Kick off the season with us at the Indian Land YMCA for a festive, FREE community event open to all!
We’re excited to welcome our new Interim Superintendent, Dr. Norris Williams, who will share a few words before we take off on a cheerful holiday walk together.
🅿️ Parking is available in the IL YMCA parking lot. Turn on Crossridge Blvd, and volunteers will guide you to the parking lot.
Get moving, meet Dr. Williams, and enjoy all the holiday fun throughout the day!
Event Website: https://www.ilcpo.org/
🎄 Event Schedule:
Elf on the Run 5K: 8:00 AM
Walking with the Superintendent: 9:00 AM (FREE)
Elf Dash Fun Walk: 9:15 AM
Christmas Village: 10:00 AM
Christmas Parade: 4:00 PM
Tree Lighting Ceremony: 5:30 PM
Let’s celebrate the holidays together, One Lancaster! ✨
#OneLancaster #OneDistrict #PremierDistrict
We’re excited to welcome our new Interim Superintendent, Dr. Norris Williams, who will share a few words before we take off on a cheerful holiday walk together.
🅿️ Parking is available in the IL YMCA parking lot. Turn on Crossridge Blvd, and volunteers will guide you to the parking lot.
Get moving, meet Dr. Williams, and enjoy all the holiday fun throughout the day!
Event Website: https://www.ilcpo.org/
🎄 Event Schedule:
Elf on the Run 5K: 8:00 AM
Walking with the Superintendent: 9:00 AM (FREE)
Elf Dash Fun Walk: 9:15 AM
Christmas Village: 10:00 AM
Christmas Parade: 4:00 PM
Tree Lighting Ceremony: 5:30 PM
Let’s celebrate the holidays together, One Lancaster! ✨
#OneLancaster #OneDistrict #PremierDistrict

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✨ Get ready to celebrate the season in Lancaster, SC!
The city is lighting up with Lancaster Lights and Holiday Sights 2025 — a festive series of events happening over three weekends filled with holiday markets, parades, lights, music, Santa visits, and family fun! 🎁
📅 Mark your calendars:
☕ Dec. 12–13 – Weekend of lights, treats, Santa photos, movies & more!
There’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit than by celebrating in Lancaster!
#LancasterLights #HolidaySights #LancasterSC #ChristmasInLancaster #CommunityCelebration #OneLancaster
The city is lighting up with Lancaster Lights and Holiday Sights 2025 — a festive series of events happening over three weekends filled with holiday markets, parades, lights, music, Santa visits, and family fun! 🎁
📅 Mark your calendars:
☕ Dec. 12–13 – Weekend of lights, treats, Santa photos, movies & more!
There’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit than by celebrating in Lancaster!
#LancasterLights #HolidaySights #LancasterSC #ChristmasInLancaster #CommunityCelebration #OneLancaster

❄️✨ Winter Scenes in Our Schools ✨❄️
From festive hallways to sparkling art projects and cozy classroom moments, our schools are full of winter magic this week. We’re capturing the little sights and smiles that make this season so special for our students and staff.
Keep an eye out — your campus might be featured! ⛄️📸
From festive hallways to sparkling art projects and cozy classroom moments, our schools are full of winter magic this week. We’re capturing the little sights and smiles that make this season so special for our students and staff.
Keep an eye out — your campus might be featured! ⛄️📸
Harrisburg Elementary’s first half of the school year was packed with learning, laughter, and incredible growth. Take a look at some of the moments that made the HES community shine bright. 🌟📘
#OneLancaster #OneDistrict #PremierDistrict
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🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 South Carolina Elementary Principal of the Year! 🎉
We’re incredibly proud to celebrate Kelli Overcash, Principal of Kershaw Elementary, for being recognized as the South Carolina Principal of the Year! 🏆
This honor reflects her outstanding leadership, dedication to students and staff, and unwavering commitment to excellence in education. Kelli's vision and passion have made a lasting impact on the Kershaw Elementary School and Lancaster County School District, and this recognition is so well-deserved.
Please join us in congratulating Kelli Overcash for this incredible achievement! 👏👏
#SCElementaryPrincipalOfTheYear #EducationalLeadership #ProudMoment #ExcellenceInEducation
We’re incredibly proud to celebrate Kelli Overcash, Principal of Kershaw Elementary, for being recognized as the South Carolina Principal of the Year! 🏆
This honor reflects her outstanding leadership, dedication to students and staff, and unwavering commitment to excellence in education. Kelli's vision and passion have made a lasting impact on the Kershaw Elementary School and Lancaster County School District, and this recognition is so well-deserved.
Please join us in congratulating Kelli Overcash for this incredible achievement! 👏👏
#SCElementaryPrincipalOfTheYear #EducationalLeadership #ProudMoment #ExcellenceInEducation
📚 Teaching. Learning. Student success.
Our Academics Department is at the heart of it all!
Join us for the final LCSD 101 Workshop: Academics on Dec. 18 at 6 PM to dive into how LCSD supports instruction, curriculum, and achievement across all grade levels.
✨ Everyone is invited to attend at any district site—your voice and presence matter! Meetings will be held at Andrew Jackson Middle School, AR Rucker Middle School, Buford Middle School, and Indian Land Intermediate School.
Sign up at https://bit.ly/LCSD101 to attend a session.
#OneLancaster #OneDistrict #PremierDistrict
Our Academics Department is at the heart of it all!
Join us for the final LCSD 101 Workshop: Academics on Dec. 18 at 6 PM to dive into how LCSD supports instruction, curriculum, and achievement across all grade levels.
✨ Everyone is invited to attend at any district site—your voice and presence matter! Meetings will be held at Andrew Jackson Middle School, AR Rucker Middle School, Buford Middle School, and Indian Land Intermediate School.
Sign up at https://bit.ly/LCSD101 to attend a session.
#OneLancaster #OneDistrict #PremierDistrict


