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	Gladys Sellers named DCSD District Teacher of the Year Posted on 07/29/2022 Gladys Sellers, a fifth grade teacher at Bay Road Elementary School, is the Darlington County School District’s (DCSD) 2022-23 District Teacher of the Year. more
	Ernest DuBose named DCSD District Support Staff Person of the Year Posted on 07/29/2022 Ernest DuBose, campus supervisor for the Darlington County Intervention School, is DCSD’s 2022-23 District Support Staff Person of the Year. more
	2022-2023 School Supply Lists Posted on 07/28/2022 This page contains school supply lists for the 2022-23 school year. more
	DCSD referral window for 2023-2024 Gifted and Talented program will run Aug. 1 – Sept. 9 Posted on 07/28/2022 If you would like your child screened for the Gifted and Talented program, you must complete the online screening referral form by Sept. 9. more
	Darlington County School District announces 2022 Title I school meetings Posted on 07/28/2022 Title I schools in Darlington County School District will hold Annual Parent Meetings shortly after school begins on Aug. 1 to discuss the Title I services that the schools receive and the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act. more
	Victoria Williams-Cooper named principal of Darlington County Intervention School Posted on 07/26/2022 he Darlington County Board of Education approved the hiring of Victoria Williams-Cooper as the new principal of the Darlington County Intervention School (DCIS) during its July meeting. more
	Darlington County students invited to Tigers Read Celebration at Clemson University Posted on 07/21/2022 The event is hosted by Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney, the All In Foundation and the Clemson University Early Literacy Center. more
	Make-Up Registration for 2022-23 open July 18-24 Posted on 07/18/2022 The Darlington County School District is opening up online registration July 18-24 for anyone who has not yet registered for school. more
	DCSD celebrates new Reading Recovery and Early Literacy teachers Posted on 06/09/2022 The Darlington County School District (DCSD) recognized this week the 2021-2022 Reading Recovery and Early Literacy Training Class for successfully completing a full year of graduate-level coursework offered through the district’s partnership with Clemson University's Early Literacy Training Center. more
	Two DCSD schools awarded $80,000 total in STEM grants from Project Lead the Way, Ardagh Group Posted on 06/09/2022 Rosenwald Elementary and Middle School and Spaulding Middle School are both recipients of substantial Project Lead the Way (PLTW) grants to be used to implement world class science and technology programs in their schools. more
	Darlington High names James Norris new athletic director Posted on 06/09/2022 James Norris, a longtime teacher and successful coach in the area, will be Darlington High School’s (DHS) next athletic director, the school announced this week. more
	DCSD providing summer meals for all children 18 and younger Posted on 06/06/2022 The Darlington County School District will again provide free meals this summer for all children of Darlington County who are 18 years old and younger. more
	Darlington, Lamar graduations moved inside due to weather Posted on 05/26/2022 Darlington, Lamar graduations moved inside due to weather more
	Message to families on recent school violence Posted on 05/25/2022 more
	DCSD announces Teacher Feature winners for May Posted on 05/11/2022 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
	DCSD announces registration for 2022-23 school year Posted on 05/06/2022 ** DCSD has extendedregistration for new and returning students for the 2022-2023 school year until June 12* more
	DCSD honors 2022 STAND Award winners through virtual ceremony Posted on 05/04/2022 Each school in the Darlington County School District, as well as district administration, honored students this week who display exemplary character and take a “STAND” against illicit drug use. more
	Lenard Named principal of Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology Posted on 04/21/2022 The Darlington County Board of Education named Stephania Lenard as the new principal of Mayo High School for Math, Science & Technology. Lenard is currently the assistant principal for seniors and the Early College program at Darlington High School. more
	DCSD announces Teacher Feature winners for April Posted on 04/01/2022 The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum announced this week the Teacher Feature winners for April. The program recognizes one teacher from each school to honor excellence in education. more
	DCSD’s revamped ArtSummer Intensive program to be held on campus at Coker University Posted on 03/23/2022 DCSD students interested in the arts have an exciting new opportunity to study under professional artists this year. more
	Lamar High names Josh Pierce new varsity head football coach Posted on 03/18/2022 Josh Pierce, a former defensive coordinator for the Lamar High School (LHS) Silver Foxes varsity football team, will take over as the squad’s new head coach, the Darlington County School District announced today. more
