A house RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE PEE DEE MATH, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY OF BISHOPVILLE ON ITS RECENT CERTIFICATION AS A WORKFORCE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE AND TO COMMEND THE SCHOOL AT THIS CELEBRATION OF THE WORK, THE PROGRESS, AND THE PROMISE OF ITS STUDENTS.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that Bishopville's Pee Dee Math, Science, and Technology Academy (PDMSTA) was officially designated as a Workforce Center of Excellence (WCOE) on April 21, 2026, in a special ceremony. School families, community members, partners, and supporters joined state and military leaders in gathering to salute the school on this most recent accomplishment; and

 

Whereas, making the occasion even more memorable, PDMSTA was recognized as South Carolina's first WCOE-certified school; and

 

Whereas, for years, PDMSTA has been dedicated to equipping students for college and careers. Now, the school is stepping into the next phase, expanding opportunities through real world partnerships that connect education directly to workforce and military pathways; and

 

Whereas, this historic milestone, designation as a WCOE-certified school, reflects PDMSTA's commitment to preparing students for success through innovative education, strong partnerships, and a vision for the future; and

 

Whereas, now in its ninth year, Pee Dee Math, Science, and Technology Academy is a public charter school serving grades K-12. The school is unique within the charter district because it is the only rural charter school in the Pee Dee area of South Carolina; and

 

Whereas, Workforce Centers of Excellence are regional or national hubs designed to bridge the gap between industry needs and worker skills through specialized training, research, and collaborative partnerships; and

 

Whereas, the House takes great pride and pleasure in adding its collective voice to the many encomiums flowing in to Pee Dee Math, Science, and Technology Academy in celebration of its recent WCOE certification. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate Pee Dee Math, Science, and Technology Academy of Bishopville on its recent certification as a Workforce Center of Excellence and commend the school at this celebration of the work, the progress, and the promise of its students.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. E. Keith Bailey, executive director of Pee Dee Math, Science, and Technology Academy.

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