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Students in grades 3-5 will be taking the SC Ready state assessments as we close out the school year. Please help us ensure a positive testing experience for everyone by
- not scheduling appointments on these days
- going to bed on time and getting plenty of rest
- eating a nutritious breakfast
- arriving at school on time
- Electronic Policy: students and monitors may not be in possession of a cell phone, smart watch or any other electronic device that can be used for communicating, recording, timing, creating images, or storing images during testing.
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April 8, the first day back to school after KCSD’s Spring Break, falls on the same day of the solar eclipse crossing North America. Kershaw County School District plans to operate on a regular schedule that day.
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District and school-level administrators have taken time over the past few months to evaluate the Delayed Start Wednesday schedule and its impact on our staff and students.
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Kershaw County School District (KCSD) proudly announces that the district has earned Cognia® Accreditation. Cognia is a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers.
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KCSD's pre-registration process for four- and five-year-old kindergarten classes for the 2024-2025 school year is open.
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With the threat of strong wind gusts and possible severe weather beginning tomorrow afternoon and continuing into the evening, all Kershaw County School District (KCSD) schools and offices will close early Friday, January 12.
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