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Barnwell School District 45 has made some mid-year administrative changes. The promotion of Guinyard-Butler Middle School’s (GBMS) principal to a district-level job is leading to a series of …

Four Barnwell County high school seniors were recognized by the Rotary Club of Barnwell County at their Jan. 12 meeting for being stellar examples of the club’s motto, ‘Service Above …

GBMS awarded Walmart Community Grant

Guinyard-Butler Middle School (GBMS) was selected to receive a $1,000 Walmart grant for a new Warpony Printing Press. The grant funding will go to purchasing a laser printer, toner, a thermal …

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded South Carolina funding to purchase electric buses, as part of its Clean School Bus Program rebate competition. With funding from the …

Barnwell School District 45 (BSD45) Superintendent Dr. Crissie Stapleton was sworn in as the chair of the State Board of Education on December 13. Dr. Stapleton was selected by the state …

Career center decks halls with unique trees

The Barnwell County Career Center decked the halls with creative Christmas trees made by students in each course from materials found in their classrooms. “The task was to use whatever was in …

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) is breaking new ground with a pilot program employing area high school students as apprentices at the Savannah River Site (SRS). “We have a wide range of …

BSD45 makes strides in STEM education

Barnwell School District 45 students, teachers, and administrators had a moment in the spotlight on Oct. 25 when filming a video with Van Robotics, The Smart Robot Tutor company. The video was shot …

Teachers often have to pay for classroom decorations, prizes, equipment, and other supplies out of their own pockets. Most teachers are happy to buy small treats, prizes, or some decorations for …

Rotary Club recognizes students for service

Seven high school students were recognized by the Rotary Club of Barnwell County. During the Oct. 13 and Nov. 10 meetings, the club recognized local high school students for exemplifying the …

Puppets tell story of litter and pollution

Marionettes told the story of how litter and pollution impact communities to Barnwell Primary School and Barnwell Elementary School students on September 13. Performed by the Columbia Marionette …

Barnwell School District 45 is proud to announce that TyZavier Grayson is the South Carolina Career and Technology Education (SC CTE) Work Based Learning Champion and Student of the Year for the …

During the summer, students from Barnwell Primary School and Barnwell Elementary School participated in leadership opportunities through Envision. According to their mission, Envision by WorldStrides …

Rather than a predetermined speech, Dr. A.V. Strong had a candid conversation with Barnwell County students about his former life as a gang member on Oct. 10 and Oct. 19. “I’m not here to …

BHS student tours capitol at youth summit

BORN IN EUGENE, Oregon, Justin Shivers never thought he’d get to go to South Carolina’s State House. Not only did the rising senior from Barnwell High School get to tour the place where South …

County-wide consolidation coming

Senator Brad Hutto and Representative Lonnie Hosey met with community members on Oct. 20 to discuss the upcoming consolidation of all Barnwell County schools into one district after two merged …

Marching bands head to state finals

Two Barnwell County marching bands are headed to the state championship. The Barnwell High School Scarlet Knights Marching Band and the Williston-Elko High School Blue Devil Marching Band competed …

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