Chester County School District

The latest forecast for Tropical Storm Imelda shows that our area is not expected to experience a major impact this week. At this time, no change to our school schedule is anticipated.

We will remain in close contact with Chester County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service as we continue to monitor the storm. Should the forecast change significantly, we will provide an update right away.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding!

The District is currently monitoring weather conditions for next week and working in conjunction with Chester County Emergency Management. As always, we will notify everyone in the event of any school closures or delays due to hazardous weather.

In preparation for a possible e-learning day, we ask that all parents please remind their child to carry home any necessary items or learning devices during the early part of next week.

The safety of our students, school buses, and staff traveling on the roads during potentially hazardous conditions remains a priority. Please continue to check our social media or website for any updates. The District will also send out all necessary updates directly to parents and staff members via phone, text, mobile app, and email.

Thank you for your cooperation, and please stay safe.

Earlier this week, CCSD administration, along with school and community representatives, gathered to celebrate the ribbon-cutting for the newly renovated baseball and softball fields behind Chester Middle School. Chester High School senior and baseball player Hunter Rawls also shared how the new fields will positively impact his team and future teams for years to come.

Congratulations to Board Member Ms. Maggie J. James for receiving the South Carolina School Boards Association Civility Initiative Spotlight!

SCSBA has the unique power and privilege to impact civility through the vehicle of storytelling. The SCSBA membership consists of a caring group of professionals whose identities and beliefs live out the tenets of the Civility Initiative. Ms. James is featured in an article written by the SC School Boards Association.

Click here for the article: https://scsba.org/maggie-james/

Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Tammy Snipes on being named Interim Superintendent for the Chester County School District!

The Board of Trustees for the Chester County School District met on September 22, 2025, and unanimously voted to appoint Mrs. Tammy Snipes to the role. Mrs. Snipes comes to the position of Interim Superintendent of Chester County Schools following a lifelong career with our District. We look forward to her vision and leadership as we continue to move our district forward!

Read more about Mrs. Snipes here: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/article/2441627

Our next board meeting will be on 09/22/25, starting with the Executive Session at 4:30 p.m. The regular Public Session will begin at 5:30 p.m.

View agenda: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/board-meeting-documents
Register for public comment: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/public-comment
Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/c/CCSDLIVE

The CCSD Board will hold a special-called meeting tomorrow, September 18, 2025, at 3:30 pm to interview potential interim superintendent candidates during Executive Session.

View the Agenda: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/board-meeting-documents
Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/@CCSDLIVE

Today, we celebrate our district’s IT professionals who keep technology running smoothly across every school and office. Their expertise makes sure students and staff have the tools they need to learn and work without interruption.

Thank you for your hard work and commitment. We appreciate all that you do every day.

Happy IT Professionals Day!

The CCSD Board will hold a special-called meeting tomorrow, September 16, 2025, at 4:30 pm to discuss potential interim superintendent candidates.

View the Agenda: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/board-meeting-documents
Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/@CCSDLIVE

This month, we honor and celebrate the rich cultures, vibrant histories, and incredible contributions of Hispanic communities across the country. Let’s take this time to learn, appreciate, and uplift voices that inspire us all.

Join us on September 16 at 6:30 p.m. for another "Empowering Parents as Partners" webinar! Youth vaping is a growing concern in our schools and communities. This webinar will bring together educators, prevention specialists, and students to share the latest information, personal perspectives, and proven strategies for prevention and cessation.

Join the virtual meeting: https://tinyurl.com/y6265s63

This week highlights the importance of adult education and the role family literacy plays in building stronger communities. Adult learners are gaining skills, reaching goals, and opening doors to new opportunities. Families are learning together and creating a foundation for lifelong success.

Thank you to the educators, mentors, and programs making a difference every day. Your work changes lives.

REMINDER: Tuesday, September 16, 2025, is an Early Dismissal day for students. Early dismissal times are as follows:

Elementary: 11:45 am
Middle: 12:30 pm
High: 12:45 pm

Visit our website for additional information: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/arrival-and-dismissal-bell-times

Across the Chester County School District, students and staff came together to remember 9/11 with heartfelt ceremonies and special activities. Thank you to everyone who helped make yesterday's time of remembrance so meaningful.

On this day, we honor the lives lost, the heroes who emerged, and the resilience of a nation forever changed.
May we never forget the bravery, the sacrifice, and the unity that followed.

The CCSD Board will hold a special-called meeting tomorrow, September 11, 2025, at 4:30 pm to discuss the interim superintendent selection process.

View the Agenda: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/board-meeting-documents
Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/@CCSDLIVE

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Day. Today, we come together to raise awareness, show support, and remind everyone that you are not alone. Mental health struggles can be invisible, but help and hope are real and available.

If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out. Talk to a friend, family member, or a mental health professional. CCSD also have incredible Mental Health Counselors and resources in place to help.

The national #988Lifeline provides support for people in suicidal crisis or mental health distress with minimal law enforcement involvement, unless there is a safety threat. If you need help with a mental health, suicide, or substance use problem, please contact 988.

Your story matters, your life matters.

ATTENTION: All phones and internet services are currently down at Chester Middle School. We ask for your patience as our crews work to resolve the issue.

If you need to contact the school, please call the District Office mainline for assistance at 803-385-6122.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding!