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The mission of Florence 1 Schools is Students First! Our goal is to help position every student for their own version of success. The primary goal for all Florence 1 arts programs is to provide high-quality, equitable arts experiences for all students. We will do so by:

  • Engaging  students in comprehensive arts programs that foster student engagement and creativity.
  • Enriching  students through field experiences, residences, and productions that bring the content to life.
  • Developing  students through enriching, research-based, and personalized learning activities tailored to the needs of each student.
  • Challenging  students to generate new ideas and processes in their art form.
  • Inspiring  students to be life-long learners with a deep appreciation for the arts.

The Office of Arts & Innovative Programs coordinates K-12 music, theater, dance, and visual arts programs, as well as the gifted and talented program:
Florence 1 Artistically & Musically Exceptional (FAME).  FAME comprises the gifted and talented visual arts programs (Horizons and H2) as well as the musically exceptional program (DOME). 

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Arts & Innovative Programs

Erick J. Figueras, DMA, Director
319 South Irby Street
Florence, SC 29506
843.673.1134 
efigueras@fsd1.org

2024-25 Arts Awards

62 
All State Musicians 

105
Region Honor Musicians 

31 
ArtFields Jr. Students

South Florence High School
Southside Middle School
Moore Middle School
Lester Elementary

Band
CPA Results

Superior with Distinction
West Florence 
Sneed
Moore

Superior
Wilson 

Excellent
South Florence
Williams
Southside

Orchestra
CPA Results

Superior
South Florence
West Florence
Williams
Southside 

Excellent
Wilson
Sneed