Kershaw County School District
Educating all students for success.
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You are invited to participate in a basket fundraiser between now and Nov. 16th!The Kershaw County Teacher Forum is sponsoring a basket fundraiser to raise funds to support students planning to become educators. Tickets are just $2 (free ticket earned for every 5 purchased). View all our baskets online at www.kcsdschools.net/teacherforum-baskets. Tickets are available for purchase at the District Office front desk at 2029 West DeKalb Street in Camden and we are accepting cash or checks made payable to KCSD.The Mary Ann Blaskowitz Scholarship Fund provides college scholarships for KCSD seniors who are majoring in education. In addition, funds are used to support the Teacher Cadet classes at all three high schools.On Monday, November 21, 2022, at 4 p.m., we will stream the drawing live through Facebook and contact our winners.
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Message from the South Carolina Department of Education and DSS regarding delay in P-EBT payments
"There will be a delay in the issuance of K-12 Summer P-EBT benefits for students who submitted free or reduced-price meal applications during the summer months (June 1, 2022 - August 16, 2022). P-EBT cards for newly eligible K-12 students are expected to mail out after December 15, 2022. Please allow a minimum of 15 business days, after the card’s mailing, for card arrival. We apologize for this inconvenience." If you have questions, please contact PEBT@ed.sc.gov.
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Friday, November 11 is an eLearning Day
November 10, 2022 - All Kershaw County School District schools will shift to e-learning on Friday, Nov. 11, as potentially severe weather is predicted in our area because of Tropical Storm Nicole. All school buildings and offices will be closed.
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Lugoff-Elgin High student named a National Merit Semifinalist
October 4, 2022 - Lugoff-Elgin High School senior Ethan Little has been named a National Merit Program Semifinalist, putting him in the running for significant scholarship awards. He is the son of John and Kelley Little.
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Fall break for KCSD schools October 10-14
Monday, October 3, 2022 - The Kershaw County School District (KCSD) will observe Fall Break October 10-14 as part of its 2022-2023 Modified Calendar. All schools will be closed. The District Office will be open Monday, October 10 – Thursday, October 13, and closed on Friday, October 14.
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Friday, September 30 is an eLearning Day
September 28, 2022 - Due to Hurricane Ian’s predicted path and concerns with high winds for school buses, Kershaw County School District (KCSD) will switch to an eLearning Day for Friday, September 30, for all students. All school buildings and offices will be closed.
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Kershaw County Adult Education celebrates National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
Kershaw County Adult Education (KCAE), in partnership with the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE), invites you to join us in celebrating National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, the week of September 19-23, 2022.
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KCSD's Continuous Learning Center hosts Hero Day on Friday, September 9
September 6, 2022 - Kershaw County School District's Continuous Learning Center (CLC) will host Hero Day, honoring 9/11 and first responders, on Friday, September 9, on the CLC Campus located at 1109 Campbell St., Camden, from 9-10:30 a.m.
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New board policy opens KCSD elementary playgrounds and walking areas to the community
August 18, 2022 - Building on its culture of encouraging healthy lifestyles and its commitment to the community, Kershaw County School District (KCSD) will begin opening some of its outdoor school recreational areas for community use after school hours, on holidays, and on weekends when the facilities are not in use with school-related activities.
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Senior Adults Can Attend School-Sponsored Events Free
August 11, 2022 - Kershaw County citizens age 65 years or older can receive lifetime Golden Circle passes that allow them to attend school-sponsored activities or athletic events free of charge. The passes are good from year to year. Admission to athletic playoffs is not included.
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KCSD names Willard CFO
August 2, 2022 - On August 2, 2022, the Kershaw County Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Brad Willard, as the district’s new chief financial officer, effective October 1, 2022. Willard is currently the chief financial officer for Chesterfield County School District.
