🎉 Please join us in welcoming Dr. Holly Sullivan as the new Instructional Specialist of Science and Social Studies for Lancaster County School District!
With more than 30 years of experience in education, Dr. Sullivan is an accomplished instructional leader dedicated to advancing student achievement and supporting educator success. Her career has focused on curriculum development, instructional innovation, and professional learning, helping teachers and students thrive through high-quality science education.
A former National Board Certified Teacher and recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, Dr. Sullivan is passionate about building strong relationships, developing teacher leaders, and creating learning environments where every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Welcome, Dr. Sullivan! We look forward to the expertise, leadership, and passion you'll bring to Lancaster County School District.
#OneLancaster #LCSDProud #PremierDistrict #PuttingChildrenFirst
With more than 30 years of experience in education, Dr. Sullivan is an accomplished instructional leader dedicated to advancing student achievement and supporting educator success. Her career has focused on curriculum development, instructional innovation, and professional learning, helping teachers and students thrive through high-quality science education.
A former National Board Certified Teacher and recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, Dr. Sullivan is passionate about building strong relationships, developing teacher leaders, and creating learning environments where every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Welcome, Dr. Sullivan! We look forward to the expertise, leadership, and passion you'll bring to Lancaster County School District.
#OneLancaster #LCSDProud #PremierDistrict #PuttingChildrenFirst
🎉 Please join us in welcoming Chris Christoff, Jr., as the new Executive Director of Communications for Lancaster County School District!
With more than 15 years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, marketing, and community engagement, Chris brings a proven track record of building trust, strengthening relationships, and leading impactful communications. Most recently, he served as Director of Marketing and Communications for Chester County School District, where he guided executive leadership in strategic communications, branding, media relations, and stakeholder engagement.
Throughout his career in education, public safety, and the private sector, Chris has remained committed to transparent communication, meaningful collaboration, and exceptional service. As Director of Communications, he looks forward to becoming an active member of the Lancaster County community while sharing the stories that highlight our students, staff, schools, and the continued success of our district.
Welcome, Chris! We look forward to the leadership, innovation, and vision you'll bring to Lancaster County School District.
#OneLancaster #LCSDProud #PremierDistrict #PuttingChildrenFirst
🎉 Please join us in welcoming Teresa M. Pelham as the new Preschool Director at Southside Early Childhood Center!
With more than 26 years of experience in early childhood education, Teresa brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for helping young learners thrive. Her career has included leadership in the classroom, statewide early learning initiatives, and federal Head Start programs, all centered on supporting children, educators, and families.
As a proud Lancaster resident, Teresa is committed to strengthening early childhood programs, fostering meaningful partnerships, and ensuring every child is met with excellence, care, and opportunities to succeed from the very beginning.
Welcome, Teresa! We look forward to the positive impact you'll make at Southside Early Childhood Center and across Lancaster County School District.
#OneLancaster #LCSDProud #PremierDistrict #PuttingChildrenFirst
With more than 26 years of experience in early childhood education, Teresa brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for helping young learners thrive. Her career has included leadership in the classroom, statewide early learning initiatives, and federal Head Start programs, all centered on supporting children, educators, and families.
As a proud Lancaster resident, Teresa is committed to strengthening early childhood programs, fostering meaningful partnerships, and ensuring every child is met with excellence, care, and opportunities to succeed from the very beginning.
Welcome, Teresa! We look forward to the positive impact you'll make at Southside Early Childhood Center and across Lancaster County School District.
#OneLancaster #LCSDProud #PremierDistrict #PuttingChildrenFirst
🎉 Please join us in welcoming Dr. Jason Ramey as the new Deputy Superintendent for Lancaster County School District!
With more than 25 years of experience in public education, Dr. Ramey has built a career focused on student achievement, collaborative leadership, and operational excellence. Most recently, he served as Principal of Van Wyck Elementary School, where his leadership helped the school earn an Excellent rating on the South Carolina School Report Card and recognition as a Palmetto Gold School.
Throughout his career as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, and principal, Dr. Ramey has remained committed to supporting students, empowering educators, and strengthening schools. As Deputy Superintendent, he looks forward to working alongside district leaders, staff, families, and the community to advance student success and continue moving Lancaster County School District toward its vision of becoming South Carolina's Premier District.
