WINNSBORO – Fairfield County School District has made academic progress in a number of areas according to the 2024-2025 South Carolina School Report Card. Seven schools in the district were rated, with Fairfield Magnet School for Math and Science highlighting the district’s success with an Excellent overall rating again this year, the highest designation awarded. […]
Stingrays inducted into Beta Club
November 20, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County School District is celebrating the induction of several students into the National Junior Beta Club. On Nov. 7, Fairfield Elementary School hosted an induction ceremony for 23 of its students. The District and school officials congratulated the new inductees in a Facebook post. “We are proud of your hard work and […]
CFKN, RTE celebrate Veterans
November 20, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Center for Knowledge North held a Veterans Day celebration (pictured above) on Tuesday, Nov. 11 to show gratitude for veterans connected to the school. The event featured special song and poetry performances, a speech from School Resource Officer and former Marine Michael Larabee, and a parade through the school hallway. “Thank you for […]
Fairfield students medal in Clemson’s Declamation Contest
November 20, 2025 By
CLEMSON – Students from Fairfield Middle School and Fairfield Central High School were recognized for recent outstanding performances at the Clemson Declamation Contest 2025, bringing home a total of three medals. In the Latin III category, Fairfield Central’s Zedrik Curabo earned 1st place, and Ryan Hinrichs, also a Fairfield Central Student, secured 2nd place. Curabo […]
Richland Two’s School Choice period is open
November 20, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Richland School District Two’s annual Choice program application window for the 2026-2027 school year has officially opened. Families looking to explore educational options beyond their assigned neighborhood schools can fill out the choice application now through Friday, Dec. 19. For the upcoming academic year, the district says that every school in the district […]
Marching as One: Bengal Battalion shines
November 20, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School’s Bengal Battalion activity teams delivered impressive performances at a recent local drill and rifle meet, building strong momentum ahead of their upcoming league competition. The Battalion competed across multiple categories, including unarmed and armed platoon drills, armed exhibition routines, and unarmed marksmanship. “You are 13 marching as one,” noted Army […]
FCSD Superintendent returns following medical leave
November 6, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County School District has announced that Superintendent Alvin Pressley has returned from medical leave and resumed his duties on Nov. 1. With Mr. Pressley’s return, Dr. Tracie Swilley will resume her role as Assistant Superintendent of Academics, continuing her work to support students, families, and staff throughout the district. In a letter […]
Midlands STEM rallies behind one of its own
October 23, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – As the saying goes, “the heart of a small town beats in its people.” And right now, the heart of Midlands STEM Charter School is beating fiercely as it rallies for one of its own: Damien Wilkes. Damien, a senior at Midlands STEM, was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma just over four […]
Celebrating Academic Excellence in FCSD
October 23, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – At Fairfield County School District’s Oct. 21 Board of Trustees meeting, students from Geiger Elementary and Fairfield Magnet School for Math & Science were recognized for their outstanding academic achievements. Students were honored for: achieving the highest attainable score on SC Ready earning an “Exceeds” score in at least two subjects for Scoring […]
Midlands STEM named National Beta School of Distinction
October 23, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Midlands STEM Charter School has been named a 2024–2025 National Beta School of Distinction, a recognition given to schools that grow student involvement in the National Beta Club by at least 10% from the previous year. The National Beta School of Distinction honor is awarded to clubs that foster academic achievement, exemplary character, […]
