The Chester County First Steps Annual Program was held this morning at Chester Park Elementary Complex in celebration of the incredible work the organization does for pre-elementary-aged children. CCSD also donated a ClearTouch board to the group to be utilized with their students. Thank you Chester County First Steps for your contributions to the children of Chester County. #ForwardTogetherForStudentSuccess
Take the pledge to be drug-free! Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. It presents an opportunity for parents, educators, and communities to reinforce the drug-free messages they share with children. Visit https://www.redribbon.org/ to learn more.
REMINDER: Tuesday, October 24, 2023, will be a half day for students. Dismissal times are as follows:
Elementary: 11:15 AM
Middle: 12:00 PM
High: 12:15 PM
Normal District Operations will resume on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.
Earlier this week, Chester Middle School was paid a special visit by The Messengers, a group of men who were formerly incarcerated as youth. The organization provides valuable coping tools for bullying, along with activities that support learning and healthy living.
October is a time to acknowledge domestic violence survivors and be a voice for its victims. Domestic violence is prevalent in every community and affects all people. The consequences of which can last a lifetime.
Learn more at: https://tinyurl.com/4p3n7z8p
Our friends at MUSC will be hosting a Trunk-or-Treat event on October 26, 2023, at the Chester Nursing Center. Details are in the flyer below.
The next CCSD Board Meeting will be Monday, 10/23/23, beginning with executive session at 4:30 pm. Public session will start at 5:30 p.m.
Access the agenda: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/board-meeting-documents
Register for public comment: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F6L6NP5
Watch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ccsdlive
Congratulations to Ms. Theresa Means of Chester Park Elementary for being the Support Staff Spotlight for the month of September!
Ms. Means served CCSD for 38 years. As a media specialist, her favorite part about her job is sharing her love of books and reading to children. She sometimes finds it difficult to find common ground with younger generations, but she is always there to listen and support them. She reminds her students, "Don't compare yourself to others, do you! Be respectful to yourself and to others. Try hard to do the right thing."
Thank you for all you do for our students Ms. Means! #ForwardTogetherforStudentSuccess
Today we gave a warm welcome to our new intern teachers! Thank you for becoming a part of the CCSD family. Let's show our support to these educators as they begin their journey! #ForwardTogetherForStudentSuccess
Unity Day 2023 - We stand together against bullying and harassment which can affect many lives. Witnessing the damaging effects of bullying can inspire the generous spirit of people who want to make a difference! Learn more at https://www.pacer.org/bullying/.
Bus Safety Week: Here are some tips for the bus stop.
Make sure to arrive at least five minutes before the scheduled pick-up time.
Avoid running and playing at the bus stop.
Stay at least six feet away from the curb.
Always wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before getting on/off.
Never walk behind the bus.
October 16-20, 2023 is National School Bus Safety Week. School buses play a critical role in education. This week serves as a reminder for students, parents, teachers, and the community to keep school bus safety at the forefront.
For more info visit: https://www.napt.org/.
Be sure to stop by the Chester County Career Center for a showcase of career and college programs available to our students! #ForwardTogetherForStudentSuccess
October is National Principals Month! To all of our dedicated and hardworking principals, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation for you! Be sure to keep an eye on our page throughout the month as we celebrate these amazing educators! #ThankAPrincipal
We’re celebrating the power of school lunch! In the quest for academic success, research shows that healthy school lunches give kids the stats they need to come out on top. Let's show support to our Student Nutrition Services Department for all they do!
There is no better way to kick off the weekend than with some Friday Night Football! This week, we went to Great Falls High School to watch our team fight hard against C.A. Johnson High School. Go Red Devils!
Dr. Sutton's weekly school visits brought him to Lewisville Middle School's cafeteria, where he learned the basics of the "lunchtime trade" from some future stock brokers. #ForwardTogetherForStudentSuccess
The first intersession week for Chester County School District students will occur on October 9 - 13, 2023. Academic support will be offered for elementary, middle, and high school students on October 10 - 12, 2023. Schools have sent permission letters home with students who have been selected to participate.
Only students who receive and return permission letters should plan to attend school for academic support.
The elementary schedule for academic support during intersession will be 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The middle and high school schedule for academic support during intersession will be 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Breakfast, lunch, and transportation will be provided for these students at no cost.
Please contact your child's school if you have any questions.
FEMA, in coordination with the FCC, will conduct a national test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) at approximately 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. This test will affect all major wireless providers in the U.S. and will transmit the alert to all their subscribers.
The test may occur during instructional time for some of our schools. No further action will be needed.
Additional information can be found online at: https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/practitioners/integrated-public-alert-warning-system/national-test-2023
REMINDER: York Tech will host an Open House tomorrow evening at the Chester Center. Details are in the flyer below.
