Parent-Teacher Conference Week is January 26–30! Teachers will be reaching out to schedule conferences. We encourage all parents to attend so we can work together to help our students shine! ✨
All Sumter County Schools will be closed Monday, January 26, due to extreme cold and the possibility of hazardous travel.
📢 Important Update – Relocating York West End (YWE) Students - January 20, 2026
📚 Practice ACAP Testing is This Week!
Our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students will be taking their Practice ACAP tests this week.
➡️ Tuesday — Reading (Grades 2–4)
➡️ Wednesday — Math (Grades 2–4)
➡️ Thursday — Science (Grade 4)
📌 Students must arrive to school on time each day and should get a good night’s rest to be prepared for testing!
Thank you for your support and cooperation! 💙✏️
School will be closed on Monday, January 19,2026, in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
Congrats to our Perfect Attendance Drawing Winners - Kylan Howard, Cedric MaGee, Braylon Porter, Ariyah Winston, and Jonathan Ormond! Thank you for showing up and doing your best everyday!
Great Job Tornadoes!
Bravo to our award recipients! Your commitment to excellence sets a wonderful example. Keep learning, keep growing, and keep shining!
Tune In to Inside Sumter County Schools!
Join me on WYLS 104.9 FM at 9:00 a.m. on the 2nd Wednesday of each month for Inside Sumter County Schools. During the broadcast, I’ll be sharing updates on what’s happening across our district—important announcements, highlights, and how we’re continuing to build a stronger Sumter County School System, brick by brick.
Don’t miss it—set your reminder and tune in!
Student Achievement Matters! Join us as we recognize and celebrate academic success and growth at our First Semester Awards Day!
January is National School Board Appreciation Month!
Thank you to our Sumter County School Board Members for your leadership and dedication to our students and schools.
Thank you to our Sumter County School Board Members for your leadership and dedication to our students and schools.
Happy New Year! Students return January 7, 2026.
myON Reading Challenge begins today! Let's go Tornadoes!!
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make our Holiday Jammies Jam a huge success! Your support, energy, and festive spirit made it a memorable event for all. We truly appreciate each of you!
🚨 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.
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.
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.
Due to water issues near the area of York West End Jr. High, we will relocate York West End students to the following sites on Monday, December 15, 2025:
Livingston Jr. High: Pre-K – 1st Grade
Sumter Central High: 2nd – 4th Grade
All car riders should report to York West End by 7:00 a.m. to board a bus to their designated school.
🎄 Holiday fun is coming to LJHS! Families are invited to our Holiday Jammies Jam on December 16, 5:00–6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Pajamas, pictures, hot chocolate, cookies, and family fun await!
LJHS Peer Helpers Kick Off “Can for a Cane” Holiday Food Drive!
Our Peer Helpers launched their Can for a Cane food drive today! We’re collecting canned goods now through December 17. All items will be donated to local food banks .
Thank you for helping us spread kindness and make a difference in our community!
Our Peer Helpers launched their Can for a Cane food drive today! We’re collecting canned goods now through December 17. All items will be donated to local food banks .
Thank you for helping us spread kindness and make a difference in our community!
You Rock Award Recognition!
At Tuesday’s board meeting, the LJHS Peer Helpers and Ms. Huff were celebrated with the You Rock Award for their commitment and positive influence throughout our school community. We’re incredibly proud of their dedication, teamwork, and the meaningful impact they make every day.
At Tuesday’s board meeting, the LJHS Peer Helpers and Ms. Huff were celebrated with the You Rock Award for their commitment and positive influence throughout our school community. We’re incredibly proud of their dedication, teamwork, and the meaningful impact they make every day.
