November 7, 2008 RSS feed / Education

Christmas at Carolina Children's Home

Carolina Children's Home is working diligently to provide Christmas gifts for 60+ children who've probably never had one before. During this season of giving, think about being an important part of a child's life through one of the following ways. More...

Killian Elementary celebrates eighth annual International Day of Peace and Freedom

The Guidance Department of Killian Elementary School sponsored "The International Day of Peace and Freedom" recently. More...

Two (not one) Midlands' schools earn Blue ribbon Status

Despite some reports saying otherwise, there were two schools in the Midlands selected as 2008 National Blue Ribbon schools. The U.S. More...

Two Midlands schools named Champions of the Environment

Heathwood Hall's Intermediate School and New Directions School have each won a $500 grant from Champions of the Environment. Each of these schools will receive a $500 cash award to use toward their project. More...

EdVenture's one millionth visitor

Katie Park of Columbia with her children Luke, 1, and Ezra, 3, is welcomed as EdVenture's one millionth visitor. The three were showered with gifts including a five- year membership to EdVenture along with other prizes valued at more than $1,000. More...

Jones new head at Heathwood Hall

Culminating an extensive, national search, Heathwood Hall Episcopal School has named accomplished educator Chuck Jones its new head of school. He will assume his new position in the summer of 2009. More...

100 women to read to Horrell Hill students

On Friday, Nov. 21 from 8- 10 am, mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and other women in the community are invited to read to students at Horrell Hill Elementary School for two hours. More...

Bridge Creek third grader, Gregory Gable, wins art contest

Gregory Gable, a student in Richland Tw o's newest school, Bridge Creek Elementary, recently won first place for third graders in the Congaree Swamp Fest art contest. More...

Public information discovery session at Governor's School

The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) will hold a comprehensive, informational "Discovery Session" Saturday, November 15, 2 pm, at USC Columbia (Swearingen Engineering Building, Amoco Hall.) Prospective high schoo More...