Today, we honor and thank all the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice protect the freedoms we cherish every day. Happy Veterans Day from the Chester County School District.
REMINDER: Tomorrow, November 11, 2025 is an early release day for students. Dismissal times are as follows:
Elementary: 11:45 AM
Middle: 12:30 PM
High: 12:45 PM
All normal school district operations will resume on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. Visit https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/calendars for a complete school calendar.
Elementary: 11:45 AM
Middle: 12:30 PM
High: 12:45 PM
All normal school district operations will resume on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. Visit https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/calendars for a complete school calendar.
Last Friday, CCSD received some very special visitors, including AG Alan Wilson, Senator Everett Stubbs, and Rep Annie McDaniel. All visited the school to personally thank the SROs and school district staff for their actions during the events that took place at Chester Park Inquiry on Halloween. Thank you all for recognizing those who showed their bravery during that incident.
Congratulations to these Chester Middle School teachers for being awarded the 2024-25 Strategic Compensation Pilot Grant: Theresa Gordon, Nicola Taylor, Alicia Johnson, Kayla Derr, Dhalia Clarke-Billings, and Jeremy Price!
The purpose of the Strategic Compensation Pilot Grant Program is to support innovative strategic educator compensation initiatives in public schools and charter schools. Teachers in eligible grades and content areas received an award if they made meaningful growth at or above a normal year's growth.
The teachers were granted awards worth a combined total of $44,620! We are so proud of the hard work and dedication of these amazing educators!
Join us for our College & Career Pathway Informational Night on Tuesday, November 5th, at 5:30 PM at Lewisville High School! This event is a great opportunity for students and families to learn about the academic and career pathways available across our district.
Why Attend?
Explore Dual Enrollment and Early College course offerings
Learn about CCSD Advanced Placement (AP) course options
Discover technical training and career-focused programs offered to students
We look forward to helping you plan for your student’s future success!
Why Attend?
Explore Dual Enrollment and Early College course offerings
Learn about CCSD Advanced Placement (AP) course options
Discover technical training and career-focused programs offered to students
We look forward to helping you plan for your student’s future success!
We're closing out Principals Month by celebrating the dynamic duo of Robyn Caldwell and Mary Ann Dawkins at the Academy for Teaching and Learning. Thank you both for leading with teamwork, passion, and heart!
Happy Halloween from Chester County School District! We hope you have a fun and safe day filled with sweet treats and smiles.
Join us for our College & Career Pathway Informational Night on Tuesday, November 5th, at 5:30 PM at Lewisville High School! This event is a great opportunity for students and families to learn about the academic and career pathways available across our district.
Why Attend?
Explore Dual Enrollment and Early College course offerings
Learn about CCSD Advanced Placement (AP) course options
Discover technical training and career-focused programs offered to students
We look forward to helping you plan for your student’s future success!
Why Attend?
Explore Dual Enrollment and Early College course offerings
Learn about CCSD Advanced Placement (AP) course options
Discover technical training and career-focused programs offered to students
We look forward to helping you plan for your student’s future success!
We’re proud to celebrate Jovanda Murphy, leader of the Chester County Career Center! Thank you for preparing students with the skills, confidence, and experience they need to succeed beyond the classroom.
Interim Superintendent, Tammy Snipes joined LHS science students as they learned the ins and outs of working with forensic lab materials. Thank you to our friends at Greenwood Genetics Center for giving these students a fantastic hands-on learning experience!
Join us in recognizing Dr. Carmen Brittain, a leader who believes it’s never too late to learn! Her commitment to adult learners inspires confidence, growth, and lifelong success. Thank you, Dr. Brittain!
Happy Principals Month to David Spencer and The Learning Center! Your hard work and leadership inspire both students and staff to reach their full potential. Thank you for all that you do!
Our schools are stronger because of dedicated leaders like Abram Scott at Chester High School. Thank you for your commitment, encouragement, and care for every student who walks through your doors.
A great school starts with great leadership, and Mr. Hubert Jayakumar sets the standard at Lewisville High School. We appreciate your focus on student growth, staff support, and community connection!
A great principal doesn’t just manage a school; they nurture a vision. Thank you, Mrs. Suzanne Hough, for guiding Great Falls High School toward excellence and growth every day.
Each day, Mr. Brian Edmond leads Lewisville Middle School with patience, compassion, and a belief in students’ potential. We’re grateful for your guidance and proud to celebrate you this Principals Month!
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Padraic D. Hampton on being selected as the new Principal of Great Falls Elementary School! A Chester native and Chester High alum, Mr. Hampton brings experience as a teacher and assistant principal in both Virginia and South Carolina. He is committed to ensuring every child learns and is supported as a whole learner.
Congratulations again, Mr. Hampton! We know that you will be successful in your new role.
Read more about Mr. Hampton here: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/article/2514038
Congratulations again, Mr. Hampton! We know that you will be successful in your new role.
Read more about Mr. Hampton here: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/article/2514038
Behind every great school is a principal who cares deeply. Today, we celebrate Ms. Latasha Cassidy at Chester Middle School for being a steady, inspiring presence for students, staff, and families. Thank you, Ms. Cassidy!
Currently the acting Principal of Great Falls Elementary School, Dr. Tammy Taylor, leads with a student-first mindset. Thank you, Dr. Taylor, for guiding our children toward excellence and growth every day.
Last week, every Great Falls Elementary student received a special bag filled with apples, pears, sweet potatoes, and potatoes, 330 bags in total! Each bag also included information about how families can benefit from the Fort Lawn Community Center food pantry.
More than 115 families in Great Falls received food assistance through the partnership between GRASP and FLCC, working together to meet the food needs of our community. A special thank you to them for their continued work! Also, thanks to the volunteers from Great Falls High School JROTC for helping pack the bags.
More than 115 families in Great Falls received food assistance through the partnership between GRASP and FLCC, working together to meet the food needs of our community. A special thank you to them for their continued work! Also, thanks to the volunteers from Great Falls High School JROTC for helping pack the bags.
