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	DCSD announces interim director, enrollment figures for new Darlington County Virtual Academy Posted on 08/11/2020 The Darlington County School District announced today that approximately 3,700 students, or 37 percent of the student population, enrolled in the district’s new Darlington County Virtual Academy for the 2020-2021 school year. Carla Jefferson will serve as the Academy’s interim director. more about DCSD announces interim director, enrollment figures for new Darlington County Virtual Academy
	Darlington County School District releases revised 2020-21 calendar Posted on 07/15/2020 At its July meeting, the Darlington County Board of Education approved a revised calendar for the 2020-2021 school year. Under the new calendar, the first day of school for all students will be Tuesday, Sept. 8. The first day for teachers will be Monday, Aug. 24. more about Darlington County School District releases revised 2020-21 calendar
	Darlington County Board of Education creates Virtual Academy, revises school start date Posted on 07/15/2020 On Monday, the Darlington County Board of Education voted to move the school district’s first day of school to September 8 with the goal of operating face-to-face with an eLearning component. The board also approved the creati. more about Darlington County Board of Education creates Virtual Academy, revises school start date
	DCSD announces summer meal program Posted on 06/04/2020 The Darlington County School District is pleased to offer our summer nutrition program for our students. All sites will be open beginning Monday, June 8, 2020. more about DCSD announces summer meal program
	DCSD and schools move to summer office hours Posted on 06/04/2020 Beginning with the week of June 1, 2020, the Darlington County School District's administrative offices and schools will transition to summer office hours and workdays. v more about DCSD and schools move to summer office hours
	Darlington County School District names 2020-2021 School Teachers of the Year Posted on 05/22/2020 Twenty-three teachers will serve as their school’s 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year after being chosen for the honor by their peers, the Darlington County School District announced Friday. more about Darlington County School District names 2020-2021 School Teachers of the Year
	Darlington County Board of Education votes to allow seniors to purchase MacBooks Posted on 05/13/2020 Graduating seniors of the Darlington County School District will be allowed to purchase their district-issued MacBooks this year, the Darlington County Board of Education decided Monday. more about Darlington County Board of Education votes to allow seniors to purchase MacBooks
	DCSD Wi-Fi bus locations for eLearning Posted on 05/08/2020 DCSD has buses with Wi-Fi access, provided by the state department of education, at 10 locations across the county. more about DCSD Wi-Fi bus locations for eLearning
	Darlington County School District announces graduation plans Posted on 05/07/2020 The Darlington County School District (DCSD) will hold in-person graduation ceremonies for the district’s four high schools in the football stadiums on Tuesday, June 2. more about Darlington County School District announces graduation plans
	Darlington County School District announces online 4K and 5K registration for new students Posted on 05/01/2020 Online registration for traditional 4-year-old kindergarten (4K) and 5-year-old kindergarten (5K) for the 2020-21 school year will be held from May 1 through May 15. more about Darlington County School District announces online 4K and 5K registration for new students
	DCSD announces 2020 Art in Business grand prize winners Posted on 04/29/2020 The Darlington County School District announced this week the four grand prize winners of its annual Art in Business program. The district also announced the 18 other school winners. more about DCSD announces 2020 Art in Business grand prize winners
	DCSD announces personnel changes for 2020-2021 Posted on 04/09/2020 With an eye to the future, the Darlington County Board of Education approved five administrative assignments for the 2020-2021 school year at its April board meeting. more about DCSD announces personnel changes for 2020-2021
	Darlington County School District establishes hotlines for technology help and coronavirus information Posted on 03/17/2020 The Darlington County School District announced today the opening of two new hotlines to help students, parents and staff get information during school closures related to the coronavirus situation. more about Darlington County School District establishes hotlines for technology help and coronavirus information
