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Florence community honors distinguished alumnae, supports F1SD
Hundreds of people in Florence gathered at the Southern Institute Manufacturing Building to celebrate 24 years ofThe School Foundation, honoring a distinguished alumna, Tonya Frazier McNair. -
The School Foundation announces F1S grant winners
The School Foundation announced the awarding of more than $143,000 in grants to benefit five Florence One Schools beginning this year. -
Virtual reality gear coming to classroom as School Foundation funds Florence 1 grants.
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Foundation awards $130,000 in grants to F1S
The School Foundation will distribute $130,000 in grants to Florence 1 Schools for the 2022-2023 school year, grants committee Trisha Caulder said Monday. -
SC Ports awards $205,000 to community organizations
South Carolina Ports has awarded $205,000 in grants to 111 community organizations and non-profits throughout South Caroina as part of its fiscal year 2022 Community Giving Program. -
The School Foundation mourns the loss of Senator Hugh K. Leatherman Sr.
The School Foundation extends its condolences to the family of S.C. Senator Hugh K. Leatherman Sr., who died recently at the age of 90. -
Southside Middle School's Ashley Dawkins named Florence One Teacher of the Year
The 2021-2022 Florence One Schools Teacher of the Year is Southside Middle School librarian Ashley Dawkins -
Florence One Schools launches new economics course
Florence One Schools has introduced a new reality-based economics course that will give high school students a look at how Wall Street affects their lives on Main Street. -
The School Foundation to honor Bo Godbold at annual gala
Francis S. "Bo" Godbold to be honored as The School Foundation's distinguished graduate at their 20th annual celebration gala. -
The School Foundation partners with Bright by Text
The School Foundation is teaming up with Bright by Text to bring the program to the Florence Community. -
The School Foundation secures donation for track at Carver STEAM Magnet Elementary School
Funding is on the way for a quarter-mile track at Carver STEAM Magnet Elementary School. -
The School Foundation awards $46,128 in pandemic grants to Florence One Schools
The School Foundation will distribute $46,128.48 in pandemic grants to Florence One Schools for the current school year. -
Delivering sweet treats
Florence 1 Schools teachers received a sweet treat this week as a show of appreciation from The School Foundation -
Lisa Raison named Florence 1 Schools' Teacher of the Year
The Florence One School district's Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year were announced at a dinner on Tuesday night at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center on Dargan Street. -
The School Foundation secures donation for connectivity needs to benefit Florence 1 School students
The School Foundation recently secured a $44,000 donation from the Longleaf Fund, an anonymous donor-advised fund managed by Foundation For The Carolinas, to support remote learning in the district. -
STEM Bus
Florence One Schools Thursday morning, in Moore Middle School's side parking lot, unveiled its latest addition to learning - the STEM bus. -
Cooking With Kids gives students a chance to try new foods
Florence One Schools, Chartwells and The School Foundation hosted Cooking With Kids Tuesday evening at the R.N. Beck Child Development Center. -
The School Foundation announces celebrity dancers for Dancing For Our Future Stars
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She wants to make a difference
School Foundation honors Snowden as distinguished graduate. -
West Florence's Nichole Scipio named Florence 1 Teacher of the Year
Florence 1 Schools selected West Florence High School science teacher Nichole Scipio as the 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year. -
The School Foundation honors Nancy Snowden as 2019 Distinguished Graduate
The School Foundation honored Nancy C.G. Snowden, a 1973 West Florence High School Graduate, as the Distinguished Graduate during the foundation's 2019 gala Tuesday. -
Florence One Schools to have Early Childhood Ambassadors program
The School Foundation and Florence One Schools have partnered to start Early Childhood Ambassadors, a program for local early childhood leaders -
Local leaders get to see day-to-day school operations
The Fellows in Education program, designed to give business and community leaders a unique, behind-the-scenes look into Florence One schools, is preparing for its fifth year. -
Nancy Snowden named 2019 Distinguished Graduate by The School Foundation
The School Foundation will honor Nancy C.G. Snowden at the 2019 Distinguished Graduate during The School Foundation Gala. -
Helle Heckmann to speak at parents' event in Florence
Florence One Schools and The School Foundation will host Slow Parenting, an evening with Helle Heckmann, from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Poynor Adult Education Center. -
Meet Helle Heckmann, internationally recognized expert on child development and early childhood education!
