Kershaw County schools begin school year amid surge in COVID cases
“I’m so glad that they’re back in school. I really am,” said Camden parent Lindsey Gainey.
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State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman cancels mask policy in schools
South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman is canceling the face mask policy in schools. Masks will still be worn on the bus due to the federal requirement.
PSTA issues statement following Governor McMaster’s executive order on mask mandates
PSTA issues statement following Governor McMaster’s executive order on mask mandates
DHEC emphasizes the importance of wearing masks in schools
This afternoon, DHEC held a meeting where they emphasized the importance of kids wearing masks while they are in school. Officials say the goal is herd immunity, but in the meantime we need to protect those who have not been vaccinated yet and that means children.
South Carolina must give year-end tests in person at schools
The federal government has denied South Carolina’s request to skip formal in-person testing at the end of the school year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
SC Superintendent of Education approves 25 more district reopening plans
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman approved reopening plans for several districts, including some districts in the Midlands. On Thursday, Spearman approved twenty five school district reopening plans, that had been submitted to the State department of Education. Among some of the Midlands Districts, the following have been approved: Calhoun County, Kershaw County School District, Lexington School Districts…
SC School Board meets to discuss future of SC Schools and classrooms
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina School Boards Association held a meeting Wednesday to discuss results of a survey of local school board members across the state. The survey was meant to get insight into how schools have been doing as students are instructed at home during the COVID-19 outbreak. The survey also looked at how school districts can safely…
McMaster thanks parents and teachers: SC Schools to remain closed for the school year
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster thanked parents and teachers during a briefing Wednesday about keeping schools closed in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster thanked parents and teachers during a briefing Wednesday about keeping schools closed in South Carolina. McMaster, along with State Superintendent of Education, Molly Spearman, announced that the state’s public K-12 schools will remain closed for the rest of this school year. Both McMaster and Spearman acknowledged the difficulties surrounding the remote learning…
Many Midlands Schools to Dismiss Early Wednesday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Wednesday many Midlands school districts will dismiss students early due to the potential for severe weather. Lexington One- Lexington County School District One will dismiss all Lexington One schools early tomorrow, Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Child development classes for 3-year-olds and 4-year-old kindergarten classes will not meet. Lexington One elementary schools will dismiss at 11 a.m.,…
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