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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Tuesday, January 27, 2026 will be an eLearning day. ALL Lancaster County schools, buildings, and facilities will be closed. The Lancaster County School District has been in contact with Lancaster County Emergency Management and the SC Department of Transportation and inspected roads and multiple school campuses across the county and found widespread runoff and wet parking lots that are expected to refreeze overnight. Several campuses currently have ice and slush in areas with limited sunlight, especially around entrances, sidewalks, drop-off lines, bus loops, and other secondary areas that remain shaded. Standing water and runoff are expected to freeze as temperatures continue to drop tonight. Due to the hazardous conditions from ice we have determined closure is essential. As a safety precaution, ALL Lancaster County schools, buildings, and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
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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Make sure you have purchased your tickets, picked out your outfits and get ready to have some fun at the Sweetheart Dance on February 6!
We’ll have a dessert bar, flower bar, and photo booth — all included in the ticket price. You can purchase tickets online or at the door.
We are so excited to celebrate this special night with all the girls in our community and the father or father figure who means so much to them!
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Message from Interim Superintendent, Dr. Norris Williams
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 afterschool athletics, activities, and school related programs will be canceled beginning at the end of the school day on Friday, January 23, 2026 through Sunday, January 25, 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 delays or closures on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
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Last Chance to order a personalized yearbook: Friday, January 30 and here’s that direct link (all parents): https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01013622
The Lancaster County School District is now accepting nominations for the Education Hall of Fame through Friday, Feb. 6. Former teachers, administrators, board members, and community members who have made a lasting impact on our schools are eligible for nomination. As a reminder, nominees must have been out of service for at least a year. Nominations are open to students, educators, and community members. Forms are available on the district website or at the district office. Let’s celebrate the individuals who helped shape education in Lancaster County! Nominate online here https://www.lancastercsd.com/forms/21538 or download a paper nomination form here https://bit.ly/EducationHallofFameLCSD.
We’re incredibly proud to celebrate Kelli Overcash, Principal of Kershaw Elementary, for being recognized as the South Carolina Principal of the Year! 🏆
This honor reflects her outstanding leadership, dedication to students and staff, and unwavering commitment to excellence in education. Kelli's vision and passion have made a lasting impact on the Kershaw Elementary School and Lancaster County School District, and this recognition is so well-deserved.
Please join us in congratulating Kelli Overcash for this incredible achievement! 👏👏
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Join us tonight for the LCSD Board of Trustees elections at 4:30 p.m. Public Session begins at 7:00pm.
The Superintendent Search Survey is available now through January 3, 2026. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GYC6QLK Read more at the news article: https://lancastercsdsc.sites.thrillshare.com/article/2541999