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$145,413 in grants awarded by The School Foundation
The School Foundation will distribute $145,413.80 in major grants for five recipients for the 2019-2020 school year. -
Florence One elementary schools adopt multi-sensory approach to reading
During their April meeting, the Fellows in Education members learned about additions to the academic programs at Dewey L. Carter Elementary School. -
Wilson principal tells group: 'We try to put students first'.
The Fellows in Education program members toured Wilson High School on Tuesday and learned about its programs. -
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Florence's future depends on development of highly competitive, leading-edge schools
In the past few years, I have had the opportunity to visit all of the schools in the Florence One School district. -
Fellows group hears about challenges at Florence elementary school
The Fellows in Education gathered Tuesday at Theodore Lester Elementary School during their February meeting. -
Educator says it is important to accept children as they are
For the last month of the Count 5! campaign, The School Foundation and Florence One Schools are focusing on love. -
Calvin Robinson: Love
We Florentines were blessed by a visit of a child expert Helle Heckmann a few months ago when she gave her Count 5! Early Childhood Summit. -
Dancing For Our Future Stars Pairings Set
The pairings are set for the 2019 Dancing For Our Future Stars contest. -
Students learn about computer science
During the January Fellows in Education meeting on Tuesday, participants learned about the computer science immersion program at Savannah Grove Elementary School that teaches students about the basics of coding. -
Dancing queen: Newman plays key role in Dancing For Our Future Stars event
With a love for dancing that began when she was in the first grade, Burnadene Kelley-Newman wanted to make dancing available for children in rural areas. -
Routines make children feel safe
Routine, the Count 5 campaign topic for January, is the true key for a healthy child, says therapist Sam Fryer. -
Decoration Day: Children make ornaments, cookies as part of Count 5 Campaign
The Child Development Center at Woods Road invited children from local daycares and head start programs to decorate cookies and ornaments and watch a marionette show. -
Fellows in Education hear plans for new classes at West Florence
During the Fellows in Education's visit to West Florence High School, Principal Matt Dowdell shared the school's plans for implementing more STEM classes and Advanced Placement (AP) courses starting next fall. -
Good nutrition vital for kids
November is here, and that means that nutrition is the focus for The School Foundation and Florence One School's Count 5 public awareness campaign. -
Councilman Waymon Mumford named 2018 Distinguished Graduate for service
The School Foundation honored Waymon Mumford, a 1967 Wilson High School graduate, as the 2018 Distinguished Graduate during the foundation's 2018 gala Tuesday. -
Sharri Duncan, Florence 1 Schools Teacher of the Year awarded $1,000 check
Signature Wealth Strategies presented Florence 1 Schools Teacher of the Year with $1,000 check -
Waymon Mumford will be honored by The School Foundation for his servant's heart
Waymon Mumford has served in many capacities in Florence, such as a police officer, pastor and member of Florence County Council -
Local leaders to get a close look at day-to-day school operations through Chamber, Florence One, School Foundation partnership
Through a three-way partnership among Florence One, the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce and The School Foundation, a program designed for business and community leaders -
Count 5: Let them move
Movement, the second month of the Count 5 campaign, is one of the most vital parts of a child's development, Florence One Schools Readiness director Floyd Creech said. -
In Florence event, author stresses need for healthy routines for children
Helle Heckmann says it is vital for parents to focus on creating healthy routines for children, including nutrition and sleeping patterns. -
Doctor, teacher say good habits must start early
September marks the start of the Count 5 public awareness campaign, which begins with the first of the Five Golden Keys: sleep. -
CEO named Florence District One's Distinguished Graduate
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Foundation to honor Florence graduate
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Meet Dancing For Our Future Stars dancer Carl Humphries: HopeHealth CEO had to be talked into participating
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The School Foundation presents $114,006.36 to Florence School District One for 2016-2017 grants
