Mark Stephen “Steve” Doggett

This is a series to introduce the public to some of Sumter County’s newest teachers. This week, the focus is on Sherrita Pope – Wildwood Elementary School.

Sumter County’s Michael Bumpus was named as one of Lake Technical College’s January Student of the Month. Bumpus is training as a CNC Machining Specialist. Bumpus is second from left - holding the A letter.

Alexander Carter plays tuba for the South Sumter High Raiders superior-rated marching band.

Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School is celebrating their third through fifth graders who earned straight A’s for the second quarter, with the Straight “A” Café. A total of 38 students worked hard and earned an amazing Super Bowl Lunch party with chicken wings, nachos, chips, popcorn, drinks a…

The monthly Alpha Delta Kappa meeting of Delta Gamma was held at the home of Joyce White at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26.

Everybody was diving deep at Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School (LPES) for Literacy Week.

South Sumter High School marching band is featuring their seniors this year, starting with flautist Emily Burkes, 17.

South Sumter High School’s Speech and Debate stays busy during the school year, according to their coach, teacher Jay Singleton.

This is a series to introduce the public to some of Sumter County’s newest teachers. This week, the focus is on Kimberly Robinson – South Sumter High School.

Ronneisha Parris grew up in Royal, graduating from Wildwood Middle High School in 2019, with honors.

This is a series to introduce the public to some of Sumter County’s newest teachers. This week, the focus is on Wildwood Elementary School’s Rebecca Eisenhauer.

This is a series to introduce the public to some of Sumter County’s newest teachers.

Fishing Club hosts first tournament

Students at Webster Elementary School never know what surprises might be in store for them. In an effort to enhance reading experiences, a few surprise guests showed up at the school to read to students, just before winter break. The visitors included Santa helpers, Pete the Cat, the Grinch,…

This is a series to introduce the public to some of Sumter County’s newest teachers. This week, the focus is on Donald Moore – South Sumter Middle Schoolz

Hello, my name is Luna Perez. I have been in the Running Club for three years. During those three years I have had the time of my life. We joke, laugh and most importantly we build up endurance to be able to run three miles.

Lake Technical College announced their December Students of the Month recently.

The Wildwood Wildcats girls basketball team is 11-1 as they move into the new year and back on the court. Their most recent collection of wins in the Mount Dora Christian Christmas Tournament.

Three teachers in Sumter were awarded Florida Farm Bureau Federation classroom mini grants this year. Eileen Badger, Jessica Hamilton and Morgan Hall – Wildwood Elementary School, Bushnell Elementary School and Webster Elementary School.

Sixth and seventh grade students from Wildwood Middle High School took a field trip to the University of Florida for their fall college trips. They visited St. Leo, Florida Polytech and are shown here during their University of Florida visit.

Would you like to increase your employment potential?  Scholarships may be available for the Sumter Career and Adult Education Center HVAC program.  

Ask the Master Gardener Plant Clinics-In Person

Raiders take three of four

South Sumter High School supported the annual Laura Vicker’s Event at Langley. Staff and students donated to the event, in order to help provide gifts for families in need. Along with making donations, several students turned out to support the morning effort of putting the gifts together fo…

The Wildcats are currently2-2, with an upcoming game against Mt. Dora Christian. A home game for Wildwood, Monday start time is 7 p.m.

The South Sumter Raiders host pep rallies throughout the season, honing in on school spirit.

Last Friday was the first loss of the season for the South Sumter Raiders, but even with a 35-7 score, Cocoa, South Sumter still managed 185 yards for the game.

The Wildwood Wildcats end the season with an 8-3 record after falling to the Hawthorne Hornets 33-15 in the regional semifinals – the Cats second contest in the 1R Region 4 District.

Reading is a foundation for learning, yet a vast gap exists in access to books for low-income neighborhoods.

The South Sumter Raiders are ranked number one in their 2S Division 9, with a 12-0 record, as they move on to play Cocoa in the last regional finals playoff game as the teams as they work toward the state championship title.

The Wildwood Wildcats are on to their next playoff game, this week against the Hawthorne Hornets. With an 8-2 record and their first win in the playoff rounds, the Cats will play on Friday, Nov. 18 away.

The Panthers might have scored first, but the Raiders held fast, keeping the Eustis team to just 13 points for last Friday night’s game.

The Wildwood Wildcats entered the fray with a 7-2 record last Friday night, keeping the heat on as they shutout the Eustis Panthers, with a 62-0 win. This week, they’re into the state championship playoffs.

This week, it’s a 2022 FHSAA Football State Championship playoff game for the Raiders, as they come up against the Eustis Panthers. They play at home and game time is 7 p.m. – coming on the heels of their 62-21 win against Newberry.

The Raiders divvied up the TD scores last Friday night against the Dunnellon Tigers. Jamare Dorsey, Eian Finkley, Elijah Adams, Stanley Young, Colby Reinberger and Travion Overton all scored a single TD for South Sumter. Abisai Mejia-Lopez scored four kick points for the team, putting the Ra…

Raquel Rowland and Brandon Martinez were named as U.S. Presidential Academic and CTE Scholar Awards nominees.

Wildwood hosted their annual College and Career Fair on Oct. 3. The fair was an informational event for students. In May, they will follow up with their Enlisted, Enrolled and Employed ceremony on May 17.