Thank you to Cadree Frazier and Oak Hill Baptist Church (Anna Henson) for their generous food donations to Southside Early Childhood Center’s Food Drive! Your support helps make a difference in our community. Let’s keep the donations coming!
#LCSDFamily #CommunityPartners #OneLancaster
#LCSDFamily #CommunityPartners #OneLancaster
Kershaw Elementary 5th graders are setting the standard for excellence! From teamwork to hands-on learning, they’re building the skills that will carry them to middle school and beyond. Drop a 🎉 in the comments to celebrate their accomplishments!
#LCSDProud #OneLancaster #FutureLeaders #LearningAndLeading #OneLancaster #PremierDistrict
#LCSDProud #OneLancaster #FutureLeaders #LearningAndLeading #OneLancaster #PremierDistrict
Red Ribbon Week 2025
Last week, schools across Lancaster County School District came together to celebrate Red Ribbon Week — a time to promote healthy choices, kindness, and drug-free living! ❤️
From theme days and classroom lessons to student pledges and creative displays, our students and staff showed their commitment to making positive choices every day.
#RedRibbonWeek #LCSDProud #OneLancaster
Last week, schools across Lancaster County School District came together to celebrate Red Ribbon Week — a time to promote healthy choices, kindness, and drug-free living! ❤️
From theme days and classroom lessons to student pledges and creative displays, our students and staff showed their commitment to making positive choices every day.
#RedRibbonWeek #LCSDProud #OneLancaster
We’re grateful for our continued partnership with The Budd Group, whose hard work helps keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for students and staff every day.
Congratulations to Indian Land Middle School, winner of The Budd Group’s October School Supply Raffle!
In the photo, Afton Jackson, Site Supervisor at ILMS, presents Mr. Thorpe with a bundle of much-appreciated school supplies.
Thank you to The Budd Group for your continued support of our students, staff, and schools!
#LCSDSupports #CommunityPartners #OneLancaster #PremierDistrict
Congratulations to Indian Land Middle School, winner of The Budd Group’s October School Supply Raffle!
In the photo, Afton Jackson, Site Supervisor at ILMS, presents Mr. Thorpe with a bundle of much-appreciated school supplies.
Thank you to The Budd Group for your continued support of our students, staff, and schools!
#LCSDSupports #CommunityPartners #OneLancaster #PremierDistrict
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!
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!
Do not miss your opportunity to walk with Dr. Fitzpatrick. Join us at the Lancaster High School track and field on Saturday, November 08, 2025, at 8:00 AM.
Come out and walk with the Superintendent!
#OneLancaster
Ms. Harwood’s 5th Grade math students put their problem-solving skills to the test with a fun, hands-on activity on estimating decimal sums and differences! 💡📏 They worked in teams and explored why estimation is such an important part of math.
#LCSDProud #MathInAction #HandsOnLearning #EstimateToEducate #OneLancaster
#LCSDProud #MathInAction #HandsOnLearning #EstimateToEducate #OneLancaster
Lancaster County School District will be testing the employee Centegix Crisis Alert Badge system next week. The tests are scheduled to be held before/after school hours, but we do realize there may be students in the building. When the badges are tested, there will be extra lighting sensors. Emergency Services (911) are aware of the testing schedule, but they may dispatch resulting in emergency personnel/vehicles may be present at school drop off/dismissal. We do not want you to be alarmed. The schedule can be found below.
Monday, November 3
Testing sites: ALL ELEMENTARY from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on a staggered schedule.
Brooklyn Springs Elementary @ 2:30 p.m.
Buford Elementary @ 2:40 p.m.
Clinton Elementary @ 2:50 p.m.
Discovery School @ 3:00 p.m.
Erwin Elementary @ 3:10 p.m.
Harrisburg Elementary @ 3:20 p.m.
Heath Springs Elementary@ 3:30 p.m.
Indian Land Elementary @ 3:40 p.m.
Kershaw Elementary @ 3:50 p.m.
McDonald Green Elementary @ 4:00 p.m.
North Elementary @ 4:10 p.m.
Van Wyck @ 4:20 p.m.
Wednesday, November 5
Testing sites: ALL EXTRA sites from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on a staggered schedule.
Southside @ 7:30 a.m.
District Office @ 7:45 a.m.
Barr Street Learning Center @ 8 a.m.
Wednesday, November 5
Testing sites: ALL MIDDLE from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on a staggered schedule.
AR Rucker Middle School @ 3:30 p.m.
South Middle School @ 3:45 p.m.
Buford Middle School @ 4 p.m.
Indian Land Middle School @ 4:10 p.m.
Indian Land Intermediate @4:20 p.m.
AJ Middle School @ 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 6
Testing sites: ALL HIGH from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on a staggered schedule.
Lancaster High School @ 7:30 a.m.
Buford High School @7:45 a.m.
AJ High School @ 8:00 a.m.
Indian Land High School @ 8:15 a.m.
Kershaw Elementary students enjoyed a special visit from Jonathan Miller, author of The Adventures of Sammy the Wonder Dachshund!
Students loved hearing about Sammy’s adventures and what it’s like to be an author. Thank you, Mr. Miller, for inspiring our young readers and writers!
