Sumter County Schools - News
Mr. Walter Knighton, Superintendent recognized outstanding students for the fourth nine weeks of the 2021-2022 school year. The students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade were nominated by their teacher and then selected by their principal. The criteria for nomination was: all A’s, excellent attendance and model behavior. The students and his/her parents were invited to attend the June Board of Education meeting. As their names were called, Superintendent Knighton presented the students with an “Exemplary Student” yard sign to be displayed in their yard.
Tue Jun 21 04:24 PM
Mr. Walter Knighton, Superintendent of Sumter County Schools, is proud to announce the March 2022 "Teachers and Parents in Support of Students” Board Recognition Program honorees from Sumter County Elementary School. Dr. Sharon Tullis, principal chose to recognize the following: Student--Ahijah Dawson; Parent Volunteer--Regina Capone; Custodian--Cathy Wells; Teacher--Tarsha Carter; Paraprofessional--Virginia Brown; and Office--JoAnne Griffin. Following the recognition and photos, the board and audience were invited to congratulate those honored.
Tue Jun 14 04:27 PM
Ignite College and Career Academy at Sumter County Schools offers students opportunities to explore many career pathways. Currently, there are 15 career pathways offered to students along with an opportunity for dual enrollment through South Georgia Technical College. Ignite College and Career Academy is essential in allowing students in Sumter County to determine their respective career interests and pursue those interests in efforts to develop a dynamic workforce not only for today, but for the future as well.
Tue Jun 14 04:25 PM
Mr. Walter Knighton, Superintendent of Sumter County Schools, is proud to announce the April 2022 "Teachers and Parents in Support of Students” Board Recognition Program honorees from Sumter County Primary School. Dr. Renee Mays, principal chose to recognize the following: Student – Madisyn Jordan, Nutrition Staff Member – Linda Jones; Custodian – Barbara Ferguson; Support Staff – Yolynda Sanford; Parent Volunteer – Dwight Harris; Paraprofessional – Bridget Stevenson; and Teacher – Katie Cason
Tue Jun 14 04:22 PM
Sumter County Schools sent a group to preview the Helping Hands Ending Hunger Program in action at three Doughty County Schools on May 13th.
Wed Jun 01 03:32 PM
Sumter County High School 2022 Honor Graduates Receive iPads
Fri May 27 04:11 PM
The 2022 Retirees were honored at the May 12 Board of Education meeting
Tue May 24 01:30 PM
Superintendent Mr. Walter Knighton recognized outstanding students for the third nine weeks of the 2021-2022 school year. The students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12 th grade were nominated by their teacher and then selected by their principal. The criteria for nomination was: all A’s, excellent attendance and model behavior. The students and his/her parents were invited to attend the April Board of Education meeting. As their names were called, Superintendent Knighton presented the students with an “Exemplary Student” yard sign to be displayed in their yard.
Tue May 24 01:10 PM
Mr. Walter Knighton, Superintendent of Sumter County Schools, is proud to announce the February 2022 "Teachers and Parents in Support of Students” Board Recognition Program honorees from Sumter County Intermediate School. Dr. April Smith, principal chose to recognize the following: Mrs. Madeline Campbell, Teacher; Isai Cuevas-Morgan, Student; Mrs. Sonia Serrano, Staff; Mrs. Marquitta Bess, Cafeteria Staff; Mrs. Willie Ann Towns, Custodian; Mrs. Norma Harris Mays, Parent Volunteer. Following the recognition and photos, the board and audience were invited to congratulate those honored.
Mon Feb 28 01:42 PM
Mr. Walter Knighton, Superintendent recognized outstanding students for the second nine weeks of the 2021-2022 school year. The students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade were nominated by their teacher and then selected by their principal. The criteria for nomination was: all A’s, excellent attendance and model behavior. The students and his/her parents were invited to attend the February Board of Education meeting. As their names were called, Superintendent Knighton presented the students with an “Exemplary Student” yard sign to be displayed in their yard.
Mon Feb 28 01:36 PM