We are proud to highlight the incredible creativity and talent of our students at the CCSD Superintendent’s Art Showcase!
This event celebrates the amazing artwork created across our schools and gives students the opportunity to share their vision, voice, and imagination with the community. From painting and drawing to mixed media and beyond, our young artists continue to inspire us all.
A big thank you to our students, teachers, and art educators for nurturing creativity and making this showcase possible. We are so proud of your work!
This event celebrates the amazing artwork created across our schools and gives students the opportunity to share their vision, voice, and imagination with the community. From painting and drawing to mixed media and beyond, our young artists continue to inspire us all.
A big thank you to our students, teachers, and art educators for nurturing creativity and making this showcase possible. We are so proud of your work!








This week, we celebrate and honor the incredible educators who dedicate their time, energy, and heart to our students every single day. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom. You are shaping futures, building confidence, and inspiring lifelong learning. Thank you!

Today, we celebrate the incredible individuals who keep our schools running strong in one of the most important ways—by making sure our students are nourished and ready to learn.
Happy School Lunch Hero Day!
Our Student Nutrition Staff do so much more than serve meals. They greet students with a smile, create a welcoming space, and play a vital role in supporting student success every day.
Join us in thanking our School Lunch Heroes for everything they do to fuel minds and build stronger school communities.
Happy School Lunch Hero Day!
Our Student Nutrition Staff do so much more than serve meals. They greet students with a smile, create a welcoming space, and play a vital role in supporting student success every day.
Join us in thanking our School Lunch Heroes for everything they do to fuel minds and build stronger school communities.

The Board will hold a special-called remote Meeting on Thursday, April 29, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be broadcast live on the District's official YouTube channel.
View the agenda on BoardDocs: https://chester.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/
Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/@CCSDLIVE
View the agenda on BoardDocs: https://chester.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/
Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/@CCSDLIVE

Today, we celebrate School Bus Driver Appreciation Day and recognize the dedicated drivers who safely transport our students to and from school each day.
Our bus drivers play a critical role in our school system by ensuring students arrive safely, on time, and ready to learn. Their patience, professionalism, and commitment make a lasting impact on our students and families.
Thank you to our school bus drivers for your dedication, care, and service. We appreciate all that you do—today and every day!
Our bus drivers play a critical role in our school system by ensuring students arrive safely, on time, and ready to learn. Their patience, professionalism, and commitment make a lasting impact on our students and families.
Thank you to our school bus drivers for your dedication, care, and service. We appreciate all that you do—today and every day!

Our next regular board meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2026, starting with Executive Session at 4:30 p.m.
View the agenda on BoardDocs: https://chester.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/
Register for Public Comment: https://chester.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/CitizenEngagement.aspx
Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/@CCSDLIVE
View the agenda on BoardDocs: https://chester.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/
Register for Public Comment: https://chester.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/CitizenEngagement.aspx
Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/@CCSDLIVE

Student registration via FinalForms is now OPEN! New or returning students in grades Pre-K through 12th-grade can register online for the 2027-2027 school year.
Check out our Registration Homepage for additional information: https://tinyurl.com/CCSDregister2026
Check out our Registration Homepage for additional information: https://tinyurl.com/CCSDregister2026

Pre-K registration for the 2026-27 school year will open on April 15, 2026. K-12 student registration for new and returning students will also open on April 15, 2026. Additional information, including registration details and required documents, will be shared soon. Please stay tuned, and visit our website for additional information!

Attention to all current Chester Park Complex families!
You are invited to a public informational meeting about the school reorganization plan for the 2026–2027 school year. The meeting will be held at the Chester Park Complex on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. This is your opportunity to learn firsthand about important topics such as logistics, staffing, registration, and next steps. Attending will help you stay informed and plan for a smooth transition next school year.
Only current and future Chester Park families need to attend this meeting.
You are invited to a public informational meeting about the school reorganization plan for the 2026–2027 school year. The meeting will be held at the Chester Park Complex on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. This is your opportunity to learn firsthand about important topics such as logistics, staffing, registration, and next steps. Attending will help you stay informed and plan for a smooth transition next school year.
Only current and future Chester Park families need to attend this meeting.

This week, we proudly celebrate National Assistant Principals Week and recognize the dedicated leaders who support our schools, staff, and students every day.
Assistant principals play a vital role in creating positive school climates, supporting instruction, building relationships, and ensuring our schools run smoothly. Their leadership, commitment, and care make a meaningful difference in the success of our students and school communities.
Thank you to our assistant principals for your hard work, leadership, and dedication. We appreciate all that you do, this week and every week!
Assistant principals play a vital role in creating positive school climates, supporting instruction, building relationships, and ensuring our schools run smoothly. Their leadership, commitment, and care make a meaningful difference in the success of our students and school communities.
Thank you to our assistant principals for your hard work, leadership, and dedication. We appreciate all that you do, this week and every week!

Wishing our students, families, and staff a joyful and peaceful Easter filled with hope, renewal, and time spent with loved ones.

