as keynote speakers at an event hosted by the Vanguard Group. more about Brunson-Dargan Elementary staff invited to Charlotte to discuss financial literacy curriculum
	Darlington County School District announces finalists for 2018-19 District Teacher of the Year Posted on 09/05/2018 Darlington County School District (DCSD) announced today the five finalists for 2018-19 District Teacher of the Year. These “Honor Roll Teachers” will serve on both the DCSD Teacher Forum and the DCSD Leadership Council and will be invited to leadership activities throughout the year. more about Darlington County School District announces finalists for 2018-19 District Teacher of the Year
	DCSD to administer Gifted and Talented testing to all second graders, also available to students in grades 3-11 Posted on 09/04/2018 The Darlington County School District will administer the Iowa Test of Basic Skills and the Cognitive Abilities Test to all second grade students this year and any other grade-level students that have been referred for testing. more about DCSD to administer Gifted and Talented testing to all second graders, also available to students in grades 3-11
	When Good Weather Goes Bad: How Darlington County School District determines school closings Posted on 08/23/2018 The decision to close schools in Darlington County School District for snow, sleet, extreme wind, rain or other dangerous weather conditions is a decision carefully made by school district officials. The safety of more than 10,000 students is the determining factor to open or close schools. more about When Good Weather Goes Bad: How Darlington County School District determines school closings
	Darlington County School District announces Title I Parent Meetings Posted on 08/06/2018 Title I schools in Darlington County School District will hold Annual Parent Meetings shortly after school begins on Aug. 20 to discuss the Title I services that the schools receive and the requirements of the “Every Student Succeeds Act.” more about Darlington County School District announces Title I Parent Meetings
	Red Apple Passes now available for Darlington County residents Posted on 08/06/2018 Darlington County residents wishing to participate in the Darlington County School District’s Red Apple Pass program now have three extra opportunities to register. more about Red Apple Passes now available for Darlington County residents
	Darlington County School District awards scholarships to employees seeking teacher certification Posted on 08/02/2018 The Darlington County School District’s efforts to recruit and retain highly qualified teachers continued recently as the district awarded more than $12,000 in scholarships to employees working to earn initial teaching certification. more about Darlington County School District awards scholarships to employees seeking teacher certification
	Larry Johnson named DCSD Assistant Superintendent for Administration and Operations Posted on 07/10/2018 During its regular monthly meeting Monday, the Darlington County Board of Education approved Larry Johnson to be the new assistant superintendent for administration and operations of the Darlington County School District. more about Larry Johnson named DCSD Assistant Superintendent for Administration and Operations
	2018-19 On-Site Registration Information Posted on 07/09/2018 Parents with returning students in the Darlington County School District can avoid long registration lines at the school by taking advantage of online registration. more about 2018-19 On-Site Registration Information
	Darlington County School District announces online and on-site registration information Posted on 07/09/2018 Parents with returning students in the Darlington County School District can avoid long registration lines at the school by taking advantage of online registration. more about Darlington County School District announces online and on-site registration information
	Darlington Raceway partners with DCSD for summer reading program Posted on 07/02/2018 Darlington Raceway will once again partner with the Darlington County School District in a multi-agency summer reading program designed to emphasize the importance of reading and combat summer learning loss for students in Darlington County. more about Darlington Raceway partners with DCSD for summer reading program
	Darlington County School District graduates earn more than $32 million in scholarships Posted on 06/28/2018 Surpassing last year’s total by more than $3 million, the Darlington County School District Class of 2018 earned more than $32 million in college scholarships. more about Darlington County School District graduates earn more than $32 million in scholarships
	Hartsville High School introduces Jamie Horton as new athletics director Posted on 06/26/2018 Hartsville High School (HHS) officially announced Tuesday that Jamie Horton will serve as the school’s new athletics director. The introduction came during a press conference held in the HHS Arena. more about Hartsville High School introduces Jamie Horton as new athletics director
	Hartsville High School introduces Justin Johnson as new head girls’ basketball coach Posted on 06/26/2018 Hartsville High School (HHS) introduced Justin Johnson as its new head girls’ basketball coach Tuesday morning during a press conference held inside the HHS arena. more about Hartsville High School introduces Justin Johnson as new head girls’ basketball coach
	NEWS AND PRESS: Darlington High celebrates Early College grads Posted on 06/18/2018 These thirteen students are part of the DHS Early College Program and will have finished high school earning both a high school diploma and their associate degree from Florence-Darlington Technical College. more about NEWS AND PRESS: Darlington High celebrates Early College grads
	Darlington High School hires Michael Jordan as new athletics director Posted on 06/12/2018 Darlington High School hired Michael Jordan to be its new athletics director, the Darlington County School District announced today. more about Darlington High School hires Michael Jordan as new athletics director
