WINNSBORO – When Michael Lippert graduated from Richard Winn Academy in 2001, he says he never saw himself coming back to his alma mater to deliver the commencement address for the 2024 graduating class. But there he was on stage last month, imploring his alums to ‘keep on going,’ the culminating theme of his address […]
FCHS, MTC produce class of 2024 dual grads
June 6, 2024 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Prior to receiving their high school diplomas on June 2, eighteen Fairfield Central seniors also received their Associates degrees and certificates from Midlands Technical College in early May. Receiving General Studies Certificates were: Tavetria Amponsah (also received Pre-Nursing Certificate) Jordyn Edmunds Caden Luksic Christopher Murphy Jalen Swilley Receiving both their Associates in […]
Richland Two teachers are Financial Literacy Masters
June 6, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – Four teachers in Richland Two became Financial Literacy Master Teachers through this year’s Future Scholar Bronze level cohort. Participating were Debbie Sweat (Blythewood High School), Chanelle Sharper (homeschool), Sharon Fleming (Lonnie B. Nelson) and Tim Ray (Kelly Mill Middle). Applicants must complete professional development, as well as create and teach professional development training […]
R2 seniors graduate with millions in scholarship offers
June 6, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – More than 2,100 seniors in Richland School District Two’s Class of 2024 are receiving some significant financial assistance in their pursuit of a college degree. Officials at District Two’s five high schools report that graduating seniors earned more than $171,694,479 in college scholarships. That is an increase of nearly $3 million from last […]
Richland Two to provide summer meals
June 6, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – Richland School District Two Food Services, operated by Sodexo, will once again serve free, nutritious meals this summer through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Breakfast and lunch will be provided Monday through Thursday for children age 18 and under at schools across the district. The meals must be consumed on-site at the […]
Berry named principal at Midlands STEM Charter School
May 30, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Midlands STEM Charter has named Chantell Berry as the executive director/principal for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Berry will work alongside Dr. Toussaint (TK) Kennedy, who was announced in March as the school’s Chief Executive Officer. Berry, with 25 years’ experience in education, will be leading the Midlands STEM students and staff as […]
Nicholson named principal of Westwood
May 30, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Tameka Nicholson has been named principal of Westwood High School. She has served the school as assistant principal of curriculum and instruction since 2020. Nicholson is replacing Robert Jackson who is leaving the district at the end of the school year to become the director of personnel in Spartanburg District Five. Nicholson is […]
FMSMS student wins statewide design contest
May 30, 2024 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Fifth grader Paris Davis, who attends Fairfield Magnet School for Math and Science, recently won the Project Safe Neighborhood logo design contest. Davis’s “Know the Signs, Prevent Gun Violence In Our Schools” design is shown above. The statewide contest, sponsored by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina, invited […]
Curry named Support Staff Member of the Year
May 30, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Emily Curry was voted the Support Staff Member of the Year by the faculty and staff of Blythewood High School. Curry works as an aid to help students learn work skills as they prepare to leave high school. She is pictured in the front center with her class and her husband Rusty Curry.
WHS students receive R2 Education Foundation scholarships
May 30, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – During Tuesday’s graduation ceremony, two Westwood High School students received scholarships from the Richland 2 Education Foundation. Rachel Brown, left, received a $1,500 Michael Lowder Scholarship and Christian Rhoden, pictured right, received 1 of 10 $2,000 Service Solutions scholarships.
