Alice Drive Middle School

At Alice Drive Elementary in Sumter, children build academic and personal skills in a school community that aims to prepare them for a wider world. The campus at 251 Alice Drive connects classroom learning with clubs and district support.

Cherryvale Elementary School has served the Sumter area since 1967. The Sumter School District campus sits across from Shaw Air Force Base and welcomes children in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade from nearby neighborhoods, rural communities, and military families. Its work in English language arts and math follows a Southern Regional Education Board school focus on stronger student achievement. In classrooms, teachers build reading and writing into daily learning, use hands-on science and math manipulatives, and give students time to solve problems together. Kagan cooperative learning structures help children participate with classmates. Two reading interventionists, a math interventionist, and a reading coach work alongside teachers. Staff use targeted individual and small-group instruction when a student needs a different pace or a closer look at a skill. Cherryvale also puts character and leadership into the school day. Students practice responsibility, critical thinking, and ownership of their learning. Counseling, academic tutorials, physical education, enrichment, and co-curricular activities support them as they prepare for middle school. Families and community members take part in that work with staff; the school serves a distinctive mix of rural, suburban, and Shaw AFB households. Families can visit 1420 Furman Drive in Sumter to ask about enrollment and current programs.

Core Possibilities in Sumter, South Carolina, is dedicated to nurturing the potential of children through a comprehensive approach that integrates brain and body excellence. Serving Sumter, Columbia, and surrounding areas, the center focuses on cultivating independent learners by enhancing critical academic skills and building strong fitness and sensory foundations. Catering to children as young as 12 months, Core Possibilities offers a variety of programs including fitness classes and both individual and group academic sessions. The unique teaching strategies employed by the highly trained staff ensure that learning is engaging and effective, emphasizing brain-based principles to foster confidence and success. Additionally, Core Possibilities stands out with its commitment to making learning enjoyable through activities such as afterschool programs featuring homework help, fitness activities, STEM projects, and LEGO challenges. The center also extends its services directly to schools and hosts events like birthday parties, making it a versatile resource for families seeking holistic educational experiences for their children.