Recent News

Title I Mid-Year Evaluation Survey
12/01/2023
Florence School District 3 is seeking input from all stakeholders to conduct a mid-year evaluation of the 2023 - 2024 Title I Project. The results will determine the effective use of Title I funds across the district.
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FSD3 Observes Arbor Day 2023
11/30/2023
Florence School District 3’s annual observance of Arbor Day culminated Thursday with an awards ceremony at the Bean Market for winners of the literacy and art contests.
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LCHS Athletics Partners with GoFan
10/14/2023
Lake City High School Athletics has partnered with GoFan to offer online ticket sales. Fans can begin to purchase online tickets immediately.
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FSD3 Seeks Input on Learning Recovery, ESSER
10/04/2023
Florence County School District Three is seeking input from our parents, staff and other stakeholders to assist in developing a plan to recover learning for the upcoming school year. This plan involves two areas: spending of ESSER III funds and Safe In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan
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Four Board Members Recognized by SCSBA
09/22/2023
Four members for Florence School District 3’s Board of Trustees have earned recognition by the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) for achievement in the association’s 2022-2023 Boardmanship Institute.
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FSD3 Safety Protocols for 2023-2024
08/28/2023
In Florence School District 3, the safety of our students and staff is our number one priority. We are committed to providing a safe learning environment for all.
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About US

Florence School District 3, located in lower Florence County, is the second largest of the five school districts in the county. The district is at the midpoint between Columbia and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - approximately 65 miles east of Columbia and 65 miles west of Myrtle Beach.

The district is home to many well-known graduates, such as Challenger astronaut and physicist Dr. Ronald E. McNair, as well as many doctors, lawyers, educators, judges and business leaders.

A 9-member Board of Trustees, elected from seven single-member districts, governs the school district.

As part FSD3’s school choice initiative, beginning with the 2018-2019 school year schools will undergo name changes and areas of specific focus. Name changes and grade offerings include:

  • Olanta Creative Arts & Science Magnet School – 4K-6
  • Lake City Early Childhood  School of Arts – 4K-2
  • Main Street Elementary School of Arts – 3-6
  • J.C. Lynch Elementary School of STEM – 4K-6
  • Scranton STEAM Academy – 4K-6
  • J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts & Science Magnet School – 6-12
  • Dr. Ronald E. McNair School of Digital Communication and Leadership – 7-8
  • Lake City Early College High School – 9-12

Olanta Creative Arts & Science Magnet School is open to students in grades K-6 and J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts & Science Magnet School is open to students in grades 6-11. Enrollment is open to both FCSD3 students and students from other school districts.

The 2019-2020 school year begins J.C. Lynch Elementary School's Montessori journey. JCL has five primary classrooms composed of 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds. with the 2020-2021 school year, JCL's 5-year-old students will transfer into first grade Montessori classrooms. 

Parents of students interested in attending either of the magnet schools must complete an application. Students will be selected for enrollment by a lottery system.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Florence School District 3 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. All district programs operate in compliance with the provisions of Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and other applicable civil rights laws. The Senior Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, has been designated to coordinate compliance in the provision of educational programs/services accessibility and the nondiscrimination requirements contained in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Director of Human Resources has been designated to coordinate compliance in employment and related services.