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Yahoo
30-04-2025
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- Yahoo
3 Grand Strand, Pee Dee schools honored with 2025 Palmetto's Finest award
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Three Grand Strand and Pee Dee schools were recognized Wednesday afternoon with one of the state's highest academic honors. Socastee Elementary and the Academy for the Arts, Science, and Technology in Horry County Schools, and South Florence High School in the Florence School District 1 are among five schools honored with the 2025 Palmetto's Finest award by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators. The other winners are Fairforest Elementary School in Spartanburg School District 6 and Thomas C. Cario Middle School in Charleston County. It's the third consecutive year South Florence High School has received the award. 'Being named one of Palmetto's Finest is a tremendous honor that reflects the collective effort of our entire community,' Principal Shand Josey said in a news release. 'From our consistent academic growth and athletic success to the integration of the Florence One Center for the Arts, South Florence High School continues to thrive. Our innovative Freshman Academy model lays a strong foundation for student success and serves as an example for schools across the state. This recognition is a direct result of the dedication of our staff, the commitment of our students, and the unwavering support of our families and community. It affirms the progress we've made—and inspires us to keep reaching higher. And today, more than ever, it's a GREAT day to be a Bruin!' Florence 1 Superintendent Richard O'Malley shared his excitement about the award. 'Ms. Josey and her staff have set the standard high at South Florence High School,' O'Malley said in the release. 'We have seen remarkable growth under her leadership and this award is a testament to the vision they have for excellence in all areas. We are thrilled to see their achievements being recognized as they are named the best high school in the state of South Carolina.' The winners were announced on SCETV. A news release said each school 'underwent an intensive application process requiring self-evaluation, peer review, and two on-site examinations.' 'The application and visits verified evidence of exceptional student achievement, instructional programs, professional learning communities, and school culture,' the release said. Socastee Elementary has more than 850 students, while the Academy for the Arts, Science, and Technology has about 570 students. South Florence High School has about 1,600 students on two campuses, one for grades 10 through 12 and one for a dedicated Ninth Grade Academy. The SCASA is a professional organization for school leaders with more than 5,600 members. It's focus is to 'support school leaders in providing the best possible education for South Carolina's young people,' the news release said. * * * Dennis Bright is the Digital Executive Producer at News13. He joined the team in May 2021. Dennis is a West Virginia native and a graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Follow Dennis on Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, and read more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Horry, Florence County schools listed as finalists for Palmetto's Finest Award
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Three Horry County schools and one Florence County school are part of the top 12 finalists for the 2025 Palmetto's Finest Award. For Horry County, St. James High School, the Academy for the Arts, Science, and Technology, and Socastee Elementary have been named finalists. South Florence High School out of Florence School District 1 was also named a finalist for the award. St. James High School won the award in 2016, making it the only school amongst this year's Grand Strand and Pee Dee finalists that has done so. The Palmetto's Finest Award is one of the most coveted and respected awards for schools in South Carolina. Every year, the South Carolina Association of School Administrators gives the award to a select group of schools that offer the best in innovative, effective educational programs. The winners of the 2025 Palmetto's Finest Award will be announced on April 30. * * * Jordan White is a Digital Producer at News13. She joined the News13 team in August 2024. Jordan, a Myrtle Beach native, graduated from St. James High School in Murrells Inlet and is a graduate of Coker University. Follow Jordan on Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, and read more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
