Thank you to Buford Elementary school counselors—Anna Henson, Josh Carrico, Mandie Oxendine, and Tanganyika Wright—for the care, guidance, and encouragement you provide BES students every day. Your work helps our youngest learners feel safe, supported, and ready to grow.
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Wednesday, February 4, 2026 ALL Lancaster County schools, buildings, and facilities will be on a two-hour delay.
Lancaster County School District has carefully assessed campus conditions, including main roads, auxiliary roads, parking areas, and walkways. While many surfaces have improved, some shaded areas still have ice—however temperatures are forecasted to remain above freezing tonight.
To allow additional time for our facilities teams to address any concerns and ensure campuses are as safe as possible for students, staff, and families, Lancaster County School District will operate on a two-hour delay.
We ask all families, staff, and students to continue exercising caution while traveling to school and allot enough time to travel safely. Keep in mind that a two hour delay is two hours after the school day normally starts. Please avoid areas that may present hazards and be prepared for possible redirection around icy spots upon arrival on campus. We also encourage students to wear appropriate footwear and clothing suited for current weather conditions. Reminder, breakfast is not served during a two-hour delay schedule. The 4K field trip will be rescheduled for a later date.
Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and commitment to student safety as we navigate these conditions together.
As a safety precaution, ALL Lancaster County schools, buildings, and facilities will be on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
A free, one-day event bringing together individuals, families, and professionals in the autism community.
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When: Tuesday, April 7 | 8:30 AM–3:00 PM
Where: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
1101 Lincoln Street | Columbia, SC
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This week, we proudly recognize and celebrate our school counselors across the district who serve as champions for student success. Through guidance, encouragement, and unwavering support, our counselors help students navigate academics, social growth, and future goals—making a lasting impact in every school, every day.
To all of our school counselors: thank you for being trusted advocates, caring listeners, and steady leaders for our students and families. Your dedication strengthens our schools and helps move our district forward.
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• Comment a 💙 to show your appreciation
• Tag a school counselor who makes a difference
• Share a message of thanks below
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Students and staff are expected to actively participate in the eLearning day. We recognize that power outages and interrupted services may prevent students and staff from communicating and completing assignments during eLearning. Upon return to normal schedule, students will have the number of eLearning days plus one additional day to complete any elearning assignments.
Students will receive eLearning information from their schools and teachers. Please visit https://bit.ly/LCSDeLearning if you have any questions.
Updates will be provided via the district website, email, text, phone and social media. Stay safe and stay warm.
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Snow day smiles from across our district. ❄️
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The 2026 Walnut Creek Polar Plunge will be on Saturday, February 7 at the Walnut Creek Clubhouse! Join the fun with a costume contest, awards, and of course — the big plunge. All proceeds support Special Olympics South Carolina through the Law Enforcement Torch Run.
💙 Registration starts at 3:00 PM
🎭 Costume Contest at 4:15 PM
🌊 Plunge immediately after
Dive in, donate, or start fundraising today!
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CERRA’s Winter Newsletter spotlights LCSD as a model district for ProTeam implementation, showcasing our commitment to student growth and leadership. Through a featured video and article, middle school students share how ProTeam is strengthening engagement, building confidence, and preparing them for success.
This recognition reflects what’s possible when schools, students, families, and CERRA work together around a shared vision for excellence.
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Winter Newsletter: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/03cc47bafe.html
Congratulations are in order for every student who took the stage at this year’s District Spelling Bee! 🐝✨ With an impressive 49 rounds, our participants demonstrated focus, confidence, and a true love of learning—making this event a tremendous success.
We are proud to celebrate our District Spelling Bee Champion:
🏆 Ann Jins (Indian Land Middle School)
We also applaud our outstanding Top Finalists, whose perseverance and talent stood out:
• Ayushmaan Gilotra (Indian Land Intermediate School)
• Hayden Lucas (Buford Middle School)
• Oren Plyler (Kershaw Elementary School)
• Amelia Martinez (AR Rucker Middle School)
These four finalists and our champion will represent Lancaster County School District at the Regional Spelling Bee at Bank of America Stadium on February 28, 2026.
We are incredibly proud of all our spellers for exemplifying excellence, determination, and what it means to be One Lancaster. Good luck at regionals—we’ll be cheering you on!
📸 Photo Credit: Matt Collier
The Stinger On Air is buzzing with fresh stories and student voices. Tune in and catch what the Stinger crew is talking about this week!
Watch now 👉 https://bufordstinger.com/on-air/
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 OUTDOOR after school athletics, activities, and school related programs will be canceled beginning at the end of the school day on Friday, January 30, 2026 which will allow our Facilities and Maintenance teams to prepare facilities.
ALL athletics, activities, and school related programs are canceled Saturday, January 31, 2026 and Sunday, February 1, 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 Sunday, February 1, 2026. REMINDER - Monday, February 2, 2026 is a HOLIDAY for students and a professional learning day for staff.
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This week, we join the nation in honoring Team NBCT — educators who have achieved the National Board Certification, the gold standard in teaching excellence. Since its founding in 1987, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards has worked to advance the quality of teaching and learning by maintaining rigorous standards, providing a voluntary system to certify accomplished teachers, and advocating for education that ensures better learning for all students.
In Lancaster County School District, we are proud that 91 of our teachers have earned this distinguished certification — demonstrating unwavering commitment to excellence, deep professional knowledge, and leadership in their classrooms and beyond. 🌟🍎
Thank you, NBCTs, for inspiring our students and uplifting our entire community — today and every day!
