Chester County School District

Join us in recognizing Dr. Carmen Brittain, a leader who believes it’s never too late to learn! Her commitment to adult learners inspires confidence, growth, and lifelong success. Thank you, Dr. Brittain!

Happy Principals Month to David Spencer and The Learning Center! Your hard work and leadership inspire both students and staff to reach their full potential. Thank you for all that you do!

Our schools are stronger because of dedicated leaders like Abram Scott at Chester High School. Thank you for your commitment, encouragement, and care for every student who walks through your doors.

A great school starts with great leadership, and Mr. Hubert Jayakumar sets the standard at Lewisville High School. We appreciate your focus on student growth, staff support, and community connection!

A great principal doesn’t just manage a school; they nurture a vision. Thank you, Mrs. Suzanne Hough, for guiding Great Falls High School toward excellence and growth every day.

Each day, Mr. Brian Edmond leads Lewisville Middle School with patience, compassion, and a belief in students’ potential. We’re grateful for your guidance and proud to celebrate you this Principals Month!

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Padraic D. Hampton on being selected as the new Principal of Great Falls Elementary School! A Chester native and Chester High alum, Mr. Hampton brings experience as a teacher and assistant principal in both Virginia and South Carolina. He is committed to ensuring every child learns and is supported as a whole learner.

Congratulations again, Mr. Hampton! We know that you will be successful in your new role.

Read more about Mr. Hampton here: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/article/2514038

Behind every great school is a principal who cares deeply. Today, we celebrate Ms. Latasha Cassidy at Chester Middle School for being a steady, inspiring presence for students, staff, and families. Thank you, Ms. Cassidy!

Currently the acting Principal of Great Falls Elementary School, Dr. Tammy Taylor, leads with a student-first mindset. Thank you, Dr. Taylor, for guiding our children toward excellence and growth every day.

Last week, every Great Falls Elementary student received a special bag filled with apples, pears, sweet potatoes, and potatoes, 330 bags in total! Each bag also included information about how families can benefit from the Fort Lawn Community Center food pantry.

More than 115 families in Great Falls received food assistance through the partnership between GRASP and FLCC, working together to meet the food needs of our community. A special thank you to them for their continued work! Also, thanks to the volunteers from Great Falls High School JROTC for helping pack the bags.

Our next board meeting will be on 10/27/25, 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

We’re proud to honor Anne Stone of Lewisville Elementary School for her lasting impact on students, staff, and families. Thank you, Ms. Stone!

This Principals Month, we’re proud to recognize Teresa Edwards with our Level Up program. Thank you, Ms. Edwards, for everything you do to help your school shine!

Shoutout to Dr. Tonya Campbell at Chester Park Elementary School of Inquiry for making a difference every day! Her hard work and heart do not go unnoticed. Thank you, Dr. Campbell, and Happy Principals Month!

Happy Principals Month to Tonia Ashford-Knox, Principal of Chester Park Elementary COLT! Thank you for leading with integrity, supporting your team, and creating a school culture where everyone belongs.

October is National Principals Month! Every day for the remainder of the month, we'll be posting about some very special people who make our schools great!

Let's give a big shout-out to Dr. Shana Harper of Chester Park Elementary School of the Arts. Her passion for helping students succeed and grow inspires everyone around her. We’re grateful for her vision and heart!

REMINDER: Join us this evening at Great Falls High School for the first stop on our Listening Tour! This is your opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback directly to the CCSD Senior Leadership team. We will begin at 6:00 p.m.

Nothing like some Friday Night Football! Here are a few shots from LHS and GFH during both their homecoming nights last week.

Interim Superintendent, Tammy Snipes spent time today reading to some of our youngest learners, sharing stories, smiles, and the joy of reading! Moments like these remind us of the special value in inspiring a love for books and learning at an early age.

To continue to preserve the security of our students, staff members, and guests, please be reminded of the following safety policies for all school athletic events.

All Chester County School District high school students must have a ticket and show their school ID to attend a high school athletic competition without a parent/guardian. Any elementary or middle school student MUST be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age or older.

Dropping children off will not be permitted. Adults MUST remain with children at all times. There will be no exceptions.

Attendees will not be permitted to stand, congregate, or “hang out” on the concourse, behind the press box area, or around the concession stand areas during the game. All spectators must stay at their seats except when going to the restrooms or concession stands.

For more information, please visit chester.k12.sc.us or contact the District Office.