
Join us on Facebook live July 23, 2024, for important back-to-school updates from Superintendent, Dr. Antwon Sutton and CCSD Senior Leadership. The virtual presentation will begin at 6 p.m.
Please contact cchristoff@chester.k12.sc.us if you have any questions.


2024 - 2025 School Supply Lists are now available on our website: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/article/1679267
NOTE: Parents of Great Falls Elementary students, please confirm with the school to determine supply needs.


Back-to-School 2024: Registration is available online at chester.k12.sc.us. Please contact your child's school or the District's Attendance Office if you have any questions or need assistance. Parents, if you are having trouble with Parent Portal, please email Amanda Kee at akee@chester.k12.sc.us for assistance
Secondary Student and Family Orientation will take place July 17, 2024, from, 2 pm – 6pm, and July 18, 2024, from 9 am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 4pm. All middle and high school students and their families may report to their respective campus to pick up their class schedules or receive registration assistance and other services.
Our district-wide Meet the Teacher event will occur July 30, 2024, from 2 pm – 6 pm, and July 31, 2024, 9 am – 12 pm. Please contact your child's school for additional information.
The first day of school is August 1, 2024.


REMINDER: Register your pre-k or kindergarten student, enroll a new student, or verify a returning student for the 2024 - 2025 school year.
Visit our website for additional information: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/student-verification-and-enrollment
Please contact your child's school, or the District's Attendance Office at (803) 581-9545 if you have any questions or need assistance.
If you are having trouble logging in to Parent Portal, please email Amanda Kee at akee@chester.k12.sc.us for assistance or call your child's school directly. We are aware of some error messages occurring for users when submitting forms, and are working with PowerSchool to resolve this.
The first day of school for students is August 1, 2024.


REMINDER: All CCSD facilities will be closed on July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. Normal summer operations will resume on Monday.


Help CCSD Pack the Bus! We are once again partnering with the Chester Walmart location for our annual school supply drive. Join us Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 10am-2pm, and help give students the supplies they need to succeed!


Attention CCSD Parents! PowerSchool will be unavailable this week due to our annual rollover and maintenance. Users may experience difficulties accessing their accounts during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience, and thank you for your patience.


Attention Rising Seniors: Please mark your calendar for Senior Portraits, which will be taken Thursday, July 25, 2024 in the Cafeteria. Please use the following link to schedule your appointment: https://tinyurl.com/GFSeniorPictures. #BetterTodayGF #GFSenior25



2024-2025 Registration is now OPEN! Register your pre-k or kindergarten student, enroll a new student, or verify a returning student for the upcoming year.
Visit our website for additional information: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/student-verification-and-enrollment
Please contact your child's school, or the District's Attendance Office at (803) 581-9545 if you have any questions or need assistance. The first day of school is August 1, 2024.


The Ag + Art Tour is coming to Chester County June 29 & 30, 2024! Interested in becoming a volunteer? Visit https://www.agandarttour.com/chester for additional information.


The Ag + Art Tour is coming to Chester County June 29 & 30, 2024! Visit local farms, see local artists at work, and learn about South Carolina's rich agricultural history. For a list of tour sites and additional information, visit https://www.agandarttour.com/chester.


The Ag + Art Tour is coming to Chester County June 29 & 30, 2024! Visit local farms, see local artists at work, and learn about South Carolina's rich agricultural history.
For a list of tour sites and additional information, visit https://www.agandarttour.com/chester.


The 2024 Summer Reading and Activity Calendars are now available! Please visit our website to download: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/article/1624811.


REMINDER: Graduation ceremonies will take place June 1, 2024, 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.
CCSD wishes to remind the public that the Clear Bag Policy will be in effect during that day. The policy can be read in full on our website: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/safety-security. Law enforcement officials will 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 broadcasted live on the District’s main Facebook page. Please note that online audio will be muted during each opening procession in order to avoid potential copyright claims from Facebook's algorithm which can terminate our livestream.
Congratulations again, to the Class of 2024 on reaching this incredible milestone!


Here is an opportunity for interest-free student loans available from The Springs Close Foundation! See the flyer below for details. Deadline is July 1, 2024.


Teacher Appreciation Week is a time when schools across the country join together to celebrate teachers for all they do for education. At CCSD, we celebrate and love our teachers for their dedication, passion, and hard work in helping children grow.
Join us in celebrating these incredible educators. Give a shout-out to a special teacher in the comments below!

Teacher Appreciation Week is a time when schools across the country join together to celebrate teachers for all they do for education. At CCSD, we celebrate and love our teachers for their dedication, passion, and hard work in helping children grow.
Join us in celebrating these incredible educators. Give a shout-out to a special teacher in the comments below!


Mark your calendars for our next Virtual Parent University where we discuss bullying.
What should you do if your child is bullied? What should you do if your child witnesses bullying? How should you respond if your child is doing the bullying? If you would like to know the answers to these important questions, please join us!
Dr. Glenda M. Brown will share vital parent resources surrounding bullying and how to start those conversations!
Click the link below to register for the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XwXQ-OhGTTGZxyBK9YHMoA
Contact Melody C. Reid by email at melody@hazelpittman.org or call 803-377-8111 Ext. 7004 for more information!


Red Devil Parents, the SC Department of Education is asking parents of students in grades 3-12 to participate in a School Climate Survey. We invite you to please participate by logging on to the Parent Portal (PowerSchool) app on your mobile device or a computer to complete the survey. If you are using a computer, click the word “Forms” on the left side. If you are using the app, click “More” with the three dots on the bottom right and then “Forms.” You will find the 2024 SCDE School Climate Parent Survey there. We appreciate your participation in this survey! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us in the Main Office. #BetterTodayGF


We would like to send out a reminder for everyone to please practice safety if attempting to engage in solar eclipse activities. NEVER look directly at the sun without proper eye protection. More info: https://science.nasa.gov/resource/2024-total-solar-eclipse-safety-sheet/
