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Fitness Zone donates to KCSD
The Kershaw County Board of School Trustees recently accepted a $1,600 donation from George Gibson, owner and manager of the Fitness Zone in Lugoff. The money comes from proceeds earned during the sixth annual Jingle Bell Run sponsored by Fitness Zone in December.
Decoda with Claire Bryant to perform at FAC Thursday
The members of Decoda chamber ensemble, lead by Claire Bryant, entered the gym at North Central Middle School one by one, each playing their respective instrument. The students of the eighth grade sat, rapt with attention, as the instruments' melodies blended in unison before them.
KCSD ahead financially for school year so far
The Kershaw County School District (KCSD) is already ahead financially for the current school year by more than $500,000, according to KCSD Chief Financial Officer Donnie Wilson. Wilson presented November and December's district finances to the Kershaw County Board of Trustees during its meeting Tuesday morning.
KCSD kindergarten registration set for Feb. 20
Registration for Kershaw County School District's (KCSD) four-year-old and five-year-old kindergarten classes for 2014-2015 will take place Thursday, Feb. 20.
14 KCSD teachers earn NB certification
Fourteen Kershaw County educators -- two first time applicants and 12 renewals -- have earned the highest credential available in the teaching profession, bringing the total number of Kershaw County School District (KCSD) employees who are National Board certified to 130.
Anne Frank exhibit’s opening night draws large attendance
A large turnout of students, parents, faculty staff and community members marked a successful opening Thursday night at Lugoff-Elgin High School (L-EHS) of an international traveling exhibit focused on Anne Frank, whose diary chronicled her family's attempts to hide from Nazis during World War II.
KCSD Teacher Career Fair
Persons interested in employment with the Kershaw County School District (KCSD) are invited to participate in the district's 13th annual Teacher Career Fair to be held Feb. 1 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Camden High School, 1022 Ehrenclou Drive, in Camden.
CHS finalist for Palmetto’s Finest Schools Award
Camden High School (CHS) is a finalist for the 2014 Palmetto's Finest Schools Awards. After extensive evaluations by fellow educators and previous Palmetto's Finest winners, CHS is among nine schools competing for the honor. The application process includes elements on student achievement, instructional programs, professional learning communities and school culture.
Two-hour delay for KCSD students Tuesday
The Kershaw County School District announced Monday that, due to a forecast of extreme cold weather and out of an abundance of caution, schools will open on a two-hour delay for students Tuesday. Staff will report at their normal time. Three- and 4-year-old students in morning classes will NOT attend. Breakfast will be served.
Students to take leadership role with Anne Frank exhibit
Students at Lugoff-Elgin High School (L-EHS) will take on leadership roles when an international exhibit on World War II diarist Anne Frank opens at the school Jan. 9. According to former L-EHS student Coy Gibson, who helped have his alma mater selected as an exhibition site, current students will play an important role during the exhibit's appearance.
ATEC teacher celebrates national award
Earlier this year, Katie Gilson learned she was one of 41 recipients of the National Association of Agricultural Educators' (NAAE) Teachers Turn the Key (TTTK) Award. With the award came the chance for Gilson -- selected from a nationwide pool of applicants -- to travel to Las Vegas to attend the NAAE's annual convention.
Anne Frank exhibit coming to L-EHS
Lugoff-Elgin High School (L-EHS) will serve as host for an international exhibit featuring noted World War II figure Anne Frank's life Jan. 7-Feb. 15.
BCBS donates to Kershaw County Adult Education
Thanks to a $10,000 donation from Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) of South Carolina, Kershaw County Adult Education (KCAE) will be able to complete upgrades to the technology it uses to offer its services.
Fill a Truck Campaign benefits more than 80 KCSD students
Kershaw County School District (KCSD) partnered with the Camden Walmart and the United Way of Kershaw County to collect toys and coats for needy children through Walmart's Fill a Truck campaign. Volunteers from all three organizations manned the cardboard trucks in the store over three weekends in December to encourage Walmart shoppers to participate. The results were outstanding with enough items donated to benefit over 80 KCSD students as well as others who were being served through the Toys for Tots programs. Walmart employees themselves purchased three shopping carts worth of items.
The night before Christmas
Midway Elementary School second grade students recently performed The Night Before Christmas.
Articles by Section - Education
Partnership to provide counseling for KC students
As new violent incidents in schools across the country are reported daily, more and more school administrators are exploring increasing counseling to students.
KCSD hiring school bus drivers
The Kershaw County School District is hiring school bus drivers. Pay is based on experience and includes benefits. A training class will be held July ...
Area students graduate from GIT
Ian Buckley of Camden and Elisabeth Brown of Elgin recently earned degreesfrom the Georgia Institute of Technology, located in Atlanta, Ga.
‘Empathy is good for everyone’
David Adelman might be one of the smartest people in Camden. He also happens to have lived with cerebral palsy -- and the way people have ...
Morgan attends last full school board meeting
Dr. Frank Morgan, who has served as superintendent of the Kershaw County School District (KCSD) for 11 years, attended his final full school board meeting ...
Kershaw County student graduates from Governor’s School
Felicia McGill of Kershaw County graduated from the South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) on Saturday, June 2 at the DeLoach Center ...
CES announces 4th quarter honor roll
Camden Elementary School recently announced the fourth quarter honor roll.
LES announces 4th quarter honor roll
Lugoff Elementary School recently announced the fourth qauarter honor roll.
Area college students graduate, earn academic honors
Wofford College conferred 418 degrees on 394 graduates during the 2018 Commencement exercies on Sunday, May 20. Area students included:
LES announces 4th quarter honor roll
Lugoff Elementary School recently announced its fourth quarter honor roll:
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