Category: Education

News from Dillon District Four (Dillon and Lake View), Dillon District Three (Latta Schools), Dillon Christian School, NETC (Northeastern Technical College), and other schools and colleges

NETC Foundation Purchases Semi-Truck For Training

The NETC Foundation recently purchased a semi-truck to be used for hands-on training in Northeastern Technical College’s Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program that will be offered through the college’s department of continuing education as early as Spring 2017, and also help launch new credit based programs in areas of transportation and logistics slated to start Fall 2017.

Student Gathers Toys To Help Needy Children

TAMARA SPIVEY, a 2017 IB Diploma candidate at Latta High School, and Chris German, her CAS (Creativity, Activity, & Service) Coordinator, prepare the toys that were gathered to help needy children in our community during this holiday season.

Gordon Contest Winner Announced

THE LIBRARY Media Center at Gordon Elementary sponsored a “Guess How Many Candies” contest during the month of December.

Gordon Student Wins City Christmas Card Contest

The 2016 City of Dillon Christmas card contest winner is C.J. Bailey from Gordon Elementary.

First Steps Gets Special Visitors

SANTA AND Mr. Jingles visited Dillon County First Steps recently.

DCS Participates In Festive Activities

Mrs. Norton’s Art Appreciation class decorated the halls of elementary building with the Polar Express, complete with train, conductor, and the North Pole.

LES Wins Patterson Pledge Grant

Latta Elementary School has received a grant from bestselling author James Patterson to support its school library.

Donuts For Dad Event Held

Latta Middle School recently held our very first “Donuts for Dad” event.  Almost one hundred dads came to show support for their children.  

East Holds Teacher Olympics

EAST ELEMENTARY School held their Seventh Annual Teacher Olympics on Tuesday, November 22.

Gordon Student Honored For Perfect SCPASS Score

Deanna McCrimmon, student at Gordon Elementary, was recognized for having a perfect score on her SCPASS state assessment.