Welcome, Dr. Ramey! We look forward to the leadership and impact you'll bring to Lancaster County.
#OneLancaster #LCSDProud #PremierDistrict #PuttingChildrenFirst
With more than 25 years of experience in public education, Dr. Ramey has built a career focused on student achievement, collaborative leadership, and operational excellence. Most recently, he served as Principal of Van Wyck Elementary School, where his leadership helped the school earn an Excellent rating on the South Carolina School Report Card and recognition as a Palmetto Gold School.
Throughout his career as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, and principal, Dr. Ramey has remained committed to supporting students, empowering educators, and strengthening schools. As Deputy Superintendent, he looks forward to working alongside district leaders, staff, families, and the community to advance student success and continue moving Lancaster County School District toward its vision of becoming South Carolina's Premier District.
Welcome, Dr. Ramey! We look forward to the leadership and impact you'll bring to Lancaster County.
#OneLancaster #LCSDProud #PremierDistrict #PuttingChildrenFirst
🎉 Please join us in welcoming Dr. Shirnetha Stinson as the new Principal of Indian Land Elementary School!
With more than 20 years of educational leadership experience in Lancaster County School District, Dr. Stinson has dedicated her career to academic excellence, meaningful relationships, and creating learning environments where every student and educator can thrive.
Her experience as a teacher, Preschool Programs Director, assistant principal, and principal has prepared her to lead with collaboration, integrity, and a student-first mindset. As she begins this new chapter, Dr. Stinson is committed to ensuring every child achieves success academically, socially, and emotionally while strengthening partnerships with families and the community.
Welcome, Dr. Stinson! We look forward to the incredible impact you'll make at Indian Land Elementary.
#OneLancaster #LCSDProud #PremierDistrict #PuttingChildrenFirst
With more than 20 years of educational leadership experience in Lancaster County School District, Dr. Stinson has dedicated her career to academic excellence, meaningful relationships, and creating learning environments where every student and educator can thrive.
Her experience as a teacher, Preschool Programs Director, assistant principal, and principal has prepared her to lead with collaboration, integrity, and a student-first mindset. As she begins this new chapter, Dr. Stinson is committed to ensuring every child achieves success academically, socially, and emotionally while strengthening partnerships with families and the community.
Welcome, Dr. Stinson! We look forward to the incredible impact you'll make at Indian Land Elementary.
#OneLancaster #LCSDProud #PremierDistrict #PuttingChildrenFirst
🎓 What a year for the Class of 2026!
Our 1,002 graduates earned more than $60.6 million in scholarships, completed dual enrollment courses, associate degrees, career pathways, industry credentials, and so much more.
From college classrooms and trade schools to military service and the workforce, Lancaster County School District graduates are leaving prepared to lead, serve, and succeed.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026—we can't wait to see where your journey takes you! 💙💛
#OneLancaster #LCSDProud #ClassOf2026 #PremierDistrict
Our 1,002 graduates earned more than $60.6 million in scholarships, completed dual enrollment courses, associate degrees, career pathways, industry credentials, and so much more.
From college classrooms and trade schools to military service and the workforce, Lancaster County School District graduates are leaving prepared to lead, serve, and succeed.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026—we can't wait to see where your journey takes you! 💙💛
#OneLancaster #LCSDProud #ClassOf2026 #PremierDistrict
☀️ Summer Meals begin June 8!
Who can participate:
🍎 Free meals for children and teens 18 and under through LCSD Nutrition & Food Services
📍 North Elementary
Monday – Friday
Breakfast: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Lunch: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Kershaw Elementary
Monday – Thursday
Lunch: 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM
📍 A.R. Rucker
Monday – Thursday
Lunch: 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM
#LCSDSummerMeals #FuelForLearning #OneLancaster #AllIn
Who can participate:
🍎 Free meals for children and teens 18 and under through LCSD Nutrition & Food Services
📍 North Elementary
Monday – Friday
Breakfast: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Lunch: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Kershaw Elementary
Monday – Thursday
Lunch: 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM
📍 A.R. Rucker
Monday – Thursday
Lunch: 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM
#LCSDSummerMeals #FuelForLearning #OneLancaster #AllIn
Check out our Summer Camps page for camps, activities, and opportunities happening across Lancaster County this summer.