Check out the hot cocoa recipes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlNmAQl1CIw) shared from LCSD Career Center students, and homework tips. Did you try one of the recipes? Share a photo or short video to communications@lcsd.k12.sc.us, be sure to put what it’s for in the subject line!

Upcoming Lancaster County School Board of Trustees Meeting: The regularly scheduled LCSD Board Meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on December 16, 2025 at 300 S. Catawba Street, Lancaster, SC.

From the classrooms to the stage, Lancaster High School’s first half of the school year was filled with hard work, growth, and moments that made us proud. Enjoy a look back at some of the highlights as our Bruins continue to learn, lead, and shine.
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❄️💙 Spread a Little Winter Cheer! 💙❄️
As we countdown to Winter Break, we’re celebrating the small moments that make this season bright. Share a smile, offer a helping hand, surprise someone with a kind note — every gesture adds a little sparkle to our school community. Use your own note or the one here.
Let’s make these chilly days feel a whole lot warmer. ⛄️✨
As we countdown to Winter Break, we’re celebrating the small moments that make this season bright. Share a smile, offer a helping hand, surprise someone with a kind note — every gesture adds a little sparkle to our school community. Use your own note or the one here.
Let’s make these chilly days feel a whole lot warmer. ⛄️✨

South Middle School has had a strong and engaging first half of the school year. Students and staff continue to demonstrate growth, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence across academics, the arts, and school activities.
Let's take a moment to recap some of this year's highlights so far. We are proud of the work happening at SMS and look forward to building on this momentum in the months ahead.
#OneLancaster #OneDistrict #PremierDistrict
Let's take a moment to recap some of this year's highlights so far. We are proud of the work happening at SMS and look forward to building on this momentum in the months ahead.
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❄️💭 Winter Break Memory Wall 💭❄️
We’re celebrating the season by taking a little trip down memory lane! Alumni, families, and community members — we’d love for you to share your favorite school memories with us. A beloved teacher, a big game, a funny moment with friends, a holiday tradition… every story helps bring our history to life.
Submit your memory and we’ll add it to our Winter Break Memory Wall for all to enjoy. Let’s fill it with joy, nostalgia, and community pride! ⛄️✨
We’re celebrating the season by taking a little trip down memory lane! Alumni, families, and community members — we’d love for you to share your favorite school memories with us. A beloved teacher, a big game, a funny moment with friends, a holiday tradition… every story helps bring our history to life.
Submit your memory and we’ll add it to our Winter Break Memory Wall for all to enjoy. Let’s fill it with joy, nostalgia, and community pride! ⛄️✨
🧣❄️ Winter Wear Spirit Week! ❄️🧤
Bundle up and bring the cozy vibes — it’s time to show off your best winter style! From fuzzy socks and festive sweaters to scarves, hats, and all things warm, we can’t wait to see everyone’s seasonal spirit shine!
Snap a pic, share your look, and let’s make this the coziest week of the year! ⛄️✨
Bundle up and bring the cozy vibes — it’s time to show off your best winter style! From fuzzy socks and festive sweaters to scarves, hats, and all things warm, we can’t wait to see everyone’s seasonal spirit shine!
Snap a pic, share your look, and let’s make this the coziest week of the year! ⛄️✨

