Education

Greenville County Schools will hold an in-person Job Fair on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 5-7 p.m., at Lifelong Learning at Sullivan Center, 206 Willkins St., Greenville.

The district will be hiring for the following positions:

• Bus Driver - $19.00 - $21.26

• Bus Aide - $15.06 - $16.56

• Custodian - $15.06 - $16.48

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GREENVILLE COUNTY

Schools closed
January 13, 16
Greenville County Schools will be closed on Friday, Jan. 13, for a Teacher Work Day and on Monday, Jan. 16, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

North Greenville University student Christopher Jackson majoring in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies from Inman, SC, has been selected to receive a CIC/UPS Scholarship provided by the SC Independent Colleges & Universities (SCICU) and its national partner, the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) in Washington, DC. 

Greer area substitute teacher and volunteer Stephanie Gilstrap is one of two Greenville Technical College graduates to receive the President’s Award for academics and community service.

Buena Vista sets
Skate Days
Buena Vista Elementary has announced its schedule of Skate Days for the new school year.
Remaining themed events include:
Jan. 6: Jersey Day
Feb. 10: Twin Day
March 10: Backwards Day
Skate Days are held on Fridays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Roller Sports in Taylors.

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Buena Vista teachers
selected as presenters
Buena Vista Elementary teachers Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Biggert, Ms. Heinz, and Mrs. Moore were chosen as presenters at the 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools Conference in Orlando, Florida.

CBL State Savings Charitable Foundation has partnered with Greenville Technical College (GTC) to increase outcomes for African American male students through a $2,500 gift in support of the African American Male Scholars Initiative (AAMSI), which helps participants improve college persistence, retention, graduation rates, and long-term economic