	Darlington County School District releases eLearning Plan for school closures Posted on 03/16/2020 The Darlington County School District today released its eLearning and remote learning plan to continue instruction while district schools are closed. Through the DCSD program, students will be able to keep learning, even when face-to-face options are unavailable. more about Darlington County School District releases eLearning Plan for school closures
	DCSD adjusts schedule for free student meals during coronavirus closure Posted on 03/16/2020 The Darlington County School District will provide nutritional, breakfast and lunch meals at more than 30 locations during school closures for the coronavirus situation. more about DCSD adjusts schedule for free student meals during coronavirus closure
	DCSD Physical Education teachers begin professional develop program Posted on 03/10/2020 Darlington County School District’s physical education teachers recently began a professional development opportunity with the S.C. Department of Education. more about DCSD Physical Education teachers begin professional develop program
	Lamar Elementary hosts STEM Days Posted on 03/10/2020 Lamar Elementary School recently hosted another of its “STEM Days,” focused on providing activities to connect students to prior learning. more about Lamar Elementary hosts STEM Days
	DCSD announces March 2020 Teacher Feature winners Posted on 03/10/2020 The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum announced this week the Teacher Feature winners for March. more about DCSD announces March 2020 Teacher Feature winners
	Darlington County School District to offer early childhood Montessori Program in Hartsville Posted on 03/09/2020 The Darlington County School District will offer an early childhood Montessori program at the new Bay Road Elementary School in Hartsville for the 2020-2021 school year. more about Darlington County School District to offer early childhood Montessori Program in Hartsville
	Darlington Middle girls’ basketball claims conference championship Posted on 03/02/2020 The Darlington Middle School girls’ basketball squad finished its season with an overall record of 12-3 and a 2020 Pee Dee Conference championship. more about Darlington Middle girls’ basketball claims conference championship
	Lamar's Amerson signs with North Greenville football Posted on 02/27/2020 Shane Amerson, a star football player for Lamar High School who attends Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology, recently signed a national letter of intent to play for North Greenville University next year. more about Lamar's Amerson signs with North Greenville football
	Chuck Miller named DCSD Director of Personnel Posted on 02/25/2020 Chuck Miller has been appointed Darlington County School District’s new director of personnel. more about Chuck Miller named DCSD Director of Personnel
	Thirty-one DCSD students sign with local employers during Spring Intern Signing Day Posted on 02/20/2020 Thirty-one Darlington County School District students officially began 12-week, paid internships with 20 different employers on Tuesday, Feb. 18. more about Thirty-one DCSD students sign with local employers during Spring Intern Signing Day
	DCSD announces February 2020 Teacher Feature winners Posted on 02/10/2020 The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum announced this week the Teacher Feature winners for February 2020. more about DCSD announces February 2020 Teacher Feature winners
	Three DCSD principals announce plans to retire at year’s end Posted on 02/07/2020 Darlington County School District announced today that three principals will retire at the conclusion of the current school year. more about Three DCSD principals announce plans to retire at year’s end
	DCSD’s Key to Career program and school counselors tour Nucor Steel Posted on 02/04/2020 School counselors and career specialists from across the Darlington County School District got a chance to tour one of the area’s premiere manufacturing facilities recently. more about DCSD’s Key to Career program and school counselors tour Nucor Steel
	Board of Education approves 2020-2021 district calendar Posted on 01/31/2020 The Darlington County Board of Education approved the 2020-2021 Darlington County School District calendar at its January meeting. more about Board of Education approves 2020-2021 district calendar
	Darlington County School District to host free bus driver training course Feb. 10-13 Posted on 01/31/2020 The Darlington County School District plans to hire school bus drivers and will host a free driver training class Feb. 10-13. Drivers can earn between $11.98 and $17.27 per hour with bonus opportunities every 45 days. more about Darlington County School District to host free bus driver training course Feb. 10-13