	DCSD to hold open houses at newly built elementary schools Posted on 03/09/2022 The Darlington County School District invites the public to attend open house drop-ins for its three newly built elementary schools. The district intended to hold the open houses in July 2020, shortly after the buildings opened, but the events were postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions. more
	DCSD announces Teacher Feature winners for March Posted on 03/07/2022 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
	DCSD’s Dr. Omoro King selected for inaugural cohort of statewide afterschool leadership initiative Posted on 03/07/2022 The Riley Institute at Furman University has selected Dr. Omoro King, director of elementary education for the Darlington County School District, to participate in South Carolina Afterschool Leaders Empowered (SCALE), a new initiative that equips afterschool and summer learning leaders in the state with the tools they need to grow and improve their programs. more
	SEE THE CHANGE: Hartsville Lions Club providing free vision screenings for all DCSD elementary students Posted on 03/07/2022 Elementary students in the Darlington County School District are taking advantage of free vision screenings thanks to the philanthropic vision of the Hartsville Lions Club. more
	Updated COVID Quarantine and Isolation Guidelines Posted on 03/01/2022 Based on new data and recommendations from the CDC and DHEC in recent days, we have updated our protocols. more
	Dr. Arlene Wallace announces retirement Posted on 02/10/2022 The Darlington County Board of Education recently accepted the resignation of Dr. Arlene Wallace, principal of Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology. Wallace will retire as principal at the end of the school year. more
	DCSD announces Teacher Feature winners for February Posted on 02/07/2022 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
	DCSD’s Expanded School Choice online application opens Feb. 1 Posted on 01/31/2022 In an effort to give parents more flexibility and control in the educational process, Darlington County School District is again offering districtwide Expanded School Choice requests. The online application period for the 2022-23 school year will be Feb. 1 through Feb. 24. more
	DCSD announces 2022-23 Innovative Programs Magnet Application period will open from Feb. 1-24 Posted on 01/31/2022 The Darlington County School District (DCSD) announced today that the 2022-23 Innovative Programs Magnet Application period will open from Feb. 1 through Feb. 24 at 4:30 p.m. more
	DCSD announces free COVID-19 PCR testing for students, faculty and staff Posted on 01/19/2022 DCSD is excited to announce a new COVID-19 PCR testing program for all students, faculty and staff. more
	SCHEDULE: Friday, Dec. 17, will be early dismissal Posted on 12/16/2021 Friday, Dec. 17, will be an early dismissal day for students. more
	DCSD announces Teacher Feature winners for December Posted on 12/06/2021 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
	Lamar-Spaulding Elementary kicking off new biomedical sciences program Posted on 12/02/2021 The students of Lamar-Spaulding Elementary School now have cutting-edge opportunities to study in the fields of biomedical sciences thanks to a grant provided by Ardagh Group through a partnership with Project Lead the Way. more
	Emily Storm wins 2021 DCSD Holiday Card Art Contest Posted on 11/06/2021 Emily Storm, an eleventh-grade student at Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology, is the winner of the Darlington County School District’s 2021 Holiday Card Art Contest. more
	DCSD announces Teacher Feature winners for November Posted on 11/05/2021 The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum announced this week the Teacher Feature winners for November. more
	DHS School Resource Officer Cauthen recognized for saving the lives of two students Posted on 11/02/2021 The Darlington Police Department recently honored one of its own, Sgt. Keith Cauthen, after his actions were credited with saving the lives of two Darlington High School students on separate occasions. more
	DCSD announces eLearning Day for Nov. 2, 2021 Posted on 10/25/2021 Because several district schools will be used as election polling sites, the Darlington County School District announced that Tuesday, Nov. 2, will be an eLearning Day for students. more
	DCSD hires Shannon Flowers as Business Engagement Coordinator Posted on 10/25/2021 The Darlington County School District announced its hire of Shannon Flowers as its new business engagement coordinator this week. more
	Four DCSD schools receive a total of $56,000 in arts grants from S.C. Department of Education Posted on 10/12/2021 Three elementary schools and one middle school in the Darlington County School District will soon be able to expand and upgrade their arts programs thanks to $56,000 in total grants from the S.C. Department of Education. more
