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
We had a wonderful discussion at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Buford and Covenant Baptist in Lancaster during our faith-based meeting. Thank you to all the church and community leaders who joined us in support of our students, staff, and schools!
Our next meeting is at 10:00 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Methodist in Indian Land. We hope to see our partners from Indian Land there!
📅 Upcoming Meetings:
➡️ October 29 – Pleasant Hill Methodist, Indian Land
#OneLancaster #OneDistrict #LCSDCommunity #BetterTogether
Our next meeting is at 10:00 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Methodist in Indian Land. We hope to see our partners from Indian Land there!
📅 Upcoming Meetings:
➡️ October 29 – Pleasant Hill Methodist, Indian Land
#OneLancaster #OneDistrict #LCSDCommunity #BetterTogether
Every child deserves the chance to learn and grow.
Lancaster County School District’s Child Find program helps identify and support children with disabilities ages 3–21 who may need special education or related services. The Student Services team is here to help with evaluations, screenings, and resources.
📍 Lancaster County School District – Department of Student Services
📞 803-285-8439
📬 302 W. Dunlap Street, Lancaster, SC 29720
#LCSD #ChildFind #SpecialEducation #StudentSupport #OneLancaster
Lancaster County School District’s Child Find program helps identify and support children with disabilities ages 3–21 who may need special education or related services. The Student Services team is here to help with evaluations, screenings, and resources.
📍 Lancaster County School District – Department of Student Services
📞 803-285-8439
📬 302 W. Dunlap Street, Lancaster, SC 29720
#LCSD #ChildFind #SpecialEducation #StudentSupport #OneLancaster
Saturday, November 8, 10 AM–12 PM at USCL is the Mad City Money Workshop with Founders Federal Credit Union!
🎓 Students can experience real-world budgeting and spending.
👨👩👧 Parents can join the Smart Spending, Strong Saving session!
#OneLancaster #FinancialLiteracy #MadCityMoney #SmartSpendingStrongSaving #OneDistrict
🎓 Students can experience real-world budgeting and spending.
👨👩👧 Parents can join the Smart Spending, Strong Saving session!
#OneLancaster #FinancialLiteracy #MadCityMoney #SmartSpendingStrongSaving #OneDistrict
Do not miss your opportunity to walk with Dr. Fitzpatrick. Join us at the Andrew Jackson High School track and field on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 8:00 AM. Come out and walk with the Superintendent! #OneLancaster
💡 Attention Educators! The Horizon Education Grant is now accepting applications!
This exciting opportunity, offered through the Arras Foundation, supports collaboration between educators, parents, and students in creative projects that enhance learning experiences.
Educators in Lancaster County, Great Falls, and Lewisville areas can apply for up to $2,000 in grant funding this school year — including one $500 grant and one multi-educator grant!
📅 Applications are open now!
📧 Questions? Contact Savannah Crosby at scrosby@arrasfoundation.org
#LCSD #HorizonEducationGrant #InnovativeTeaching #OneLancaster #EducationMatters
This exciting opportunity, offered through the Arras Foundation, supports collaboration between educators, parents, and students in creative projects that enhance learning experiences.
Educators in Lancaster County, Great Falls, and Lewisville areas can apply for up to $2,000 in grant funding this school year — including one $500 grant and one multi-educator grant!
📅 Applications are open now!
📧 Questions? Contact Savannah Crosby at scrosby@arrasfoundation.org
#LCSD #HorizonEducationGrant #InnovativeTeaching #OneLancaster #EducationMatters
Congratulations to A.R. Rucker Middle School Counselor, Mrs. Allie Teschke!
She recently completed specialized training in Newberry as part of the SREB Crisis Recovery Network—joining just 40 school counselors from across South Carolina selected for this important team.
Thank you, Mrs. Teschke, for your dedication to helping schools and communities heal and thrive. 🌟 #LCSDProud #SchoolCounselor #OneLancaster
She recently completed specialized training in Newberry as part of the SREB Crisis Recovery Network—joining just 40 school counselors from across South Carolina selected for this important team.
Thank you, Mrs. Teschke, for your dedication to helping schools and communities heal and thrive. 🌟 #LCSDProud #SchoolCounselor #OneLancaster
🎙️ New Episode Alert!
Episode 8 of ABCs + MVPs: The One Lancaster Podcast is here! 🎧
This week, G is for Grants — join MVP guest host Dr. Angela Vaughan, Director of Federal and State Accountability, as she shares insight on how grants help open doors for students and strengthen opportunities across Lancaster County School District.
💡 Tune in and learn how “G” makes a big impact in LCSD!
Audio Version: https://5il.co/3rdg8
Video Version: https://vimeo.com/1129171055
#OneLancaster #ABCsAndMVPs #LCSDPodcast #Grants #EducationMatters
Episode 8 of ABCs + MVPs: The One Lancaster Podcast is here! 🎧
This week, G is for Grants — join MVP guest host Dr. Angela Vaughan, Director of Federal and State Accountability, as she shares insight on how grants help open doors for students and strengthen opportunities across Lancaster County School District.
💡 Tune in and learn how “G” makes a big impact in LCSD!
Audio Version: https://5il.co/3rdg8
Video Version: https://vimeo.com/1129171055
#OneLancaster #ABCsAndMVPs #LCSDPodcast #Grants #EducationMatters