	Darlington County Parks, Recreation and Tourism donates 200 coats to Darlington County students Posted on 01/14/2020 Hundreds of Darlington County School District students will be warmer this winter after the Darlington County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department donated new and used coats. more about Darlington County Parks, Recreation and Tourism donates 200 coats to Darlington County students
	Nearly 250 students perform for Sixth Annual DCSD All County Music Festival Posted on 01/14/2020 The Darlington County community packed the Elizabeth Boatwright Coker Performing Arts Center at Coker University on Thursday for the Sixth Annual All County Music Festival. more about Nearly 250 students perform for Sixth Annual DCSD All County Music Festival
	Four Hartsville High student-athletes sign letters of intent Posted on 01/09/2020 Four student-athletes from Hartsville High School will play collegiate athletics next season after signing letters of intent Wednesday morning. more about Four Hartsville High student-athletes sign letters of intent
	DCSD announces January 2020 Teacher Feature winners Posted on 01/07/2020 The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum announced this week the Teacher Feature winners for January. The program recognizes one teacher from each school to honor excellence in education. more about DCSD announces January 2020 Teacher Feature winners
	Darlington County School District again offers parents choices in education with Expanded School Choice Posted on 01/06/2020 The application period for the 2020-21 school year will be Jan. 6 through Jan. 24. more about Darlington County School District again offers parents choices in education with Expanded School Choice
	DCSD graduates primed to find success in the workplace Posted on 12/16/2019 Data from the state’s 2019 school district report cards indicate that most Darlington County School District graduates are prepared to find success in the workplace. more about DCSD graduates primed to find success in the workplace
	Darlington County School District announces December 2019 Teacher Feature winners Posted on 12/12/2019 The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum announced this week the Teacher Feature winners for December. The program recognizes one teacher from each school to honor excellence in education. more about Darlington County School District announces December 2019 Teacher Feature winners
	2019 Holiday Card Art Contest winner visits with DCIT’s graphic communication students Posted on 12/09/2019 Mia Braddock, the winner of the 2019 DCSD Holiday Card Art Contest, got a chance to visit the Darlington County Institute of Technology’s Graphic Communications lab recently. more about 2019 Holiday Card Art Contest winner visits with DCIT’s graphic communication students
	Hartsville High’s Griggs wins model home contest at Darlington County Institute of Technology Posted on 12/05/2019 Dallas Griggs, a sophomore at Hartsville High School who attends the Darlington County Institute of Technology, took home first place recently in DCIT’s highly competitive model home project. more about Hartsville High’s Griggs wins model home contest at Darlington County Institute of Technology
	Brunson-Dargan Elementary’s Tristan Flynn wins tickets, jersey through Read Your Way to the Big Game Contest Posted on 11/25/2019 In a surprise announcement, Brunson-Dargan Elementary third grader Tristan Flynn won the S.C. Department of Education’s Read Your Way to the Big Game Contest. The reveal came during a school assembly Monday afternoon in front of all of Flynn’s classmates and teachers. more about Brunson-Dargan Elementary’s Tristan Flynn wins tickets, jersey through Read Your Way to the Big Game Contest
	Duke Energy Foundation grant will provide DCSD students with easy access to school supplies Posted on 11/22/2019 Students in the Darlington County School District will soon have an innovative way of picking up school supplies thanks to a grant from the Duke Energy Foundation. The $14,700 grant will fund the “Crates and Carousels: Student Supplies Equal Student Success” program. more about Duke Energy Foundation grant will provide DCSD students with easy access to school supplies
	Four Hartsville High student-athletes sign athletic letters of intent Posted on 11/15/2019 A trio of softball stars and a top-ranked golfer from Hartsville High School inked letters of intent Nov. 14 to play collegiately. more about Four Hartsville High student-athletes sign athletic letters of intent
