Lancaster County School District

Upcoming Lancaster County School Board of Trustees Fall Workshop: The LCSD Board Fall Workshop will be held on September 26, 2025 at 300 S. Catawba Street, Lancaster, SC.

✨ Buford Elementary students are hard at work and having fun while learning! #OneLancaster #3rdGrade #OneMission
👉 Tell us in the comments: What was YOUR favorite subject in elementary school—ELA, Math, Science, or History? 👇

Join the Lancaster community and support the Lancaster High School Cross Country team! The annual 5k fundraiser, "Run with the Bruins," invites you to walk, run, or skip your way to the finish line on October 18th. Be sure to sign up by October 1st to guarantee your t-shirt size!
https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Lancaster/RunwiththeBruins5K

The third annual Lancaster County Championship Cross Country meet immediately follows the 5k fundraiser. Stick around to watch these high school and middle school athletes compete!

✨Top 10 in South Carolina!✨
Lancaster County School District is ranked 9th overall in the state for SCReady scores in ELA, Math, and Science!

This accomplishment is a testament to the dedication of our students, teachers, staff, and families. Together, we’re showing what it means to be the #PremierDistrict . #OneLancaster

🎉 Big news, LCSD! 🎉
Lancaster County School District is now ranked 12th in South Carolina for High School EOCEP scores in Biology 1, Algebra 1, English 2, and U.S. History — climbing from 21st in 2024!

This achievement reflects the hard work of our students, teachers, and staff. We’re proud to see learning and excellence on the rise in LCSD! #BuildingExcellence #OneLancaster

Why does being present in school matter?

EOC staff examined attendance data and test scores from a sample of 493,609 public school students in South Carolina. The students were in 3rd through 12th grade during the 2023-2024 school year.

Attendance Patterns:
Perfect Attendance: Attended all days enrolled (zero absences)
Excellent Attendance: Absent for less than 5% of days enrolled
Good Attendance: Absent at least 5% but fewer than 10% of days enrolled
Chronically Absent: Absent at least 10% but fewer than 15% of days enrolled
Very Chronically Absent: Absent at least 15% but fewer than 20% of days
Extremely Chronically Absent: Absent for 20% or more of days enrolled

#AttendanceAwareness #OneLancaster

Lancaster County School District (LCSD) has partnered with the MUSC Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness to implement strategies that enhance the health and well-being of students. In the 2024-2025 school year, 18 schools participated in this initiative, focusing on nutrition, physical activity, and social-emotional wellness. Fifteen of these schools were recognized as School Wellness Champions, with Buford Elementary School awarded the Grand Prize Winner. #AllIn #OneLancaster

National Night Out is almost here!
LCSD is proud to support our community partners—the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office and Lancaster City Police Department—for the 42nd Annual National Night Out!

🗓 Tuesday, October 7
🕓 4–7 PM
📍 Corner of Catawba & Dunlap Street (101 S Catawba St, Lancaster)

✨ Spotlight on Van Wyck Elementary 2nd graders! ✨
These students are diving into learning with excitement and teamwork—turning each lesson into a fun adventure. From reading and math to hands-on activities, their energy and smiles light up the classroom every day. #VanWyckElementary #SecondGradeSpotlight #LearningIsFun #OneLancaster

☀️ Discovery School’s 2nd graders took their learning outdoors and enjoyed a sweet treat along the way! Hands-on lessons and smiles made for the perfect mix of fun and learning. 🌳#DiscoverySchool #2ndGradeSpotlight #LearningIsSweet #OneLancaster

🌟 Spotlight on Clinton Elementary’s 2nd graders! 🌟
From reading adventures to hands-on math activities, their curiosity and teamwork shine through. We’re so proud of their growth and the joy they bring to learning! #ClintonElementary #SecondGradeSpotlight #LearningAndGrowing #OneLancaster

Upcoming Lancaster County School Board of Trustees Fall Workshop: The LCSD Board Fall Workshop will be held on September 26, 2025 at 300 S. Catawba Street, Lancaster, SC.

🎉 Buford High School is turning 100! Celebrate a century of Jacket Pride at the Homecoming Tailgate, October 3rd! 🐝✨#OneLancaster #AllIn

Use this handy Attendance Tracker to track both excused and unexcused absences. Can be used for students with 180-day enrollment. #AttendanceAwareness #OneLancaster

Thank you to Tracy Ball from Centegix for your continued partnership with Lancaster County School District! Together, we are working to ensure every student and staff member has a safe and supportive environment to learn and grow. We’re especially grateful for the sweet treats you shared with our principals at their latest meeting. We appreciate you! #OneLancaster #SchoolSafety #ThankYou #CommunityPartners

Lancaster County School District is excited to rollout EVOLV Weapons Detection systems, Centegix Crisis Alert Badges, and Vape Sensors. To learn more about these safety measures and how they were funded, read this news story: https://lancastercsdsc.sites.thrillshare.com/article/2428850

Mark your calendar for the Indian Land Area Community Forum, Thursday, Sept. 25!

Safety first! Starting at the end of September, all Lancaster County School District staff will be equipped with Centegix Security Badges. These badges provide an added layer of protection, ensuring quick communication in case of an emergency and helping us keep our schools safe every day. #OneLancaster #LCSD #SchoolSafety

Understanding Chronic Absenteeism and its Impact!
#AttendanceAwareness #OneLancaster