The mission of Sumter School District 17, the standard bearer of excellence in the Midlands, is to guarantee an education of high quality for every student by providing challenging, innovative learning experiences in a safe, supportive and culturally diverse environment. Beliefs Equal opportunity is an inherent right. Learning is a life-long process.
Children are our highest priority.
The community is responsible for educating its children. The protection of our environment is crucial to our existence Education for all is essential for the survival of society. The family has the greatest influence on the life of a child. Human lives can be positively changed. A Supreme Being exists.