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2026 Principal of the Year Markeita Barber

KCSD announces Markeita Barber as its 2026 Principal of the Year

In a surprise announcement at Pine Tree Hill Elementary, Superintendent Dr. Harrison Goodwin and Chief Academic Officer Dan Matthews announced Pine Tree Hill Elementary Principal Markeita Barber the 2026 Kershaw County School District Principal of the Year.

Kershaw County School District’s 2026-2027 online ‘Kindergarten Round-Up’ opens January 26; in-person assistance available on Feb. 19

The Kershaw County School District (KCSD) will open its online pre-registration process for four- and five-year-old kindergarten classes for the 2026-2027 school year on January 26. Families are able to complete the process online but can also attend in-person help sessions if needed on Thursday, February 19. The online system will be open through February 27.

Jenkins to serve as KCSD’s Director of Federal Programs

During the January 13, 2026, school board meeting, the Kershaw County School Board approved the hire of Dr. Lilkenya Jenkins as the district’s Director of Federal Programs.

Kershaw County School Board elects officers and signs ethical principles

At its organizational meeting Tuesday, January 13, the Kershaw County Board of School Trustees installed officers and signed the SC School Boards Association's (SCSBA) ethical principles.

LEHS Athletic Positions Update - Jan. 2026

Ham to serve as Lugoff-Elgin High Activities Director and Littlejohn as Lugoff-Elgin High Head Football Coach

During the January 13, 2026 school board meeting, the Kershaw County School Board named Jarvis Littlejohn as the Lugoff-Elgin High School Head Football Coach and Kathryn Ham as the Lugoff-Elgin High School Student Activities Director. Littlejohn and Ham have served in these positions since May on an interim basis.

Course & Career Guide Now Available!

The 2026–2027 Course & Career Guide is here to help high school students and their families make informed decisions when selecting courses for the upcoming school year. This comprehensive guide provides detailed information about course offerings and career pathways to support academic planning and future success.

👉 View the guide: www.kcsdschools.net/guide

Educating All Students for Success

Nestled in the heart of the Palmetto State, the Kershaw County School District is home to over 11,500 students and over 1,000 employees. Our graduation rate is over 90%, and more than 90 percent of our graduates attend college or some other form of continuing education, join the military or enter the workforce.