Schools

Montes takes first place in spelling bee
KINGSTREE—Spelling can be a tricky business, with all the silent letters, vowels that mimic another vowel’s sound, and exceptions to every rule.

But Angela Montes and Anthony Alber did not let that stop them during a state spelling bee held by the S.C. Independent School Association. The students claimed first and second prize, respectively, for the sixth grade.

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SUMMERVILLE—Prayer, fasting and giving are a regular part of Lent. But after a faith formation program at St. John the Beloved Church, children added learning to that list.

Sister Maryjane Golden, a Sister of St. Mary of Namur, is director of religious education at the Summerville parish. She led a program for children, including Summerville Catholic School students, in grades K-4 through five to teach them what Lent means. The students visited five stations, each with a different lesson taught by a parent volunteer.

Read more: St. John the Beloved Church holds Lenten program for students

ANDERSON—A long-time dream is coming true for all those involved with St. Joseph School.

Not only are they opening a new early childhood education development center for 3- and 4-year-olds, they are also expanding their grades to include middle school.

Michael Stein, director of mission advancement for St. Joseph Church, said the early education center will open this summer so working parents can take advantage of it.

Read more: St. Joseph School in Anderson to add grades

Annual ‘snowball’ fight at St. John Neumann School
COLUMBIA—It may not have been cold enough to snow, but kindergartners at St. John Neumann School celebrated a snow day recently as part of a study on weather and the seasons. Using marshmallows as stand-ins, students practiced their pitching during the annual snowball fight.

Read more: Jumpathons and snowball fights