Chester County School District

The CCSD Board will hold a special-called meeting tomorrow, September 16, 2025, at 4:30 pm to discuss potential interim superintendent candidates.

View the Agenda: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/board-meeting-documents
Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/@CCSDLIVE

This month, we honor and celebrate the rich cultures, vibrant histories, and incredible contributions of Hispanic communities across the country. Let’s take this time to learn, appreciate, and uplift voices that inspire us all.

Join us on September 16 at 6:30 p.m. for another "Empowering Parents as Partners" webinar! Youth vaping is a growing concern in our schools and communities. This webinar will bring together educators, prevention specialists, and students to share the latest information, personal perspectives, and proven strategies for prevention and cessation.

Join the virtual meeting: https://tinyurl.com/y6265s63

This week highlights the importance of adult education and the role family literacy plays in building stronger communities. Adult learners are gaining skills, reaching goals, and opening doors to new opportunities. Families are learning together and creating a foundation for lifelong success.

Thank you to the educators, mentors, and programs making a difference every day. Your work changes lives.

REMINDER: Tuesday, September 16, 2025, is an Early Dismissal day for students. Early dismissal times are as follows:

Elementary: 11:45 am
Middle: 12:30 pm
High: 12:45 pm

Visit our website for additional information: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/arrival-and-dismissal-bell-times

Across the Chester County School District, students and staff came together to remember 9/11 with heartfelt ceremonies and special activities. Thank you to everyone who helped make yesterday's time of remembrance so meaningful.

On this day, we honor the lives lost, the heroes who emerged, and the resilience of a nation forever changed.
May we never forget the bravery, the sacrifice, and the unity that followed.

The CCSD Board will hold a special-called meeting tomorrow, September 11, 2025, at 4:30 pm to discuss the interim superintendent selection process.

View the Agenda: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/board-meeting-documents
Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/@CCSDLIVE

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Day. Today, we come together to raise awareness, show support, and remind everyone that you are not alone. Mental health struggles can be invisible, but help and hope are real and available.

If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out. Talk to a friend, family member, or a mental health professional. CCSD also have incredible Mental Health Counselors and resources in place to help.

The national #988Lifeline provides support for people in suicidal crisis or mental health distress with minimal law enforcement involvement, unless there is a safety threat. If you need help with a mental health, suicide, or substance use problem, please contact 988.

Your story matters, your life matters.

ATTENTION: All phones and internet services are currently down at Chester Middle School. We ask for your patience as our crews work to resolve the issue.

If you need to contact the school, please call the District Office mainline for assistance at 803-385-6122.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding!

Please join us in congratulating our very own Dr. Tammy Taylor on becoming CCSD’s new Coordinator of Recruitment and Employee Relations! Read more about this amazing educator on our website: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/article/2395292

Dr. Taylor will continue to serve as principal of Great Falls Elementary School until a new one has been appointed.

We’re thrilled to share that the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for our new classroom wing at Lewisville Elementary School was a huge success! Thank you to our local and state delegates who joined us to celebrate this exciting milestone. This beautiful new space represents our continued commitment to providing a top-quality learning environment where every child can thrive.

September is Attendance Awareness Month! Chronic absenteeism is a lost opportunity to learn. When students come to school, they engage, learn, and thrive. Let’s work together to reduce absenteeism and ensure every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

For more info, visit: https://awareness.attendanceworks.org/

Several members of the Chester County Board of School Trustees will attend the Lewisville Elementary School Classroom Addition Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.

No official district business will be discussed.

September Meal Menus are now available online at: https://myschoolmenus.com/organizations/2240.
Please contact Student Nutrition Services if you have any questions.

Today, we celebrate the hardworking individuals who keep our communities moving forward. Thank you!

The CCSD Senior Citizen Gold Card for the 2025–2026 school year is now available!

These cards provide free admission to any school-sponsored event in the district. Cards are non-transferable and available to residents aged 65 and older. For more information or to request a card, please contact your local school or the District Office. Cards are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

REMINDER: All CCSD facilities will be CLOSED on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Normal school district operations will resume on Tuesday.

Visit our website for a full academic year calendar: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/calendars