The Learning Center

🍁 Fall Intersession is Almost Here! 🍁

A reminder to CCSD families that October 5-9 is Fall Intersession. Whether you're spending time with family, catching up on a favorite book, exploring the outdoors, or simply enjoying a well-deserved break, we hope you make the most of it!

We'll see our students back in class on Monday, October 12, ready for a great second quarter.

💛 Enjoy the break and stay safe!

#CCSD #OneChester

1 day ago, Communications Department

Fall Intersession October 5th through October 9th

A clean school is a team effort, and our custodians are vital members of that team. Their commitment to maintaining safe, healthy, and welcoming learning spaces makes a difference every day. We are grateful for their dedication and the pride they take in keeping Chester County schools ready for success.
Thank you to our outstanding custodial staff! 💙
#OneCCSD #OneChester #CustodianAppreciation

2 days ago, Bryan Dillon

National Custodians Day decorative graphic

📚 Important Reminder for CCSD Families 📚

Chester County School District students will attend a half day of school on Friday, October 2. This will be the first of three scheduled half days during the 2026-2027 school year.

Dismissal times are as follows:
🔹 Elementary Schools: 11:15 a.m.
🔹 Middle Schools: 12:00 p.m.
🔹 High Schools: 12:15 p.m.

Following the half day, students will begin their intersession break. We hope our students, families, and staff enjoy this opportunity to rest, recharge, and spend time together.

We look forward to welcoming students back to class on Monday, October 12 as we begin the next phase of a successful school year.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Chester County School District!

#CCSDStrong #ChesterCountySchools #IntersessionBreak #StudentSuccess 📚🍎

2 days ago, Communications Department

Decorative image stating October 2 is a half day schedule

🎉 Celebrating National Principals Month! 🎉

Throughout National Principals Month, we proudly recognize the outstanding school leaders who make a difference every day in the lives of our students, staff, and families across the Chester County School District.

Principals are the heart of our schools. They set the vision, foster a positive learning environment, support teachers, encourage students, and help create school communities where everyone can thrive. Their leadership, dedication, and commitment play a vital role in shaping the success of our schools and the future of our students.

We are grateful for the hard work, passion, and countless hours our principals invest to ensure every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to excellence and for the positive impact you make in Chester County schools each and every day.

Join us this month in celebrating and thanking our incredible principals for all they do! 💙🍎 #OneChester #ThankAPrincipal

Chester County School District Principals:

Chester Park Elementary School – Early Learning Center: Tonia Ashford-Knox

Chester Park Elementary School – Primary Campus: Dr. Thomasina Curenton

Chester Park Elementary School – Intermediate Campus: Dr. Tonya Campbell

Great Falls Elementary School: Dr. Padriaic Hampton

Lewisville Elementary School: Anne Stone

Chester Middle School: Latasha Cassidy

Lewisville Middle School: Brian Edmond

Chester High School: Dr. Joshua Williams

Great Falls High School: Suzanne Hough

Lewisville High School: Hubert Jayakumar

Career and Technology Center: Jovanda Murphy

Adult Education: Dr. Carmen Brittain

The Learning Center: David Spencer

3 days ago, Bryan Dillon

National Principals Month decorative image

Earlier this month LHS teacher, Pete Stone, came and spoke with our students about "Changing Your Story." Thank you, Mr. Stone, for coming to encourage our students, and helping them to understand how to change their story for their best future.

4 days ago, The Learning Center

Mr. Pete Stone speaking to the TLC students

On Friday, Mr. Travis Commodore came to speak with our students about some of the challenges he has faced in life, and how he works to overcome them. He encouraged our students to think about their own struggles and what they can do to affect positive change in their own lives.

10 days ago, The Learning Center

Mr. Travis Commodore interacting with the students of TLC.

Today, on Patriot Day, Chester County School District (CCSD) joins communities across our nation in remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honoring the bravery of the first responders, service members, and ordinary citizens who demonstrated extraordinary courage in the face of tragedy.

