Awesome turnout at our District Scholarship Night at CHS!
A huge thank you to Mr. Bobby Holcombe, Financial Aid Director at USC Union, for sharing valuable tips on scholarships and financial aid.
Stay tuned for our upcoming FAFSA workshop at LHS!
For those who missed the presentation, additional information is available in Guidance.
Get ready for an epic week of school spirit!
Monday: Soccer Mom/Cookout Dad Day—show off your best backyard BBQ style.
Tuesday: Lifelong Cyclone Day—seniors, channel your golden years with pride.
Wednesday: Support the Court/Twin Day—pair up with a friend and cheer on the homecoming candidates.
Thursday: Teacher/Student Swap—who will rock the swap best?
Friday: Cyclone Pride Day—paint the school red, white, and blue!
Let's make this the most spirited week yet! #HOCO
It’s Chick-fil-A Wednesday! Get your sandwich + chips combo for just $8! Pre-order with Mrs. Thompson-Land or Ms. Graham at lunch—limited quantities available on sale day. Don’t miss out! 🍔 #FCCLA #ChickfilAWednesday
🎉 Hey everyone! Our Homecoming Parade is coming up, and we want YOU to come out and have some fun with us! 🎉
Bring your family, friends, and good vibes for a day full of floats, marching bands, beautiful Homecoming court candidates, and yep — lots of candy being thrown out for the kids! 🍬👋
🗓️ When: Thursday, October 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Chester High School
We’ve also got you covered with a handy parking map attached so you can snag front-row spots and not miss a single moment. Premium parking is only available until 5:30 so make sure you have plenty of time to get here and get set up!
Come cheer, wave, and enjoy the celebration with your community — it’s going to be a blast! 🎈
See you there! 🥳
If you have any questions, please reach out to:
Abram Scott (Principal) - ascott@chester.k12.sc.us
Haleigh Pemberton- hpemberton@chester.k12.sc.us
Bring your family, friends, and good vibes for a day full of floats, marching bands, beautiful Homecoming court candidates, and yep — lots of candy being thrown out for the kids! 🍬👋
🗓️ When: Thursday, October 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Chester High School
We’ve also got you covered with a handy parking map attached so you can snag front-row spots and not miss a single moment. Premium parking is only available until 5:30 so make sure you have plenty of time to get here and get set up!
Come cheer, wave, and enjoy the celebration with your community — it’s going to be a blast! 🎈
See you there! 🥳
If you have any questions, please reach out to:
Abram Scott (Principal) - ascott@chester.k12.sc.us
Haleigh Pemberton- hpemberton@chester.k12.sc.us
Guidance September Newsletter
It is College Application Day at Chester High Seniors are taking the next big step toward their future as they apply to colleges explore opportunities and chase their dreams The future starts here at CHS 🎓
Team Up for Life 💜
The Youth Advisory Board is promoting Suicide Awareness & Self-Improvement Month this September.
On September 10, 2025, let’s come together to raise awareness—wear purple and teal to show your support.
Students will also have the opportunity to share uplifting words by adding motivational messages to our Wall of Hope.
Together, we can fight stigma, spread hope, and stand for life.
REMINDER: August 19, 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
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
Back-to-School season is just around the corner, and here are some important upcoming dates and reminders:
Secondary Student and Family Orientation will be held at each middle and high school on July 21, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and on July 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Families will be able to register in person, pay any outstanding fees, and receive other pertinent information for the upcoming school year.
Our district-wide Meet the Teacher event will occur on July 31, 2025, from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., and August 1, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Please get in touch with your child's school for additional information.
Join CCSD on Facebook Live for our Back-to-School 2025 Virtual Town Hall! Dr. Sutton and Senior Leadership will share updates on a variety of school-related topics and answer live questions from the community. The broadcast will begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
The first day of school for students is August 4, 2025. Register online today at: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/o/ccsd/page/student-registration
Secondary Student and Family Orientation will be held at each middle and high school on July 21, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and on July 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Families will be able to register in person, pay any outstanding fees, and receive other pertinent information for the upcoming school year.
Our district-wide Meet the Teacher event will occur on July 31, 2025, from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., and August 1, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Please get in touch with your child's school for additional information.
Join CCSD on Facebook Live for our Back-to-School 2025 Virtual Town Hall! Dr. Sutton and Senior Leadership will share updates on a variety of school-related topics and answer live questions from the community. The broadcast will begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
The first day of school for students is August 4, 2025. Register online today at: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/o/ccsd/page/student-registration
ATTENTION: Due to a high chance of inclement weather Friday morning, all high school graduation ceremonies will be moved inside to each school's gymnasium to ensure the safety of our attendees, students, and staff members.
Seating will be limited to the number of tickets given to each student. The District will also broadcast each ceremony live on Facebook.
Please contact your child’s school with any questions or concerns.
Graduation ceremonies will take place on Friday, May 30, 2025, with Chester High School at 8:00 a.m., Lewisville High School at 10:00 a.m., and Great Falls High School at 11:30 a.m.
Please ensure that you arrive early as we will be conducting weapon screenings to ensure the safety of all attendees. Law enforcement officials will also be on site for public safety. We ask that everyone please be mindful of increased traffic entering and leaving each high school campus.
All graduation ceremonies will be broadcast live on the District’s main Facebook page. Please note that online audio may be muted during each opening procession in order to avoid potential copyright claims from Facebook's algorithm, which may terminate our livestream.
Congratulations again to the Class of 2025 on reaching this incredible milestone!
May 6, 2025, is Teacher Appreciation Day! Let's take a moment to celebrate the dedication and hard work of our teachers. THANK YOU for the knowledge, the kindness, and the countless ways you shape the future every day.
To the educators who inspire, encourage, and shape the future, we thank you. Your patience, creativity, and dedication make a difference every single day. Let’s take a moment to recognize and celebrate the teachers who changed our lives in the comments below. Thank you!
Student registration via FinalForms is now OPEN! New or returning students in grades Pre-K through 12th can register online for the 2025-2026 school year.
Check out our Registration Homepage for additional information: https://tinyurl.com/CCSDregister2025
May Meal Menus are now available online at: https://myschoolmenus.com/organizations/2240.
Please contact Student Nutrition Services if you have any questions.
CCSD is proud to present the Annual Arts Showcase April 29, 2025 at Chester Middle School, starting at 6 p.m. Come out and support our talented student artists and performers!
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
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.
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.
Our friends at York Tech will have an Open House on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Learn about all the great offerings for the upcoming year. Every student who completes a FAFSA will be entered to receive a Grand Prize from York Tech. See the flyer for details!
