This Week
April 12, 2019
Refer a Friend to Florence 1 Schools
Florence 1 Schools has implemented an employee referral program. The program is intended to encourage the community and employees to refer qualified applicants to Florence 1 Schools critical need positions. Florence 1 Schools will offer a monetary incentive of $250 to employees who refer individuals who become employed through the referral program.
The Human Resource department has identified the critical needs positions as:
- North Vista - all certified teaching positions
- Williams Middle School - all certified teaching positions
- Wilson High School - all certified teaching positions
- Special Education
- High School Math
- High School English
- Middle School Mathematics
- High School Spanish
In order to receive the $250 bonus, the person being referred must accept one of the above positions in the critical need area, sign a contract with the district, and meet all qualifications set by Florence 1 Schools.
An Employee/Community Referral form will need to be completed and submitted to the Human Resource Department or sent with someone you are recommending to our Interview Day this Saturday at Sneed Middle School.
Employees are also asked to spread the word about the upcoming Teacher Interview Day. It will be held on Saturday, April 13 from 10:00 am until 1:00 at Sneed Middle School. This will be a great opportunity to utilize this new employee/community referral program. Share the graphic on your social media accounts which has all the information about the event.
Two Students in Florence 1 Recognized at State STEM Ceremony
In a statewide effort to recognize the next generation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) talent in South Carolina, Boeing, BMW, and the SC Manufacturers Alliance hosted STEM Signing Day this week.
High school seniors from each county in South Carolina who are enrolled to attend a two-year or four-year college or university and pursue a STEM degree or program were identified and selected through an application process to receive the STEM Signing Day recognition.
West Florence High School students Aidan Emmons and Aleyna Kumantas received recognition at the event in Columbia. Emmons plans to attend the University of South Carolina and major in Computer Hardware Engineering. Kumantas plans to attend Francis Marion University and major in Electrical Engineering.
At the recognition event honoring these students, Emmons and Kumantas both received a certificate that they signed, pledging their pursuit of a college education focused in STEM.
After the signing ceremony, the students and their guests attended South Carolina Legislative Luncheon hosted by the sponsors. Following the ceremony, the students received recognition by members of the South Carolina House and the Senate which culminated in a group photo on the steps of the State House with Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette.
Upcoming Events
Brown is extensively sought after as a guest conductor and band clinician. He is an accomplished performer and a member of the Cobb Wind Symphony.
The Junior All-City middle school band concert is free and open to the public.
Photo: R. Kevin Brown
Greenwood Elementary, A School of Meritorious Giving: $24,803 to American Heart Association in Three Years
The Greenwood Jump Rope for Heart Teams are holding annual fundraisers this week and next week for the AHA. Contact Greenwood Elementary at 843-664-8451 for more information about these events.
The new name for Jump and Hoops activities is Kids Heart Challenge focusing on teaching children how to keep their hearts healthy while helping those with hearts that are not well.
The AHA now has Jump, Hoops, Dance, and an Obstacle Course as fun options to get children moving.
*Source: American Heart Association: 2016, $9,642; 2017, $5,145, 2018, $10,016
Wilson High School Prom 2019
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2019 Spring Break
Florence 1 Schools are closed April 19-26 for Spring Break. Classes will resume on April 29.
F1S Honors & Awards Banquet Program Date Set
Invitations to the event will be distributed by your school teacher of the year.
Registration Begins for 'Tween Summer Camp Offered by the City of Florence Recreation Department
Camp dates are June 17 through August 9.
For more information call Braxton Ivery at the Florence County Recreation Department at 843-665-3253.