A Dorman High School graduate was among those who experienced, but survived, the devastating earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti on January 20th. Kristen Zeiler is teaching at Louverture Cleary School, a tuition free Catholic School for underprivileged, academically talented students... (Continue Reading)
Alyssa Walker, an 8th grade student at Landrum Middle School was named Spartanburg District One State Superintendent’s Writing Award winner in the 8th grade category. Miles McInerney, a student at O P Earle Elementary was the winner for the 5th... (Continue Reading)
Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest bookseller, announced today that it collected and donated more than 1.1 million books for children in need all over the country during its 2009 Holiday Book Drive, thanks to the generous... (Continue Reading)
partanburg District One Schools join school districts throughout the state to celebrate School Board Recognition Month in January. More than 630 elected and appointed school board members throughout South Carolina will be recognized by schools and communities for their service... (Continue Reading)
Andy Lawson, School Resource Officer in Spartanburg District One Schools, was recently named Spartanburg County Resource Officer of the Year. The recommendations for SRO of the Year are based on leadership, knowledge of the position of SRO, and the willingness... (Continue Reading)
The Spartanburg Soil and Water Conservation District recently sponsored the 2009 Arbor Day 5th Grade Poster Contest for Spartanburg County students. The theme of the contest was, “Trees are Terrific in Cities and Towns!” Any 5th grade student or groups... (Continue Reading)
Another 799 South Carolina teachers have joined the ranks of those receiving the highest credential available in the teaching profession, up from 755 teachers in 2008, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards has announced. With this announcement, South Carolina... (Continue Reading)
Clemson University President James F. Barker announced a major gift that expands the school’s relationship with an Upstate development company to support a program aimed at improving the health and wellness of school children across the Carolinas. The Cliffs Communities and... (Continue Reading)
The coveted awards, sponsored by Carolina First, through a grant from the Carolina First Foundation, and the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA), are presented each year to two elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. ... (Continue Reading)
Hollywild Animal Park has its share of stars – animal stars who have been showcased in dozens of Hollywood movies and advertising campaigns, but Hollywild Stars Astronomy Night brings stars overhead into focus. Astronomer Rick Boozer of Greer, SC, who... (Continue Reading)