Lancaster County School District

Today, we’re celebrating Dr. Marcus Porter of South Middle School! Thank you for your leadership, energy, and commitment to your students and staff.

Today, we’re celebrating Dr. Shirnetha Stinson of Indian Land Elementary! Thank you for your leadership, encouragement, and dedication to helping students grow.

EARLY RELEASE REMINDER!

Lancaster County School District will have an early release day on Friday, October 30, 2026.

Dismissal times vary by school level and attendance area. Please review the graphic carefully for your student’s dismissal time and plan accordingly.

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Today’s Principal Spotlight belongs to Shuntay Miller of Andrew Jackson High School! Thank you for your leadership and commitment to the students, staff, and community you serve.

Join us for our next LCSD Community Forum! Come ask questions, share ideas, and connect with district leadership.

📅 Tuesday, October 27
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 Lancaster High School – MPB
870 Roddey Dr., Lancaster, SC 29720


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Principal Appreciation Month continues with Marilyn Monteith of Indian Land Middle School! Thank you for leading your students and staff with dedication each day.

Today’s spotlight is on Teresa Pelham of Southside Early Childhood Center! Thank you for leading and supporting a school community where some of our youngest learners begin their educational journey.

The 2026 LCSD School Board Candidate Guide is available!

Learn more about the candidates running for the Lancaster County School District Board of Trustees, including their backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives on public education.

🔗 Explore the candidate guide: https://www.lancastercsd.com/article/3168688


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We’re celebrating Casimir Bundrick of Lancaster High School! Thank you for your leadership and commitment to your students, staff, and school community.

We’re celebrating Chris Timmons, principal of Andrew Jackson Middle School! Middle school takes energy, patience, and plenty of leadership — and we appreciate all you do for your school community.

Get Ready for the ACT & SAT!

USC Lancaster's Upward Bound program is hosting Fall 2026 ACT/SAT Test Preparation Workshops to help students build skills, boost confidence, and prepare for success!

Dates: October 24 & 31 | November 7 & 14
Time: 12–4 p.m.
Location: USC Lancaster, Bradley Arts & Sciences Building, Room 120

Registration:
✅ FREE for LCSD students currently enrolled in Upward Bound
✅ $125 for all other participants

Lunch and snacks will be provided! Students are encouraged to attend all four sessions.

🔗 Register here: https://secure.touchnet.net/C21544_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=5364

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Today’s Principal Appreciation Month spotlight is Rodney Miller of Lancaster Career Center! Thank you for supporting students as they build skills, explore opportunities, and prepare for what comes next.

The DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is on Saturday, October 24!

Safely dispose of unused or unwanted prescription medications to help prevent medication misuse and accidental poisoning and to keep medications out of the wrong hands.

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

📍 Drop-Off Locations:

Heath Springs Town Hall – 103 Duncan St.

Lancaster County Library – 313 S. White St.

Del Webb Library – 7641 Charlotte Hwy.

A safer community starts with all of us!

#TakeBackDay #OneLancaster #CommunitySafety

Buford High School Beta Club students earned the Outstanding Leadership School Award and qualified for nationals in EVERY challenge they competed in!

🏅 Project Proposal
🏅 Collaboration Connection
🏅 All the World's a Stage
🏅 Being Better Betas

Congratulations to our Buford High students and sponsors on this outstanding achievement!

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We’re celebrating Kevin J. Miller of Indian Land Intermediate School! Thank you for the leadership, support, and encouragement you provide to your school community.

Today’s Principal Spotlight is Jill Nelson of Buford Elementary! Thank you for the care, encouragement, and leadership you bring to your students and staff.

A BIG THANK YOU to our amazing community partners!

Recognizing the incredible people who make a difference across Lancaster County School District is even more special when our community joins in!

We want to give a HUGE shoutout to the local businesses that generously donated raffle prizes and helped us celebrate our hardworking attendance clerks, schools, and staff!
Special thanks to:

Genelles

Limit Me Knot

KARE

Garris Jewelers

Redstone Theater

Blackstone Massage

Subbies

111 Collective

Your generosity helped make these celebrations extra special, and we're grateful for your continued support of our LCSD family!

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Your voice matters, and your ideas help shape the future of Lancaster County School District!

Join us for our next Community Forum — an opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, and connect with district leadership.

📅 Monday, October 19, 2026
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Indian Land Middle School – Library
8063 River Rd., Indian Land, SC

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Today’s Principal Spotlight is Rick Parker of Indian Land High School! Thank you for your leadership and commitment to the students, staff, and families of ILHS.

Our monthly School Board Meeting Highlights for October is now available! Read the full meeting highlights, including department updates and Board actions: https://tinyurl.com/2ekemfvv