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Out of 192,866 candidates, the IB awarded 77,875 diplomas worldwide for the May 2024 session. On Monday, January 6, 2025, Latta High School held a presentation ceremony for Ashton Haselden…

The information below is from the South Carolina Department of Education about the PowerSchool Data Breach affecting school districts across the State of SC and throughout the US: Late Tuesday,…

Luke Huggins was recognized at at a recent Latta School Board Meeting for making a perfect score on his 2024 Spring SC Ready Math Assessment. He is pictured with his…

Landon Gasque and Para Price were recognized at a recent Latta School Board meeting for earning a perfect score on their 2024 SC Ready Math Assessment. They are photographed with…

Contributed Article In a heartwarming display of community spirit, a local knitting group, known affectionately as the “Latta Senior Empowerment Services,” has come together to knit 350 winter hats for…

The Latta Schools Educational Foundation sponsored a Christmas tree decorating contest in the Ellis Performing Arts Center. The first five Latta High School organizations who responded were invited to decorate…

The George F. Spradley Scholarship celebrates extraordinary students with family members currently serving in the military or who served in the past. Applicants are invited to write an essay about…

CLEVELAND, TN (12/19/2024)– Lee University congratulates Jacob Kale of Dillon, SC, on earning Dean’s List honors during the Fall 2024 semester. Dean’s List recognition is earned by full-time, undergraduate students…

Contributed Welcome our newest members to DMS Tri-M Music Honor Society. On Thursday, December 19, at the time of 6:30 p.m., we inducted over 30 students into Tri-M Music Honor…

SC public high school students identified mental health, among other factors, as reasons for low school attendance during a focus group commissioned by the SC Education Oversight Committee. The EOC…

As required by state law, the Education Oversight Committee (EOC) today approved Education Improvement Act (EIA) budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2025-26. These recommendations focus on allocating EIA one-cent sales…

Francis Marion celebrated its Fall 2024 graduating class in two ceremonies held in the Smith University Center on campus. Over 200 graduates received their degrees. 94 percent of the graduating…

The Latta Schools Educational Foundation is sponsoring a Christmas tree decorating contest in the Ellis Performing Arts Center. The first five Latta High School organizations who responded were invited to…

Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang are coming to the EPAC! Viking Theatre Workshop is performing “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” This show is the perfect way to kick off your…

The Gordon Elementary School students made a donation of food to Help For Veterans, Inc. for the Dillon County Veterans on Tuesday, November 26. The students were assisted by student…

LATTA SCHOOL BOARD Minutes (Unofficial) November 12, 2024 (Minutes submitted are unofficial until approved at the next month’s regular monthly meeting.) The Latta School Board of Trustees met for the…

The Latta School District celebrated Veterans Day to honor veterans in our community. Latta Elementary School fourth grade students kicked the week off with a spectacular performance at their Veterans…

Dillon Middle School recently held its first Lunch Bunch Book Club meeting of the 2024-2025 school year. The featured book, which won the 2024 South Carolina Junior Book Award, was…