	Darlington High names Randy Bryant new softball head coach Posted on 10/06/2021 Randy Bryant will serve as Darlington High School’s varsity softball head coach, the school announced this week. Bryant spent the past 17 years as an assistant coach for the team. more
	DCSD announces Teacher Feature winners for October Posted on 10/01/2021 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
	VIDEO: 2021 Fall Intern Signing Day Posted on 09/28/2021 Congratulations to these exceptional students for taking the steps necessary to earn real-world work experience. more
	Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology earns esteemed National Blue Ribbon School honors Posted on 09/21/2021 U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced today that Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology (MHS) is a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School. more
	DCSD announces Teacher Feature winners for September Posted on 09/07/2021 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
	Community organizations partnering to fund walking trail, gardens for Rosenwald Elementary/Middle students Posted on 08/30/2021 Students at Rosenwald Elementary and Middle School are getting a new walking trail and gardens, all thanks to a grant secured by the Darlington County Coordinating Council through the S.C. Office of Rural Health. more
	Lloyd named DCSD District Teacher of the Year, Williamson named DCSD Support Staff Person of the Year Posted on 08/16/2021 Michelle Lloyd, a third-grade teacher at Lamar-Spaulding Elementary School, is the Darlington County School District’s 2021-22 District Teacher of the Year. Patrick Williamson, a teacher assistant at Pate Elementary School, is DCSD’s inaugural 2021-22 Support Staff Person of the Year. more
	DCSD referral window for 2022-2023 Gifted and Talented program will run Aug. 9 – Sept. 9 Posted on 08/12/2021 The Darlington County School District’s referral window for the 2022-2023 Gifted and Talented program will open Monday, Aug. 9, and close Thursday, Sept. 9. more
	Darlington County School District announces new Red Apple Pass program Posted on 08/04/2021 The Darlington County School District announced today a revamped Red Apple Pass program with the same benefits community members enjoyed before and an enhanced identification system. more
	DCSD strengthens policy for administering medication at school Posted on 08/04/2021 Focusing on the safety of all students, the Darlington County School District announced today that all medications to be administered at school, including both prescription and over-the-counter medication, will require a DCSD “Permission for School Administration of Medication” form signed by a physician. more
	Sarah Tew named DCSD Director of Exceptional Education Posted on 08/04/2021 Darlington County School District announced this week that Sarah Tew will be the district’s director of exceptional education. more
	Dr. Ayesha Hunter named DCSD Director of Personnel Posted on 08/04/2021 Darlington County School District announced this week that Dr. Ayesha Hunter will be the district’s new director of personnel. more
	Aerospace Engineering class at DCIT sees success in first year Posted on 07/26/2021 The Darlington County Institute of Technology’s (DCIT) new Aerospace Engineering course guided two students to earn Remote Pilot Certification and to the school’s first podium finish in a statewide drone competition. more
	DCSD celebrates Reading Recovery, Early Literacy training graduates Posted on 07/26/2021 Darlington County School District recognized this week the nearly one dozen teachers who graduated from Reading Recovery and Early Literacy training courses in June after completing a full year of graduate-level coursework. more
	DCSD announces online registration for the 2021-22 school year Posted on 07/14/2021 Registration for the 2021-2022 school year will begin July 19, according to the Darlington County School District. Registration will be held online at www.dcsdschools.org. more
	DCSD graduates earn more than $17 million in scholarships Posted on 07/01/2021 Darlington County School District’s Class of 2021 earned more than $17.39 million in college scholarship offers. more
	DCSD's Dr. B. Jane Hursey to retire after nearly five decades Posted on 06/16/2021 Sixty-four years after she entered the Darlington County School District as a student and 47 years since she began teaching there, Dr. B. Jane Hursey will retire. more
	Darlington High names Shaniqua Bennett new head girls’ basketball coach Posted on 06/15/2021 Shaniqua Bennett will be the new head coach for the Darlington High School (DHS) girls’ varsity basketball team, the school announced this week. more
	DCSD announces Teacher Feature winners for May 2021 Posted on 06/14/2021 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
	DCSD announces 2021-22 School Teachers of the Year Posted on 06/08/2021 Twenty teachers will serve as their school’s 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year after being chosen for the honor by their peers, the Darlington County School District announced today. more