#LCSDProud #AuthorVisit #LoveOfReading #KershawElementary #OneLancaster #PremierDistrict
Students loved hearing about Sammy’s adventures and what it’s like to be an author. Thank you, Mr. Miller, for inspiring our young readers and writers!
#LCSDProud #AuthorVisit #LoveOfReading #KershawElementary #OneLancaster #PremierDistrict
Thank you to everyone who joined our recent Faith-Based Meetings across Kershaw, Lancaster, Buford, and Indian Land! Each gathering provided meaningful conversations and strengthened connections between our schools and community partners.
Our final meeting at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church wrapped up the series with a great discussion and shared commitment to supporting students and families throughout Lancaster County.
#LCSDCommunity #TogetherWeGrow #OneLancaster #PremierDistrict
Our final meeting at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church wrapped up the series with a great discussion and shared commitment to supporting students and families throughout Lancaster County.
#LCSDCommunity #TogetherWeGrow #OneLancaster #PremierDistrict
Schools and offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 4 for Election Day.
We celebrate all of our incredible Lancaster County School District partners who give their time, talent, and resources to help our students and schools thrive.
Your support makes a lasting difference — from classrooms to communities — and we are grateful for every partnership that helps us build brighter futures together.
A special congratulations to our 2025 Partnership Award Winners:
✨Partner of the Year: Founders
✨New Partner of the Year: Red Ventures
✨Business Partner of the Year: Nutramax
✨Non-Profit Partner of the Year: Arras Foundation
✨Higher Education Partner of the Year: USC Lancaster
✨Collaborative Partner of the Year: Lancaster Promise Neighborhood and Lancaster Partners for Youth
✨Media Partner of the Year: The Lancaster News
Thank you to all of our LCSD partners for the difference you make every day!
#LCSDProud #CommunityPartners #OneLancaster #TogetherWeGrow #ThankYouPartners
Your support makes a lasting difference — from classrooms to communities — and we are grateful for every partnership that helps us build brighter futures together.
A special congratulations to our 2025 Partnership Award Winners:
✨Partner of the Year: Founders
✨New Partner of the Year: Red Ventures
✨Business Partner of the Year: Nutramax
✨Non-Profit Partner of the Year: Arras Foundation
✨Higher Education Partner of the Year: USC Lancaster
✨Collaborative Partner of the Year: Lancaster Promise Neighborhood and Lancaster Partners for Youth
✨Media Partner of the Year: The Lancaster News
Thank you to all of our LCSD partners for the difference you make every day!
#LCSDProud #CommunityPartners #OneLancaster #TogetherWeGrow #ThankYouPartners
Mark your calendar for the Kershaw Area Community Forum, Thursday, Nov. 6!
McDonald Green Elementary's amazing 5th graders are reaching new milestones every day — growing, learning, and getting ready to take on middle school! 🙌
What’s one piece of advice you’d give to this year’s 5th-grade class as they prepare for their next big adventure? 💬👇
#LCSDProud #FutureLeaders #FifthGradeFun #OneLancaster
What’s one piece of advice you’d give to this year’s 5th-grade class as they prepare for their next big adventure? 💬👇
#LCSDProud #FutureLeaders #FifthGradeFun #OneLancaster
Congratulations to Buford Elementary School on being named a 2025 Leader in Me Lighthouse Academic Honor Roll School! To earn recognition on the Leader in Me Lighthouse Academic Honor Roll, schools must meet high standards in both proficiency and growth — and Buford Elementary did just that!
With an impressive 86.7th percentile ranking, Buford Elementary stands out for its exemplary academic proficiency.
Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence continue to shine — way to go, Buford Elementary!
#LCSDProud #LeaderInMe #AcademicExcellence #OneLancaster
With an impressive 86.7th percentile ranking, Buford Elementary stands out for its exemplary academic proficiency.
Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence continue to shine — way to go, Buford Elementary!
#LCSDProud #LeaderInMe #AcademicExcellence #OneLancaster
The Indian Land High School Warrior Band wrapped up a record-breaking marching season with their 2025 production “Strings of Fate.”
This talented group made school and district history with their first-ever performance at a Bands of America Regional Competition, earning top honors throughout the season—including a superior rating and a spot in the SC 5A State Finals! At state, the band placed 5th in Music during prelims and 6th in Visual Performance during finals—a remarkable accomplishment for the growing program.
Congratulations to the Warrior Band students, directors, and community for an unforgettable season of hard work, heart, and harmony. 🎺
#OneLancaster #LCSDPride #WarriorBand #FineArtsInLCSD
This talented group made school and district history with their first-ever performance at a Bands of America Regional Competition, earning top honors throughout the season—including a superior rating and a spot in the SC 5A State Finals! At state, the band placed 5th in Music during prelims and 6th in Visual Performance during finals—a remarkable accomplishment for the growing program.
Congratulations to the Warrior Band students, directors, and community for an unforgettable season of hard work, heart, and harmony. 🎺
#OneLancaster #LCSDPride #WarriorBand #FineArtsInLCSD
🌟 “Fifth grade and fearless!”
Heath Springs Elementary School's students are reaching new heights this year. Drop a 🎉 or ❤️in the comments to cheer them on!
#OneLancaster #OneDistrict ##LCSDPride
Heath Springs Elementary School's students are reaching new heights this year. Drop a 🎉 or ❤️in the comments to cheer them on!
#OneLancaster #OneDistrict ##LCSDPride