	Lamar High names Frankie Johnson interim boys’ basketball coach Posted on 11/12/2019 Frankie Johnson Sr. will serve as the interim varsity boys’ basketball head coach at Lamar High School for the current season, the school announced recently. more about Lamar High names Frankie Johnson interim boys’ basketball coach
	Jim Faile named 2019 Jimmy Newsom Signature Award winner Posted on 11/11/2019 On Friday, Nov. 1, however, he became the story when the Darlington County School District Teacher Forum presented Faile with the 2019 Jimmy Newsom Signature Award during the annual DCSD Education Forum. more about Jim Faile named 2019 Jimmy Newsom Signature Award winner
	Darlington County School District announces November Teacher Feature winners Posted on 11/04/2019 The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum announced this week 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 sees improvement on graduates’ ACT scores Posted on 10/30/2019 Graduating seniors from two high Darlington County School District high schools saw average composite scores improve on the 2019 ACT, while another school exceeded the state average and the fourth lost no ground. more about DCSD sees improvement on graduates’ ACT scores
	Spaulding Elementary’s Mia Braddock wins 2019 DCSD Holiday Card Art Contest Posted on 10/25/2019 The title of 2019 DCSD Holiday Card Contest winner will take a trip down the road to Spaulding Elementary. Fifth grader Mia Braddock’s painting earned the most votes and will grace the cover of the district’s official holiday card. more about Spaulding Elementary’s Mia Braddock wins 2019 DCSD Holiday Card Art Contest
	DCSD schools earn Palmetto Gold, Silver Awards Posted on 10/16/2019 Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology and Spaulding Middle School earned two of the state’s top honors in academic excellence for the 2018-19 school year: Palmetto Gold and Palmetto Silver, respectively. The two schools, along with Hartsville Middle School, also won those awards for the 2017-18 school year. more about DCSD schools earn Palmetto Gold, Silver Awards
	Pilot research program introduced at Darlington Middle School Posted on 10/10/2019 Darlington Middle School will help launch a hands-on, science-focused Research Courtyard pilot, thanks to a $5,000 grant from Duke Energy and the collaboration and support of the Pee Dee Public Education Collaborative, Clemson University, and other state agencies. more about Pilot research program introduced at Darlington Middle School
	Superintendent Dr. Tim Newman tours new school construction Posted on 10/09/2019 Dr. Tim Newman, superintendent of Darlington County School District, recently toured construction sites of the three new elementary schools currently being built in the district. more about Superintendent Dr. Tim Newman tours new school construction
	Darlington County School District announces October 2019 Teacher Feature winners Posted on 10/07/2019 The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum announced this week 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 2019 Teacher Feature winners
	Rotary Club of Hartsville purchases new shoes for 100 DCSD students Posted on 10/07/2019 For the second year in a row, the Rotary Club of Hartsville recently hosted Darlington County School District students at the Shoe Store and purchased each student a brand new pair of shoes – 100 pairs to be exact. more about Rotary Club of Hartsville purchases new shoes for 100 DCSD students
	DCSD announces inclement weather make-up day Posted on 10/03/2019 The Darlington County School District announced recently that Friday, Nov. 1, will be a regular school day for students and staff. more about DCSD announces inclement weather make-up day
	2019 state report cards indicate gains throughout Darlington County School District Posted on 10/01/2019 The S.C. Department of Education released school and district report cards Tuesday, and the data indicates that Darlington County School District students made gains in many areas. more about 2019 state report cards indicate gains throughout Darlington County School District
	Nearly 30 DCSD students ‘sign’ with local employers for internships Posted on 09/26/2019 Twenty-seven Darlington County School District students will get genuine work-based experience this fall during 12-week paid internships at local businesses. The students and the 13 employers participated in a Fall Signing Day on Sept. 19 inside Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology’s Conference Center. more about Nearly 30 DCSD students ‘sign’ with local employers for internships
	DCSD hosting annual Innovative Fair at Darlington Middle on Sept. 26 Posted on 09/18/2019 more about DCSD hosting annual Innovative Fair at Darlington Middle on Sept. 26