🔗 Explore now: lancastercsd.com/page/summer-camps
#OneLancaster #SummerFun #LCSDProud
🔗 Explore now: lancastercsd.com/page/summer-camps
#OneLancaster #SummerFun #LCSDProud
📣 Save the Date: Parent Pep Rally 2026
What’s happening:
✔️ Family fun and community celebration
✔️ Back-to-school excitement
✔️ An evening to kick off the new school year together
📅 July 24, 2026
⏰ 7 PM – 9 PM
📍 Lancaster Memorial Stadium
Hosted by Lancaster Promise Neighborhood, the 3rd Annual Parent Pep Rally is gearing up to be another unforgettable night! 🧡💙
#ParentPepRally #BackToSchoolBash #LancasterPromiseNeighborhood #LancasterSC #SaveTheDate
What’s happening:
✔️ Family fun and community celebration
✔️ Back-to-school excitement
✔️ An evening to kick off the new school year together
📅 July 24, 2026
⏰ 7 PM – 9 PM
📍 Lancaster Memorial Stadium
Hosted by Lancaster Promise Neighborhood, the 3rd Annual Parent Pep Rally is gearing up to be another unforgettable night! 🧡💙
#ParentPepRally #BackToSchoolBash #LancasterPromiseNeighborhood #LancasterSC #SaveTheDate
School Board Meeting | June 25
The Lancaster County School District Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, June 25, at 300 S. Catawba St., Lancaster.
Special Called Meeting at 4:00 p.m.
Public Hearing at 4:30 p.m.
Called Meeting at 5:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Watch live: https://vimeo.com/event/5945089?fl=so&fe=fs
The Lancaster County School District Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, June 25, at 300 S. Catawba St., Lancaster.
Special Called Meeting at 4:00 p.m.
Public Hearing at 4:30 p.m.
Called Meeting at 5:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Watch live: https://vimeo.com/event/5945089?fl=so&fe=fs
Please join us for the Lancaster County 250th Anniversary Observance as we commemorate the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a special Liberty Bell Ceremony & Community Reading on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
The observance will honor South Carolina’s four signers of the Declaration of Independence — Thomas Lynch, Jr., Arthur Middleton, Edward Rutledge, and Thomas Heyward, Jr. — and will feature patriotic songs, community singing, and a public reading celebrating the spirit of American independence and the sacrifices made in the cause of liberty.
📅 Saturday, July 4, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 Lancaster County Historic Courthouse
The observance will honor South Carolina’s four signers of the Declaration of Independence — Thomas Lynch, Jr., Arthur Middleton, Edward Rutledge, and Thomas Heyward, Jr. — and will feature patriotic songs, community singing, and a public reading celebrating the spirit of American independence and the sacrifices made in the cause of liberty.
📅 Saturday, July 4, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 Lancaster County Historic Courthouse
Get ready for back-to-school! The South Carolina Department of Public Health is hosting a vaccine clinic for rising 5K–high school students.
🗓️ Wednesday, July 15, 2026
⏰ 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Lancaster County Health Department
📞 Call 803-285-5424 to schedule (appointments required)
Parents/guardians must attend. #LCSD #BackToSchool #SchoolReady
🗓️ Wednesday, July 15, 2026
⏰ 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Lancaster County Health Department
📞 Call 803-285-5424 to schedule (appointments required)
Parents/guardians must attend. #LCSD #BackToSchool #SchoolReady
🎒 Back to School Bash
📍 Our Daily Bread Church | Lancaster, SC
What’s happening:
✔️ Bounce houses
✔️ Free items
✔️ School supply giveaway (while supplies last)
📅 July 11, 2026
⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 818 S. Main St., Lancaster, SC
✏️ Families can pick up bookbags, notebook paper, glue sticks, pencils, crayons, and more while kicking off the new school year with fun and community!
#BackToSchoolBash #LancasterSC #ReadySetLearn #CommunityStrong
📍 Our Daily Bread Church | Lancaster, SC
What’s happening:
✔️ Bounce houses
✔️ Free items
✔️ School supply giveaway (while supplies last)
📅 July 11, 2026
⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 818 S. Main St., Lancaster, SC
✏️ Families can pick up bookbags, notebook paper, glue sticks, pencils, crayons, and more while kicking off the new school year with fun and community!
