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Open Enrollment for the 2026-2027 School Year will take place March 2 - 31, 2026.
Open enrollment is available for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. The purpose of this process is to increase students’ access to educational opportunities within Sumter School District. Acceptance is based on program availability and grade level/school capacity.
Open Enrollment Q&A- 2026-2027 SY
Elementary Schools Availability 2026-2027 SY
Middle/High Schools Availability 2026-2027 SY
Open Enrollment Application 2026-2027 SY
Open Enrollment Appeal Application 2026-2027
Open Enrollment Transfer Agreement 2026-2026
An out-of-zone transfer request is available to students in kindergarten through 12th grade to address situations that occur outside of the open enrollment process to include hardships. Documentation must be provided to support the request.
Out-of-Zone Hardship Request Q&A 2026-2027 SY
Out of Zone Hardship Application 2026-2027
Out of Zone Hardship Appeal Application 2026-2027
Out of Zone Hardship Transfer Agreement 2026-2027
For more information regarding open enrollment and out-of-zone requests, visit https://chiefofschools.sumterschools.net/attendanceenrollment-information.
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Alice Drive Elementary School is one of 12 schools from around the state to have been selected as a finalist for the 2025 Palmetto’s Finest Awards. This selection comes after extensive evaluations by a committee of fellow educators and previous Palmetto’s Finest winners. The application process includes elements on student achievement, instructional programs, professional learning communities, and school culture.
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Congratulations to Crosswell Drive Elementary, under the leadership of Dr. Shawn Hagerty, for being named a 2024 Blue Ribbon Beacon School. This award will be presented during the Blue Ribbon Schools Conference in Orlando, Florida, in December.
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Testimonials
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I love teaching in Sumter School District because I am able to give back to the school district that inspired me to become an educator throughout my K-12 years. I enjoy the flexibility and creativity of being able to encourage and teach students in meaningful ways.
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One of the many reasons I love teaching in Sumter School District is their partnership with Shaw Air Force Base. It is an amazing opportunity for students to interact with military volunteers and allows them to have exposure to potential job opportunities with the US Air Force and USARCENT.
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I love teaching in Sumter School District because I have encountered many talented students with an unquenchable thirst for learning. The support I have received has been awesome, allowing me to express my creativity in providing my students with great learning opportunities.
![Kyle Austin]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726085448/sumterschoolsnet/l2brnifbkxzkmu8ssslt/KyleAustin_SumterHigh-Edit_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726085448/sumterschoolsnet/l2brnifbkxzkmu8ssslt/KyleAustin_SumterHigh-Edit_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726085448/sumterschoolsnet/l2brnifbkxzkmu8ssslt/KyleAustin_SumterHigh-Edit_1.jpg","width":800}])
Sumter is my home. Teaching in my hometown has allowed me to grow our future leaders and shape our community.