Today is World Down Syndrome Day, a day to promote inclusion and celebrate the unique talents, abilities, and contributions of people with Down syndrome. Let’s continue working toward a world where everyone is treated with dignity, respect, and equal opportunities.
Yesterday's Career Expo was a huge success! Students from all three CCSD high schools attended and learned about the various opportunities available to them after graduation. Thank you to all of our sponsors for their continued support!
Our next board meeting will be on 03/24/25. 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
REMINDER: Friday, March 21, 2025, is a Teacher Workday. There will be no school for students. All regular school district operations will resume on Monday, March 24, 2025.
REMINDER: Our friends at York Tech will have an Open House on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Learn about all the great offerings for the upcoming year. Every student who completes a FAFSA will be entered to receive a pair of Apple AirPods Max from York Tech! See the flyer for details!
Congratulations to the following teachers on achieving their National Board: Maintenance of Certification!
Amy Dorsey: Lewisville Middle School
Amanda Freeman: Lewisville High School
Our friends at York Tech will have an Open House on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Learn about all the great offerings for the upcoming year. Every student who completes a FAFSA will be entered to receive a Grand Prize from York Tech. See the flyer for details!
Cadets from the Great Falls High School JROTC program were recognized Saturday night at the Catawba Falls Events Center. Thank you to all who helped plan the event, and to those in attendance for celebrating these incredible young men and women!
REMINDER: Online registration for Pre-K and Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year is OPEN! Please visit our website for additional information: https://tinyurl.com/4taw4ypz
Important: Only new Pre-K or Kindergarten students enrolling in CCSD for the first time should use the link above to register. All current students will complete their registration during our open enrollment period beginning May 2025.
A huge congratulations to two of our students, A'livia Foote of Chester Middle and Isaiah Caldwell of Chester Park Inquiry, for participating in the Regional Scripps Spelling Bee at Carolina Panthers stadium this past weekend. Very well done!
SPRING FORWARD! Don't forget to set those clocks forward by one hour on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Spring, here we come!
Today, we celebrate our hardworking Maintenance Department, which keeps our schools running smoothly. Their dedication makes a huge difference in the daily lives of our students and staff. Thank you for your hard work, your commitment, and the care you put into every task!
Earlier this morning, a Tornado Warning was briefly issued in our area. All schools immediately activated emergency protocols for adverse weather. The Warning has now been lifted, and school operations will proceed as normal. A Tornado Watch has been issued for the Great Falls area.
All students are currently safe at school. CCSD will continue monitoring local weather conditions and send any updates as needed.
We ask that everyone continue to exercise caution as they are traveling throughout the day.
It's Read Across America Week! Reading isn’t just a skill—it’s an adventure! Set aside at least 30 minutes a day to read with your family this week. Every page turned helps build a love for reading. Reading is one of the most powerful tools for personal growth and development.
National School Breakfast Week: A healthy breakfast fuels students' success because learning starts with a full stomach! Thank you to our Student Nutrition and Cafeteria staff for making sure our students have access to meals every day!
March breakfast and lunch menus are now available online at https://myschoolmenus.com/organizations/2240. Please contact Student Nutrition Services if you have any questions.
CCSD wrapped up Black History Month with two great school events!
First, students at Lewisville Middle wrote and presented their own versions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. Then, students from Chester Park Elementary School of Inquiry put on a fantastic production, showcasing many famous African Americans in the field of science, entertainment, education, and politics.
Great job to all of the students and staff who worked very hard on these presentations!
This week, we celebrate Public Schools Week, an annual week-long celebration dedicated to honoring the invaluable contributions and achievements of educators and education advocates in our public schools and the communities they serve. We are thankful and proud of the hard work and dedication of ALL of our faculty and staff members toward education!
CCSD celebrated SRO Appreciation Day by providing lunch to its dedicated School Resource Officers. Thank you to our amazing SROs for continuing to keep our buildings a secure environment to learn and grow!
Our next board meeting will be on 02/24/25. 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
