Lancaster County School District

🎶 Way to go, Indian Land Middle School!

Six students from Indian Land Middle School's choir — Hannah Allen, Addison Grant, Clara Guzman, Kleoniki Kotrides, Lyla Reese, and Noelle Shutt — were selected for the SC ACDA Honors Choir from over 1,200 submissions statewide!

Congratulations to Joseph Orama, who will represent Lancaster County in the Southern Region Jr. High Mixed Honor Choir in Memphis, TN!

Way to make your school and district shine!
#OneLancaster #PuttingChildrenFirst #LCSDArts #ILMSPride #PremierDistrict

Upcoming Lancaster County School Board of Trustees Meeting: The regularly scheduled LCSD Board Meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on November 18, 2025 at 300 S. Catawba Street, Lancaster, SC.

Thank you, Veterans, for your service!

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.

🏈 It’s playoff time in Lancaster County!

Two of our teams are battling it out under the stadium night lights:
📍 Hillcrest Simpsonville at Indian Land High School – 7:30 PM
📍 Fairfield Central at Andrew Jackson High School – 7:30 PM

Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Warriors and Volunteers as they chase victory in the playoffs! #LCSDAthletics #PlayoffSeason #GoWarriors #GoVols #OneLancaster

They’re leveling up in every way — learning big, dreaming bold, and leading strong! The 6th graders at Indian Land Intermediate are showing us what it means to take on new challenges with Warrior pride.

Let’s hear from you — what’s one thing that made your 6th grade year unforgettable? 👇
#OneLancaster#PremierDistrict #6thGradeSpotlight #LCSDProud

Join Buford Beta Club for the Second Annual Buford Beta Turkey Trot 5K on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Buford High School (4290 Tabernacle Rd, Lancaster, SC)!

This fun, family-friendly race is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with a little fitness, fresh air, and community spirit. Whether you’re running for a personal best or walking for fun, everyone’s invited to join the buzz and support Buford Beta’s local service projects!

📅 Check-in: 8:30 AM
🏁 Race starts: 9:00 AM
💲 Registration: $25 (race only) or $35 (race + t-shirt)

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register and secure your spot today — let’s make this Turkey Trot one to remember! 💛
#OneLancaster #BufordBeta #TurkeyTrot #LCSDProud

Buford Middle School 6th graders have been rocking it since August — learning, growing, and showing true Jacket pride every step of the way!
Let’s hear from you — what’s one piece of advice you’d give to a 6th grader during their middle school journey? 💭👇
#OneLancaster #PremierDistrict #LCSDProud #6thGradeSpotlight

💙 6th Grade Spotlight! 💙

This week, we’re shining the spotlight on our amazing A.R. Rucker Middle School 6th graders! 🌟 From making new friends to tackling new challenges, they’re showing what it means to be resilient, curious, and ready to grow.

Let’s show them some love in the comments! 👇
✨ What’s your favorite memory from 6th grade?
#OneLancaster #ARRuckerMiddle #LCSDProud #6thGradeSpotlight

🎧 New Episode Alert!

Get ready for another exciting episode of ABCs + MVPs: The One Lancaster Podcast! This week, H is for Human Resources — and we’ve got a special MVP guest host, Dr. Carl Carpenter!

Tune in as Dr. Carpenter gives us an inside look at the heart of our district — our people — and shares how the HR team helps make Lancaster County School District a great place to work, learn, and grow.

Don’t miss this inspiring and insightful conversation!
Listen now!🎙️
Audio: https://5il.co/3s1pv
Video: https://vimeo.com/1134295241

#OneLancaster #ABCsAndMVPs #LCSDProud #HumanResources

Check out the Nov. 2025 Community Newsletter - The Connector - https://secure.smore.com/n/amcng

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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!