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Jason English will be the new principal of Darlington Middle School, the Darlington County School District announced today.
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This outstanding group of employees, chosen by their peers, are the hard-working teaching assistants, secretaries, custodians, and other individuals who play a critical, supporting role in operating the schools.
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These teachers, chosen for the honor by their peers, will represent their schools throughout the 2026-27 school year.
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DCSD announced today the hiring of four administrators for the 2026-27 school year. The Darlington County Board of Education approved the recommendations during a special-called meeting Monday evening.
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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.
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Online registration for the 2026-27 school year opens Friday, April 3, 2026, for the Darlington County School District (DCSD). Guided by its commitment to each child, every day, DCSD is ready to welcome the next class of students. Families can register now to take advantage of the district’s strong academic programs and opportunities. Space is still available in the district’s 4K and 5K programs, offering young learners a strong start in DCSD.
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DCSD recognized 20 students for their commitment to strong character and drug-free choices during the 2026 STAND Awards ceremony held April 24 at Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology.
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Darlington High School announced today the hiring of Ferdinand Cooper as the school’s band director. Cooper, who currently serves as assistant principal of Gamble Rogers Middle School in St. Augustine, Fla., brings nearly 25 years of band direction experience and an exceptional teaching career to the Marching Falcons.