GFE welcomed over 100 families for Thanksgiving dinner.
Happy Thanksgiving!
GFE welcomes the Warpaint Singers!!!
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, our community will vote on a $227 million capital referendum question to build a new Chester High School and Lewisville High School and make key additions to Great Falls High School. The image below shows an overview of the Great Falls High School project.
For additional information on all the proposed projects, visit our website: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/2024-bond
CCSD is introducing My Ride K-12, a parent communication app, to its transportation operations!
My Ride K-12 is a mobile app integrated with student transportation software that allows both you and your student to access estimated times of arrival or departure for your bus. This helps ensure that you and your students are on time for pick-ups and drop-offs while making the bus route more efficient.
My Ride K-12 is now available for you to download on your Apple or Android mobile device. Simply search the app store for “My Ride K-12” to download and register yourself on the app.
For more information on how to register, visit: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/my-ride-k-12
Today, CCSD Director of Safety Jorge Alicea and SRO Ward joined the students at Great Falls Elementary School to take the National Day of Concern about Young People and Gun Violence student pledge. We stand behind these students as they unite against gun violence!
REMINDER: Monday, October 14, 2024, is our District OEC Professional Development Day. There will be no school for students.
All normal school operations will resume on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
CCSD previously announced that the weather make-up day for Monday, September 30, 2024, would take place on November 25, 2024. Due to updated communication from the SC Department of Education, an eLearning Day can be used in place of physically making up the weather day in extreme circumstances, such as those associated with Hurricane Helene.
Therefore, the District has decided to move the weather make-up day to Monday, October 7, 2024, and designate it as an eLearning Day.
With asynchronous instruction, students work independently on the assignments provided. Teachers will advise students of all assignments for the day and will be available during normal school hours via email to provide support as needed.
The original decision to delay the make-up day until November was due to the closeness of the October 7th date, which would have had a greater impact on families and staff members, who already had plans scheduled ahead of time.
October breakfast and lunch menus are now available online at https://myschoolmenus.com/organizations/2240.
Please contact Student Nutrition Services if you have any questions.
TONIGHT, we’re hosting our next Community Engagement Session & School Tour! The event will take place from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Lewisville High School.
Learn about the needs at LHS and our other high schools, along with the proposed solution on the ballot this November. You can also ask questions and provide feedback.
Find additional information here: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/2024-bond
We hope you and your families continue to remain safe as we navigate the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Given a recent update from Chester County Emergency Management, all Chester County Schools will proceed on a normal schedule on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. We've been advised that road conditions have improved throughout the county, and residents continue to have their power restored.
We thank you for your continued support and patience as we ensure the continued safety of our students and staff members. We wish to give a special thank you to all first responders, and power restoration crews who have worked tirelessly over the past several days. Thank you!
On TUESDAY, we’re hosting our next Community Engagement Session & School Tour! The event will take place from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Lewisville High School.
Learn about the needs at LHS and our other high schools, along with the proposed solution on the ballot this November. You can also ask questions and provide feedback.
Find additional information here: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/2024-bond
Chester County Emergency Management has informed us that a Tropical Storm Warning will be in effect beginning at 5 pm this evening. As such, all after-school and athletic events scheduled for Thursday will be canceled.
The District will remain on eLearning on Friday, 9/27/24.
Please continue to monitor your local weather stations, and stay safe!
WEATHER UPDATE: The District is currently monitoring weather conditions and working in conjunction with Chester County Emergency Management. As always, we will notify everyone in the event of any school closures or delays due to hazardous weather.
In preparation for a possible e-learning day, we ask that all parents please remind their children to carry home any necessary items or learning devices over the next several days.
The safety of our students, school buses, and staff traveling on the roads during potentially hazardous conditions remains a priority. Please continue to check our social media, or website for any updates. Also, the District will send out direct communications via phone, text, and email.
Thank you for your cooperation, and please stay safe.
The National Weather Service, in conjunction with Chester County Emergency Management, is predicting potentially dangerous weather conditions Friday morning due to Hurricane Helene including flooding and sustained winds up to 43 mph. These conditions make it hazardous for our buses to operate while transporting students.
For the safety of our school community, the Chester County School District will move to an eLearning day on Friday, September 27, 2024. All after-school activities and athletic events scheduled for Friday will also be canceled.
Students are asked to please ensure they take all learning devices and necessary materials home with them. Teachers will be available during normal school hours via email to provide support as needed. All District staff members are also asked to work remotely. We will continue to monitor the situation and send updates as needed.
Please continue to watch local weather forecasts, and stay safe!
TONIGHT, we’re hosting our next Community Engagement Session & School Tour! The event will take place from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Great Falls High School cafeteria.
Learn about the needs at GFHS and our other high schools, along with the proposed solution on the ballot this November. You can also ask questions and provide feedback.
Find additional information here: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/2024-bond
On TUESDAY, we’re hosting our next Community Engagement Session & School Tour! The event will take place from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Great Falls High School cafeteria.
Learn about the needs at GFHS and our other high schools, along with the proposed solution on the ballot this November. You can also ask questions and provide feedback.
Find additional information here: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/2024-bond
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Attention Chester County School District Families:
We are aware of recent social media claims regarding threats to schools in several surrounding districts and states. Today, we received reports that some of these posts reference schools in our district. We have thoroughly investigated these reports and found no evidence that any of our schools are involved.
We encourage you to remind your students that it is always important to speak with an administrator or trusted adult if they have any concerns, whether from conversations or social media posts. Following the "See Something, Say Something" approach is essential, and we will investigate any reports related to the safety of our schools.
We also ask that you talk to your students about the impact of sharing unverified information, especially if the intent is to disrupt the school day or cause unnecessary panic. Posting or spreading these types of messages can be damaging to the mental health of our students, parents, and staff, and sharing misinformation only amplifies false claims. Please refrain from spreading such posts, particularly if they don’t pertain to our local schools.
Safety remains our top priority, and through collaboration, we will continue to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all.
Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe.
Join us for a series of events to learn more about our high school facility needs and the proposed solution on the ballot this November! Each session will feature a gallery of projects and a tour of our school facilities.
Monday, September 16, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Chester High School (gymnasium)
Tuesday, September 24, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Great Falls High School (cafeteria)
Tuesday, October 1, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Lewisville High School (cafeteria)
We look forward to seeing everyone there! For more information, visit our website: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/2024-bond
On Tuesday, November 5, our community will vote on a $227 million bond referendum question to build a new Chester High School and a new Lewisville High School, and make key improvements and additions to Great Falls High School.
Join us for a series of events to learn more about our high school facility needs and the proposed solution on the ballot this November! Each session will feature a gallery of projects and a tour of our school facilities.
Monday, September 16, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Chester High School (gymnasium)
Tuesday, September 24, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Great Falls High School (cafeteria)
Tuesday, October 1, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Lewisville High School (cafeteria)
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
