Message from Interim Superintendent, Dr. Norris Williams
Lancaster County School District is aware that inclement weather is expected over the weekend. Due to anticipated hazardous conditions caused by snow and ice, ALL afterschool athletics, activities, and school related programs will be canceled beginning at the end of the school day on Friday, January 23, 2026 through Sunday, January 25, 2026.
We are closely monitoring the weather event and our team has been communicating regularly with Duke Energy, South Carolina Department of Transportation, and SC Emergency Management Systems. We will provide an update on delays or closures on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
#LCSDWinterVibes
Support our band!
Congratulations to Hayden Lucas for his win in the Buford Middle School Spelling Bee!
Last Chance to order a Parent Ad: Friday, January 30 and here’s that direct order link (8th Grade parents): https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1019897
Last Chance to order a personalized yearbook: Friday, January 30 and here’s that direct link (all parents): https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01013622
Last Chance to order a personalized yearbook: Friday, January 30 and here’s that direct link (all parents): https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01013622
Daddy Daughter Dance
Help honor those who made a difference in our schools
The Lancaster County School District is now accepting nominations for the Education Hall of Fame through Friday, Feb. 6. Former teachers, administrators, board members, and community members who have made a lasting impact on our schools are eligible for nomination. As a reminder, nominees must have been out of service for at least a year. Nominations are open to students, educators, and community members. Forms are available on the district website or at the district office. Let’s celebrate the individuals who helped shape education in Lancaster County! Nominate online here https://www.lancastercsd.com/forms/21538 or download a paper nomination form here https://bit.ly/EducationHallofFameLCSD.
The Lancaster County School District is now accepting nominations for the Education Hall of Fame through Friday, Feb. 6. Former teachers, administrators, board members, and community members who have made a lasting impact on our schools are eligible for nomination. As a reminder, nominees must have been out of service for at least a year. Nominations are open to students, educators, and community members. Forms are available on the district website or at the district office. Let’s celebrate the individuals who helped shape education in Lancaster County! Nominate online here https://www.lancastercsd.com/forms/21538 or download a paper nomination form here https://bit.ly/EducationHallofFameLCSD.
LCSD Employees: Please read the important announcement regarding Etrieve. If you have questions, please reach out to Kendra Watts.
🎉 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
Attention 8th Grade Parents and Students:
Spirit Week Dec 15-19
Pride of the Hive!
To submit photos, use the following link. We would love your submissions to our BMS Yearbook!
https://photos.jostens.com/TNM9YR
https://photos.jostens.com/TNM9YR
It's almost time...https://vimeo.com/event/5249154?fl=so&fe=fs
Join us tonight for the LCSD Board of Trustees elections at 4:30 p.m. Public Session begins at 7:00pm.
Join us tonight for the LCSD Board of Trustees elections at 4:30 p.m. Public Session begins at 7:00pm.
The Superintendent Search Survey is available now through January 3, 2026. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GYC6QLK Read more at the news article: https://lancastercsdsc.sites.thrillshare.com/article/2541999
Lancaster County School District is aware of a false social media post regarding school closure. ALL schools and offices will operate on a normal schedule on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. We are continuing to monitor the weather and will post an update if needed. Again, all schools and offices will operate on normal schedule on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Lancaster County School District is proud to celebrate school achievement in 2024–2025. From the foundational work of K–2 teachers to the efforts of every educator and staff member through high school, this is truly a K–12 success story. LCSD has NO unsatisfactory schools, the number of below average schools decreased, and the number of excellent schools increased. LCSD outperformed the State in the Academic Achievement, Preparing for Success, Multilingual Learners Progress, Graduation Rate, and Student Progress categories. Together, our schools achieved significant gains.
One Lancaster —
All In for All Students!
One Lancaster —
All In for All Students!
Lancaster County School District is proud to celebrate school achievement in 2024–2025. From the foundational work of K–2 teachers to the efforts of every educator and staff member through high school, this is truly a K–12 success story. LCSD has NO unsatisfactory schools, the number of below average schools decreased, and the number of excellent schools increased. LCSD outperformed the State in the Academic Achievement, Preparing for Success, Multilingual Learners Progress, Graduation Rate, and Student Progress categories. Together, our schools achieved significant gains.
One Lancaster — All In for All Students!
#SCReportCards #OneLancaster
One Lancaster — All In for All Students!
#SCReportCards #OneLancaster
Lancaster County School District is proud to celebrate school achievement in 2024–2025. From the foundational work of K–2 teachers to the efforts of every educator and staff member through high school, this is truly a K–12 success story. LCSD has NO unsatisfactory schools, the number of below average schools decreased, and the number of excellent schools increased. LCSD outperformed the State in the Academic Achievement, Preparing for Success, Multilingual Learners Progress, Graduation Rate, and Student Progress categories. Together, our schools achieved significant gains.
One Lancaster —
All In for All Students!
One Lancaster —
All In for All Students!
Pride of the Hive!
