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January 10, 2025
January 10, 2025
This Week in Florence 1 Schools
The Academic Challenge Season is On!
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.
The John W. Moore Academic Team
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
The Henry L. Sneed Middle Academic Team
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
The Southside Middle Academic Team
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
The Williams Middle Academic Team
Team Members:
(front row, left to right): Dori Brandenburg (assistant coach), Jay Freeman, Vihaan Yennam, Neil George, Gavin Li, Nayram Adolga, Morgan Engelhardt, Christina Harrison, Bradlee Goodyear, Hannah Quann, Ana Carlson and Ashish Vashisht
(second row, left to right): Harley Collins, Emmett Brown, Ward Hinesley, Liyang Ye, Rhys Patchett, Joey Seeber, Jahmere Dixon, Dhyan Patel, Ella Quann, Bethany Watson (assistant coach), Holly Hardee (Coach)
Remaining Schedule: January 16 @ Latta; January 23 @ Johnsonville
Advisers: Katherine Hardee and Dori Brandenburg
Principal: Talia Dukes
Ruiz 4 Kids Makes College Scholarships Available
Know Someone Who Could Use $1000 for College?
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).
Delmae Robotics Team Advances to Eastern Regionals
The Delmae Robo Dawgs Lego Robotics team competed in the Lego League Colleton Qualifier Event at Cane Bay High School in Summerville, SC, and the team has advanced to compete in the East Regionals on Jan 25th. Pictured front row left to right: Adilene Cordova Torres, Gianna Griggs, Alice Li and Philip Quan. Second row left to right: Assistant Coach JP Barr, Nehal Reddy-Konduri, Blake Townsend, Pragati Vashisht, Kari Neal, Eli Boyd, and Shawn Hoehn, Coach.
Report Cards Released This Week
Florence 1 Schools students’ report cards were emailed to parents/guardians on January 8th. If applicable, families also received IEP Progress Reports and Student Fee Statements along with the report cards.
Harvest of the Month
Harvest of the Month offers an inspiring glimpse into what lies ahead for our community, especially the students of Florence 1 Schools. Check out this month's Harvest of the Month video. For more information, contact Farm to School Coordinator Jeff Murrie (jmurrie@fsd1.org).
Registration Deadline for School Choices Fast Approaching
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.
IB - The application period for the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB/MYP) for Williams Middle School (grades 6 - 8) and Wilson High School (grades 9 - 10) closed on January 8, 2025. For more information call Brian Howell: bhowell@fsd1.org.
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.
New Guidelines Have Taken Effect
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.
Winter Intersession Camps Scheduled
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.
Empowerment University to Offer Intersession Camp
Empowerment University will sponsor a camp during the February Intersession (February 17-21). The camp will take place at 304 Kemper Street in Timmonsville. It is open to students in grades 1-12, and the hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information, contact Titus Echols (techols@fsd1.org). To learn more, click the Empowerment University Winter Intersession Camp button below.
Scenes from the Florence 1 Schools Professional Development Conference
Teacher Recruitment Fair Scheduled
Register to attend the F1S Teacher Recruitment Fair: https://bit.ly/F1STeacherRegistrationForm.