Florence 1 Schools Selected to Co-Create a Framework on Improving Inclusive School Technology Systems

Florence 1 Schools (F1S) was one of just seven school districts selected nationwide to participate as a Framework Development District in the newly created Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems (CITES), funded by the US Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs.

Winning Teams at Wilson

The Wilson High School Academic Challenge Team won the Pee Dee Regional Tournament at Francis Marion University this past weekend, and is heading to the state tournament on March 6 at Lander University. Congratulations to the Wilson High School Mock Trial Team for success at their Regional Competition Saturday. They will advance to the State Competition in Columbia on March 13-14.

Smart technology increases student safety, efficiency at Florence 1 high schools

All three Florence 1 high schools have new security equipment in place, increasing student safety while also making the student intake process quicker. As of the end of January, all three schools have them fully operational. Currently, there are two Evolv Express machines at each of the schools with plans to add a third.

The School Foundation grant application for 2020 - 2021

The School Foundation seeks grant requests that align with the four areas of focus recently identified by F1S: Literacy, Math, Early Childhood, STEM, Arts or Technology.

New Sensory Rooms Open in Florence 1 Schools

Two Florence 1 Schools sensory rooms are complete and another one is on the way! Made up of several different stations and items, the rooms at Lester Elementary, the R.N. Beck Learning Center and, soon, the Child Development Center at Woods Road, provide students a place to work on motor skills as well as emotional self-regulation.

This Week

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Inside F1S in 60 Seconds

Have one minute? Tag along and get a glimpse inside our schools. This bi-weekly video series keeps you up to date with everything taking place in the district in just 60 seconds.

Students First Newsletter

Our monthly newsletter highlights programs within our schools, sharing the innovative approaches that our district is taking to learning.

Program Highlight

This video takes one of the district’s innovative programs and looks more in depth at the skills that students are learning and the collaborative efforts to bring the program to life.