Today, we celebrate National School Librarian Day and recognize the incredible school librarians who inspire a love of reading, support student learning, and open doors to knowledge every day.
Our librarians create welcoming spaces where curiosity thrives, research skills grow, and students discover the joy of books and learning. Their dedication plays a vital role in helping students become lifelong learners.
Thank you to our school librarians for your passion, creativity, and commitment to our students and schools. We appreciate all that you do!
Our librarians create welcoming spaces where curiosity thrives, research skills grow, and students discover the joy of books and learning. Their dedication plays a vital role in helping students become lifelong learners.
Thank you to our school librarians for your passion, creativity, and commitment to our students and schools. We appreciate all that you do!

Pre-K registration will open on April 15, 2026. K-12 student registration for new and returning students will also open on April 15, 2026. Additional information, including registration details and required documents, will be shared soon. Please stay tuned, and visit our website for additional information!

All CCSD facilities will be closed next week. Monday, April 6, 2026, will be an eLearning weather makeup day. Students and staff will return to school on Monday, April 13, 2026.
We hope our students, families, and staff enjoy a safe, restful, and relaxing break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back, refreshed and ready to learn!
We hope our students, families, and staff enjoy a safe, restful, and relaxing break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back, refreshed and ready to learn!

Today, we proudly celebrate Paraprofessional Appreciation Day and recognize the dedicated professionals who support student learning every day.
Paraprofessionals play a vital role in our classrooms by providing individualized support, building strong relationships with students, and helping ensure every learner has the opportunity to succeed. Their patience, compassion, and commitment make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and staff.
Thank you to our paraprofessionals for the important work you do and the positive impact you have across our schools. We appreciate you, today and every day!
Paraprofessionals play a vital role in our classrooms by providing individualized support, building strong relationships with students, and helping ensure every learner has the opportunity to succeed. Their patience, compassion, and commitment make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and staff.
Thank you to our paraprofessionals for the important work you do and the positive impact you have across our schools. We appreciate you, today and every day!

Attention to all current Chester Park Complex families!
You are invited to a public informational meeting about the school reorganization plan for the 2026–2027 school year. The meeting will be held at the Chester Park Complex on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. This is your opportunity to learn firsthand about important topics such as logistics, staffing, registration, and next steps. Attending will help you stay informed and plan for a smooth transition next school year.
Only current and future Chester Park families need to attend this meeting.
You are invited to a public informational meeting about the school reorganization plan for the 2026–2027 school year. The meeting will be held at the Chester Park Complex on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. This is your opportunity to learn firsthand about important topics such as logistics, staffing, registration, and next steps. Attending will help you stay informed and plan for a smooth transition next school year.
Only current and future Chester Park families need to attend this meeting.

Monday, April 6, 2026, will be designated as an eLearning day to make up for the weather-related closure on March 16, 2026.
Students and families are asked to please coordinate with teachers on any assignments for the day. Please visit our website to review our eLearning day plan: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/elearning-days-plan
We understand that some families may have travel plans during Spring Break. Schools are asked to work closely with families to ensure assignments are completed and submitted within the designated timeframe.
Students and families are asked to please coordinate with teachers on any assignments for the day. Please visit our website to review our eLearning day plan: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/elearning-days-plan
We understand that some families may have travel plans during Spring Break. Schools are asked to work closely with families to ensure assignments are completed and submitted within the designated timeframe.

JOIN US: CCSD Superintendent Tammy Snipes and the Senior Staff invite you to attend one of our public listening sessions. This is your opportunity to share feedback, ask questions, and engage in open conversation about our schools and district priorities.
Our last date is coming up on March 31, 2026: Chester High School; 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm!
Contact CCSD at (803) 385-6122 if you have any questions!
Our last date is coming up on March 31, 2026: Chester High School; 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm!
Contact CCSD at (803) 385-6122 if you have any questions!

Our next regular board meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2026, starting with Executive Session at 4:30 p.m.
View the agenda on BoardDocs: https://chester.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/
Register for Public Comment: https://chester.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/CitizenEngagement.aspx
Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/@CCSDLIVE

Our schools proudly hosted the CCSD JROTC Cadet Ball last weekend, bringing together cadets, families, instructors, and community members for an evening that honored leadership, service, and tradition.
The event highlighted the discipline, respect, and commitment demonstrated by our cadets throughout the year. The evening served as a meaningful reminder of the values JROTC instills in students: character, citizenship, and responsibility.
We extend our appreciation to our JROTC instructors, school leaders, families, and community partners who helped make this special evening a success. Most importantly, we commend our cadets for representing their schools and district with pride and professionalism.
The event highlighted the discipline, respect, and commitment demonstrated by our cadets throughout the year. The evening served as a meaningful reminder of the values JROTC instills in students: character, citizenship, and responsibility.
We extend our appreciation to our JROTC instructors, school leaders, families, and community partners who helped make this special evening a success. Most importantly, we commend our cadets for representing their schools and district with pride and professionalism.
