Don't miss out on all the Christmas fun happening in downtown Chester this weekend!
3 months ago, Chester Park Elementary School of Inquiry
There are lots of fun free activities for families in Chester this weekend.
It’s MAP Testing week! ✨

Families, please help set our students up for success by:
✅ Making sure they get a good night’s rest
✅ Reminding students to eat a healthy breakfast — if they don’t eat at home, they can stop by the cafeteria for one
✅ Ensuring they arrive on time

Your support makes a big difference in helping our students do their very best!
3 months ago, Chester Park Elementary School of Inquiry
We will have MAP testing this week.

🦃🎉 Thanksgiving Break is Here! 🎉🦃

Just a reminder: NO SCHOOL from November 24th to November 28th!
It’s time to gobble up some fun, enjoy yummy food, and spend time with your favorite people! 💛

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 🍁🧡

3 months ago, Chester Park Elementary School of Inquiry
Our school will be on Thanksgiving Break from November 24th-28th.
Our 3rd and 4th graders created Thanksgiving cards for Chester Nursing Home residents in Art this week!
3 months ago, Chester Park Elementary School of Inquiry
Thanksgiving cards were made for the nursing home
Thanksgiving cards were made for the nursing home.
Thanksgiving cards were made for the nursing home.
Thanksgiving cards were made for the nursing home.
Thanksgiving cards were made for the nursing home.
Thanksgiving cards were made for the nursing home.
Thanksgiving cards were made for the nursing home.
Thanksgiving cards were made for the nursing home.
Thanksgiving cards were made for the nursing home.
Such a fun time at our Turkey Trot!🦃
3 months ago, Chester Park Elementary School of Inquiry
We had a fun time at our Turkey Trot
We had a fun time at our Turkey Trot.
We had a fun time at our Turkey Trot.
We had a fun time at our Turkey Trot.
If you forgot to sign up for the Turkey Trot Fun Run, no worries — there’s still time! Just send in your form and $10, or swing by the Inquiry Office by 10am tomorrow. Parents are welcome to come cheer on the runners! Be sure to stop by the sign-in table to grab a visitor badge. 🦃💛
3 months ago, Chester Park Elementary School of Inquiry
The Turkey Trot is tomorrow
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.
3 months ago, CCSD
Thanksgiving Break - November 24- 28
Thank you to all the families who joined us for Family Literacy and Math Night!
3 months ago, Chester Park Elementary School of Inquiry
We had a good turn out for Family Night
We had a good turn out for Family Night.
We had a good turn out for Family Night.
We had a good turn out for Family Night.
We had a good turn out for Family Night.
We had a good turn out for Family Night.
We had a good turn out for Family Night.
We had a good turn out for Family 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
3 months ago, Chester Park Elementary School of Inquiry
Congratulations to the students inducted into Student Council
Congratulations to the students inducted into Student Council.
Congratulations to the students inducted into Student Council.
Congratulations to the students inducted into Student Council.
Congratulations to the students inducted into Student Council.
Congratulations to the students inducted into Student Council.
Congratulations to the students inducted into Student Council.
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
3 months ago, Chester Park Elementary School of Inquiry
Congratulations to the students inducted into Student Council
Congratulations to the students inducted into Student Council.
Congratulations to the students inducted into Student Council.
Congratulations to the students inducted into Student Council.
Congratulations to the students inducted into Student Council.
Congratulations to the students inducted into Student Council.
Congratulations to the students inducted into Student Council.
🦃📚Thanksgiving Reading Challenge📚🦃
3 months ago, Chester Park Elementary School of Inquiry
The flyer details our 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.
3 months ago, Chester Park Elementary School of Inquiry
We recognized our star students for October.
We recognized our star students for October.
We recognized our star students for October.
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 .)
3 months ago, Chester Park Elementary School of Inquiry
George Tucker and 5th grade students learned about careers
George Tucker and 5th grade students learned about careers.
George Tucker and 5th grade students learned about careers.
George Tucker and 5th grade students learned about careers.
George Tucker and 5th grade students learned about careers.
George Tucker and 5th grade students learned about careers.
George Tucker and 5th grade students learned about careers.
George Tucker and 5th grade students learned about careers.
George Tucker and 5th grade students learned about careers.
George Tucker and 5th grade students learned about careers.
Please see the flyer for Book Fair times next week.
3 months ago, Chester Park Elementary School of Inquiry
Our Book Fair will be open next week.
In honor of Veterans Day this week, our PreK and Kindergarteners painted shapes using red and blue.
3 months ago, Chester Park Elementary School of Inquiry
PreK and K5 painted flags.
PreK and K5 painted flags
This is an American flag
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
3 months ago, Chester Park Elementary School of Inquiry
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!
3 months ago, Chester Park Elementary School of Inquiry
Wear college shirts Friday

🏃‍♀️🐔 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!

3 months ago, Chester Park Elementary School of Inquiry
Don't forget to sign up for our Turkey Trot by November 20th.

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.

3 months ago, Chester Park Elementary School of Inquiry
Parents can come in to shop with their child at the Book Fair this year.
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.
3 months ago, Chester Park Elementary School of Inquiry
If you would like to visit the Book Fair tomorrow, please use the COLT entrance.