#BackToSchoolBash #LancasterSC #ReadySetLearn #CommunityStrong
🎓 Congratulations to the Lancaster County Adult Education Class of 2026!
We celebrate more than diplomas—we celebrate perseverance, determination, and the courage to pursue new opportunities. Each graduate's journey is a testament to the power of hard work and the belief that it's never too late to achieve your goals.
Join us in congratulating the Class of 2026! Leave a 🎉 in the comments to celebrate their accomplishment.
#OneLancaster #AdultEducation #ClassOf2026 #LCSDProud
We celebrate more than diplomas—we celebrate perseverance, determination, and the courage to pursue new opportunities. Each graduate's journey is a testament to the power of hard work and the belief that it's never too late to achieve your goals.
Join us in congratulating the Class of 2026! Leave a 🎉 in the comments to celebrate their accomplishment.
#OneLancaster #AdultEducation #ClassOf2026 #LCSDProud
☀️ Looking for ways to keep your student learning, growing, and having fun this summer?
From athletics and robotics to dance, leadership, arts, and more, there are summer camp opportunities for students of all ages on our Summer Camps page.
Explore camps and register today: lancastercsd.com/page/summer-camps
#OneLancaster #SummerLearning #LCSDProud
From athletics and robotics to dance, leadership, arts, and more, there are summer camp opportunities for students of all ages on our Summer Camps page.
Explore camps and register today: lancastercsd.com/page/summer-camps
#OneLancaster #SummerLearning #LCSDProud
Upcoming Lancaster County School Board of Trustees Meeting: The LCSD Board of Trustees Board Planning & Budget Meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. on June 16, 2026, at 300 S. Catawba Street, Lancaster, SC.
Watch live: https://vimeo.com/event/5945089?fl=so&fe=fs
In the June 2026 The Connector Community Newsletter, learn about summer camps, community events, End of the School Year and Back-to-School information! https://app.smore.com/n/0gcx6
☀️ Summer Meals begin June 8!
Who can participate:
🍎 Free meals for children and teens 18 and under through LCSD Nutrition & Food Services
📍 North Elementary
Monday – Friday
Breakfast: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Lunch: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Kershaw Elementary
Monday – Thursday
Lunch: 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM
📍 A.R. Rucker
Monday – Thursday
Lunch: 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM
#LCSDSummerMeals #FuelForLearning #OneLancaster #AllIn
Who can participate:
🍎 Free meals for children and teens 18 and under through LCSD Nutrition & Food Services
📍 North Elementary
Monday – Friday
Breakfast: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Lunch: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Kershaw Elementary
Monday – Thursday
Lunch: 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM
📍 A.R. Rucker
Monday – Thursday
Lunch: 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM
#LCSDSummerMeals #FuelForLearning #OneLancaster #AllIn
📣 Save the Date: Parent Pep Rally 2026
What’s happening:
✔️ Family fun and community celebration
✔️ Back-to-school excitement
✔️ An evening to kick off the new school year together
📅 July 24, 2026
⏰ 7 PM – 9 PM
📍 Lancaster Memorial Stadium
Hosted by Lancaster Promise Neighborhood, the 3rd Annual Parent Pep Rally is gearing up to be another unforgettable night! 🧡💙
#ParentPepRally #BackToSchoolBash #LancasterPromiseNeighborhood #LancasterSC #SaveTheDate
What’s happening:
✔️ Family fun and community celebration
✔️ Back-to-school excitement
✔️ An evening to kick off the new school year together
📅 July 24, 2026
⏰ 7 PM – 9 PM
📍 Lancaster Memorial Stadium
Hosted by Lancaster Promise Neighborhood, the 3rd Annual Parent Pep Rally is gearing up to be another unforgettable night! 🧡💙
#ParentPepRally #BackToSchoolBash #LancasterPromiseNeighborhood #LancasterSC #SaveTheDate
Join us for Community Budget Forums next week from 6-7 p.m.
Mon., June 8 - Buford Multipurpose Building
Tues., June 9 - Indian Land Middle Library
Wed., June 10 - Andrew Jackson VPAC
Thurs., June 11 - LCSD District Office Boardroom