	DCSD announces School Support Staff Persons of the Year Posted on 06/08/2021 Through a newly instituted program of recognition, the Darlington County School District is honoring a School Support Staff Person of the Year in each of its schools. more
	DCSD announces live streaming plans for June 11 graduation ceremonies Posted on 06/08/2021 Darlington County School District announced today that all four of its high school commencement ceremonies will be streamed live on the schools’ Facebook pages and on the district’s website. more
	Darlington County Board of Education to offer MacBooks to seniors again Posted on 06/04/2021 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 recently. This will be the second year in a row the board has made the decision in an effort to reward seniors for all of their hard work in the midst of a pandemic. more
	Darlington High's Lacy wins model home contest at Darlington County Institute of Technology Posted on 06/04/2021 Shaleigh Lacy, a sophomore at Darlington High School who attends the Darlington County Institute of Technology, won DCIT’s 2021 Model Home Building Competition. more
	DCSD announces June 11 and June 18 will be eLearning Days Posted on 05/26/2021 The Darlington County School District announced this week that Friday, June 11, will be an eLearning Day for all students. Friday, June 18, will be an eLearning Day for all elementary and middle school students. more
	Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology ranked No. 4 high school in the state Posted on 05/26/2021 Mayo High School for Math, Science, and Technology is the No. 4 high school in South Carolina, according to the U.S. News and World Report’s annual “ Best High Schools Rankings” report. more
	DCSD announces Teacher Feature winners for May Posted on 05/19/2021 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
	2021-22 Virtual Academy Application open May 18 - June 1 Posted on 05/17/2021 Parents in Darlington County may now apply for their child to attend the Darlington County Virtual Academy (DCVA) for the 2021-2022 school year. Applications are available online by clicking the link at the top of this page and will be accepted May 18 - June 1, 2021. This is the only application period for the 2021-2022 school year. more
	Ten Darlington High seniors receive associate degrees from Florence-Darlington Technical College Posted on 05/14/2021 After navigating years of college courses alongside their high school courses, as well as an international pandemic that brought their daily lives to a halt, 10 Darlington High School seniors received two-year college degrees last night from Florence-Darlington Technical College. more
	Chuck Miller named DCSD executive director of Human Resources Posted on 05/12/2021 The Darlington County School District announced today that Chuck Miller will be the district’s new executive director of Human Resources. The Darlington County Board of Education approved the superintendent’s recommendation Monday night. more
	Bradley Knox named Darlington High boys’ basketball head coach Posted on 05/11/2021 Darlington High School announced today that Bradley Knox will take over as head coach of the boys’ basketball team. The announcement came during a press conference in the school’s media center. more
	Seven Darlington High student-athletes sign letters of intent Posted on 05/04/2021 Seven student-athletes at Darlington High School across three sports signed letters of intent recently to play collegiately next year. more
	DCSD honors 2021 STAND Award winners through virtual ceremony Posted on 04/30/2021 Each 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
	DCSD announces Teacher Feature winners for April Posted on 04/15/2021 The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum announced this week the Teacher Feature winners for April. The program recognizes one teacher from each school to honor excellence in education. more
	DCSD announces 2021 Art in Business winners Posted on 04/14/2021 The Darlington County School District announced this week the school winners and the four grand prize winners of its annual Art in Business program. Due to COVID restrictions this year, the winners were announced at the regular monthly meeting of the Darlington County Board of Education. more
	Darlington County School District announces early bird 4K and 5K registration Posted on 04/05/2021 Early bird registration for traditional 4-year-old kindergarten (4K) and 5-year-old kindergarten (5K) for the 2021-22 school year will be held online only from May 10-21. more
	Hartsville Middle's Jeffery Tadlock awarded Palmetto State Teachers Association scholarship Posted on 03/25/2021 Hartsville Middle School’s (HMS) Jeffery Tadlock is one of 10 winners of the 2021 Dr. Elizabeth Gressette Professional Development Scholarship. more
	Thursday, March 18, will be an eLearning day due to severe weather Posted on 03/17/2021 Due to the potential for severe inclement weather, Thursday, March 18 will be an eLearning day for all Darlington County School District students. more
	Darlington County School District announces March Teacher Feature winners Posted on 03/12/2021 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
