We’re excited to continue our schoolwide challenge to build strong math and vocabulary skills at Lewisville Elementary! 🎉
👉 You can find this week’s Math Problem of the Week and Vocabulary Word of the Week right here:
🔗 https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/o/les/page/math-problem-and-vocabulary-word-of-the-week
Encourage your child to participate and use the vocabulary word in conversation—they might be recognized as our next Student of the Week! 💙
#LESWeeklyChallenge #MathAndWordsMatter #LESproud #GrowingGreatMinds
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 19, 2025, there will be NO SCHOOL for students and staff.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Enjoy the holiday and take a moment to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy of equality, justice, and service.
We’re excited to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our amazing students!
📅 Quarter 2 Awards – Friday, January 16, 2026
🕒 Schedule:
4th Grade – 8:15 AM
2nd Grade – 9:00 AM
3rd Grade – 9:45 AM
5th Grade – 10:30 AM
📍 Location: LES Little Theater
👨👩👧👦 Parents are welcome to attend in person as we recognize students for their academic growth, character, and accomplishments. Park in the back and come in through the bell tower.
💙Thank you for supporting our learners—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
📹 These programs will NOT be live-streamed, but they will be recorded and uploaded to the LES Facebook page at a later date.
We’re excited to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our amazing students!
📅 Quarter 2 Awards – Friday, January 16, 2026
🕒 Schedule:
4th Grade – 8:15 AM
2nd Grade – 9:00 AM
3rd Grade – 9:45 AM
5th Grade – 10:30 AM
📍 Location: LES Little Theater
👨👩👧👦 Parents are welcome to attend in person as we recognize students for their academic growth, character, and accomplishments. Park in the back and come in through the bell tower.
💙Thank you for supporting our learners—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
📹 These programs will NOT be live-streamed, but they will be recorded and uploaded to the LES Facebook page at a later date.
The Student Council Representatives and Officers were elected in November 2025 and formally inducted on January 6, 2026. They will be the governing body for LES and as such will participate in monthly meetings and plan activities and school wide events. They will culminate the year with a field trip. Angie Keels is the student council advisor. The officers and members are as follows:
Student Council Officers:
President: Makenna Jenkins
Vice President: Kisha Gladden
Secretary: Eliana Sorcia-Claros
Treasurer: Isabelle Jordan
Sgt. @ Arms: Matthew Austin and Camila Ellison
Historian: Paisley Ruckart
Representatives: Ainsley Troublefield, Carmella Carrillo-Stanley, Charli Williams, Neil Chen, Zuri Davis, Henry Stone, Banks Bice, Hallie Ferrell, Lucas Rosborough, Parker Hatcher, Argelia Barajas, Skylar Hughes, Travious Lynn, Cohen Melius, Mason McClure-Ware, Hudson Brown, Haven Land, Jac’ion Belk, Joseph Gonzaga, Adriana Ledford, and Laney Roddey
We’re excited to continue our schoolwide challenge to build strong math and vocabulary skills at Lewisville Elementary! 🎉
👉 You can find this week’s Math Problem of the Week and Vocabulary Word of the Week right here:
🔗 https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/o/les/page/math-problem-and-vocabulary-word-of-the-week
Encourage your child to participate and use the vocabulary word in conversation—they might be recognized as our next Student of the Week! 💙
#LESWeeklyChallenge #MathAndWordsMatter #LESproud #GrowingGreatMinds
Check out this month’s edition of the Cub Chronicle to stay updated on all the latest news and events at LES! 🐾✨
📎 Click the link below to read:
🔗 https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/o/les/page/newsletter
***REMINDER***
📣 Student Council Induction Ceremony 📣
We are excited to announce that the Student Council Member and Officer Induction will be held on:
📅 Tuesday, January 6th
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 Little Theater
Parents of Student Council members are invited to attend this special event as we celebrate our student leaders! 🎉
Dress Code: Business Casual
We look forward to honoring these amazing students and their commitment to leadership at LES! 💙💛
#LESStudentCouncil #LeadershipMatters #LESproud
Please ensure that you turn your December Math & Reading Challenge page into your teacher NO LATER than Wednesday, January 7 2026.
The December celebration will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. We hope to have even more students than in November!!!
🔗 Click the link below to access this month’s challenges:
👉 https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/o/les/page/monthly-math-reading-challenges
We are excited to announce that the Student Council Member and Officer Induction will be held on:
📅 Tuesday, January 6th
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 Little Theater
Parents of Student Council members are invited to attend this special event as we celebrate our student leaders! 🎉
Dress Code: Business Casual
We look forward to honoring these amazing students and their commitment to leadership at LES! 💙💛
#LESStudentCouncil #LeadershipMatters #LESproud
HALF DAY TODAY!!
