Kershaw County School District
Educating all students for success.
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KCSD students to receive free meals during the 2023-2024 school year
May 24, 2023 - All students in Kershaw County School District will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2023-2024 school year as part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program.
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KCSD 2023 end-of-year schedule and summer information
May 22, 2023 - The Kershaw County School District (KCSD) will have half-days for students on May 25 and May 26, the last two days of the school year. Students in preschool special needs programs will not attend school on those days. Elementary schools and CLC will dismiss at 11:30 a.m., middle schools at 11:45 a.m. and high schools at noon. Woolard Technology Center students will be dismissed at 11 a.m.
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Kershaw County Adult Education Recognized as 'Outstanding Organization'
May 15, 2023 - Kershaw County Adult Education is proud to announce that their partnership with the Kershaw County Detention Center has been recognized as a South Carolina Adult Education Outstanding Organization by the SC Department of Education, Office of Adult Education during the department's recent Celebrating Success program. This prestigious award is given to an agency, organization or institution at the local or state level, that exemplifies support and service in the development of adult and community education. Kershaw County Adult Education's partnership with the Kershaw County Detention Center was honored for its commitment to providing high-quality education to adult learners. In addition, SCDE handed out honors to an Adult Education staffer and to a student in the Adult Education program.
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KCSD hosts annual Future Educator Signing Day
May 15, 2023 - On Thursday, May 11, nine seniors representing Camden, Lugoff-Elgin, and North Central high schools participated in Kershaw County School District’s Annual Future Educator Signing Day. The event, hosted by KCSD’s Teacher Forum, celebrated students who have decided to pursue careers in the field of education.
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Pine Tree Hill teacher Corey Johnson named 2023 KCSD Teacher of the Year; Lugoff-Elgin Middle School teacher Sara Ponds to serve as first alternate
Thursday, April 27, 2023 - Pine Tree Hill Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Corey Johnson was named 2023 Kershaw County School District (KCSD) Teacher of the Year at a celebration tonight, while Lugoff-Elgin Middle School chorus, piano and musical theater teacher Sara Ponds was chosen as first alternate.
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Kirkley named 2023 KCSD Principal of the Year
March 22, 2023 - Blaney Elementary School Principal Nicole Kirkley was named Kershaw County School District (KCSD) 2023 Principal of the Year today. Kirkley was selected after a vote of school and district administrators. She has served as principal of Blaney Elementary since 2021.
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Hough named North Central Middle Assistant Principal
March 21, 2023 - Katherine (Katie) Hough has been named the new assistant principal of North Central Middle School starting July 1, 2023. Hough replaces Lori Pate, who is retiring in June.
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Rhea Faris named KCSD Director of Pupil Services
March 7, 2023 - During the March 7 board meeting, the Kershaw County School Board approved Rhea Faris as the new director of pupil services to replace Duane Pate who is retiring at the end of March. As the director of pupil services, Faris will oversee student discipline, school zoning designations, student activities and athletics at the district level.
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Sisk becomes North Central High head football coach and student activities director
February 21, 2023 - During the February 21, 2023 school board meeting, the Kershaw County School Board approved the hire of Daniel Sisk as North Central High head football coach and student activities director. Sisk brings 17 years of experience in coaching, mentoring and developing athletes to North Central High.
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North Central Middle named a "School to Watch"
February 8, 2023 - North Central Middle School has earned the national honor of being designated as a School to Watch by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform.
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Kershaw County School District’s 2023-2024 online ‘Kindergarten Round-Up’ opens February 1; in-person assistance available on Feb. 23
January 25, 2023 - The Kershaw County School District (KCSD) will open its online pre-registration process for four- and five-year-old kindergarten classes for the 2023-2024 school year on February 1. Families are able to complete the process online but can also attend in-person help sessions if needed on Thursday, February 23. The online system will be open February 1-28.
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North Central High School selected as a finalist for Palmetto’s Finest Award
January 18, 2023 - North Central High School is one of ten schools from around the state selected as a finalist for the 2023 Palmetto’s Finest Awards.
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Kershaw County School Board installs new trustees, elects officers, recognizes board service and signs ethical principles
January 10, 2023 - At its organizational meeting Tuesday, January 10, the Kershaw County Board of School Trustees installed new and returning members, elected new officers, honored a member for years of service and signed the SC School Boards Association's (SCSBA) ethical principles.
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KCSD News: North Central High School dedication and open house to be January 3
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 - The dedication and open house for the newly built North Central High School will be Tuesday, January 3, at 5 p.m. This new facility will open on the school’s original campus with an enrollment of 577 students and 66 staff. Serving the communities of Bethune, Cassatt, Kershaw, Liberty Hill, Mt. Pisgah, and Westville, the school now has one of the largest attendance zones in South Carolina -- 300 square miles.
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Upcoming KCSD holiday schedule
December 12, 2022 - Kershaw County School District (KCSD) students will be released early from school on December 15 and December 16. Elementary school students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m., middle school students at 11:45 a.m. and high school students at noon. Woolard Technology Center students will be dismissed at 11 a.m. School breakfasts and lunches will be served to students. Students in 3-year-old preschool special needs programs will not attend school on December 15 or 16.
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KCSD Trustees recognize Chairman Burns for service to community and schools
December 12, 2022 - During the Tuesday, December 6 KCSD School Board Meeting, Board Chair James Smith presented a plaque to Julian Burns on behalf of the KCSD Board of Trustees for his many years of dedicated service to Kershaw County through his position as County Council Chairman.
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Kershaw County’s Dr. James P. Smith chosen as SCSBA Region 6 Director
SCSBA Release: December 5, 2022 - Dr. James P. Smith, chairman of Kershaw County School District’s (KCSD) Board of Trustees, was installed as Region 6 Director of the South Carolina School Boards Association’s (SCSBA) Board of Directors during the association’s annual business meeting, Delegate Assembly, held Saturday, Dec.3, in Charleston. Region 6 includes Chesterfield, Darlington, Kershaw, Lee and Marlboro county schools.
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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.
