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Board of Education voting indicates opposing views
The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) met for their regular meeting on September 9, 2021. Before the…
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Sumter County BOE votes on interim superintendent and face coverings
The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) voted to name Walter Knighton as Interim Superintendent for Sumter County…
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Board of Education hears options on a superintendent search
The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) set the agenda for September’s voting meeting on Monday, September 7,…
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In-Person learning return plan for Sumter County Schools
Release from Sumter County Schools dated: 9/1/21 Attention Sumter County High School Students and Parents Students will return…
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Furlow Charter School’s middle and high school scholars to utilize distance learning
Furlow Charter School’s (FCS) middle and high schools will be utilizing distance learning until August 31, 2021. FCS…
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Sumter County BOE votes on COVID related protocol
The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) has unanimously voted to require face coverings/masks for all students, staff,…
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Sumter County Board of Education to take up the discussion of face coverings and virtual learning options
The Sumter County Board of Education will hold a called meeting, Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.…
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Furlow Charter School Governing Board reduces graduation requirements
Furlow Charter School’s Governing Board held their monthly meeting Wednesday, August 17th with six of the seven board…
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Sumter County Schools to close Pre-K through 8th grade
Press Release We are closely monitoring the daily and weekly changes that accompany the scientific and medical recommendations…
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Furlow Governing Board approves phased pandemic plan
The Furlow Charter School Governing Board held a called meeting Thursday, August 12 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss…
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Dr. Choates renders resignation and BOE votes on mandating mask use
Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) held their regular voting meeting on 8.12.21. After hearing from a parent…
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Dr. Torrance Choates will not seek contract renewal
Dr. Torrance Choates, Superintendent of Sumter County Schools (SCS) has announced he will not be seeking another contract…
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Board of Education questions back to school plan
The Sumter County Board of Education met for their work session on Monday, 8.9.21. Initial business included receiving…
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A letter from Dr. Kristin Collier on the new school year
Dear Administration, Teachers, Parents and Students: I am writing this letter as a medical professional here in Sumter…
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Sumter County Schools: Join the celebration!
It was a celebration of something new. It was an invitation to be a living and breathing piece…
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Board of Education accepts Choates’ recommendation on use of masks
The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) held a called meeting today, 8.3.21, to take action regarding the…
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Sumter County Board of Education votes to continue virtual learning into 2021-22
The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) held a called meeting on Monday, July 26, 2021. The meeting…
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Southland Summer Camp
Recently, Southland campers attended the Woodworking Shop camp and completed several woodworking projects during the week—start to finish! Not…
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Board of Education discusses contingency planning and dress code
During the regular meeting of the Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) on July 8, 2021, a concern…
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Sumter BOE applies for over $24 million in federal funding
The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) held their working meeting on July 6, 2021. The meeting ran…
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Ian Wynn named 2021 GSW Outstanding Scholar
– Double major in geology and math looks ahead to bright future in research. AMERICUS (July 2, 2021)…
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Sumter County Board of Education comes to agreement with Sumter County Board of Commissioners as well as passing 21-22 budget
The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) met for their regular meeting on Thursday, 6.17.21. Several items were…
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Sumter County Board of Education gives insight into 2021-22 budget
The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) set the agenda for May’s voting meeting on Monday, 5.10.21. While…
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Sumter County Schools Receive 100 for Second Consecutive Health Inspection Cycle
The School Nutrition Teams across Sumter County Schools have achieved health inspections of 100 for all schools for…
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Sumter County Board of Education celebrates April teachers and parents in support of students
Dr. Torrance Choates continues his “Teachers and Parents in Support of Students” recognition program at the monthly Board…
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Americus-Sumter High School students to attend Governor’s Honors Program
Three Americus-Sumter High students will be traveling to Rome this summer. No, not Italy. Ian Roberts, Travis Mansfield,…
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Sumter County Board of Education votes to return to classroom for new school year and debates rental agreement
The Sumter County Board of Education (BOE) met on Thursday, April 8th and held several votes. To open…
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South Georgia Technical College announces More Online Course Offerings through Statewide eCampus Platform
Staff Reports Courses available 100 percent online, providing students more options, access, and flexibility Americus, GA—South Georgia Technical…