	Darlington County Board of Education approves 2021-22 academic calendar Posted on 03/09/2021 The Darlington County Board of Education approved an academic calendar for the 2021-22 school year after much discussion and surveying of employees and families. The first day of school for all students will be Monday, Aug. 9. The first day for teachers will be Monday, Aug. 2. more
	Application period opens for Darlington County School District’s highly successful early childhood Montessori Program in Hartsville Posted on 03/08/2021 The application period for the Darlington County School District’s early childhood Montessori Program at Bay Road Elementary School in Hartsville is now open from March 8 through March 26. more
	Apply online for ArtSummer 2021 Posted on 03/01/2021 The application period for ArtSummer 2021 is now open through April 2! more
	Hartsville High’s Tew and Parrott earn prestigious Scholastic Art awards Posted on 02/24/2021 Two Hartsville High School students have been honored with renowned Scholastic Art Awards for their artwork. more
	DCSD announces change to curbside food pick-up locations Posted on 02/19/2021 The changes are necessary to properly allocate staffing resources beginning Monday, Feb. 23, when all face-to-face students will return to the classroom for five days each week. more
	DCSD announces February 2021 Teacher Feature winners Posted on 02/18/2021 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
	DCSD names Jennifer Gribben coordinator of English/Language Arts Posted on 02/17/2021 The Darlington County School District announced today that Jennifer Gribben will be the district’s new coordinator of English/Language Arts. more
	Darlington County School District announces Dr. Omoro King as new director of elementary education Posted on 02/17/2021 Darlington County School District announced this week the hiring of Dr. Omoro King as its new director of elementary education. more
	DCSD again offers Expanded School Choice Posted on 02/15/2021 In an effort to give parents more flexibility and control in the educational process, Darlington County School District is again offering district-wide Expanded School Choice. The application period for the 2021-22 school year will be Feb. 8 through March 8. more
	Hartsville High International Baccalaureate Programme ranks among best in the state Posted on 02/04/2021 Hartsville High School’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme Class of 2020 ranked amongst the elite programs in the state. Hartsville IB Diploma Candidates earned an 88.9 percent passage rate that stands as the second highest in South Carolina. more
	Bradley Knox named Darlington High boys’ tennis head coach Posted on 02/03/2021 Darlington High School announced Bradley Knox will take over as head coach of the boys’ tennis team. more
	DCSD to return to in-person classes Monday, Jan. 25 Posted on 01/21/2021 The Darlington County School District will return to in-person classes Monday, Jan. 25, for all face-to-face students. more
	DCSD names Kim Nelson new Coordinator of Safety and Emergency Management Posted on 01/21/2021 The Darlington County School District announced this week Kim Nelson will join the district as its new coordinator of safety and emergency management. more
	Darlington High announces two new track head coaches Posted on 01/21/2021 Darlington High School welcomed two new head coaches to its athletic programs this week. more
	DCSD announces January 2021 Teacher Feature winners Posted on 01/19/2021 The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum announced this week the Teacher Feature winners for January 2021. more
	DCSD to remain in eLearning through Jan. 22 Posted on 01/14/2021 After listening to input from administrators, teachers, parents, and community members regarding the COVID-19 situation in Darlington County, the Darlington County School District Board of Education and the superintendent have made the decision to remain in eLearning mode for the week of Jan. 19-22 more
	DCSD announces December 2020 Teacher Feature winners Posted on 12/04/2020 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
	Three Hartsville High student-athletes sign letters of intent Posted on 11/30/2020 Three Hartsville High student-athletes signed national letters of intent recently to play sports collegiately next year. more
	DCSD announces November 2020 Teacher Feature winners Posted on 11/16/2020 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
	Hartsville Middle’s Courtney Gainey wins 2020 DCSD Holiday Card Art Contest Posted on 11/16/2020 Courtney Gainey, an eighth grade student at Hartsville Middle School, is the winner of the Darlington County School District’s 2020 Holiday Card Art Contest. more
	Darlington County School District names Benjamin Brown new Executive Director of Technology Posted on 11/12/2020 The Darlington County School District announced Wednesday that Benjamin Brown will become the district’s new executive director of technology. more
	DCSD offers students option to transfer Posted on 11/11/2020 Darlington County School District families may request to switch to virtual or face-to-face learning modes during the district’s Transfer Application Period Nov. 13 - 30. more
