Our school district is home to three unique high schools—each with its own distinct characteristics that contribute to the overall educational landscape of the area. There are a number of facility needs that we must address soon at each high school to ensure our students continue to have access to a high-quality educational experience.
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, our community will vote on a $227 million bond referendum question.
Under the proposal, Chester High School and Lewisville High School would be rebuilt. Significant improvements, renovations, and additions would take place at Great Falls High School to address key needs in that building.
Find more information and answers to frequently asked questions: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/2024-bond
WEATHER UPDATE: The District is currently monitoring weather conditions 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 children to carry home any necessary items or learning devices over the next several days.
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. Also, the District will send out direct communications via phone, text, and email.
Thank you for your cooperation, and please stay safe.
The National Weather Service, in conjunction with Chester County Emergency Management, is predicting potentially dangerous weather conditions Friday morning due to Hurricane Helene including flooding and sustained winds up to 43 mph. These conditions make it hazardous for our buses to operate while transporting students.
For the safety of our school community, the Chester County School District will move to an eLearning day on Friday, September 27, 2024. All after-school activities and athletic events scheduled for Friday will also be canceled.
Students are asked to please ensure they take all learning devices and necessary materials home with them. Teachers will be available during normal school hours via email to provide support as needed. All District staff members are also asked to work remotely. We will continue to monitor the situation and send updates as needed.
Please continue to watch local weather forecasts, and stay safe!
TONIGHT, we’re hosting our next Community Engagement Session & School Tour! The event will take place from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Great Falls High School cafeteria.
Learn about the needs at GFHS and our other high schools, along with the proposed solution on the ballot this November. You can also ask questions and provide feedback.
Find additional information here: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/2024-bond
On TUESDAY, we’re hosting our next Community Engagement Session & School Tour! The event will take place from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Great Falls High School cafeteria.
Learn about the needs at GFHS and our other high schools, along with the proposed solution on the ballot this November. You can also ask questions and provide feedback.
Find additional information here: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/2024-bond
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Our next regular board meeting will be 9/23/24. Public session will begin at 5:30 pm.
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
CCSD was well represented at the North Central 2nd Annual Sickle Cell Awareness 5K! Staff from the Chester Park Elementary School of the Arts devoted their time and participated in the event. Thank you to North Central Family Medicine for continuing their partnership with CCSD!
Happy IT Professionals Day! A huge shoutout to the incredible IT team who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes! Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and for saving the day (more times than we can count!). We appreciate everything you do!
The rain did not keep us from celebrating the ribbon cutting for the new CCSD Tennis Facility. Now students across the county will be able to practice and host games in their own backyard! Thank you to all who attended to support and make this a memorable event for our players.
Attention Chester County School District Families:
We are aware of recent social media claims regarding threats to schools in several surrounding districts and states. Today, we received reports that some of these posts reference schools in our district. We have thoroughly investigated these reports and found no evidence that any of our schools are involved.
We encourage you to remind your students that it is always important to speak with an administrator or trusted adult if they have any concerns, whether from conversations or social media posts. Following the "See Something, Say Something" approach is essential, and we will investigate any reports related to the safety of our schools.
We also ask that you talk to your students about the impact of sharing unverified information, especially if the intent is to disrupt the school day or cause unnecessary panic. Posting or spreading these types of messages can be damaging to the mental health of our students, parents, and staff, and sharing misinformation only amplifies false claims. Please refrain from spreading such posts, particularly if they don’t pertain to our local schools.
Safety remains our top priority, and through collaboration, we will continue to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all.
Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe.
Join us for a series of events to learn more about our high school facility needs and the proposed solution on the ballot this November! Each session will feature a gallery of projects and a tour of our school facilities.
Monday, September 16, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Chester High School (gymnasium)
Tuesday, September 24, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Great Falls High School (cafeteria)
Tuesday, October 1, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Lewisville High School (cafeteria)
We look forward to seeing everyone there! For more information, visit our website: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/2024-bond
Photos from this morning's 9/11 ceremonies at Chester High School, and at Lewisville Middle School. Thank you to all of our students and staff for their work in these events.
We will never forget...
Today, we honor those innocent lives that were lost on September 11, 2001. We pay tribute to the survivors of that tragic day and express our gratitude to the courageous first responders who stood steadfast while our nation was attacked. We will never forget...
On Tuesday, November 5, our community will vote on a $227 million bond referendum question to build a new Chester High School and a new Lewisville High School, and make key improvements and additions to Great Falls High School.
Join us for a series of events to learn more about our high school facility needs and the proposed solution on the ballot this November! Each session will feature a gallery of projects and a tour of our school facilities.
Monday, September 16, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Chester High School (gymnasium)
Tuesday, September 24, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Great Falls High School (cafeteria)
Tuesday, October 1, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Lewisville High School (cafeteria)
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
September Meal Menus are now available online at: https://myschoolmenus.com/organizations/2240.
Please contact Student Nutrition Services if you have any questions.
REMINDER: All CCSD facilities will be CLOSED on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Normal school district operations will resume Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Our next regular board meeting will be 8/26/24. Public session will begin at 5:30 pm.
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
Snack Packs will be offered in school serving lines starting in September! The Snack Pack can supplement a student's bagged lunch, and is FREE for all students. These can also be considered a full meal, so students can have milk or fruits/vegetable from the serving line as well.
We want to give a special shout out to our friends at Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, and to UNFI for their generous donations of school supplies for students in need. We also want to again thank the Chester Walmart location for their recent donations. Thank you!
