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

East Holds Teacher Olympics

On Thursday, December 4, East Elementary held their Fifth Annual Teacher Olympics.  

East Students Learn About Soil

Angela Baker with the Dillon Soil and Water Conservation District came and spoke to second grade classes at East Elementary about plants and the importance they have in our lives.  

ATEC Students Visit Atlanta

The Dillon County Technology Center Sports and Entertainment Marketing and Sports and Entertainment Management students visited the CNN Center, Coke Cola Museum, and toured the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia over the weekend.

Latta School Board-Nov. 2014 Minutes

The Latta School Board of Trustees met for the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the District Administrative Conference Room.

South Improves Grade

South Elementary School has changed its ESEA Waiver Letter Grade (Federal Accountability) from an “F” (56.1 points) to a “C” (71.8 points).

Holiday, Candle and Christmas Tree Fire Safety

December is the peak time of year for home candle fires. In December, 11 percent of home candle fires began with decorations compared to 4 percent the rest of the year.

School Bus Evacuation Drill Held At East Elementary School

Mrs. Linda Hanna, Bus Supervisor, and Dillon School District Four Bus Drivers held a School Bus Evacuation Drill at East Elementary School on October 20.

LVHS Team Participates In FFA State Tractor Driving Career Development Event

The FFA State Tractor Driving Career Development Event was held on Tuesday, October 14, at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia.

School Bus Safety Procedures Practiced

During the month of October, school bus drivers and bus supervisor, Linda Hanna, are visiting schools in Dillon School District Four to practice school bus safety procedures.

Dillon High School Earns ‘B’ Grade

Dillon High School earned a letter grade of “B” from the South Carolina Department of Education, the agency responsible for rating all public schools in the state.