Before Thanksgiving Break, students at Chester Park School of Inquiry laced up their sneakers and put their energy to good use during this year’s Turkey Trot! The event brought smiles, laughter, and plenty of school spirit as classes cheered each other on and celebrated the joy of staying active.
Today, we celebrate the incredible students, families, teachers, and support staff who make our special education programs so meaningful. Thank you to all who help create supportive, inclusive environments where EVERY child can thrive.
This Thanksgiving, we’re especially thankful for a community that lifts each other up. To our teachers, support staff, students, families, and neighbors, thank you for all you do. We hope your holiday is filled with peace, gratitude, and togetherness.
Today, we celebrate the dedicated substitute teachers who step in, step up, and keep learning moving forward. Whether planned or last-minute, your flexibility, professionalism, and care ensure our students continue to learn and thrive.
Thank you for your willingness to adapt, your steady presence, and the vital support you provide to our schools. We appreciate you more than you know!
Thank you for your willingness to adapt, your steady presence, and the vital support you provide to our schools. We appreciate you more than you know!
Reminder: All CCSD facilities will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving Break, Nov. 24 - 28, 2025. All students and staff will return to school on Dec. 1, 2025. For a full academic year calendar, visit our website at: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/calendars.
We were honored to welcome some very special visitors to our schools today as part of our ongoing safety initiatives.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure and distraction-free learning environment, our schools participate in routine K9 safety searches throughout the year. These searches are proactive safety measures conducted to help deter prohibited items from entering our campuses.
These visits are not the result of any specific incident but are a regular part of our safety protocols. We appreciate the collaboration of our K9 partners and the cooperation of our students and staff as we continue working together to ensure our schools remain safe places to learn and grow.
Thank you to these amazing four-legged heroes for their continued work!
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure and distraction-free learning environment, our schools participate in routine K9 safety searches throughout the year. These searches are proactive safety measures conducted to help deter prohibited items from entering our campuses.
These visits are not the result of any specific incident but are a regular part of our safety protocols. We appreciate the collaboration of our K9 partners and the cooperation of our students and staff as we continue working together to ensure our schools remain safe places to learn and grow.
Thank you to these amazing four-legged heroes for their continued work!
Today, we celebrate the incredible individuals who keep our schools running smoothly each and every day. From our bus drivers, custodians, secretaries, nurses, instructional assistants, cafeteria teams, maintenance crews, and so many others — you are the backbone of our schools.
Your dedication, kindness, and commitment make a difference in the lives of our students and staff. Our schools simply couldn’t function without you.
Thank you for all you do to support teaching, learning, and a safe, welcoming environment for every child.
Your dedication, kindness, and commitment make a difference in the lives of our students and staff. Our schools simply couldn’t function without you.
Thank you for all you do to support teaching, learning, and a safe, welcoming environment for every child.
Our next board meeting will be on 11/17/25, 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
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
This week, SC State Superintendent, Ellen Weaver, honored the brave teachers and officers at Chester Park School of Inquiry with the Spirit of South Carolina Award for their swift actions that protected young students and prevented tragedy. Their courage and dedication serve as a powerful reminder of the difference one person can make in the lives of many.
Thrilled to have our students be a part of this year's Chester County Veterans Day Ceremony! Today and every day, we say thank you to all Veterans, especially those within our Chester County School District family. Your service and sacrifice continue to inspire us all!
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!
