Florence 1 Schools investing $1.5M in K-12 arts programs

FLORENCE, SC — Florence 1 Schools plans to invest about $1.5 million in its K-12 arts programs ahead of the 2022-2023 school year, the district said in a news release.

The goal is to lead the state in arts education and improve and expand opportunities for students across the district, the release said.

At the elementary level, a band program will be started at McLaurin Elementary School, which along with the band program at…