December 5, 2008 RSS feed / Education

Medieval music expert receives Marshall Scholarship

A University of South Carolina senior with a passion for medieval music has received a 2009 Marshall Scholarship. More...

Three Eagle Scouts in one family

Photo contributed by Stephanie Geurin Alexander J. Geurin, Troop 287, was honored at an Eagle Scout ceremony on Saturday, November 22 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. (l- r), Mr. More...

Heathwood Hall students raise money for "Corridor of Shame"

Photo by Jim Covington Heathwood Hall students recently sold books at Books- A- Million for children of schools in "Corridor of Shame" district. More...

GSSM receives "excellent" scores on State Report Card

The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) has received two "Excellent" scores in the categories of "Absolute Rating" and "Growth Rating" from the state of South Carolina. More...

Can you give just one hour a week to help a student become a better reader?

Photo contributed by Killian Elementary School The REACH (Readers Enthusiastic About Climbing Higher) Program at Killian Elementary needs volunteers at the following times: Tuesdays 9:10- 9:40, Wednesdays 9:50- 10:20, 10:30- 11:00, and Thursdays 9:10 More...

Who Wants to be a Millionaire" at Killian Elementary

Killian Elementary School recently celebrated Red Ribbon Week with a production of the play "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," performed by the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players" of the school. More...

Four BMS students make Region Orchestra

Photo contributed by Blythewood Middle School Blythewood Middle School eighth graders performed at Region Orchestra November, 21- 22. More...

Lander student drums up talent

Durrell Jules, a Lander University music education major from Columbia, does not recall exactly when he was introduced to music, but he figures his mother has been singing to him since his birth. More...

Richland One educator named a teacher of the year

Richland One fifth- grade teacher Kelley Sumner has been named the 2008 National Elementary Social Studies Teacher of the Year. Sumner, who has taught at H.B. More...