Reminder: All CCSD facilities will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving Break, Nov. 24 - 28, 2025. All students and staff will return to school on Dec. 1, 2025. For a full academic year calendar, visit our website at: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/calendars.
Thank you to all the families who joined us for Family Literacy and Math Night!
Meet our 25-26 Inquiry Student Council. Members participated in an Induction Ceremony this morning supported by family and friends.
President
Keith Feaster
Vice President
Mace Howze
Secretary
Aubrii Davis
Treasurer
Cardelle McCree
Historian
Zechariah Dunovant
Chief Assistant to the Advisor
Emerson Means
Assistant to the Advisor
Theodore Lopez
Speaker of the House/Reporter
Robert Dye
Class Representatives
Ava Caldwell
August Howze
Harper Wood
Edison Aghenebit
Kayleigh White
Averiee Wright
Anyla Douglas
Kennedi McClurkin
Walker McWatters
Meet our 25-26 Inquiry Student Council. Members participated in an Induction Ceremony this morning supported by family and friends.
President
Keith Feaster
Vice President
Mace Howze
Secretary
Aubrii Davis
Treasurer
Cardelle McCree
Historian
Zechariah Dunovant
Chief Assistant to the Advisor
Emerson Means
Assistant to the Advisor
Theodore Lopez
Speaker of the House/Reporter
Robert Dye
Class Representatives
Ava Caldwell
August Howze
Harper Wood
Edison Aghenebit
Kayleigh White
Averiee Wright
Anyla Douglas
Kennedi McClurkin
Walker McWatters
🦃📚Thanksgiving Reading Challenge📚🦃
⭐️Star Students of the Month⭐️
Star Students are chosen by teachers based on displaying the Life Skill(s) of the month and/or their positive approach to academics, interactions with others, and/or behavior. These students will receive prizes and be featured on our digital sign outside of
the school and Star Student of the Month bulletin board. They will also be recognized with a certificate at our next Awards Program.
As part of National Career Development Week, Ms. Hughes (School Counselor) hosted a “Career Cafe” featuring Mr. George Tucker. Mr. Tucker is a Senior Environmental Engineer with OceanaGold Corporation. Our 5th grade students learned all about the company, his job duties, the education/training required for his job, and related careers all while being served muffins and juice. (If you or someone you know would like to share his/her career with our Shining Stars, please reach out to Ms. Hughes at sihughes@chester.k12.sc.us .)
Please see the flyer for Book Fair times next week.
In honor of Veterans Day this week, our PreK and Kindergarteners painted shapes using red and blue.
The results are in! All of the candidates running for an elected office did a superb job delivering campaign speeches yesterday! We know how much courage it takes to stand before a crowd and tell them about your leadership. The students listed below will have the opportunity to learn organization, leadership, and teamwork skills and lead school-wide activities throughout the year. We are proud to present our 2025-2026 Student Council:
President: Keith Feaster
Vice President: Mace Howze
Secretary: Aubrii Davis
Treasurer: Cardelle McCree
Historian: Zechariah Dunovant
Chief Assistant to the Advisor: Emerson Means
Assistant to the Advisor: Theodore Lopez
Press Secretary/Reporter: Robert Dye
5th Grade Representatives: Ava Caldwell, August Howze, Harper Wood
4th Grade Representatives: Averiee Wright, Edison Aghenebit, Kayleigh White
3rd Grade Representatives: Kennedi McClurkin, Walker McWatters, Anyla Douglas
President: Keith Feaster
Vice President: Mace Howze
Secretary: Aubrii Davis
Treasurer: Cardelle McCree
Historian: Zechariah Dunovant
Chief Assistant to the Advisor: Emerson Means
Assistant to the Advisor: Theodore Lopez
Press Secretary/Reporter: Robert Dye
5th Grade Representatives: Ava Caldwell, August Howze, Harper Wood
4th Grade Representatives: Averiee Wright, Edison Aghenebit, Kayleigh White
3rd Grade Representatives: Kennedi McClurkin, Walker McWatters, Anyla Douglas
It is National Career Development Week/Month. Friday (11/14) is College T-Shirt Day. Don't forget to wear your favorite college shirt or colors!
🏃♀️🐔 Turkey Trot is Almost Here! 🐔🏃♂️
Join us for Chester Park Elementary School of Inquiry’s 2nd Annual Turkey Trot Fun Run!
📅 Date: Friday, November 21st
🕐 Time: 1:15pm – 2:00pm
💲 Entry Fee: $10
Dress like a turkey or wear your favorite Thanksgiving colors and trot with us! Every student participant will receive a small treat and a bottle of water. Families are welcome to cheer from the Family Cheering Section.
🎉 Prizes Given for:
Best Dressed Turkey
Most Creative Costume
Most Spirit and more
We’re excited to announce that DJ Big Mama will be bringing the music and energy to our Turkey Trot! 🎶
Sign up forms and money are due by Thursday, November 20th. Let’s make this an afternoon of fun while raising money to support our school!
Parents, you CAN come in and shop the Book Fair with your student during the school day. You must sign in at the COLT or Arts office, and we'll have your child meet you in the Media Center.
Book Fair hours are: 8:00am-2:15pm daily.
On Tuesday, November 11th, CPC will have an early release at 11:45am. The Book Fair will reopen from 12:45-3:00pm in the Media Center. If you would like to bring your child to the Book Fair to shop tomorrow afternoon, please enter through the COLT entrance only.
🎉🏃♂️ Turkey Trot Fun Run – 2nd Annual! 🏃♀️🦃
Join us for a fun and festive run on Friday, November 21st!
Signups and the $10 entry fee are due by November 20th.
📌 Be sure to check out the flyer for all the details.
Let’s trot into the holiday season together! 🍂👟
Join us for a fun and festive run on Friday, November 21st!
Signups and the $10 entry fee are due by November 20th.
📌 Be sure to check out the flyer for all the details.
Let’s trot into the holiday season together! 🍂👟
🌟Star Readers for October🌟
🌟Early Release Day - November 11th🌟
🎄✨ Christmas in Chester – A Magical Celebration for Kids! ✨🎄
Mark your calendars! Christmas in Chester is happening on December 5th & 6th 🎅🎁
📍 Location & Times: Please see the flyer for full details.
🎉 This is a FREE event for all children, filled with holiday cheer, fun activities, and joyful memories. We hope you’ll take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to celebrate the season with our community!
🎁 Sponsored by several amazing local businesses – thank you for helping make this event possible!
Let’s make this a Christmas to remember! ❤️
Mark your calendars! Christmas in Chester is happening on December 5th & 6th 🎅🎁
📍 Location & Times: Please see the flyer for full details.
🎉 This is a FREE event for all children, filled with holiday cheer, fun activities, and joyful memories. We hope you’ll take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to celebrate the season with our community!
🎁 Sponsored by several amazing local businesses – thank you for helping make this event possible!
Let’s make this a Christmas to remember! ❤️
It's almost time for the Scholastic Book Fair. Don't want your student carrying a lot of cash to school? Set up an eWallet instead. This is an easy, convenient, cashless option for students to shop. Visit our school's book fair website, scroll down to the eWallet option and set up.
**Although the website says School of Inquiry, you can still register for an eWallet for your student. All you need to know is their homeroom teacher.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/chesterparkschoolofinquiry
**Although the website says School of Inquiry, you can still register for an eWallet for your student. All you need to know is their homeroom teacher.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/chesterparkschoolofinquiry
Congratulations to August Howze, our October Student of The Month in PE! August is always ready to go and enters the doors each week with the biggest smile. She is always a team player and truly displays shining star behavior! Congrats August, we are SO proud of you! 🌟