Kick off the season with us at the Indian Land YMCA for a festive, FREE community event open to all!
We’re excited to welcome our new Interim Superintendent, Dr. Norris Williams, who will share a few words before we take off on a cheerful holiday walk together.
🅿️ Parking is available in the IL YMCA parking lot. Turn on Crossridge Blvd, and volunteers will guide you to the parking lot.
Get moving, meet Dr. Williams, and enjoy all the holiday fun throughout the day!
Event Website: https://www.ilcpo.org/
🎄 Event Schedule:
Elf on the Run 5K: 8:00 AM
Walking with the Superintendent: 9:00 AM (FREE)
Elf Dash Fun Walk: 9:15 AM
Christmas Village: 10:00 AM
Christmas Parade: 4:00 PM
Tree Lighting Ceremony: 5:30 PM
Let’s celebrate the holidays together, One Lancaster! ✨
#OneLancaster #OneDistrict #PremierDistrict
We’re excited to welcome our new Interim Superintendent, Dr. Norris Williams, who will share a few words before we take off on a cheerful holiday walk together.
🅿️ Parking is available in the IL YMCA parking lot. Turn on Crossridge Blvd, and volunteers will guide you to the parking lot.
Get moving, meet Dr. Williams, and enjoy all the holiday fun throughout the day!
Event Website: https://www.ilcpo.org/
🎄 Event Schedule:
Elf on the Run 5K: 8:00 AM
Walking with the Superintendent: 9:00 AM (FREE)
Elf Dash Fun Walk: 9:15 AM
Christmas Village: 10:00 AM
Christmas Parade: 4:00 PM
Tree Lighting Ceremony: 5:30 PM
Let’s celebrate the holidays together, One Lancaster! ✨
#OneLancaster #OneDistrict #PremierDistrict

📸❄️ Winter Photo Challenge! ❄️📸
Today’s countdown activity invites everyone to capture a little winter magic! Snap a photo of something that makes this season special — cozy moments, festive décor, frosty mornings, or classroom cheer. https://5il.co/3sftz
Email your pics to communications@lcsd.k12.sc.us! ⛄️✨
Today’s countdown activity invites everyone to capture a little winter magic! Snap a photo of something that makes this season special — cozy moments, festive décor, frosty mornings, or classroom cheer. https://5il.co/3sftz
Email your pics to communications@lcsd.k12.sc.us! ⛄️✨

💛❄️ Winter Kindness Challenge! ❄️💛
Today’s countdown activity is all about spreading a little extra warmth. Hold the door, share a compliment, write a thank-you note, or surprise someone with a small act of kindness — every gesture makes our school community brighter. https://5il.co/3s9md
Let’s see how much kindness we can spark today! ✨
Today’s countdown activity is all about spreading a little extra warmth. Hold the door, share a compliment, write a thank-you note, or surprise someone with a small act of kindness — every gesture makes our school community brighter. https://5il.co/3s9md
Let’s see how much kindness we can spark today! ✨

📣 Celebrating Excellence in LCSD!
We’re proud to share that Rebekah Watson of A.R. Rucker Middle School has been recognized by South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis as the November Educator of the Month for the SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program.
The South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program provides financial incentives to K-12 teachers who are experts in personal finance education and have a passion to share this knowledge with their peers.
Congratulations, Mrs. Watson — thank you for making a difference every day! 💙✨
#OneLancaster #LCSDExcellence #PremierDistrict
We’re proud to share that Rebekah Watson of A.R. Rucker Middle School has been recognized by South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis as the November Educator of the Month for the SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program.
The South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program provides financial incentives to K-12 teachers who are experts in personal finance education and have a passion to share this knowledge with their peers.
Congratulations, Mrs. Watson — thank you for making a difference every day! 💙✨
#OneLancaster #LCSDExcellence #PremierDistrict

❄️🎶 Winter Playlist Day! 🎶❄️
We’re turning up the seasonal vibes with a playlist full of feel-good winter favorites! From festive classics to chill study tunes, today’s countdown activity is all about the music that gets you through the season. Click here for the links https://5il.co/3s9ka
Got a go-to winter song? Email it to communications@lcsd.k12.sc.us and be sure to put what it's for in the subject line! ⛄️✨
We’re turning up the seasonal vibes with a playlist full of feel-good winter favorites! From festive classics to chill study tunes, today’s countdown activity is all about the music that gets you through the season. Click here for the links https://5il.co/3s9ka
Got a go-to winter song? Email it to communications@lcsd.k12.sc.us and be sure to put what it's for in the subject line! ⛄️✨