	Darlington County School District announces September 2019 Teacher Feature winners Posted on 09/16/2019 The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum announced this week the Teacher Feature winners for September. The program recognizes one teacher from each school to honor excellence in education. more about Darlington County School District announces September 2019 Teacher Feature winners
	Principals announced for Brockington Elementary Magnet and North Hartsville Elementary schools Posted on 09/16/2019 Ada Sindab, the current principal of Brunson-Dargan Elementary, will be the new principal of Brockington Elementary Magnet School in Darlington. Carla Watford, the current principal of Cain Elementary School, will be the new principal of North Hartsville Elementary School in Hartsville. more about Principals announced for Brockington Elementary Magnet and North Hartsville Elementary schools
	Darlington County School District appoints principals to new schools in Hartsville, Lamar and Darlington Posted on 08/29/2019 Stephanie Bridges, the current principal of Brockington Elementary Magnet School, will lead the new Darlington-area elementary school. Kristi Austin, the current principal of North Hartsville Elementary School, will take the reins of the new Lamar-area elementary school. Jackee Lynn, the current principal of Spaulding Elementary, will lead the new Hartsville-area elementary school. more about Darlington County School District appoints principals to new schools in Hartsville, Lamar and Darlington
	Three Darlington County Board of Education members recognized for achievements with SCSBA’s Boardmanship Institute Posted on 08/27/2019 Three Darlington County Board of Education members successfully completed training recently with the S.C. School Boards Association’s (SCSBA) Boardmanship Institute for 2018-2019. more about Three Darlington County Board of Education members recognized for achievements with SCSBA’s Boardmanship Institute
	Duke Energy’s Robinson Nuclear Plant donates nearly 150 bookbags for DCSD students Posted on 08/26/2019 Employees with Robinson Nuclear Plant in Hartsville again showed their support of Darlington County School District this year, donating 147 bookbags to students. more about Duke Energy’s Robinson Nuclear Plant donates nearly 150 bookbags for DCSD students
	Hartsville High School introduces new track, softball head coaches Posted on 08/21/2019 Hartsville High School announced the hiring of two new athletic head coaches Wednesday, Aug. 21, during a press conference held in the HHS Arena. more about Hartsville High School introduces new track, softball head coaches
	Red Apple Passes available for Darlington County residents Posted on 08/16/2019 Darlington County residents wishing to participate in the Darlington County School District’s Red Apple Pass program will have three extra opportunities to register this year. more about Red Apple Passes available for Darlington County residents
	Darlington High’s Scott signs with Johnson and Wales University basketball Posted on 08/15/2019 Kenynon Scott, a recent Darlington High School graduate, signed with Johnson and Wales University’s basketball program on Thursday, Aug. 15. more about Darlington High’s Scott signs with Johnson and Wales University basketball
	Cortney Harless named 2019-20 Darlington County School District Teacher of the Year Posted on 08/14/2019 Southside Early Childhood Center’s Cortney Harless will represent Darlington County School District as District Teacher of the Year for 2019-20. more about Cortney Harless named 2019-20 Darlington County School District Teacher of the Year
	DCSD screening window for 2020-2021 Gifted and Talented program will run Aug. 19 – Sept. 11 Posted on 08/14/2019 The Darlington County School District’s referral window for the 2020-2021 Gifted and Talented program will open Monday, Aug. 19, and close Wednesday, Sept. 11. more about DCSD screening window for 2020-2021 Gifted and Talented program will run Aug. 19 – Sept. 11
	Doggett chosen to lead Washington Street Elementary For 2019-20 Posted on 08/06/2019 Don D. Doggett of Columbia, SC, has been chosen to serve as interim principal at Washington Street Elementary School in Hartsville for the 2019-2020 school year. more about Doggett chosen to lead Washington Street Elementary For 2019-20
	Darlington County School District announces Title I Parent Meetings Posted on 08/05/2019 Title I schools in Darlington County School District will hold Annual Parent Meetings soon after school begins on Aug. 19 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
	Darlington High School introduces new baseball, tennis coaches Posted on 08/05/2019 Darlington High School introduced new coaches for its baseball and tennis programs on Thursday during a press conference held at the school. more about Darlington High School introduces new baseball, tennis coaches
