Sumter County Schools

Community of York:
Please note the Boil Water notice.

Update: City of York Boil Water Notice – York West End (YWE) Due to the current boil water notice issued for the City of York, York West End students will complete the rest of this week at their alternate sites:    •   Livingston Jr. High School (LJHS): Pre-K–1st Grade    •   Sumter Central High School (SCHS): 2nd–4th Grade We will continue to monitor the situation and will share updates as soon as we receive them. Thank you for your patience and support.

🚨 Transportation Update: Bus Delays This Afternoon - December 16, 2025

Due to traffic being diverted from Interstate 20/59 to Highway 11, there is heavy traffic congestion causing delays in buses arriving at and departing from Livingston Junior High School and Sumter Central High School.

As a result, students may arrive home later than usual this afternoon. We appreciate your patience and understanding as our drivers work to transport students safely.

📢 Important Update – York West End (YWE)
Due to ongoing issues with the water pump near York West End Jr. High School, YWE students will continue to report to their assigned locations on Wednesday, December 17:

Livingston Jr. High School (LJHS):  Pre-K – 1st grade
Sumter Central High School (SCHS):  2nd – 4th grade

🚗 Car Riders: All car riders should arrive at YWE by 7:00 a.m. to load their designated bus for transportation to their assigned school.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as the City of York works to resolve this issue.

📢 Important Update – York West End (YWE)

Due to the water issue near York West End Jr. High School, YWE students will continue to report to their assigned locations on Tuesday, December 16:

Livingston Jr. High School (LJHS): Pre-K – 1st grade
Sumter Central High School (SCHS): 2nd – 4th grade

🚗 Car Riders: All car riders should arrive at YWE by 7:00 a.m. to load their designated bus for transportation to their assigned school.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as the City of York works to resolve this issue.

Come out this evening and see the SCHS Drama Club students present "A Night in Bethlehem"! The show will begin at 6 PM in the high school gym. The actors and actresses are ready to share the Christmas message with the community!

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨 Some staff and community members are receiving fake messages claiming to be from Bank of America about district purchase declines. Please disregard these texts or calls — they are NOT legitimate. Do not respond, click links, or call the number provided. Stay safe and report suspicious messages to the district office. — Sumter County Schools 🟡

Ms. Charlena Carter's second group of cosmetology students just wrapped up the Skills for Success Customer Service Lab with Wallace Community College Selma on Thursday, December 4, 2025. They leveled up their communication and professionalism while getting real-world practice: counting money, making change, and mastering the essentials of strong customer service. Congratulations are in order to the following students for putting in the work and building skills that translate directly into the workplace:

Markeyia Foy
Lariah Jackson
Kiyuana Jones
Amber McKeller
Deshayla Mitchell
Makiya Mitchell
Amya Treadwell
Geanee Washington

New Telephone Numbers for Sumter County Schools We are updating our communication systems across the district! Please save the new phone numbers for each location listed below: York West End: 205-846-3512; Sumter Central High School: 205-846-3474; Livingston Junior High: 205-846-3515; Bus Shop: 205-771-4482; Bell-Brown Career Center: 205-846-3509; Please save and share these numbers. Thank you for your patience as we improve our district-wide communication system!

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from Sumter County Schools! We are grateful for our students, families, staff, and community partners. Thank you for your continued support and for all you do to help our students grow and succeed. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving holiday! 🧡

Congratulations to Mrs. Maxwell and to Mrs. Bowden-Gaines!

Congratulations to the students, staff and faculty of SCHS!

✨ Progress You Can See!
Our federal report card score highlights real growth happening in Sumter County Schools. We’re proud of our students and staff—and we’re committed to keeping the momentum going. Brick by Brick, we rise!

Happy World Kindness Day! 🌍💛 Let’s flood our schools and community with simple acts of kindness—smiles, encouragement, helping hands, and words that build others up. One small act can change someone’s whole day. #WorldKindnessDay #ChooseKindness

SCBOE regular board meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the board of education.

Reminder for Parents and Guardians! Join us for a very important meeting hosted by the Sumter County Board of Education. 🗓 Date: Monday, November 13, 2025 🕔 Time: 5:00 p.m. 📍 Location: Board Office This meeting is an opportunity for you to: • Hear updates on district-wide initiatives and priorities • Provide input on upcoming programs and policies • Ask questions or share concerns about your child’s educational experience We value your voice and encourage you to come out, stay informed, and partner with us to support our students and community. See you Monday evening! 🙌

🎄✨ Save the Date! ✨🎄 Join us for “A Night in Bethlehem”, a heartwarming Christmas play presented by our talented students! 🌟 📅 Thursday, December 11, 2025 🕤 9:30 AM & 6:00 PM 📍 Sumter Central High School Gymnasium