This Week

During the month of March, This Week will recognize successful women in our community who give credit to educators who have impacted their lives in some way.

Costa Cockfield is the Chief Nursing Officer of the MUSC Health Florence/Marion/Black River Medical Centers Division. She joined MUSC Florence Medical Center (formerly Carolinas Hospital System) in 1998 as the Chief Nursing Officer. Cockfield received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Clemson University and her Master of Science in Nursing from the Medical University of South Carolina.

She and her husband of almost 43 years, Flynn Cockfield, have two married children who are also serve in the field of health care. They enjoy spoiling five grandchildren, ages seven months to seven years.

Learn more about Costa Cockfield, MSN, RN.

After 39 years of nursing, I realize that my success is not mine alone. It is a reflection of the teachers and mentors who guided me, challenged me, and believed in me. Their influence shaped my path, and for that, I am eternally grateful.

To all the teachers out there: Thank you for inspiring, supporting, and genuinely caring about your students. Thank you for instilling confidence, sparking curiosity, and making a lasting impact. Never underestimate the power of your words and actions—you may say or do something seemingly small, but to a student, it could mean the world. Read more about how teachers impacted the life of Costa Cockfield.

Wilson High School won the Division I Championship at the Pee Dee Regional Academic Challenge meet and are headed to Lander University on Friday, March 7th to compete in the state academic challenge competition. Virginia Starrett and Griselda Milligan are advisers.

At left are the team's academic a stars and captains, Sam Floyd (left) ad Carlos Ruiz, captain.

Harvest of the Month brings fresh, South Carolina-grown produce and innovative recipes to our cafeterias every month for students and staff to experience.

Check out this mont's video which highlights:

• Broccoli Featuring Delmae Elementary Students

Help us grow this initiative today for a brighter future tomorrow by sharing your optimism with our students. Thank you for being a part of this journey and placing emphasis on how we continue to prove that we are #StudentsFirst

We hate Shakespeare! At least that's what the audience thinks until they get a rip-roaring rundown of Shakespeare's classics. I Hate Shakespeare! is a hilarious and fast-paced introduction to Shakespeare -- with a modern twist. The production is a comedy directed by Frankie Sullivan at South Florence High (Florence 1 Schools Center for the Arts), March 20-22. Admission is $7.

Did you know that there are Florence 1 Schools transportation employees who not only transport students to and from school safely each day, but they sing also? The singers are known as the Voices of Transportation, and they will be in concert at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 9th at Saint Beulah Baptist Church, 3015 St. Beulah Road in Florence. The event is free and the public is invited to attend.

Florence 1 Schools Director of Transportation Mitchell Washington has been selected to serve on a state-wide Transportation Steering Committee with the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE).

This new initiative will bring together ten SCDE staff members and ten transportation directors from districts across the state to review the current student transportation program. The committee’s review, and subsequent recommendations to the State Director of Transportation, will help shape the future of our state’s transportation program.

Registration will open on March 10, 2025 for the upcoming school year.

Just like last year, snapcodes will be used for returning student registration. Parents/guardians will be provided their child/children’s snapcode in two ways:

1. Via email on March 10th when registration goes live;

2. With Quarter 3 report cards.

Please note that new students will not have a snapcode to complete registration. Their parent/guardian will use the New Student Registration link and follow the prompts to upload all required documents.

Don’t have a device at home? Registration opens when students are still in school so district-issued Chromebooks can be used to complete registration online. More information about student registration for the upcoming year will be shared soon. Stay up to date with Florence 1 Schools news on our website and Facebook page.

The JL Streater Memorial Scholarship Fund is accepting applications. The scholarship is open to all graduating seniors in the Pee Dee area.

To learn more visit: JL Streater Memorial Scholarship. To apply go to: JLStreater Scholarship Application.

Advantage Academy is accepting applications for student enrollment with a deadline of March 14, 2025.

Programs include, but are not limited to: Aviation, Automotive Technology, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Digital Art and Design, Early Childhood Education, Electric Line Work, Emergency Medical Services, Plant and Animal Systems and Welding Technology. For more information, visit https://advantageacademy.f1s.org/ or call 843-664-8465.

Compass Academy special education teacher Patricia Nunnally has been nominated for National Life Group’s 2024-25 LifeChanger of the Year award.

Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 educators and school district employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence, and leadership.

She is now eligible to receive one of 17 cash prizes up to $10,000. For more information about the LifeChanger Award visit: Nunnally Nominated for LifeChanger Award.

This month is Women's History Month, and resources are available to help celebrate women who changed history.

Women's Suffrage, Female Scientists, Women in Aerospace and many more historical facts here: pbslearningmedia.org.

The month of March has been designated Music in Our Schools Month. In recognition, enjoy the full orchestra concert recently presented by Florence 1 Schools Orchestra students: Orchestra Concert, and/or mark your calendar to attend the annual Magnolia Mall performances by Florence 1 music students March 20-21st from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.