Senior Citizens attend DCSD school events free
The Darlington County School District (DCSD) continues to offer the Red Apple Pass program, which allows a cardholder to attend school-sponsored athletic, music, dramatic and/or band events held in Darlington County free of charge, except sports playoffs, championships and special fundraisers. To be eligible for a Red Apple Pass card, a person must be both a resident of Darlington County and at least 60 years of age or certified permanently disabled.
All district schools honor the Red Apple Pass cards at school-sponsored events. To use the pass, cardholders must show their card at the gate or ticket office. They may also be asked to sign in at that time.
Citizens eligible for the Red Apple Pass program receive a plastic Red Apple Pass card featuring their picture. These plastic cards do not need to be updated. Individuals wishing to receive a Red Apple Pass may enroll at the district administration building at 120 E. Smith Ave. in Darlington. Please bring a state-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license. Passes will be issued on the following schedule:
- Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For the convenience of community members, the district will also visit local library branches for one day for Red Apple Passes. Those dates will be:
- August 16 – Lamar Library, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- August 30 – Hartsville Library, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- September 6 – Society Hill Library, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
In order to enroll, Darlington County citizens must present a state-issued photo identification and, as appropriate, permanent disability documentation from the Social Security Administration.
The school district’s Red Apple Pass program is one of the largest programs of its kind in South Carolina with more than 7,000 passes issued during the course of the program. The Red Apple Pass program is ongoing, with passes being non-expiring and non-transferable.
For additional information, please call the Office of Communications at 843-398-2284.
