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

As we continue into the summer months, we encourage you to keep your child’s math skills sharp by completing the Summer Math Calendar activities. These short, engaging tasks are designed to help students retain what they’ve learned and build confidence heading into the next school year. Each day features a quick and fun math activity.
Visit our website for more info: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/article/2281403
We wish you a fun and math-filled summer!

COLT Yearbooks are still available for sale - $20. Available at the front office.
Calling all Rising 6th Graders!
Join us Thursday night at Chester Middle School at 5:30 p.m.

2025 COLT Kindergarten Graduation
https://youtu.be/zD8PSGKvOXM?si=k9Y3U3rWW-3GvYu9
Mark Your Calendars for the COLT End of School Year Events

Reminder: State Testing continues Tuesday, May 13th for all 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders. Students will be taking the Mathematics test. On Thursday, May 15th, only 4th graders will be taking the state Science test. Any student absent from school on testing days will be required to do makeup testing.

COLT invites all parents to Pastries for Parents: COLT Media Center, 7:15 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Thank you Nurse Jade for all the attention you give to the safety and well being of students and staff at COLT.

Yearbooks Are Available for Sale until Gone - $20

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.

Calling all Parents to Come Join Us on Friday, May 9th, 7:15-8:00 a.m.
Pastries with Parents to Celebrate All the Wonderful Things You Do!


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!

SC READY Testing Starts Monday!

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

Happy Principal's Day to the Vibrant and Cheerful Mrs. Ashford-Knox, reminding us all that we are all kinds of wonderful.

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!

New and Returning students for the 2025-2026 school year may now complete registration for PreK through 5th grade at COLT.

SC READY Testing Dates

