A member of the faculty at a South Carolina Independent School Association school has achieved the status of Master Teacher, assording to Larry Watt, SCISA executive director. Leslie Whitlock, of Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy, began completing the requirements for the designation earlier this year. On November 6, the 11th Master Teacher Class will receive formal […]
Strom Thurmond Career and Technology Center’s (STCTC) Cosmetology teacher, Jackie Kennion was selected South Carolina’s Cosmetology Teacher of the Year. “Getting an award for teacher of the year really shocked me. Mere words cannot express how it made me feel to receive such an honor,” said Kennion. Kennion was recognized by the Association of Cosmetology Teachers in […]
Strom Thurmond FFA Mums on sale now! During school hours at the greenhouses behind ST Football field! Call 803.275.1767 ext 526 or email: dssteele@edgefield.k12.sc.us for more info! Yellow Orange Purple White Red Small $4 Medium $6 Large $8 X-Large $10 Decorative Pots Medium $5 Large $10 Hanging Baskets $8
The AmeriCorps program at Strom Thurmond High School invites all law enforcement, firefighters and first responders to a breakfast commemorating the 9/11 attacks – to thank them for their service to the community. This will be Saturday, September 13, at STHS cafetorium from 8:00 to 9:30 in the morning. There will be a guest speaker. […]
Ridge Spring Monetta Elementary school was thrilled to have author, M. H. Herlong visit their school and share with the 3rd – 5th graders. Mrs. Herlong is a native of Saluda and is the daughter of Mrs. Bela Herlong. She now resides in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mrs. Herlong shared with the students some of her […]
Strom Thurmond High School alumni classes’ 79-90 School Supplies Give-Away was a great success. They gave away over 100 school supplies to grades K-12.
Piedmont Technical College President Dr. Ray Brooks has announced that Dr. Jack Bagwell has joined the college as the vice president for academic affairs. Bagwell is a graduate of Winthrop University, where he received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biology. He earned his doctorate in educational studies from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2010. […]
Newberry, S.C. – Edgefield County students, Nicole Jackson and Abbie Miller, were among a select group of high school juniors and seniors from around the state who recently participated in the 2014 South Carolina Farm Bureau (SCFB) Youth Leadership Conference. “Our Youth Leadership Conference allows students to explore opportunities within agriculture while developing their skills […]
The Edgefield High School Class of 1944 held their 70th Class Reunion on Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Pine Ridge Country Club. J. P. Calliham welcomed the class to the reunion and Betty Strom Carey gave a blessing over the prime rib dinner. Dot Ouzts Wofford called the roll after dinner with each in […]
Courtesy of the North Augusta Star where this story ran July 9 – By Scott Rodgers – Holly Mims, a 4K teacher at Merriwether Elementary School, will take the reins. She will continue her duties at the elementary school. “My daughter was on the team last year, and she came home in May and said […]