Education Notes
‘Little Shop of Horrors’: Presented by the Indian Land High School Theatre Department at 7 p.m. April 20 and 2 p.m. April 21 at the school, 6100 Charlotte Highway, Lancaster. Tickets are $8 for students and seniors, and $12 general admission.
USCL play: The USC Lancaster Players presents “A Year with Frog and Toad” at 7:30 p.m. April 20 and 2 p.m. April 21 in Stevens Theatre in Hubbard Hall, 476 Hubbard Drive, Lancaster. Tickets available at https://sc.edu/lancaster/players. For details, call 803-313-7000, text 803-386-8893 or email usclplrs@mailbox.sc.edu.
LCSD Community Forum: 5:30 p.m. April 25 at the Andrew Jackson High School Multipurpose Building, 6875 Kershaw Camden Highway, Kershaw. Superintendent Dr. Raashad Fitzpatrick will speak to guests in attendance.
Tri-County Golf Club Scholarship: The Tri-County Golf Club Scholarship is now available for qualifying students to apply. This scholarship is part of the club’s ongoing commitment to promote education and provide financial assistance to students who have shown exceptional dedication to their community, as well as academic excellence.
Eligible students must be U.S. citizens with a permanent S.C. residency in either Chester, Lancaster or York school districts. Students must be a graduating high school senior for the 2023-24 school year and submit proof of acceptance to an institution of higher learning (four-year college, two-year technical college, trade school, etc.) for the fall 2024 school year.
Applications must be postmarked/received by April 30. Contact your high school guidance or career counselor’s office for an application. For details, contact Leroy Stroud at stroudleroy@yahoo.com or 803-519-6833.
Buford Class of 1971 Reunion: 5 p.m. May 4 at the Wagon Wheel Restaurant, 5724 Lancaster Highway, Fort Lawn. To sign up, contact classmates Rita at 803-235-5524, Cheri at 803-287-4910, Shorty at 803-285-4713, or Nancy at 803-285-6814.
Mentorship/scholarship program: Digital agency Reason One is taking applictaions for its Mentorship and Scholarship Program for Black students in South Carolina. The scholarship aims to foster diversity in the tech industry by providing support and opportunities for marginalized communities to nurture the next generation of diverse leaders. Open to Black students age 17-35 enrolled or recently accepted in digital-disciplined programs. The program will provide a one-year mentorship experience and four scholarships valued at $5,000 each. Application deadline June 9. To apply or learn more, visit www.reasononeinc.com/romsp
Mighty Warrior Volleyball Camp: 9 a.m.-noon June 17-20 at Indian Land High School, 6100 Charlotte Highway, Lancaster. Cost is $125. Boys and girls ages 6-14 are invited to sign up through Go Fan. For details, visit www.ilwarriors.com.
Kingdom Learning Center Summer Camp: 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 3-July 12 at Kingdom Learning Center, 1276 Old Landsford Road, Lancaster. Drop off time is at 7:15 a.m. Cost is $75 per week. Activities include swimming, bowling, sports and music. For details, call 803-285-9192.
GED/HS diploma intakes: The Lancaster Adult Education program is enrolling for its GED/high school diploma program. Classes will be held at the Barr Street Campus, 610 E. Meeting St., Lancaster. To sign up, call 803-285-7660.
4K registration: Screening for 4K students in Lancaster County School District is underway. In order for a child to be screened, all required registration documents must be turned into the child’s home school before the screening date. 4K is offered at Brooklyn Springs, Buford, Clinton, Erwin, Heath Springs, Kershaw, McDonald Green and North elementaries and Southside Early Childhood Center.
Bring a copy of the following documents to your local school — parent/guardian photo ID, birth certificate (child must be 4 by Sept. 1, 2024), immunization record, two proofs of residency, proof of income eligibility (child’s Medicaid card, household W-2, or pay stub).
Limited spots available. For details, contact Traci Shigley at traci.shigley@lcsd.k12.sc.us or 803-416-8855.
Horizon Education Grants: Public school teachers and educators in all Lancaster County, Great Falls and Lewisville schools and the University of South Carolina Lancaster are eligible to apply for $500 individual grants and team grants up to $2,000. Monthly application deadlines. Visit arrasfoundation.org/horizon-education-grant or email info@arrasfoundation.org for details.
Bus drivers needed: Lancaster County School District hired multiple new bus drivers for the new school year, but is still looking to hire more. It needs more drivers to help keep up with the increasing number of riders through growth and new programs. If interested, call 803-285-6009.
District offers disability screening: The Lancaster County School District’s Child Find program seeks out those with disabilities, ages 3-21, who need special help to be able to receive a free, appropriate public education. If there appears to be a delay in any area of your child’s development — even if he or she is not yet school age — contact the district’s Student Services Department at 803- 285-8439 to arrange screening and evaluation. Preschool programming for children with special needs provides early intervention services and might prevent some developmental disabilities from becoming more severe.
