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January 10, 2025
Academic team matches offer exercise for the spectator's brain and are free and open to the public. This Week turns the spotlight on middle school academic teams. Support and encouragement for these competitors during the next few weeks would be greatly appreciated. High school team members and their coaches will be featured in the next edition of This Week.
Team Members: (Pictured standing left to right) Kathryn Huang, Stella Price, Delaney Bolt, Henry Wells, Anderson Archer, Brooklyn Welch, Elise Anderson, Vivian Jao.
(Seated left to right) Yasir Brown, Liam Burgess, Presley Jones , Jenelle Files
Remaining Schedule: January 16 at home vs Southside; January 23 @ Lee Central; February 6 at home vs Manning
Advisers: Kim Alexander & Heidi Causey - Principal: April Leroy
Team Captain: Christopher Butler
Remaining Schedule Dates and opponent for this season:
Jan. 16 @ Wallace; Jan. 21 vs Dillon at home; January 30 vs. Lake View at home
Adviser: Adriane McCall - Principal: Dr. Jeffery A. Gaines
Team Members: (front row, kneeling) Emma Poston, Fiona Grimsley, Owen Hicks, Ansley Willard, Tallon Turner, Liam McCoy, Maggie Hayhoe, Peyton Brown, and Marie Holmes
(second row, standing) Lanford Stone, Cameron Herrman, Katie Arvidson, Robert Gayle, Rafael Jimenez, Harrison Blow, Sophie Blow, Azaryia Davis, Ian Powers, and Coach Kathryn Pickett
Remaining Schedule: January 16, at Moore; January 23, at East Clarendon
Advisers: Kathryn Pickett, Emily Viering - Principal: Beverly Greene
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Applicants must attend a high school or community college within specific areas near:
- Dinuba/Tulare, California
- Denison/Frisco, Texas
- Florence, South Carolina
Applicants must be:
- A high school senior with a minimum overall 3.0 GPA if applying to attend a 4-year college/university, and 2.5 GPA if applying to attend a trade school or community college.
- Or a community college student with a minimum overall 3.0 GPA who is receiving their Associates Degree and applying to attend an accredited 4-year college/University
- Participate in extra-curricular activities (school, work experience and/or community related).
Carver Elementary STEAM Magnet School - Students who have a high interest and aptitude in science and who have the ability and willingness to commit to a challenging academic program are encouraged to apply to attend Carver Elementary STEAM Magnet School. Contact the school at 843-664-8156 or visit the website: http://carver.f1s.org/steam. Application deadline is February 14, 2025. Apply here: https;///bit.lyCESSTEM25.
STEM - The West Florence 2025 - 2026 STEM Magnet Application opened Friday, January 10, 2025, and it will close on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 4 pm. STEM Magnet info night will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 6:30 pm in the West Florence Auditorium during Knight of STEM. For more information visit westflorence.f1s.org/STEM or contact Rahsaan Perry: rperry@fsd1.org.
Southside Middle Fine Arts Academy - At the Fine Arts Academy at Southside Middle School, students can specialize in band, chorus, dance, digital/media arts, orchestra, piano, theater and visual art. Applications will close January 10, 2025. Visit the Southside website for more details: https://southside.f1s.org.
The Florence One Center for the Arts (F1CA) - This is an integrated arts magnet program at South Florence High School, offers an integrated experience for students who have a passion for the arts and a desire to express themselves. The Florence One Center for the Arts (F1CA) highlights opportunities for students to excel in Visual Arts, Instrumental and Vocal Music, Studio Production and Film Design, Dance, and Theater. The application deadline is January 16, 2025. Find out more or apply at southflorence.f1s.org/fine-arts.
South Carolina school districts are now implementing a cell phone ban during school hours.
While some districts have already enforced the policy, the new law officially takes effect in January 2025 as students return from winter break.
The Florence 1 Schools policy on Cell Phones/Personal Electronic Communication Devices, received board approval at the December meeting. The purpose of the policy is to create a phone-free school environment that fosters a positive learning experience free from electronic distraction. Policy JICJ took effect on January 7, 2025. Review the new guidelines at F1S Device Guidelines.
The South Carolina Board of Education voted on the ban last year, with supporters who believe that it aims to eliminate distractions and reduce mental health issues inside and outside the classroom.
Florence 1 Schools Extended Day Academy Intersession Camp
During the Florence 1 Schools Intersession, February 17-21, the Florence 1 Schools Extended Day Academy will host an Intersession Camp from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. daily.
The camp will be available at Carver Elementary School (for students in K-6th grade) and at the Woods Road Child Development Center (for three and four year old students). The cost is $80 per child for the week and includes breakfast and lunch.
Applications are available in the Extended Day Academy office (McClenaghan Building, 500 S Dargan St, Suite 100) and will be available online, but the application fee must be paid in the Extended Day Office. Applications and payments will be accepted Monday and Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. until 12 noon and on Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information call 843-758-6046.