	DCSD hires Dawn Johnson to be new district food services director Posted on 06/12/2018 The Darlington County Board of Education approved the hire of Dawn Johnson as the Darlington County School District’s (DCSD) new food services director. more about DCSD hires Dawn Johnson to be new district food services director
	Hartsville High’s Jordan, Hartsville Middle’s Jewel win Keep Darlington County Beautiful art contest Posted on 06/07/2018 Keep Darlington County Beautiful announced recently the two winners of its annual art contest. Maggie Jordan of Hartsville High School earned first place in the event, and Hannah Jewel of Hartsville Middle School earned second place. more about Hartsville High’s Jordan, Hartsville Middle’s Jewel win Keep Darlington County Beautiful art contest
	Thornwell School for the Arts crowns fourth-grader Cranford and mother as Miss and Little Miss Heart of TSA Posted on 06/06/2018 Thornwell School for the Arts (TSA) recently crowned fourth-grader Zyrianna Cranford and her mother, Courtney O’Neal, as the winners of the school’s annual Miss and Little Miss Heart of TSA. more about Thornwell School for the Arts crowns fourth-grader Cranford and mother as Miss and Little Miss Heart of TSA
	Brown chosen to lead Lamar Elementary School Posted on 06/05/2018 Melinda Brown will be the new associate principal of Lamar Elementary School, according to the Darlington County School District (DCSD). more about Brown chosen to lead Lamar Elementary School
	Darlington County School District announces May Teacher Feature winners Posted on 06/05/2018 The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum announced today the Teacher Feature winners for May. The program recognizes one teacher from each school to honor excellence in education. more about Darlington County School District announces May Teacher Feature winners
	Darlington County Education Foundation awards nearly $10,000 in grants to Darlington County School District teachers Posted on 05/31/2018 The Darlington County Education Foundation (DCEF) awarded nearly $10,000 in grants Wednesday that will benefit more than a dozen teachers and 2,600 students across the Darlington County School District. more about Darlington County Education Foundation awards nearly $10,000 in grants to Darlington County School District teachers
	Darlington County School District again providing free summer meals to children Posted on 05/22/2018 Darlington County School District will again provide free breakfast and lunch for children this summer at nine locations across the county through the United States Department of Agriculture’s Seamless Summer Meals Program. more about Darlington County School District again providing free summer meals to children
	Darlington County School District announces 2018-19 School Teachers of the Year Posted on 05/22/2018 Twenty-three teachers will serve the 2018-19 school year as their schools’ Teacher of the Year after being chosen for the honor by their peers. more about Darlington County School District announces 2018-19 School Teachers of the Year
	Darlington County Board of Education names three new principals Posted on 05/15/2018 The Darlington County Board of Education named three new principals at their May 14 board meeting. Kathryn White will be the new principal of Carolina Elementary School. Shannon Fraser will be the new principal at Pate Elementary School. Corey Lewis will be the new principal of Hartsville High School. more about Darlington County Board of Education names three new principals
	Darlington High’s West wins model home-building contest at Darlington County Institute of Technology Posted on 05/14/2018 Montrel West, a senior at Darlington High School who attends the Darlington County Institute of Technology (DCIT), took home first place recently in DCIT’s highly competitive home-building project. more about Darlington High’s West wins model home-building contest at Darlington County Institute of Technology
	DCSD Gifted and Talented students travel to Savannah Posted on 05/10/2018 More than 100 fifth-grade students who participate in the Darlington County School District’s (DCSD) Gifted and Talented program traveled to Savannah, Georgia, recently for an exciting opportunity to broaden their learning experiences. more about DCSD Gifted and Talented students travel to Savannah
	Hartsville Middle and Hartsville High band programs awarded highest state honor Posted on 05/10/2018 The Hartsville Middle School and Hartsville High School band programs recently received the highest statewide honor available when the S.C. Band Directors Association (SCBDA) awarded both the Outstanding Performance Award. more about Hartsville Middle and Hartsville High band programs awarded highest state honor
	Eleven DCSD student-athletes sign letters of intent Posted on 05/10/2018 Eleven student-athletes from Darlington County School District recently signed letters of intent to play collegiate sports next year. more about Eleven DCSD student-athletes sign letters of intent
	Mayo High School’s drama program selected for international festival performance Posted on 05/08/2018 A Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology theater production has been selected to perform at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the world’s largest arts festival, as part of the American High School Theater Festival (AHSTF). more about Mayo High School’s drama program selected for international festival performance
	Darlington County School District announces April Teacher Feature winners Posted on 04/24/2018 The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum announced today the Teacher Feature winners for April. The program recognizes one teacher from each school to honor excellence in education. more about Darlington County School District announces April Teacher Feature winners
	Genesis Health Care renews sponsorship of Darlington High School scoreboard Posted on 04/23/2018 Genesis Health Care, Inc. recently renewed its sponsorship of Darlington High School’s scoreboard in the Falcon’s Nest football stadium. more about Genesis Health Care renews sponsorship of Darlington High School scoreboard
