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![Gehrke named director of DCIT and Career Readiness]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770760505/darlingtonk12scus/plrsx5xqlzyghppie64r/CortneyGehrke.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770760505/darlingtonk12scus/plrsx5xqlzyghppie64r/CortneyGehrke.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770760505/darlingtonk12scus/plrsx5xqlzyghppie64r/CortneyGehrke.jpg","width":700}])
Darlington County School District (DCSD) has named Cortney Gehrke as the new Director of Darlington County Institute of Technology (DCIT), the district’s career and technical education center serving students from across Darlington County. She will also serve as the district’s Director of Career Readiness. Gehrke currently serves as principal of Darlington High School.
![Teacher Feature winners for February]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712927386/darlingtonk12scus/pcxmtpdaacolrtj3rxa2/TeacherFeatureSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1712927386/darlingtonk12scus/pcxmtpdaacolrtj3rxa2/TeacherFeatureSquare.png","width":400}])
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.
![Expanded School Choice online application opens Feb. 2]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770212819/darlingtonk12scus/darlingtonk12scus/darlingtonk12scus/hwgnc7m5gjdy6y84hrtc/ExpandedSchoolChoicebanner.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770212819/darlingtonk12scus/darlingtonk12scus/darlingtonk12scus/hwgnc7m5gjdy6y84hrtc/ExpandedSchoolChoicebanner.png","width":400}])
In an effort to give parents more flexibility and control in the educational process for their children, Darlington County School District is again offering districtwide Expanded School Choice requests. The online application period for the 2026-27 school year will be Feb. 2 through Feb. 27.
![RESCHEDULED: District Hiring Event moved to Feb. 7 at Mayo High]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769182724/darlingtonk12scus/ef55yj6irqr8dxb0c6c1/HiringBanner.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769182724/darlingtonk12scus/ef55yj6irqr8dxb0c6c1/HiringBanner.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769182724/darlingtonk12scus/ef55yj6irqr8dxb0c6c1/HiringBanner.png","width":774}])
DCSD is holding a districtwide hiring event on Jan. 31 at Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology.
![DCSD Opens Early Online Registration for 4K and 5K Students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769184092/darlingtonk12scus/uaxzkzuemtsg1giphwry/Updatedregisterbanner.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769184092/darlingtonk12scus/uaxzkzuemtsg1giphwry/Updatedregisterbanner.jpg","width":400}])
![DCSD leaders Toney, Smith to retire]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769177027/darlingtonk12scus/rytm90tamtlnndcbdltq/ToneyandSmithbanner.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769177027/darlingtonk12scus/rytm90tamtlnndcbdltq/ToneyandSmithbanner.jpg","width":400}])
Patricia “Pat” Toney, principal of Southside Early Childhood Center, and Robbie Smith, director of the Darlington County Institute of Technology, have announced their plans to retire at the end of the current school year.
![Innovative Magnet Programs application period open for 2026–27 school year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1704230012/darlingtonk12scus/dby5vpzd3gylip8siyiq/MagnetApp.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1704230012/darlingtonk12scus/dby5vpzd3gylip8siyiq/MagnetApp.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1704230012/darlingtonk12scus/dby5vpzd3gylip8siyiq/MagnetApp.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1704230012/darlingtonk12scus/dby5vpzd3gylip8siyiq/MagnetApp.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1704230012/darlingtonk12scus/dby5vpzd3gylip8siyiq/MagnetApp.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1704230012/darlingtonk12scus/dby5vpzd3gylip8siyiq/MagnetApp.jpg","width":2200}])
The Darlington County School District opened the application window for its innovative magnet programs for the 2026–27 school year on Monday, Jan. 5. Families may apply through 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23, using a single, online application available on the district website.
![Teacher Feature winners for January]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712757966/darlingtonk12scus/w38hd1o5wzkcbjnlyzwo/NewTeacherFeatureBanner.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712757966/darlingtonk12scus/w38hd1o5wzkcbjnlyzwo/NewTeacherFeatureBanner.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1712757966/darlingtonk12scus/w38hd1o5wzkcbjnlyzwo/NewTeacherFeatureBanner.png","width":774}])
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.