🍂 FALL FESTIVAL IS HERE! 🍂
Bring the whole family for an evening of games, candy, crafts, STEM fun, face painting, and more at Chester High School!
🗓️ October 21 | 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
🎶 Don’t miss the Band Concert at 7 PM in the Gym!
⭐ FREE admission – everyone’s welcome!
📍 Chester High School – 1330 JA Cochran Bypass
Let’s make this Fall Festival unforgettable!
Bring the whole family for an evening of games, candy, crafts, STEM fun, face painting, and more at Chester High School!
🗓️ October 21 | 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
🎶 Don’t miss the Band Concert at 7 PM in the Gym!
⭐ FREE admission – everyone’s welcome!
📍 Chester High School – 1330 JA Cochran Bypass
Let’s make this Fall Festival unforgettable!
Reminder: 2nd Annual Fall Festival Tomorrow!
Don’t forget to join us at Chester High School for our 2nd Annual Fall Festival tomorrow!
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 21
⏰ Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Front Courtyard
Enjoy food trucks, fun activities, exhibits, games, plenty of candy, and a band concert in the Gym at 7:00 PM!
Bring your family, celebrate our students, and show your Cyclone pride. We can’t wait to see you there!
Don’t forget to join us at Chester High School for our 2nd Annual Fall Festival tomorrow!
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 21
⏰ Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Front Courtyard
Enjoy food trucks, fun activities, exhibits, games, plenty of candy, and a band concert in the Gym at 7:00 PM!
Bring your family, celebrate our students, and show your Cyclone pride. We can’t wait to see you there!
Red Ribbon Week 2025.
FCCLA & YAB look forward to seeing you participate on October 23 to 31, 2025
FCCLA & YAB look forward to seeing you participate on October 23 to 31, 2025
Exciting Events Coming Up at Chester High School!
🍂 2nd Annual Fall Festival
Date: Tuesday, October 21
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Front Courtyard
Enjoy food trucks, fun activities, exhibits, games, plenty of candy, and a band concert in the Gym at 7:00 PM!
🏹 1st Archery Tournament
Date: Thursday, October 23
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Gym
Come cheer on our students in the first-ever Archery Tournament!
Join us for an evening of fun, games, and community spirit. These events are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our students and show your Cyclone pride!
We can’t wait to see you there!
🍂 2nd Annual Fall Festival
Date: Tuesday, October 21
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Front Courtyard
Enjoy food trucks, fun activities, exhibits, games, plenty of candy, and a band concert in the Gym at 7:00 PM!
🏹 1st Archery Tournament
Date: Thursday, October 23
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Gym
Come cheer on our students in the first-ever Archery Tournament!
Join us for an evening of fun, games, and community spirit. These events are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our students and show your Cyclone pride!
We can’t wait to see you there!
🎓 FAFSA Workshop at CHS! 💰
Seniors — are you ready to get free money for college?
Bring your parents and join us for our FAFSA Workshop!
📅 Financial aid representatives will be on site to help you and your family complete the FAFSA and answer all your questions.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to secure your college funding!
Seniors — are you ready to get free money for college?
Bring your parents and join us for our FAFSA Workshop!
📅 Financial aid representatives will be on site to help you and your family complete the FAFSA and answer all your questions.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to secure your college funding!
🎃 Send a Spooky Surprise! 👻
The FCCLA & Youth Advisory Board are spreading Halloween cheer with Boo Grams!
🍬 Purchase a sweet treat and a friendly message for yourself or a friend for just $5!
🕸️ Order anytime from October 1–28 and your Boo Gram will be delivered during 3rd and 4th block on October 31st!
See Mrs. Thompson-Land, Ms. Graham, or any FCCLA member to order.
Don’t miss out — make someone’s Halloween a little sweeter! 🍭🎃
The FCCLA & Youth Advisory Board are spreading Halloween cheer with Boo Grams!
🍬 Purchase a sweet treat and a friendly message for yourself or a friend for just $5!
🕸️ Order anytime from October 1–28 and your Boo Gram will be delivered during 3rd and 4th block on October 31st!
See Mrs. Thompson-Land, Ms. Graham, or any FCCLA member to order.
Don’t miss out — make someone’s Halloween a little sweeter! 🍭🎃
🎤 CHS Got Talent Sign Up Now!
Auditions will be held on Monday and Wednesday over the next two weeks. Apply through the link provided! You must go through auditions in order to perform. There will be snacks and awards at the event. We highly encourage anyone with talent to sign up and invite all family and friends to come out and support! This show is open to students, teachers, AND parents to perform, so come get in the spotlight! Parents can sign up at the Fall Festival on October 21st.
FCCLA members proudly represented Chester High School at the Fall Leadership Conference held at the University of South Carolina. They gained valuable insights, leadership skills, and unforgettable experiences with fellow student leaders from across the state.
#GoCyclone
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.
