This Week
Friday, January 10, 2020
January is School Board Member Appreciation Month*
S. Porter Stewart, Chairman
Barry Townsend, Vice-Chairman
Artie Buxton, Secretary
Davy Gregg
2020 South Carolina School Board Recognition Month
Alexis D. Pipkins, Sr.
Applications Accepted for the Carver STEAM Magnet Program
Students from Three High Schools Inducted into the National Technical Honor Society
Florence Career Center held its eighth National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony this week inducting a total of 39 students from South Florence, West Florence and Wilson.
In order to have been inducted, students must be a career and technical education program completer, have at least a 3.0 GPA, exhibit the seven-member attributes (skills, honesty, service, responsibility, scholarship, citizenship, and leadership), and be recommended by a Career and Technical Education teacher.
Honorees received a portfolio that includes a member certificate, graduation tassel, diploma seal, honor pin, vehicle decal, and discount cards to local businesses.
Dr. Wendy McClain is adviser.
Photo: Florence Career Center National Technical Honor Society Inductees
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*Five Reasons School Boards are Important
1. Your school board looks out for children – first and foremost.
2. Your school board is the advocate for your community when decisions are made about your children’s education.
3. Your school board sets the standard for achievement in your district, incorporating the community’s view of what students should know and be able to do at each grade level.
4. Your school board is accessible to you and accountable for the performance of the schools in your district.
5. Your school board is your community’s education watchdog, ensuring that taxpayers get the most for their tax dollars.
(Credit: National School Boards Association)
To contact or to honor your school board members, visit the Florence 1 Schools website for school board member contact information.
Schools Observe National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Photo of the Week
Spirit Night January 14 to Benefit James F. Reames Center
The 100th Day of School
Timrod Elementary will celebrate on January 21; all other Florence 1 Schools will celebrate on January 28.