Hannah-Pamplico High School (HPHS) is helping all students develop the World Class Skills of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by creating a culture of excellence in academics, career technology education, athletics, and the arts. Located in the rural town of Pamplico, Hannah-Pamplico High School is the only high school in Florence County School District Two.
HPHS supports all students in developing the World Class Skills of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate through our motto of Pursuing Excellence with Personal Responsibility In Daily Efforts (PRIDE). Like Aristotle stated, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." Our goal is to help students develop the habit of excellence and help them to display excellence in all that they do, each and every day. Using the 16 Habits of Mind as a foundation for supporting student and adult learning and leading, the school has achieved some notable academic results. End-of-Course scores improved in English Language Arts, Biology, and US History. In November, the College Board shared that HPHS students achieved a mean score of 1034 on the SAT, surpassing the national average (1003) by 31 points and the state average (1020) by 14 points. In December, the HPHS math team won the Division II Regional Math Competition, hosted at Francis Marion University. This was the first year for the National Beta Club, which inducted 65 members.
In our pursuit of excellence, we are actively seeking ways to ensure that our students are college- and/or career-ready. One of the ways that we are pursuing this goal is through our partnership with The Continuum. The Continuum, a learning center situated in Lake City, continues to provide opportunities for students to participate in dual-credit courses through Florence-Darlington Technical College and Francis Marion University. The Continuum also provides technical training certifications and opportunities, such as welding, industrial maintenance, and HVAC. The Continuum, through the vision and funding of Darla Moore, continues to allow opportunities for students in the lower part of Florence County to have access to the same opportunities as students who have technical colleges and universities within minutes of their school. Taking advantage of this collaboration, over 40% of the class of 2024 earned six (6) or more college credits during their school years.
We are very proud of our extensive course catalog and were excited to be able to offer such diversity in our curriculum and extracurriculars for a school our size. Our CTE programs rank among some of the best in the state and we had students who were completers in a number of programs. Students were able to choose courses in business, masonry, health science, electricity, and computer repair. In addition, Hannah-Pamplico High was awarded a grant in connection with the Pee Dee Workforce and WIOA that offered paid internships to students during the school year. The school initiated a National Technical Honor Society this year and inducted 13 members. Student membership and accomplishments in SkillsUSA and HOSA organizations at the local, state, and national levels demonstrated strong career-readiness. In SkillsUSA, one student served as a national officer, another was appointed as a state officer. SkillsUSA members also won State Championships in Mobile Electronics, Information Technology, and Quiz Bowl Competition. In HOSA, seventeen (17) students competed at the state level, and three (3) represented HPHS and South Carolina at the 2024 HOSA International Leadership Conference in Houston, TX.
Extracurricular activities in the areas of athletics and arts offered students additional opportunities for leadership. Throughout the year, individuals and teams qualified for SCHSL playoffs in boys & girls tennis, cross country, football, baseball, softball, golf, and track, in which the school had a state champion. The ESports team placed 8th out of 118 teams. In the area of the arts, this was the first year HPHS had a marching band in 30 years. The band received an Excellent Rating at SCBDA 1A Lower State Championships and 100% Superior Ratings at SCBDA Solo & Ensemble Performance Assessment. Also, for the first time in a number of years, the school published an edition of Raider Writes, its literary magazine.
Through work with the School Improvement Council, we have been able to improve two-way communication with parents, which has positively influenced school and community relations. We have invited community members and leaders into our school by way of advisory meetings to help us organize curriculum and have a better understanding of what skills students now need in the workforce.
We continue to sustain our 1:1 technology initiative that puts devices into the hands of all of our students. Teachers attended professional development to assist them in maximizing teaching time, technology, and best practices. We have continued to expand our understanding and implementation of Making Schools Work. As a result, Hannah-Pamplico class of 2024 had the highest graduation rate in six years. Over 86% of them earned the status of career-ready. Our graduating Class of 2024 earned over $1,362,600 in college scholarships. This included one (1) Palmetto Fellow Scholar, fifteen (15) Life Scholars, and fifteen (15) Hope Scholars. Seniors participated in College Application Day, and the majority of seniors applied to at least one institution of higher learning. These are just some of the results of Pursuing Excellence with Raider PRIDE!!!
Carol C. Hill, Ed.D.
Principal
