W.E. PARKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FIRST GRADE CELEBRATES 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL WITH FASHION SHOW

Students displayed "100" creativity and showed support for classmates on the red carpet.

STROM THURMOND CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER WELDING DELIVERS: Students Design, Create and Install New Water Wheel Attraction for Popular Local Eatery Old McDonald Fish Camp

STROM THURMOND CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA LOOKING TO SPRING AND BEYOND

Students are planting saplings and preparing for the program's popular Annual Spring Plant Sale.

MERRIWETHER ELEMENTARY ANTI-BULLYING PROGRAM BEGINS WITH ‘ROAR’: School Leaders Pair Anti-Bullying Message with Student ‘Houses’ Emphasizing Good Character Traits

Student "houses" were inspired by the three components of the Profile of the Edgefield County Graduate with six total houses including “Amicus” (friendship), “Quantum” (respect), “Fidelis” (Loyalty), “Innovatio” (Innovation), “Integritas” (Integrity), and “Viribus” (Strength). 

Experienced High School Administrator Fran Altringer to Serve as the Next Principal of Strom Thurmond High School

In her first two years as an educator, she taught algebra and geometry while coaching varsity girls’ basketball at STHS under the mentorship of legendary Strom Thurmond High School coach Harriet “Boots” Bandy.  

Douglas Elementary Students Thrill Families, Community Members During Christmas Program

Students in pre-kindergarten to second grade performed "Twas the Concert Before Christmas" for a full house of guests.

Teacher Forum Continues Work to Build Organization and Further Unite District's Learning Community

The mission of the ECSD Teacher Forum is to unify our district-wide learning community.

GROWING GREATNESS: JET Middle School Mock Trial Team Wins State Championship

Eagles display skill and use depth across the entire roster through five rounds of intense competition to earn school’s first state title.

SPECIAL EDUCATION DAY: Special Educators Discuss Lasting Importance of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

ECSD special educators comprise a cohesive team of professionals who work collaboratively and individually to address the unique learning needs of students. 

Strom Thurmond Career and Technology Center DECA Officers Visit State House, Governor’s Mansion

The highlight of the tour was meeting Governor McMaster’s dog, Mac. He joined the girls in lots of photos.

Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton (JET) Middle School Mock Trial Team has High Hopes for 2022 State Competition in Columbia

“Winning the professionalism and civility award is what has impressed me most about these students, because it shows they know how to win while also displaying professionalism throughout an entire competition,” added Allison Rawls, the team’s lead teacher coach. “I was really proud of these students for that.”

REBELS’ SEASON ENDS IN THIRD ROUND: Rival Saluda High School Tigers Take Advantage of Strom Thurmond Turnovers in Win

The Rebels, winners of 10 consecutive games and a Region 3-AA championship, have a lot to look forward to in the future.

DISTINGUISHED TEACHERS OF LITERACY: Edgefield County Literacy Council Announces its 2022-2023 Elementary, Secondary and District Administrator of the Year Award Winners

The goal of the Edgefield County Literacy Council (ECLC), a branch of the statewide Palmetto State Literacy Association, is to support and promote literacy at the local level.

STANDOUT PERFORMERS: Strom Thurmond High School Theatre Students Receive Over $50,000 in Scholarships to NYCDA Programs

The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre and offers Occupational Studies (AOS) degree programs in Film and Television Performance, Musical Theater Performance and New Media.

School Board Approves 2023-24 Academic Calendar

The 2023-2024 academic calendar marks the second year of the school district’s modified academic calendar. The modified academic calendar for the 2023-2024 school year more closely aligns with area school district calendars.

WALKING TALL: Strom Thurmond High School Students Participate in Aiken Lions Club Strides Walk to Help Raise Awareness of Dangers of Diabetes on World Diabetes Day

The walk was led by student members of the STHS Leo Club (Leadership, Experience and Opportunity) behind a beautiful banner created for the event by STCTC's Rebel Printing.

STROM THURMOND REBELS ADVANCE TO THIRD ROUND OF CLASS AA PLAYOFFS: Michael Blocker, Travis Kinard Lead in Comeback Win

The victory sets up a much-anticipated rematch with the Saluda High Tigers on Friday, November 18, at STHS.

MASTER OF THE STAGE: Strom Thurmond High School Theatre Director Steven McKinney Still Bringing Broadway in 40th Year of Performances

Fall production of "Beauty and the Beast" closing this weekend with pair of performances.

PACERLIFE FAMILY NIGHT AT STHS: USC Aiken Program to Offer Special Needs Students Support with Employment, Independent Living

In the PacerLIFE program, LIFE serves as an acronym for Learning Is For Everyone.

Veteran Performers Ella Mathis Miller and Dawson Kulp Lead STHS Theatre Production of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ with Opening Night Performance this Weekend

Opening Night is Saturday, Nov. 5, at 7:00 p.m. Additional shows are Sunday, Nov. 6, at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12, at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 13, at 3:30 p.m.