October 28, 2011 RSS feed / Education

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St. Peter’s Catholic School students attend lecture by Helen Thayer

Contributed by St. Peter’s Catholic School
The students of St. Peter’s Catholic School had the unique opportunity to hear Helen Thayer speak about her amazing adventures. More...

Northside Middle School students send thank you letters to soldiers

The entire student body at Northside Middle School wrote “thank you” letters to soldiers who are currently serving overseas. The letters will be delivered in time for the holidays. More...

Richland Two high school exit and end-of-course exam scores remain high

Contributed by Richland School District Two

For the second straight year, the percentage of Richland Two students passing both the English/ language arts ( ELA) and math portion of the High School Apprenticeship Program More...

Pineview Elementary School celebrates 132 students’ summer reading

Pineview Elementary in Lexington School District Two recently held a celebration to honor 132 students who participated in the summer reading program. More...

Columbia Chapter of Links, Inc. awards mini grants for teachers

Contributed by Columbia (SC) Chapter of Links, Inc.

The Columbia (SC) Chapter of Links, Inc. announces its annual $1,400 Mini-Grants for Teachers in Richland County School Districts One and Two. The theme for 2011-2012 is Healthy Lifestyles. More...

Vote online to help Southeast Middle School to win GLEE contest

Contributed by Richland One Schools

Casting a vote online could help Southeast Middle School win up to $50,000. More...

Airport High School teacher inducted into Heroes and Heroines Society

Contributed by Lexington School District Two

Lola Richbourg has been named the 2011 inductee into Lexington School District Two’s Heroes and Heroines Society, the district’s most prestigious award. More...

Toe tappin’ fun for local retirees

St. John Neumann kindergarteners recently visited Wildwood Downs Retirement Community. A few jaunty tunes, giggles and grins – minus a few baby teeth, greeted retirees in their gathering room. More...

Partnership with Columbia Police Department to benefit future crime fighters

Contributed by Richland School District Two

Blythewood High School Criminal Justice students will be the recipients of first- hand knowledge thanks to a partnership between Richland Two and the Columbia Police Department. More...

Cardinal Newman senior receives Bobbi Rossi Memorial Scholarship

Contributed by Cardinal Newman School

“Happiness is found along the way, not at the end of the road,” was written by Bobbi Rossi before her tragic death in 1984. More...

Local student to be awarded $25,000 as 2011 Davidson Fellow

Contributed by Widmeyer Communications

Producing highly-qualified professionals, including scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs is critical to maintaining economic productivity in the United States. More...


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