There was a full house at Chester Middle School last night, as parents and community members came together to celebrate the amazing talents of our students. Thank you to our incredible art teacher, band directors, and dance and chorus instructors for giving these students a creative outlet. A special thank you to our teachers, staff, and the arts council for putting together another successful showcase.
Congratulations to last night's fine art winners as well! Check back soon for a video of the winning entries!
Today is School Lunch Hero Day, and we wish to take a moment to celebrate the heroes of the lunch room! We appreciate all of our student nutrition staff for always making sure that our students have access to healthy meals every single day. Thank you!
There will be a special board meeting Monday, May 6, 2024 at 4 pm to discuss policy, capital projects, and the FY25 budget.
Access the agenda: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/board-meeting-documents
Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/@CCSDLIVE
The meal menu for May is now available on our website: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/article/1484980.
Please contact Student Nutrition Services if you have any questions.
Today, we celebrate our school principals! Thank you for your dedication to shaping young minds, fostering safe environments, and leading with compassion. Your work and passion truly make a difference in our school. Happy National School Principals Day!
Congratulations to Lewisville Elementary School for having the highest staff attendance rate for March 2024! District senior administration visited the school to celebrate with the teachers and staff. Congratulations again!!!
Join us this evening at 6pm for another "Empowering Parents as Partners" webinar. This virtual meeting will go over types of trauma and how to identify childhood trauma.
Join us live on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pc-qrpzMjE9fjVRYuAhg5mat1-1PXpUK8
REMINDER: April 30, 2024, will be an Early Dismissal day for students. Dismissal times are available on our website at https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/arrival-and-dismissal-bell-times.
We are absolutely thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Theresa Edwards on her recent appointment as the Coordinator of the CCSD Level Up Program. This is indeed an outstanding achievement that perfectly reflects her dedication and commitment to the educational field.
Ms. Edwards is not a new face in the Chester County School District. In fact, she has faithfully served our educational community for an impressive duration of 17 years. Throughout these years, she has held various positions where she demonstrated her exceptional skills and unwavering dedication to quality education.
Ms. Edwards started her journey with us as a Teacher, Instructional Coach, Interventionist, and Assistant Principal. Given her rich history and vast experience within the Chester County School District, we are confident that Ms. Edwards will excel in her new position as the Coordinator of the CCSD Level Up Program.
We look forward to seeing her continue to make a positive impact in our community. Congratulations again, Ms. Theresa Edwards, on this well-deserved appointment.
The Chester County School District is proud to announce that Ms. Kim Colvin has been appointed the Assistant Principal of Lewisville Elementary School. We extend our heartiest congratulations to Ms. Colvin, who has been a dedicated member of our educational community for the past 27 years!
Ms. Colvin's journey with the Chester County School District began as a teacher, and over the years, she has held various positions including Interventionist, Instructional Coach, Tutoring Supervisor, and Summer School Coordinator. Most recently, she served as the Literacy Coach for Lewisville Elementary. Her dedication to the institution and the students is evident in her versatile professional journey and commitment to the betterment of education.
Ms. Colvin holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from the esteemed University of South Carolina. She further expanded her educational expertise by earning a master's degree in educational leadership from Winthrop University.
Once again, we congratulate Ms. Kim Colvin on this significant achievement and look forward to the continued growth and success of Lewisville Elementary School.
We wish to congratulate Ms. Betty Adams of Great Falls High School for being Support Staff of the Month for March 2024! As a custodian, Ms. Adams shows a constant and unwavering commitment to ensuring that GFH remains clean and conducive for student learning. Thank you Ms. Adams!
In celebration of School Library Month, Dr. Sutton paid a visit to Lewisville Elementary School to read to students, and to inspire them to read every day. Thank you to Ms. Kornahrens and to ALL of our media specialists and school librarians for all they do for our students!
Today is National Administrative Professionals Day! This is an opportunity for us to recognize the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals who are central to all district schools and departments. Thank you!
The CCSD Visual and Performing Arts and Chester County Arts Council presents the 2024 CCSD Arts Showcase! Come support students from all over the county and see fantastic visual works and performances.
The event will be held at Chester Middle School on 5/2/24 at 5:30pm.
The Chester County School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Abram Scott as the Principal of Chester High School!
Prior to this, Mr. Scott served in the capacity of Director at the Freshman Academy of Boiling Springs High School. His previous roles include that of an Assistant Principal at BSHS. Mr. Scott brings a diverse range of educational and leadership skills to Chester High School. His professional experience encompasses serving students as a Special Education Teacher, Head Football Coach, and Athletic Director.
Mr. Scott received his bachelor's degree from Western Carolina University. He furthered his education at Georgia Southern University, where he earned a Master of Arts in Teaching Degree as well as a Certification in Educational Leadership.
Welcome, Mr. Scott, to Chester County School District!
This is a reminder about elementary and middle school spring testing this week. A full schedule of test dates can be accessed on our website at chester.k12.sc.us.
Students, be sure to get plenty of rest, and eat a complete breakfast on test day. Good luck!
It was a beautiful day at Cherry Park in Rock Hill as students from all over the region competed in the Special Olympics. Congratulations to all of our students who competed in this year's events!
Back in mid-March we stopped by Chester Park Inquiry for their regular Parent Night. Students and parents were hard a work getting prepared for spring testing. Thank you to these teachers and staff members for their dedication to student success!
Our next regular board meeting will be 4/22/24. Public session will begin at 5:30pm.
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: Chester County School District has updated to a new payment system for meal service. See the flyer below for more information.
NOTE: CCSD offers FREE breakfast and lunch to students. The payment system is for students who wish to purchase additional items or snacks.
