Sumter Career and Technology Center

Congratulations Ms. Helms on your nomination.

We are excited to share the finalists of Microburst Learning's Instructor Appreciation Contest, and we will announce the grand prize winner by the end of THIS WEEK!

We had an outstanding number of great submissions for this contest, and we had the distinct pleasure of reading ALL the entries about how these teachers have positively impacted their schools while implementing Microburst Learning EmployABILITY Soft Skills.

Here is a spotlight on one of the top 10 finalists, Christy Helms of Sumter Career and Technology Center. She was nominated by her students who said:

"She's the best teacher I've ever had and she does whatever she can to help you and give you good advice whenever you need her. She's more than a teacher to me."

"Ms. Helms always tells us how it's (EmployABILITY Soft Skills) going to benefit us in the future."

Way to go Ms. Helms! Thank you for making a difference in your school! Stay tuned this week for more highlights and find out who our grand prize winner!

Congratulations to Mrs. Kimberly Browning! She was selected as the Induction Teacher of the Year representing secondary education. Sumter School District recocognized all of the 2025-2026 induction teachers. Representiong SCTC was Mr. Randall Stewart, Ms. Christy Helms and Mrs. Kimberly Browning.

Swamp Fox Chapter Honors Legacy of Retiring Aerospace Engineering Instructor - Air & Space Forces Association On April 30, 2026, AFA’s Swamp Fox Chapter #298 in South Carolina joined community leaders and educational staff in honoring...

This morning, Sumter Career and Technology Center was featured on the Z95.5 Good Morning Sumter show. Jason O’Neal, Automotive, Hybrid, and BEV Technology teacher, highlighted his program and the wide range of hands-on learning experiences available to students.

From cutting-edge automotive training to real-world career preparation, Sumter Career and Technology Center continues to open doors and create pathways for future success.

Thank you to Z95.5 for helping share the story of impact happening right here in our community!

Shoutout to Gustavo Ornelas, Keymaurii Robinson, Aliyah McFadden, and Jean-Marie Lewis for attending the JAG Career Development Conference last week with Ms. Betty McQuilla, JAG Specialist at SCTC! 👏🎉

We are proud of these students for taking advantage of opportunities to grow as leaders and prepare for their future careers! 💼✨

🎉 Congratulations to Mr. Culick’s Welding Students! 🔥⚙️

We are proud to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of these talented students!

🥇 Trenton Brunson earned 1st Place in the Singles Welding Competition and will be advancing to Nationals!

🥈 Cole Denton, Trinity Bells, and Kholton Holdiness earned 2nd Place in the Welding Team Fabrication Competition!

Please join us in congratulating these students and Mr. Culick on their hard work, dedication, and success. We are cheering you on and wish Trenton the very best at Nationals! 👏🏽🏆

The SCTC First Robotics team competed at Lower Richland High School March 13 and March 14 against as many as 50 other teams. The team and their robot, Zetta 11368, ranked 15th out of 50 teams! On to further competition in Hartsville. Congratulations to the team! Huge "Thank You" to Chris Cortez and teams that assisted during the tournament.

Due to severe weather and hazardous winds, Monday, March 16, 2026, will be an eLearning day for all students and staff.

The National Weather Service is forecasting a potential threat for severe storms between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Possible impacts include hail, damaging to destructive wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes. Wind gusts could reach 60–75 mph at times.
The South Carolina Department of Education advises limiting school bus operations when sustained winds exceed 30 miles per hour or when wind gusts exceed 40 miles per hour, as these conditions can significantly affect the safe operation of school buses.

On eLearning days, all schools and district offices are closed, and all activities, including athletic events and field trips, are canceled. As an approved eLearning district, this day will not need to be made up.

Lessons and assignments will be posted in Schoology. Students who are unable to participate due to power outages, limited internet access, or other barriers will be allowed to complete assignments at a later time.

Sumter School District works closely with emergency management and law enforcement officials when making decisions related to inclement weather. Our top priority is the safety of our students and staff.

Please remain safe.

This is what authentic learning looks like! Thank you Jamie Lessard for sharing and working with our teachers today.

Attention Parents and Guardians of Students that are currently enrolled at SCTC, mark your calendars...

🌟 OPEN HOUSE – TUESDAY, MARCH 10! 🌟

Come visit SCTC and meet our amazing teachers and administrators!

Learn about your child’s program.

Tour our center.

We can’t wait to see you and show you all the wonderful things happening here!