🗓️Friday, December 19, 2025, will be a half day for students.
⏰ Dismissal is at 11:15 AM.
🍽️ Lunch will be served to all students before dismissal.
Following this, we’ll begin our Winter break.
📅 Students will return to school on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Enjoy the break, and we’ll see everyone back refreshed and ready to learn! 💙📚
At Lewisville Elementary, we celebrate students who shine both in and out of the classroom! 🌟 To be recognized as a Lion Cub of the Month, students must consistently demonstrate one or more of the following outstanding qualities:
✅ Positive Attitude
✅ Grit & Determination
✅ Emotional Regulation
✅ Initiative
✅ Responsibility
✅ Citizenship
✅ Respect
✅ Honesty
✅ Cooperation
We’re proud of our Lion Cubs who lead by example and make our school a better place every day! 💛💙
Here are our Lion Cubs of the Month for December:
Peyton Hinson, Waylon Davis, Reagan Holmes, Ava Phillips, Eliza Johnson, Paris Drakeford, Riley Clemson, Allison Keenon, Mia Garcia Blanco, DaShaun Bowler, Hadley Penland, Brielle Walters, Ava Seegars, Willow Crosby, Alexa Macin, Lilyana Ceniceros, Cam’miyah Rivera, Samiah Cotton, Annalisa Cooper, Banks Bice, Parker Hatcher, Aubree Buchanon, Caden Blackmon, Maggie Applegate, Journey Cousar, Will Thomason, Jorge Milla, A’Zayla Boulware, Emmie Boone, Willis Perry, Makenna Jenkins (Music), Audriana Adkins (Computer), Harper Smith (Media), Ace Kennedy (PE)
Christmas cheer was in the air as Santa Claus and our very own Elf on the Shelf, Roary, stopped by to spread holiday magic! 🎄
They passed out gifts to ALL of our students, and the smiles were priceless. ❤️ Our students were so excited to see Santa and Roary bringing joy to every classroom!
#LESChristmasMagic #SantaAtSchool #HolidayJoy
On Tuesday, our Kindergarten students had a special visit from Mrs. Leslie Cooper, Artistic Director of Ballet of York County! She shared what it takes to put together a ballet, demonstrated a few graceful moves, and even let some students try on a real ballerina’s tutu! 🩰
Then, on Wednesday, the excitement continued as our Kindergartners traveled to Winthrop University to watch the Ballet of York County perform The Nutcracker! What an amazing experience for our young learners! 💫
IMPORTANT UPDATE
HALF DAY FRIDAY!!
🗓️Friday, December 19, 2025, will be a half day for students.
⏰ Dismissal is at 11:15 AM.
🍽️ Lunch will be served to all students before dismissal.
Following this, we’ll begin our Winter break.
📅 Students will return to school on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Enjoy the break, and we’ll see everyone back refreshed and ready to learn! 💙📚
We are so proud of our 265 amazing LES students who completed their November Math and Reading Challenges! Each month, more students join the group!! Whoohoo!🎊
To celebrate their hard work and dedication, each participating student enjoyed a "trip" to the Lewisville Elementary Theater and watched a holiday movie with actual movie theater popcorn. Their enthusiasm for learning is truly inspiring!
We’re excited to see even more students join the fun in December—let’s keep the momentum going! 💪
Thank you to our teachers, staff, and families for encouraging a love of learning every day. 💙
#LESChallengeCelebration #MathAndReadingRocks #KeepLearning #LESproud
Lewisville Elementary will be on Winter Holiday Break from December 20, 2025, through January 6, 2026.
📅 Students return on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
We wish all of our LES families a restful, safe, and joyful holiday season! 🎄💙💛 Enjoy time with loved ones, and we’ll see you in the new year!
#LESStrong #HolidayBreak #SeeYouIn2026
CORRECTION!!!! Half Day NOT Early Dismissal!!!!
📅 Mark Your Calendars!
Friday, December 19, 2025, is a half-day for all students.
🕒 Dismissal Times:
🔹 Elementary: 11:15 AM
🔹 Middle: 12:00 PM
🔹 High: 12:15 PM
🍽️ Lunch will be provided for all students before dismissal.
For more details, visit our website:
👉 https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/arrival-and-dismissal-bell-times
School Improvement Council (SIC)
A special meeting will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the cafeteria for a School Report Card Review. Please park around back and enter through the bell tower. Email kcolvin@chester.k12.sc.us for the virtual link to join the meeting.
