March 15, 2024, is a Teacher Planning Day. There will be no school for students. Students will return on Monday, March 18th. March 19, 2024, will be an Early Dismissal for students. For dismissal times visit: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/arrival-and-dismissal-bell-times.
March 15, 2024, is a Teacher Planning Day. There will be no school for students. Students will return on Monday, March 18th.
March 19, 2024, will be an Early Dismissal for students. For dismissal times visit: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/arrival-and-dismissal-bell-times
March 15, 2024, is a Teacher Planning Day. There will be no school for students. Students will return on Monday, March 18th.
March 19, 2024, will be an Early Dismissal for students. For dismissal times visit: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/arrival-and-dismissal-bell-times
We are excited to launch a brand new series: Empowering Parents as Partners in collaboration with NAMI SC!
We hope you will be able to join us virtually on March 19th at 6:00 pm. A $50 Food Lion gift card will be presented to a lucky person. We hope to see you there!
Please register using the link or QR code and tell a friend, we are better together: http://tinyurl.com/st25sv2z
The March meal menu is now available online at: https://tinyurl.com/CCSDMarchMeals24.
Please contact Student Nutrition Services if you have any questions.
Chadwick Boseman, Anderson, SC. (1977-2020) An actor known for his portrayals of Jackie Robinson and James Brown. He also played the superhero, Black Panther.
Darius Rucker, Charleston, SC (1966) The lead singer for Hootie & the Blowfish, later creating a solo career in country music. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina. He is well-known in the Charleston community for his community service efforts.
Dr. Ronald McNair, Lake City, SC. (1950-1986) He became the second African American to fly in space and was one of the seven astronauts who died in the Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy in 1986.
Harvey B. Gantt, Charleston, SC. (1943) The first student to desegregate Clemson University, graduating with honors. He received a Master's in architecture from MIT. The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts+ Culture in Charlotte is named in his honor.
Jesse Jackson, Greenville, SC. (1941) One of the nation's most prominent Civil Rights leaders, politician and ordained Baptist minister. He is the founder of Operation PUSH and the National Rainbow Coalition, seeking social justice and civil rights.
Chubby Checker, Spring Gulley, SC. (1941) Born Ernest Evans, Chubby Checker is a singer and performer best known for his 1960 summer hit "The Twist."
James E. Clyburn, Columbia, SC. (1940) A democratic politician who represented the 6th district of South Carolina in the United States Congress. He has served in the House of Representatives since 1993.
Cecil J. Williams, Orangeburg, SC. (1937) At 14 years old, he was hired by JET Magazine to record the images of the Civil Rights Movement in South Carolina. He went on to write Freedom & Justice.
Juanita Willmon-Goggins, Pendleton, SC. (1934-2010) The first African American woman elected to the SC House of Representatives.
Happy Presidents' Day! Hope you all are enjoying your break!
James Brown, Barnwell, SC. (1993-2006). A singer and musician, he is an originator of funk music. He became the "Godfather of Soul" and was known as "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business."
Lucille Simmons Whipper, Charleston, SC. (1928) Civil Rights pioneer, elected to state and local offices including the State House of Representatives, as first black woman from Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester area. Part of US-17 is named for her.
Happy School Resource Officer Day! Thank you for all you do Officer Alexander!
Althea Gibson, Sumter, SC. (1927-2003) The first African American woman to win world championships in tennis at Wimbledon, the French Open, the Australian Championship, and the US National Championship (US Open).
Eartha Kitt, Orangeburg, SC. (1927-2008) Entertainer with a star on Hollywood Boulevard. She had difficulty getting jobs due to her refusal to perform for segregated audiences. She went on to become famous for her role as Catwoman on TV's Batman and recording of "Santa Baby."
