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	DCSD free Summer Meal Program from June 6 - July 20 Posted on 05/31/2023 Breakfast and Lunch will be free to anyone 18 years old and younger. more
	DCSD announces leadership changes for the 2023-24 school year Posted on 05/25/2023 The Darlington County School District announced today several changes to district and school leadership roles. more
	DCSD announces 2023-24 School Teachers of the Year Posted on 05/24/2023 The DCSD Teacher of the Year Program honors and awards teachers who exceed expectations to provide meaningful and rewarding learning experiences for the students of Darlington County. more
	DCSD announces 2023-24 School Support Staff of the Year Posted on 05/24/2023 Each School Support Staff of the Year will serve as a key advisor on the Superintendent’s Support Staff Cabinet and will go on to compete for the DCSD District Support Staff of the Year. more
	2023 Graduation Livestreams Information Posted on 05/23/2023 Click here for all the info related to the livestreaming of our 2023 Commencement Ceremonies! more
	Hartsville High’s Pulling earns prestigious appointment to U.S. Naval Academy Posted on 05/19/2023 Pulling will begin a challenging six weeks of basic midshipman training as part of what the Academy deems “Plebe Summer.” more
	DCSD announces Teacher Feature winners for May 2023 Posted on 05/17/2023 The program recognizes one teacher from each school to honor excellence in education. more
	DCSD honors 2023 Junior Scholars Posted on 05/16/2023 During its April meeting, the Darlington County Board of Education celebrated eight students honored as 2023 South Carolina Junior Scholars. more
	Darlington County School District Announces Registration for the 2023-24 School Year Posted on 05/15/2023 Registration for new and returning students for the 2023-2024 school year will open May 15 and continue until June 26. more
	DCSD honors 2023 STAND Award winners with virtual ceremony Posted on 05/05/2023 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
	DCSD celebrating first Harbor Freight fellow and latest intern signing class Posted on 05/02/2023 Raven Newsome, a recent graduate of Hartsville High School, became Darlington County School District’s first Harbor Freight Fellow after completing nearly 200 hours of work through an auto mechanic business. more
	DCSD announces 2023 Art in Business winners Posted on 04/27/2023 DCSD’s Art in Business creates partnerships with local businesses and organizations to celebrate the school district’s best visual artists. more
	DCSD announces Teacher Feature winners for April Posted on 04/26/2023 The program recognizes one teacher from each school to honor excellence in education. more
	Dr. Katrina James named principal of Hartsville Middle School Posted on 04/20/2023 The Darlington County Board of Education approved Dr. Katrina James as the new principal of Hartsville Middle School on Monday after a recommendation from the district administration. more
	DCSD Hosting Second Annual Random Acts of Kindness Day Posted on 04/17/2023 Darlington County Schools invites everyone to join us across the county to help each other make our community a better place! more
	April 7, 2023 - Early Dismissal Schedule Posted on 04/04/2023 Click here for the schedule for April 7's early dismissal schedule for all schools. more
	Darlington County Schools Daredevils eSports program launches districtwide Posted on 03/15/2023 Housed inside the district’s Annex facility in downtown Darlington, the inaugural season for the Daredevils features 12 high school students from across the district. more
	Brockington Elementary Jr. Beta Club members bring home accolades from state competition Posted on 03/15/2023 BEMS sent 37 members to the state convention hosted at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center more
	Rosenwald students “Storm The Citadel” for STEM competition Posted on 03/09/2023 Rosenwald joined other K-12 students from South Carolina for the competitions, which featured trebuchet building, bridge building, water bottle rocket challenges and robotics challenges. more
	DCSD announces Teacher Feature winners for March Posted on 03/06/2023 The program recognizes one teacher from each school to honor excellence in education. more
	Applications now available for 2023 ArtSummer Intensive Program Posted on 03/01/2023 Darlington County School District (DCSD) students interested in the arts have an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the study of a specific arts discipline for three weeks on a college campus. more
	Darlington County School District to host huge hiring event March 4 Posted on 02/14/2023 The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, and will make use of a large portion of the Mayo High campus, including the Conference Center and gymnasium. more
	Expanded School Choice online application open Feb. 6-28 Posted on 02/06/2023 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. more
	DCSD announces Teacher Feature winners for February Posted on 02/06/2023 The program recognizes one teacher from each school to honor excellence in education. more