	2021-22 Magnet Program online application open now through Nov. 30 Posted on 11/10/2020 The 2020 Magnet online application opened this year on Thursday, Sept. 24, and will close Monday, Nov. 30, at 4:30 p.m. more
	Darlington High School’s ‘25 Acts of Service’ celebrates quarter-century anniversary Posted on 11/10/2020 Darlington High School celebrates its 25th anniversary this school year by treating the community who has supported the school so much over the years with dedicated acts of kindness. more
	S.C. Department of Education offering classroom training for bus driver course virtually Nov. 9 - 12 Posted on 11/02/2020 The S.C. Department of Education began offering the initial classroom training for school bus drivers virtually in April. The agency will offer another of those initial training courses virtually and in the evening on Nov. 9–12. more
	Darlington County School District announces online athletic ticket sales Posted on 09/30/2020 The Darlington County School District is excited to introduce a new online ticketing program for high school sports. The online ticketing program will allow fans to purchase tickets in advance of an event while also allowing the high schools to accurately track the number of fans in the stands. more
	DCSD announces resumption of athletic competitions Posted on 09/23/2020 As students return to the classrooms, fans will return to the stands to watch Darlington County School District fall sports. Games and matches will take place with limited spectators, new procedures and guidelines, and a new clear bag procedure for all DCSD sports. more
	Darlington County Board of Education announces move to in-person learning on Sept. 21 Posted on 09/15/2020 At its September meeting, the Darlington County Board of Education voted 6-1 to transition traditional students from eLearning to in-person learning, beginning on Sept. 21. more
	DCSD delays school decision until Sept. 14 Posted on 09/09/2020 The Darlington County School District will wait until after the Sept. 14 Darlington County Board of Education meeting to decide whether students will continue eLearning or return to in-person learning on Sept. 21. more
	DCSD to offer free breakfast and lunch for students Posted on 09/08/2020 The Darlington County School District (DCSD) will provide all K-12 students with free breakfast and lunch for 2020-2021 school year. more
	Elizabeth Thompson named 2020-21 Darlington County School District Teacher of the Year Posted on 09/08/2020 Elizabeth Thompson, an English teacher at Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology, will represent Darlington County School District as District Teacher of the Year for 2020-21. more
	DCSD offers free Wi-Fi hotspots to eligible families Posted on 09/04/2020 The Darlington County School District will offer a limited number of free Wi-Fi hotspots to families without internet access this year. The devices are provided by the S.C. Department of Education and paid for with its federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding. Families who meet the requirements can enroll online or at any DCSD school. There is a limit of one device per family. more
	Duke Energy grant purchases books for thousands of DCSD students Posted on 09/02/2020 A grant from the Duke Energy Foundation enabled the Darlington County School District to purchase books for thousands of kindergarten and elementary level students this summer. more
	Darlington County School District releases LEAP week schedule, Sept. 8-14, for K-8 students Posted on 09/01/2020 Darlington County School District has announced the LEAP week (Sept. 8-14) schedule for students in grades kindergarten through eighth. All K-8 students, whether registered for face-to-face instruction or the Darlington County Virtual Academy will need to attend one LEAP day. more
	DCSD screening/referral window for 2021-2022 Gifted and Talented program will run Aug. 24 – Sept. 9 Posted on 08/24/2020 The Darlington County School District’s (DCSD) referral window for the 2021-2022 Gifted and Talented program will open Monday, Aug. 24, and close Wednesday, Sept. 9. more
	Darlington-Lee Adult Education announces pre-registration days for fall session Posted on 08/21/2020 Darlington-Lee Adult Education will hold fall session pre-registration for students from Darlington, Hartsville, Lamar and Society Hill on Aug. 25-27. The pre-registration events on those days will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Students must attend one of those days if they plan to attend the fall session. more
	Darlington County School District sets Title I school meetings Posted on 08/20/2020 Title I schools in Darlington County School District will hold Annual Parent Meetings shortly after school opens Sept. 8 to discuss the Title I services that the schools receive and the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act. more
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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

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