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Hand Middle School is a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence recognized by the Department of Education and recipient of the Carolina First Palmetto's Finest award. The school serves students in grade six through eight and has an enrollment of more than 900 students. It offers educational programs in fine and performing arts, business, computer science, English, family and consumer sciences, foreign language, history and social sciences, mathematics, music, physical education, reading and science. It has athletic teams in volleyball, basketball, soccer, swimming, wrestling, football, baseball, golf and track and field. The school also provides several extracurricular activities, such as mock trial, greenhouse club, student council, student forum, violence and substance abuse council, chess club, yearbook and student ambassadors. Hand Middle School is a part of the Richland 1 School District and is located in Columbia, S.C.

Founded in 1913, Logan Elementary School provides educational programs and extracurricular activities. The school provides education to students in kindergarten through grade five. Its curriculum includes English, math, science, social studies, and language and fine arts. Logan Elementary School offers instruction in public presentation using television, multimedia and performance arts. The school s curriculum helps to incorporate critical thinking skills to enhance imaginative and inventive learning potential. It has a library and media center that houses a variety of storybooks, picture dictionaries, puzzles, and fiction and nonfiction books. Logan Elementary School has a parent-teacher association that organizes several fundraising events. Located in Columbia, S.C., the school is governed by Richland County School District One.

Founded in 1921, Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School provides various services, such as compensatory education, pre-employment training, career guidance and job placement, counseling, health care, life skills and self-discipline. The school has partnered with the South Carolina National Guard Youth CalleNGe Academy and provides services to youth in a structured residential, quasi-military environment to prepare and assist them to achieve independence and employment as soon as possible. The school focuses on holistic personal development of students. Its Youth ChalleNGe program is designed to develop and enhance the life skills, education level and employment potential of youth who have dropped out of high school. Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School is located in West Columbia, S.C.