	More than 180 students perform for Seventh Annual DCSD All County Music Festival Posted on 01/27/2023 The Darlington County community filed into the Elizabeth Boatwright Coker Performing Arts Center at Coker University on Thursday, Jan. 3, for the Seventh Annual DCSD All County Music Festival. more
	Zack Davis named new Hartsville High varsity boys soccer coach Posted on 01/26/2023 Davis is an HHS alum and former soccer player for the Red Foxes. more
	Jamie Johnson named Darlington High School varsity head football coach Posted on 01/12/2023 Darlington High School announced today that Jamie Johnson will lead the school’s varsity football program. more
	Hartsville High Red Regime earns first state title medal in five decades Posted on 01/12/2023 The second place finish at the state competition comes on the back of the program’s second consecutive Class 3A Lower State title. more
	DCSD announces 2023-24 Innovative Programs Magnet Application will open from Jan. 3-Jan. 27 Posted on 01/11/2023 The 2023-24 Innovative Programs Magnet Application will be open from Jan. 3, 2023, through Jan. 27, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. more
	DCSD announces Teacher Feature winners for January Posted on 01/06/2023 The program recognizes one teacher from each school to honor excellence in education. more
	DCSD offering free COVID, flu testing for students and employees Posted on 01/02/2023 The Darlington County School District continues to offer free COVID and flu testing for our students, staff, and their households. more
	2022-23 Early Dismissal Schedule Posted on 12/16/2022 Click here to see the early dismissal schedule for schools. more
	DCSD Board votes to consolidate schools, build new elementary school Posted on 12/14/2022 At its December monthly board meeting, the Darlington County Board of Education voted 5-2 to move forward with the construction of a new school facility to house the consolidated schools of St. John's Elementary School and Rosenwald Elementary/Middle School. more
	Darlington’s Charles Govan elected SCSBA Secretary/Treasurer Posted on 12/06/2022 Charles Govan, a member of Darlington County School District’s (DCSD) Board of Education, was installed as secretary/treasurer of the South Carolina School Boards Association’s (SCSBA) Board of Trustees during Delegate Assembly, SCSBA’s annual business meeting, held Saturday, Dec. 3, in Charleston. more
	DCSD announces Teacher Feature winners for December Posted on 12/06/2022 The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum announced this week the Teacher Feature winners for December. more
	Duke Energy Foundation awards grant to Darlington Middle School and Clemson University for Expanded Outdoor Research Project Posted on 12/06/2022 Duke Energy Foundation has awarded Clemson University a $5,500 community grant to expand the outdoor research classroom at Darlington Middle School. more
	Spaulding Middle receives $23,000 donation for musical instruments Posted on 11/11/2022 Band students at Spaulding Middle School will soon get to hone their crafts on brand new musical instruments thanks to a $23,000 donation from The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation. more
	Hartsville Middle volleyball clinches sixth consecutive conference title Posted on 11/11/2022 For the sixth consecutive season, the Hartsville Middle School volleyball team finished first in the Pee Dee Conference. more
	DCVA’s Faison wins 2022 Holiday Card Art Contest Posted on 11/01/2022 London'Kyrel Faison, a second-grade student at the Darlington County Virtual Academy (DCVA), is the winner of the Darlington County School District’s (DCSD) 2022 Holiday Card Art Contest. more
	DCSD announces Teacher Feature winners for October 2022 Posted on 10/12/2022 DCSD announces Teacher Feature winners for October more
	Friday, Sept. 30, will be an eLearning Day for DCSD Posted on 09/29/2022 Due to forecasted severe weather, Friday, Sept. 30, will be an eLearning Day for all Darlington County School District students. more
	DCSD hosting hiring event on Sept. 30 Posted on 09/22/2022 The Darlington County School District is working with Kelly Education to hire substitute teachers and custodians. more
	Darlington County School District continues Red Apple Pass program Posted on 09/14/2022 The Darlington County School District (DCSD) continues to offer the Red Apple Pass program, which allows a cardholder to attend school-sponsored athletic, music, dramatic and/or band events held in Darlington County free of charge, except sports playoffs and championships. more
	DCSD announces Teacher Feature winners for September Posted on 09/02/2022 The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum announced this week the Teacher Feature winners for September. more
	DCSD reminds fans of clear bag requirements Posted on 08/25/2022 As the fall sports season kicks off, DCSD is reminding all fans of the district’s clear bag procedures for football and basketball games. more
	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 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
	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
	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

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