	DCSD honors students with outstanding character through 2018 STAND Awards Posted on 04/17/2018 Students from across the Darlington County School District earned recognition last week during the 2018 STAND Awards Ceremony at St. John’s Elementary School. more about DCSD honors students with outstanding character through 2018 STAND Awards
	Dr. Willie “Bill” Boyd announces retirement from Darlington County School District after 50 years Posted on 04/13/2018 Dr. Willie “Bill” Boyd Sr., currently the interim superintendent for the Darlington County School District, announced today he will retire at the end of the academic year. Boyd served the school district with the highest distinction for 50 years in numerous capacities across the education spectrum. more about Dr. Willie “Bill” Boyd announces retirement from Darlington County School District after 50 years
	DCSD announces 2018 graduation dates and times Posted on 04/11/2018 The Darlington County School District announced today the dates, times and locations for all Class of 2018 graduation ceremonies. more about DCSD announces 2018 graduation dates and times
	Darlington County School District hosts Transition Open Houses for students with disabilities Posted on 04/11/2018 Darlington County students with disabilities and their parents visited open house events recently, hosted by the Darlington County Transition Team, to learn all about varying services focused on life after school. more about Darlington County School District hosts Transition Open Houses for students with disabilities
	Hartsville High School Principal, Dr. Charlie Burry, announces retirement Posted on 04/10/2018 Dr. Charlie Burry, longtime principal of Hartsville High School, has announced his retirement at the end of the school year. more about Hartsville High School Principal, Dr. Charlie Burry, announces retirement
	Darlington County Board of Education announces retirement of Pate Elementary Principal Lunn Posted on 03/29/2018 The Darlington County Board of Education accepted recently the resignation of Emily Lunn, principal of Pate Elementary School. Lunn will retire at the end of the school year from a long and esteemed career in the Darlington County School District. more about Darlington County Board of Education announces retirement of Pate Elementary Principal Lunn
	Hartsville High JROTC hosts Aviation Industry STEM Day Posted on 03/29/2018 Hartsville High School (HHS) juniors and seniors “flew together” recently for the JROTC Aviation and STEM Day at the school. more about Hartsville High JROTC hosts Aviation Industry STEM Day
	Darlington County School District announces 4K and 5K registration dates Posted on 03/21/2018 Registration for 4-year-old kindergarten (4K) and 5-year-old kindergarten (5K) for the 2018-17 school year will be held on April 24 at six locations across the county. more about Darlington County School District announces 4K and 5K registration dates
	Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology named a 2018 Palmetto’s Finest School Posted on 03/20/2018 Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology is one of the “finest” institutions in the state after earning a 2018 Palmetto’s Finest Schools award today from the S.C. Association of School Administrators (SCASA). more about Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology named a 2018 Palmetto’s Finest School
	Darlington County School District announces 2018 Art in Business grand prize winners Posted on 03/20/2018 Twenty-two outstanding student-artists from the Darlington County School District earned recognition Sunday afternoon during the 2018 Art in Business ceremony and gallery at Hartsville Middle School. more about Darlington County School District announces 2018 Art in Business grand prize winners
	Darlington County School District announces March Teacher Feature winners Posted on 03/19/2018 The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum announced today the Teacher Feature winners for March. The program recognizes one teacher from each school to honor excellence in education. more about Darlington County School District announces March Teacher Feature winners
	VIDEO: A message from Dr. Tim Newman, DCSD's new superintendent Posted on 03/19/2018 We are excited to share with you a message from our new superintendent, Dr. Tim Newman! more about VIDEO: A message from Dr. Tim Newman, DCSD's new superintendent
	Darlington County School District hosting community meetings to update on construction of new schools Posted on 03/15/2018 The Darlington County School District invites the public to attend upcoming community meetings to hear about the district’s progress on building three new schools. The district will share early drawings of the schools and discuss plans moving forward. more about Darlington County School District hosting community meetings to update on construction of new schools
	Darlington County School District to host free evening bus driver training course March 19-23 Posted on 03/15/2018 The Darlington County School District is currently seeking school bus drivers and will host a free, evening driver training class March 19-23. Drivers can earn between $11.19 and $16.13 per hour with bonus opportunities every 45 days. more about Darlington County School District to host free evening bus driver training course March 19-23
	Darlington County Board of Education announces locations for new schools Posted on 03/12/2018 The Darlington County Board of Education announced today the locations for new schools in Hartsville and Lamar. The third new school will be built in Darlington on the site of the existing Cain Elementary School. more about Darlington County Board of Education announces locations for new schools
	Dr. Tim Newman selected to be superintendent of Darlington County School District Posted on 03/05/2018 Dr. Tim Newman will be the new superintendent of the Darlington County School District. The Darlington County Board of Education voted tonight to extend an offer to Newman, who accepted via conference call. Newman is currently the superintendent of Orangeburg Consolidated School District 4. more about Dr. Tim Newman selected to be superintendent of Darlington County School District

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