Our next board meeting will be on 04/28/25. Public session will begin at 5:30 p.m.
View the 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
We hope that everyone has a wonderful, relaxing, and safe Spring Break Week! We will see everyone back on April 28, 2025.
On Sunday, April 6, 2025, Jamaican teachers and educators from the Chester County School District participated in the 30th Annual Columbia International Festival at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds in Columbia, SC. The festival, held on April 5 and 6, showcased the diverse cultures represented in South Carolina through music, food, and performing arts. The Jamaican delegation proudly represented their heritage, engaging with the community and contributing to the festival’s multicultural atmosphere. Attendees had the opportunity to experience traditional Jamaican cuisine, music, and cultural displays, fostering a deeper appreciation for Jamaica’s rich traditions. The educators enjoyed connecting with other cultural representatives and festival-goers, making the event a memorable experience for all involved.
Superintendent Dr. Sutton made storytime extra special for National School Library Week by visiting every elementary school in the district to read to students! By sharing stories and sparking imagination, he hopes to inspire children to have a lifelong love of reading.
CCSD Maintenance personnel are currently working toward resolving low water pressure issues at Great Falls Elementary School. We will send out updates to parents as needed. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Student registration via FinalForms is now OPEN! New or returning students in grades Pre-K through 12th grade can register online for the 2025-2026 school year.
Check out our Registration Homepage for additional information: https://tinyurl.com/CCSDregister2025
Some photos from Chester High School JROTC Military Ball. The room was full of smiling faces supporting these young cadets in their achievements.
The Chester High Boys Wrestling team was honored at the State House for their historic 2024-25 AA State Wrestling Championship win. Well done!
The Chester County Board of School Trustees will hold a special called meeting on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 4 p.m. to discuss the FY2026 Budget, the Capital Improvement 5-Year Plan, and the SCAGO Bond Resolution Presentation.
View agenda: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/board-meeting-documents
Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/c/CCSDLIVE
Please join us in congratulating Ms. Marianda Patton for being named the new Assistant Principal of Lewisville Middle! She is currently serving as AP at Chester High School and will begin her new role during the 2025-2026 academic year. Congrats!
Congratulations to Ms. Jennifer Gaston of Chester Park Elementary School of Inquiry for receiving the Jessie Williams Little – Honorable Mention Award from Winthrop University! This award serves to recognize mentor teachers who offer support and guidance to new educators.
This week is National Assistant Principals Week! Let's celebrate the amazing APs who work to create a positive and thriving school environment for our students and staff. Your dedication, leadership, and support make a difference every single day. Thank you!
Today is National School Librarian Day! More than just caretakers of books, our School Librarians, Media Specialists, and Assistants create welcoming spaces where curiosity is encouraged and students develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. Thank you for all you do!
The Chester County Board of School Trustees will hold a special called meeting on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at the district administrative office at 509 District Office Drive, Chester, South Carolina.
The purpose of the special-called meeting is to assemble for a tour of all district school facilities and return. During the school facilities tour, board members will discuss the capital improvement project needs. District bus transportation will be provided for the board members.
An agenda is available online at: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/board-meeting-documents.
There will be no livestream of this special meeting.
Today, we celebrate our amazing Paraprofessionals! They go above and beyond supporting teachers and students in the classroom, and by helping foster a caring and safe learning environment. Thank you, Parapros, for all you do for student success every day!
DATE REMINDERS: April 8, 2025, will be an Early Dismissal day for students for staff collaboration and planning across the district. All school dismissal times are available on our website.
Spring Break will be April 21 - 25, 2025. All CCSD Facilities will be CLOSED. Students and staff will return on Monday, April 28, 2025.
A HUGE congratulations to the LHS Lady Lions State Championship Volleyball Team for being recognized at the State House last week. The team received the HIGHEST level of recognition for their achievement. Way to go, ladies!
This year's Giti Tire Steam Competition was a huge success! Teams from across the District competed by building models of fully sustained "smart cities". Congratulations to our three division winners: Lewisville Elementary, Lewisville Middle, and Great Falls High!
April breakfast and lunch menus are now available online at https://myschoolmenus.com/organizations/2240.
Please contact Student Nutrition Services if you have any questions.
The CCSD Board & Administration attended the Chester County Legislative Breakfast for updates from our local reps. AG Alan Wilson shared powerful remarks on combating human trafficking and opioid abuse in SC. Thank you to our local delegation for their continued service to SC!
