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!
A message from Superintendent, Dr. Antwon Sutton:
As many in the community are aware, our school district has been experiencing various challenges related to aging infrastructure, overcrowded classrooms, and the need for updated technology and resources to meet the educational demands of today's teaching and learning standards. I commend our staff, especially our maintenance team, for their continued efforts despite these challenges.
Over the past several years, we have conducted comprehensive assessments of our school facilities, engaged with community members, and consulted with experts to identify the most pressing facility needs across our district. These discussions and evaluations have led to the development of the proposed bond referendum to address the needs of our high school buildings.
The Administration and Board’s goal has been to prioritize the most critical needs while being mindful of the financial impact on our community. The Board first voted 4-3 for a $200M bond resolution to address the facilities in Chester and in Richburg. Given the overwhelming support from the Great Falls area to be represented on the ballot, the Board met to consider amending the bond amount to include the Great Falls High projects, instead of funding them through other means as originally intended. The Board voted and approved a new bond package in the amount of $227M.
I admire and applaud the enthusiasm and involvement of the Great Falls community in making their concerns known. I encourage each member of our community to engage with us in learning more about our facility needs and proposed solutions on the November 5th ballot. It is essential that all voices are heard as we plan for the future of our schools.
Thank you for your continued support of our schools and for your commitment to the education of our students. Your engagement in this process is invaluable, and I encourage you to stay involved as we move forward.
Antwon M. Sutton, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Chester County School District
There will be a special called board meeting on Monday, August 12, 2024 at 4:30 pm. The meeting will discuss the 2024 bond referendum.
Download the agenda: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/board-meeting-documents
Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/ccsdlive
Due to several road closures and flooding around Chester County, all schools and district offices will operate on a 2-hour delay for Friday, August 9, 2024.
All arrival and bus pickup times will be adjusted accordingly. We ask that everyone please maintain caution on the roadways and continue to follow our social media pages for any updates.
We will continue to monitor the situation. Stay safe!
The National Weather Service has given an update predicting potentially dangerous weather conditions in the morning due to the storm including flooding and winds up to 30mph. 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 Thursday, August 8, 2024. All after-school activities and athletic events scheduled for Thursday will also be canceled.
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 an update regarding operations for Friday.
Please continue to watch local weather forecasts, and stay safe!
Please join us in welcoming some new additions to the Chester County School District! Elizabeth Bridges, Dr. Rhonda Kelsey, Padraic Hampton, and Michelle Campbell.
Read more about these incredible educators here: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/article/1701430
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 Tropical Storm Debby.
In preparation for a possible e-learning day, we ask that all parents please remind your 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.
There will be a special called board meeting on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 4:30 pm. The meeting will discuss personnel and a potential bond referendum.
Download the agenda: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/board-meeting-documents
Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/ccsdlive
Welcome back students! We are so excited to start another year of learning, and can't wait to see what you accomplish during the 2024-2025 school year. Do your best, and know that we are here to support you every step of the way! #CCSDFirstDay24
August breakfast and lunch menus are now available online at https://myschoolmenus.com/organizations/2240.
Please contact Student Nutrition Services if you have any questions.
Tomorrow is the big day! Students, have fun by picking out your best first day outfit, and be sure to get plenty of sleep. #CCSDFirstDay24
Bus Routes for the 2024-2025 school year are now available on our website at https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/bus-routes.
Please contact the Transportation Office at (803) 581-2163 if you have any questions.
UPDATE: Paving at the Chester Park Elementary complex continues today. We ask that all parents/visitors please enter the building through the Arts or COLT front entrances only.
Thank you for your continued patience.
The countdown continues! Don't forget about Meet the Teacher this afternoon from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm, and tomorrow from 9:00 am - noon.
Visit https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/ for additional information! #CCSDFirstDay24
The countdown begins, and we're so excited to kick off the 2024-2025 school year!
Parents, make sure that your children are all registered, and your contact information is up to date. Don't forget about Meet the Teacher tomorrow from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm, and Wednesday from 9:00 am - noon.
Visit chester.k12.sc.us for additional information! #CCSDFirstDay24
UPDATE: Parents/visitors may enter the building through the back entrance near the cafeteria or the Inquiry entrance.
Due to repaving taking place around Chester Park Elementary complex today, the building may be inaccessible to the public. We apologize for any inconvenience.
CCSD went for the gold today during its annual staff convocation event! District faculty and staff gathered at CMS this morning to celebrate and kick of the new school year. Thank you to our teacher forum and other staff for making this event fun and memorable for all!
New Staff Orientation Day 2 was full of learning and fellowship. We're gearing up for the new school year! #ForwardTogetherForStudentSuccess
Our friends at the Chester County Library will be hosting a Touch a Truck event on Monday, July 29, 2024 from 10:30am to 12:30pm. See the flyer below for more details.
This morning we welcomed some new faces to CCSD! Welcome to all of our newest staff members, and we look forward to working with you this upcoming school year!
