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DATES TO REMEMBER

June 13-15

Half days

12 p.m. dismissal 

June 13

Kindergarten Graduation at 2 p.m. 
Trinity Missionary Baptist Church 


June 14 
1st Grade Farewell Ceremony 

June 15
2nd Grade Farewell Ceremony 

2022-23 LSC COVID Protocols

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Our Commitment To Excellence

At LSC, we want to encourage our scholars to excel academically and socially while enabling our team to create a challenging yet nurturing environment.

By pursuing ambitious goals, we are fostering an environment that will bring forth the next generation of leaders, ​employers, and employees who will contribute to the economic well-being of their communities and families.

Below are just a few things we hope to achieve to demonstrate what is possible at LSC.

1MIL

85%

97.5%

90%

1 million words read each year

Scholars on grade level in reading and math yearly

Scholar attendance yearly

Organizational Health based on Great Place to Work (GPTW) Survey

Our History

Spring 2019

Local private businessman Greg Thompson conceptualizes the need for Sumter's first charter school. To bring his concept to fruition, he brings on individuals, experts in their field, who share his vision of bringing a public charter school to our community.

July 15, 2019

Dr. Trevor Ivey is hired as the Chief of Staff.

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December 16, 2019

An organizational meeting for Sumter STEAM Charter School is held. Eleven minds are chosen to come together for one mission:

To form a school of inquiry, innovation, and impact.

January 1, 2020

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Sunset Country Club officially becomes Quixote Club, created to connect, inspire, and change lives through golf. With the support of its philanthropic minded members, proceeds from Quixote Club will be reinvested back into the community through the Sumter STEAM Charter School.

January 31, 2020

The planning committee submits its official charter school application to the SC Department of Education and SC Public Charter School District.

February 10, 2020

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Our website was launched. 

April 16, 2020

We are unanimously approved by the South Carolina Public Charter School District as Sumter County’s first tuition-free public school.

May 15, 2020

Sumter STEAM Charter is officially recognized as a non-profit organization by the IRS.

June 26, 2020

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The Founding Board unanimously selects

Dr. Khalil Graham as its Founding Executive Director.

July 6, 2020

Sumter STEAM Charter secures a federal Charter Schools Program start-up grant in the amount of $800,090.

August 13, 2020

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We officially announce our new name: Liberty STEAM Charter School.

July 29, 2020

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After a three-month approval process, Sumter STEAM Charter secures 15 School Street, the former Liberty Street Elementary School, to house its Primary Academy Campus.

August 20, 2020

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A ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house is held for our new administrative offices at 117 Main Street.

December 11, 2020

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We officially announced our rebranding for LSC including

a new website and logo. 

April 26, 2021

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"Welcome to Liberty" event held at Morris College.

April 2021

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LSC hires its founding network, instructional, operations staff.

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