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
October 2, 2023, is World Day of Bullying Prevention! On this first day of October and throughout the whole month, students, schools, and communities all over the world go BLUE together against bullying. Complex Assistant Principals say “kindness matters” every day!
Today is National Custodian Appreciation Day! We recognize our custodial staff for all of their hard work in cleaning our schools and preparing them for the next day. Thank you to The Budd Group for all you do for CCSD!
REMINDER: York Tech will host an Open House tomorrow evening at the Chester Center. Details are in the flyer below.
The CCSD Board has called a Special Meeting for Monday, 10/02/23, at 4:30 p.m. to discuss matters related to school safety. There will be no opportunity for public comment during this meeting.
Access the agenda: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/board-meeting-documents
The October meal menu is now available on our website: https://tinyurl.com/OctoberMeals23
Please contact Student Nutrition Services if you have any questions.
When we reduce chronic absence we improve graduation rates, increase academic achievement, and give young people the best chance at success in their adult life. Join the Attendance Awareness Campaign and make a difference for your community at https://www.attendanceworks.org/.
UPDATE: No weapon has been found on the school property, and rumors circulating on social media that shots were fired on campus were determined to be false. The school has moved to a Secure Protocol so that students can continue their normal schedules.
Students have been secured in their classrooms since the lockdown however we are aware that some students fled the property. We ask that those students return to campus as soon as possible so they may be accounted for. They are to return to the school bus loop at the Great Falls High School. We ask that no parents come onto the campus unless they are returning a student to school.
Law Enforcement will remain on the scene furthering this investigation. We are seeking the community’s cooperation in conducting a smooth school release at the normal time (3:30 P.M.).
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
Great Falls High has been placed on lockdown due to an incident involving a fight. At this time no weapons have been recovered, and no injuries have been reported.
We’ve heard rumors via social media that “shots have been fired.” It has been confirmed that it is untrue.
Chester County Sheriff's Office is currently on the scene investigating. We will send any updates as soon as they are available.
District leadership met yesterday to discuss and prepare for the upcoming COGNIA reaccreditation. We'll be sure to share more news as the process continues. #ForwardTogetherForStudentSuccess
Attendance Matters! Mentors can help inspire students by showing a clear interest in their future success. Contact CCSD to learn how you can help a child by becoming a mentor. Learn how you can help improve attendance at https://www.attendanceworks.org/.
Dr. Sutton and Mr. Hezekiah Massey attended the monthly Chester Development Association meeting yesterday to hear updates from an Albemarle company representative. We are excited about the potential partnerships and opportunities coming to Chester County!
Our next Board Meeting will be on Monday, 09/25/23. Open session begins at 5:30 pm.
Access the agenda: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/board-meeting-documents
Register for public comment: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YKVHM75
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ccsdlive
This week is Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. Dr. Sutton and CCSD Board Chair, Doug Shannon, paid a visit to the Adult Ed building to show their support and enjoy some frozen treats. We are so proud of the accomplishments of each student who completes this program!
