Chester County School District

Online registration for Pre-K and Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year opens on February 17, 2025! Please visit our website for additional information: https://tinyurl.com/4bktrdvv. Don’t miss the chance to secure your child’s spot for an amazing start to their education!

The CCSD Board will have a special meeting on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, for a work session. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. at the District Office. View agenda: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/board-meeting-documents Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/c/CCSDLIVE

NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK: District Admins delivered lunches to show appreciation for all the support our counselors provide to students. Thank you to all school and mental health counselors, career coaches, and all in between for your continued dedication to education!

As February begins, we take this opportunity to celebrate Black History Month and reflect on the contributions of African Americans in shaping our workforce, industries, and communities. This year's theme, "African Americans and Labor," invites us to recognize the dedication, ingenuity, and leadership that have propelled progress in every sector of society. Black History Month is not only a time to reflect on the past but also to inspire our students and communities to build a future where hard work, talent, and determination continue to drive success for all.

What a fantastic Saturday morning as we held our annual career fair. Several eager candidates arrived to interview for roles in various departments. District administration even offered employment contracts on site! Thank you to everyone who participated in the event.

BE SURE TO JOIN US THIS MORNING! Attend the Chester County School District Recruitment Fair 2025! We’re hiring for a range of current openings, as well as for the 2025 - 2026 school year. TODAY, Saturday, February 1, 2025 9:00am-12:00pm Chester Middle School Positions available include: • Teachers • Paraprofessionals • Student nutrition staff • Maintenance staff • IT professionals and more Alternative certification representatives will also be onsite. To register ahead of the event, please visit https://tinyurl.com/CCSDFAIR2025.

The 2025-2026 Academic Calendar is NOW AVAILABLE! Visit our website for additional information: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/calendars Please note: All school calendars, including the first and last days of school, are subject to change in the event of severe weather, changes to the current legislation, or other unforeseen circumstances.

Looking for a great job in education? Attend the Chester County School District Recruitment Fair 2025! We’re hiring for a range of current openings, as well as for the 2025 - 2026 school year. Saturday, February 1, 2025 9:00am-12:00pm Chester Middle School Positions available include: • Teachers • Paraprofessionals • Student nutrition staff • Maintenance staff • IT professionals and more Alternative certification representatives will also be onsite. To register ahead of the event, please visit https://tinyurl.com/CCSDFAIR2025.

February breakfast and lunch menus are now available online at https://myschoolmenus.com/organizations/2240. Please contact Student Nutrition Services if you have any questions.

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Richard Williams on being selected as the District’s new Director of Information Technology! Mr. Williams began as a school technician in 2020 at Lewisville Elementary School, where he built a strong foundation in educational technology. He then transitioned to Chester Middle School, gaining valuable experience in student and staff support. A year later, he became a network engineer for the District, where he worked extensively with intercom systems, phones, Cisco switches, and overall network infrastructure, ensuring that our schools had the technology needed to support learning. He is eager to begin this new chapter in his career. “As the new Director of IT, I look forward to leading our technology initiatives, strengthening our infrastructure, and continuing to provide the best possible support for our schools and students. I am eager to see what the future holds and am committed to driving innovation and efficiency in our district technology.” Congratulations Mr. Williams!

Looking for a great job in education? Attend the Chester County School District Recruitment Fair 2025! We’re hiring for a range of current openings, as well as for the 2025 - 2026 school year. Saturday, February 1, 2025 9:00am-12:00pm Chester Middle School Positions available include: • Teachers • Paraprofessionals • Student nutrition staff • Maintenance staff • IT professionals and more Alternative certification representatives will also be onsite. To register ahead of the event, please visit https://tinyurl.com/CCSDFAIR2025.

Our next board meeting will be on 01/27/25. 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

Chester County School District will operate on a 2-hour delay Thursday, January 23, 2025, as overnight freezing may continue to cause hazardous driving conditions during the morning hours, especially on rural routes and side roads. The change will give all morning commuters and our buses additional time and daylight to reach school safely. Students who ride the bus should arrive at their stop two hours later than usual. Similarly, all students and staff should report to their school buildings two hours later than their regular time. We ask that everyone please exercise caution on the roads. Students should also continue to dress warmly, as colder than usual temperatures will continue through the end of the week. Thank you and stay safe!

The latest weather data indicates higher than predicted snowfall in our area. We have been advised that temperatures will remain below freezing, causing hazardous road conditions beyond our initially planned 2-hour delay. After further consideration, and for the safety of our school community, all Chester County School District facilities will be CLOSED on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. February 17, 2025, will be an eLearning weather makeup day, as indicated by our academic calendar. Further details will be released at a later date. Please continue to monitor local weather forecasts, and our social media pages for additional information. We will send updates to parents/staff as needed. Stay safe!

CCSD was out and about Sunday afternoon during the Annual MLK Day Parade in the City of Chester. Thank you to all of our wonderful student bands, cheer teams, and other student groups who came out in support!

The latest weather data indicates a chance of light snow developing after 5 p.m. this evening. As such, all after-school and athletic activities will be canceled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The District will also operate on a 2-hour delay Wednesday, January 22, 2025, as overnight freezing may cause hazardous driving conditions during the morning hours. This means that students who ride the bus, should be at their stop 2 hours later than normal. All students and staff should also report to their school buildings 2 hours later than normal. We ask that everyone continue to monitor local weather forecasts and CCSD social media for the latest information. Parents/staff members will be directly contacted via phone call, text, and email with updates as needed. Parents, PLEASE ensure that your contact information is up-to-date and accurate in PowerSchool, so you do not miss any official school district announcements. Thank you!

The Chester County School District will follow its regular schedule on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. While there are currently no indications that adverse winter weather will have a heavy impact on our area, we will continue to monitor conditions closely. Also due to colder-than-usual morning temperatures, we remind parents and students to please dress appropriately over the course of the week. As always, if any schedule changes occur, CCSD will notify parents and staff directly through phone calls, text messages, and emails.

Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – a leader whose vision of equality, justice, and peace continues to inspire the world. Together, we can honor his dream and ensure it continues shining brightly for generations.

REMINDER: All CCSD facilities will be CLOSED on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. All normal school district operations will resume Tuesday.

Yesterday, family and staff gathered at Great Falls High for the annual District Spelling Bee. School champions from across the county competed for a chance to advance to Panthers Stadium in March. Congrats to the winner, Shaylee Stowe (LES), and runner-up A'livia Foote (CMS)!