Our next board meeting will be on 01/27/25. 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
Chester County School District will operate on a 2-hour delay Thursday, January 23, 2025, as overnight freezing may continue to cause hazardous driving conditions during the morning hours, especially on rural routes and side roads. The change will give all morning commuters and our buses additional time and daylight to reach school safely.
Students who ride the bus should arrive at their stop two hours later than usual. Similarly, all students and staff should report to their school buildings two hours later than their regular time.
We ask that everyone please exercise caution on the roads. Students should also continue to dress warmly, as colder than usual temperatures will continue through the end of the week.
Thank you and stay safe!
The latest weather data indicates higher than predicted snowfall in our area. We have been advised that temperatures will remain below freezing, causing hazardous road conditions beyond our initially planned 2-hour delay. After further consideration, and for the safety of our school community, all Chester County School District facilities will be CLOSED on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
February 17, 2025, will be an eLearning weather makeup day, as indicated by our academic calendar. Further details will be released at a later date.
Please continue to monitor local weather forecasts, and our social media pages for additional information. We will send updates to parents/staff as needed. Stay safe!
CCSD was out and about Sunday afternoon during the Annual MLK Day Parade in the City of Chester. Thank you to all of our wonderful student bands, cheer teams, and other student groups who came out in support!
The latest weather data indicates a chance of light snow developing after 5 p.m. this evening. As such, all after-school and athletic activities will be canceled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The District will also operate on a 2-hour delay Wednesday, January 22, 2025, as overnight freezing may cause hazardous driving conditions during the morning hours. This means that students who ride the bus, should be at their stop 2 hours later than normal. All students and staff should also report to their school buildings 2 hours later than normal.
We ask that everyone continue to monitor local weather forecasts and CCSD social media for the latest information. Parents/staff members will be directly contacted via phone call, text, and email with updates as needed. Parents, PLEASE ensure that your contact information is up-to-date and accurate in PowerSchool, so you do not miss any official school district announcements. Thank you!
The Chester County School District will follow its regular schedule on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. While there are currently no indications that adverse winter weather will have a heavy impact on our area, we will continue to monitor conditions closely.
Also due to colder-than-usual morning temperatures, we remind parents and students to please dress appropriately over the course of the week.
As always, if any schedule changes occur, CCSD will notify parents and staff directly through phone calls, text messages, and emails.
Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – a leader whose vision of equality, justice, and peace continues to inspire the world. Together, we can honor his dream and ensure it continues shining brightly for generations.
REMINDER: All CCSD facilities will be CLOSED on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. All normal school district operations will resume Tuesday.
Yesterday, family and staff gathered at Great Falls High for the annual District Spelling Bee. School champions from across the county competed for a chance to advance to Panthers Stadium in March. Congrats to the winner, Shaylee Stowe (LES), and runner-up A'livia Foote (CMS)!
The National Weather Service has given an update predicting potentially dangerous winter weather conditions tomorrow morning including falling snow/ice. Freezing temperatures will likely create icy road conditions, making 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 asynchronous remote learning day on Friday, January 10, 2025. All after-school activities and athletic events scheduled for Friday-Sunday will also be canceled.
With asynchronous instruction, students work independently on the work provided. Teachers will advise students of all assignments for the day and will be available during normal school hours via email to provide support as needed. Please ensure that students take home all necessary materials. 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!
Looking for a great job in education? Attend the Chester County School District Recruitment Fair 2025! We’re hiring for a range of current openings, as well as for the 2025 - 2026 school year.
Saturday, February 1, 2025
9:00am-12:00pm
Chester Middle School
Positions available include:
• Teachers
• Paraprofessionals
• Student nutrition staff
• Maintenance staff
• IT professionals and more
Alternative certification representatives will also be onsite. To register ahead of the event, please visit https://tinyurl.com/CCSDFAIR2025.
A special congratulations to Dr. Antwon Sutton for being selected as an NSPRA Superintendent to Watch for the 2024-2025 school year!
This award honors up to 25 school district leaders annually, with fewer than five years of experience as a superintendent, who are committed to advancing school communication efforts. Dr. Sutton's leadership and focus on building meaningful connections and open/transparent communication made him an ideal candidate for this year's selection.
Read more about this prestigious recognition and Dr. Sutton here: https://www.nspra.org/Awards/Award-Winners/Superintendents-to-Watch-Honorees/Antwon-Sutton-EdD
Happy New Year from CCSD! May 2025 be filled with good fortune, health, and happiness for all!
Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays, from all of us here at Chester County School District! May your holiday be filled with joy and laughter with loved ones.
Our Holiday Toy Drive was a huge success due to support from our friends at WRHI radio, the Chester County Solicitor's Office, our schools, and generous benefactors from the community. This year, the District served over 100 children receive gifts this holiday season. Thank you!
This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow, 12/20/24, is a half-day for students. CCSD will be closed for winter break beginning Monday, 12/23/24. All students will return to school on January 6, 2025. Have a great holiday break!
We wish to thank our friends at Premier Christian Events for their generous donation of 200 pairs of brand-new shoes for Chester Park Elementary students. Each year, the organization selects to serve two North or South Carolina schools. Thank you!
Per South Carolina Proviso 1.103 (SDE: Anti-Bullying/School Safety), Chester County School District will prohibit the Use of Personal Electronic Devices beginning January 2025.
Under the law, students will not have access to their cell phones or other electronic communication devices during the school day. This is part of a statewide initiative called "Free to Focus" to improve student academic performance and reduce distractions in the classroom.
For more information please visit our website: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/personal-electronic-devices, or the SC Department of Education website: https://ed.sc.gov/freetofocus/.
Per the SC Department of Education, the public is invited to review textbooks and instructional materials proposed for use in South Carolina’s public schools. The materials will be on display at seven locations from November 18, 2024, to January 3, 2025, with instructions for submitting comments available at each site. In addition to the display sites, digital access will be available for the recommended programs.
Visit our website for additional info: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/article/1905709
December breakfast and lunch menus are now available online at https://myschoolmenus.com/organizations/2240. Please contact Student Nutrition Services if you have any questions.
