Sumter School District values the opinions of our employees, students, and parents/guardians. Your input plays a vital role in our Cognia accreditation process and diagnostic review. Your feedback will also help our schools with continuous improvement and the ability to analyze the quality of services provided to our students and their families. 

The survey takes approximately five minutes to complete, and all responses are anonymous. Please note, the survey will close January 31, 2025. To participate, please complete the following steps:

Scan QR code below or click on the Cognia Accreditation Survey Link:

Students in Grades 3-5 Survey    

Students in Grades 6-12 Survey  

Parent/Guardian Survey  

School Level Instructional Staff Survey  

Select your school from the drop-down menu. (Parents and staff, if you have students in multiple schools within our district, please submit a survey for each school.)

Complete the survey.

Thank you again for taking the time to complete this survey. Your valuable input will help us enhance satisfaction, engagement, and communication within our schools.

We are so proud of our amazing students for their outstanding performance on their EOC tests!  Many of you achieved perfect scores, and so many others excelled beyond expectations. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to success truly shine! 

A big thank you to our incredible teachers and supportive families who made this achievement possible. Keep striving for excellence, Lakewood! The future is bright. 

#LakewoodPride #EOCSuccess #ScholarsShine 

A heartfelt thank you to Larissa Rhodes for providing a delicious breakfast for our incredible teachers and staff! 🍳☕ Your kindness and generosity truly made the morning special and put smiles on everyone’s faces.

Your support means the world to us and plays a vital role in uplifting our school community.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for fueling us with more than just food—your encouragement keeps us inspired to do what we love! ❤️

#Gratitude #CommunitySupport #ThankYou #TeacherAppreciation

We are beyond proud to celebrate Ms. Lula Josetta Frierson as she was honored at the Sumter School District Teacher of the Year Banquet! 🌟

Ms. Frierson embodies dedication, passion, and excellence in education, going above and beyond to inspire and impact the lives of her students every single day. 🏆🍎

Thank you, Ms. Frierson,  for your unwavering commitment to our school and community. This recognition is so well-deserved, and we are thrilled to see your incredible work celebrated at such a special event. 💖

#TeacherOfTheYear #ProudMoment #CelebratingExcellence #EducationMatters

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Lakewood High School Queen, Zakiya Hodge, proudly represented us in the Sumter Annual Christmas Parade this year! 🌟🎄

Zakiya dazzled the crowd with her grace, poise, and holiday spirit, making our school and community shine even brighter. We couldn’t be prouder of her! 💖✨

Join us in congratulating her for this fantastic achievement and for spreading joy and pride during this wonderful holiday tradition. 🥳🎅

#SchoolQueen #ChristmasParade #ProudMoment #HolidaySpirit

Please join us in celebrating Michael Carraher for successfully maintaining his National Board Certification (NBCT)! This is a remarkable achievement that reflects his dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence in education.

For those who may not be familiar, NBCT stands for National Board Certified Teacher. This prestigious certification is a voluntary, advanced teaching credential that goes above and beyond state licensure. It’s earned through a rigorous process that evaluates a teacher’s practice based on high and exacting standards, emphasizing the impact on student learning.

#NBCT #ExcellenceInEducation #ProudMoment

This policy has been developed in compliance with the General Appropriations Bill, H. 5100 of 2024, Proviso 1.103
and is applicable to grades prekindergarten through twelve.

Effective January 6, 2025, students are prohibited from accessing their personal electronic devices, unless authorized for classroom use, during the school day. The purpose of this policy is to create a phone-free school environment that fosters a positive learning experience free from electronic distractions. Sumter School District is not responsible for loss, theft, or destruction of electronic communication devices brought onto school or district property or in a student’s possession while he/she is attending district or school-sponsored activities or events.

​Lakewood students are getting into the holiday spirit with the *12 Days of Christmas at the Swamp*!  
​We hope you enjoy the magic of the season with exciting activities and time spent with friends.  Wishing everyone a joyful and safe holiday season!

  #LakewoodHolidays #12DaysAtTheSwamp 

We’re thrilled to announce that our very own Ms. Lula Frierson was honored as Teacher of the Year at the annual Education Appreciation Night! 🎉👏 This incredible recognition celebrates her dedication, passion, and the positive impact she has on our students every day.

We’re thrilled to welcome our latest inductees into the Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society! Their dedication, hard work, and passion for mathematics have earned them this prestigious recognition, and we couldn’t be prouder. 🌟✨

The LHS Marching Soldiers of Sound made history! For the first time in our school's 28-year existence, our talented band earned a Superior Rating for marching band! 

After marching a two-mile parade for the Morris College Homecoming, they showcased dedication, skill, and unstoppable spirit, achieving this incredible milestone! 

Today, Miss Lakewood had the joy of reading to the students at Manchester Elementary! The kids were captivated by the stories, hanging on to every word, and it was truly inspiring to see their love for reading grow.

Please join us in congratulating the following students for their outstanding achievement! They placed in the top 10 at the Region 3 & 4 Soil Evaluation contest, earning a spot at the State Soil Evaluation Contest:

🌟 Wesson Tedder
🌟 Damien Brautigham
🌟 Hannah Gibbs

These talented students will compete at the state level on November 21. If they place among the top teams there, they’ll have the opportunity to advance to the National Soil Evaluation contest!

Today was an incredible success! We were thrilled to host College Application Day, welcoming representatives from various colleges who came out to support and guide our students through their college applications.

A huge Thank You to all the schools who sent their amazing teams to share valuable insights, answer questions, and help students take the next big step in their academic journeys.

Miss Lakewood visited Pocalla Springs Elementary today and had the pleasure of reading to the students.  The kids were so engaged, enjoying every minute of storytime, and left with smiles and new inspirations to explore the world through books!