Edisto Elementary News Today

Patricia Hampton has been named the new principal of Edisto Elementary School, effective July 1.

The Orangeburg County School District announced the following appointments and role transitions within the district for the 2024-2025 school year, effective July 1:

Claflin University issued a challenge Monday to 14 elementary school students who participated in the 2024 Orangeburg County School District MLK Oratory Competition earlier this year.

The Orangeburg County School Districts application window for students wanting to transfer schools within the district is open through June 30.

In a night that celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through the voices of its youth, the MLK Oratory Competition became a platform for future leaders to shine.

Smiling faces and excitement filled the room last Tuesday morning as nearly 100 elementary school students received brand-new shoes as part of the Rotary Club of Orangeburgs Happy Feet outreach effort.

Schools in Orangeburg, Bamberg and Calhoun counties now have access to a program designed to help K-12 students develop everything from compassion to financial literacy.

Schools throughout the Orangeburg County School District took part in the fourth annual “Speak Life Day,” which encourages students to use words and actions to lift up others.

Orangeburg County School District teachers and principals will be able to receive merit-based stipends thanks to a partnership with Voorhees University.

Orangeburg County School Districts magnet academies aim to go beyond conventional learning methods. Recently Mellichamp Elementary School hosted the Celebrate Freedom Foundation, where students delved into the world of STEM through interactive experiences, career pathways, and demonstrations featuring helicopters, drones, and military vehicles.