	Darlington County School District announces 2019-2020 online and on-site registration information Posted on 07/11/2019 The Darlington County School District (DCSD) is rolling out new features for the online registration system, allowing parents with returning students to significantly reduce the time spent at on-site school registrations. Parents with students who will be new to DCSD must still register their child at the school during on-site registration. more about Darlington County School District announces 2019-2020 online and on-site registration information
	Hartsville High School hires Barry Harley as new athletics director Posted on 07/11/2019 Hartsville High School introduced Barry Harley as its new athletics director on Thursday, July 11, during a press conference at the school. more about Hartsville High School hires Barry Harley as new athletics director
	Darlington County School District hires Dr. Celestine LaVan as director of elementary education Posted on 07/10/2019 The Darlington County School District recently hired Dr. Celestine LaVan to be the new director of elementary education. more about Darlington County School District hires Dr. Celestine LaVan as director of elementary education
	2019 Literacy Fair to be held July 11 at Burry Park Posted on 07/03/2019 DCSD's 2019 Literacy Fair will be held on July 11 at Burry Park in Hartsville, featuring free books, entertainment, prizes and more! more about 2019 Literacy Fair to be held July 11 at Burry Park
	DCSD Bookmobile providing free books in Hartsville area on Tuesdays, Thursdays Posted on 06/25/2019 The DCSD Bookmobile, provided by the TEACH Foundation, will offer free books for all children this summer with routes on Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. more about DCSD Bookmobile providing free books in Hartsville area on Tuesdays, Thursdays
	ArtSummer 2019 Finale will be Thursday, June 27 Posted on 06/24/2019 The finale for ArtSummer 2019 will be held Thursday, June 27, at Hartsville Middle School. more about ArtSummer 2019 Finale will be Thursday, June 27
	Darlington County Education Foundation surprises teachers with more than $8,000 in grants Posted on 06/12/2019 The Darlington County Education Foundation (DCEF) recently continued it annual tradition of surprising Darlington County School District teachers in their classrooms with grants. more about Darlington County Education Foundation surprises teachers with more than $8,000 in grants
	Hartsville High’s McRae and Reighard win 2019 Keep Darlington County Beautiful art contest Posted on 06/06/2019 Kendall McRae and Mikayla Reighard, both Hartsville High School students, are the first and second place winners of the 2019 Keep Darlington County Beautiful annual art contest. more about Hartsville High’s McRae and Reighard win 2019 Keep Darlington County Beautiful art contest
	Darlington County School District providing free summer meals to children Posted on 06/04/2019 Darlington County School District will again provide free breakfast and lunch for children this summer through the United States Department of Agriculture’s Seamless Summer Meals Program. more about Darlington County School District providing free summer meals to children
	DCSD’s Project SEARCH graduates first students Posted on 05/31/2019 The first students to complete the Project SEARCH program in Darlington County School District earned their certificates May 29 in a ceremony held at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center. more about DCSD’s Project SEARCH graduates first students
	DCSD honors retiring employees with banquet Posted on 05/31/2019 The Darlington County School District celebrated 33 of its most dedicated employees May 23 during the annual Retirement Ceremony and Banquet. more about DCSD honors retiring employees with banquet
	Inaugural Military Enlistment Recognition Ceremony honors students entering U.S. Armed Forces Posted on 05/29/2019 The Darlington County School District held the inaugural Enlistment Recognition Ceremony on May 14, 2019, to honor students who have joined various branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. more about Inaugural Military Enlistment Recognition Ceremony honors students entering U.S. Armed Forces
	Darlington High varsity baseball Coach announces resignation Posted on 05/23/2019 Dennis Gearhart, the varsity baseball coach for Darlington High School, has announced he will give up his coaching duties at the end of the academic year in order to pursue personal interests. more about Darlington High varsity baseball Coach announces resignation
	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 Sch