As educators, we recognize the importance of preserving the lessons of that day for future generations. Patriot Day reminds us of the strength found in unity, the power of service, and the resilience of the American spirit. We encourage our students, staff, and families to take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made and the values that continue to bring us together.

May we never forget those we lost, and may we continue to inspire our students with a commitment to compassion, service, and citizenship.

#PatriotDay #NeverForget #CCSD #September11 #UnitedWeStand

23 days ago, Bryan Dillon

As we celebrate Labor Day, Chester County School District will be closed to allow students and staff the opportunity to enjoy the holiday with family and friends.

Labor Day honors the hard work and contributions of workers across our nation. We wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable holiday weekend. We look forward to welcoming students and staff back refreshed and ready to learn!

#LaborDay #OneChester

27 days ago, Bryan Dillon

Attention: NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 7. 2026 in observance of Labor Day!

about 1 month ago, The Learning Center

Congratulations to our Students of the Month for August! These students are working hard to GROW by showing Growth, Respect, Ownership, and Working Toward Success!

about 1 month ago, The Learning Center

First-quarter progress reports will be sent home with students today.

We encourage families to review your child's progress and celebrate their successes while identifying areas for continued growth.

about 1 month ago, Communications Department

Graphic sharing that progress reports go home September 3rd

On National South Carolina Day, we pause to celebrate the beauty, history, and spirit of the Palmetto State. 🌴

Chester County School District is proud to be part of South Carolina's story, helping students build the knowledge, character, and skills needed to shape its future. We honor the generations who came before us and remain committed to preparing today's learners to lead tomorrow's South Carolina.

Happy National South Carolina Day from Chester County School District!

#NationalSouthCarolinaDay #PalmettoState #OneChester #SCStrong

about 1 month ago, Bryan Dillon

Mr. Ray's class is learning different types of weights and measures in class.

about 1 month ago, The Learning Center

TLC students practicing with weights and measures.

TLC students practicing with the weights and measures.

Mr. Ray demonstrating how to use the weights and measures.

Congratulations to our TLC middle school students! Every student in our middle school program made gains in at least one of their fall MAP tests!!! They were awarded Pizza Hut pizzas for lunch today!

about 1 month ago, The Learning Center

TLC students with gains in their MAP scores shown with their pizzas and certificates for their MAP test scores!

Students in Mr. Ray's science class have been hard at work in our school garden, prepping it for fall plants.

about 1 month ago, The Learning Center

TLC student shoveling the soil in the raised garden bed.

TLC students wetting down the soil in the raised garden beds

Students starting plants in the raised garden beds.

Student safety remains our highest priority.

This week, the Chester County School District successfully completed required lockdown drills at each school. These drills help ensure our students and staff are prepared and confident in emergency procedures.

CCSD extends its sincere gratitude to the Chester County Sheriff's Office for their partnership in conducting these drills, participating debriefing discussions, and demonstrating an unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and schools.

Together, we are working to maintain safe, secure learning environments for all.

#CCSD #StudentSafety #OneChester

about 1 month ago, Bryan Dillon

Administration and Law Enforcement after conducting lockdown drill

Administration and Law Enforcement debriefing

On Friday, TLC students participated in different project-based learning activities that gave them hands-on experience with what they are learning. Students used tape and canvas to paint angles, built a greenhouse for fall seed starting, and learned about careers and budgeting.

about 2 months ago, The Learning Center

Students showing off the greenhouse they built for starting seeds in science.

Students using paint and painter's tape to create angles

A student researching his dream job and figuring out salary, and a budget for his dream life .

Thank you, to Linde 's Moore Air Separation Unit in Spartanburg, SC, and their representative, Tia Hill, 1996 CHS graduate, for donating backpacks and school supplies to our students. Linde supplies liquid oxygen to businesses in Chester and Richburg.

about 2 months ago, The Learning Center