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Kershaw County School District (KCSD) announces its unprecedented performance on the 2026 South Carolina School Report Cards, achieving the highest overall ratings since 2018 when the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and Education Oversight Committee (EOC) merged state and federal accountability systems and implemented new school report cards. These results reflect the dedication, hard work, and focus on academic excellence by KCSD students, teachers, staff, and families.
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Athletic events bring our entire community together to cheer on Kershaw County School District student-athletes. Our goal is to ensure a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment for all fans. The following safety protocols will be in effect for high school athletic events.
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On Monday, August 10, the South Carolina Department of Education released the 2025-2026 English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science South Carolina College and Career Ready Assessments (SC READY) data for students in grades 3-8, and the 2025-2026 results for the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) and SC WIN Career Readiness Assessments.
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Kershaw County citizens age 65 years or older and Kershaw County School District retirees can receive lifetime Golden Circle passes that allow them to attend school-sponsored activities or athletic events free of charge.
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Find everything families need to prepare for the first day of school on Thursday, July 30, including school hours, kindergarten staggered-start dates, meals, buses, supply lists, calendars, and other important back-to-school information. The page also includes links to key resources and school contact information for additional questions.
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Lugoff-Elgin Middle School announces Chelsea Pedersen as its new assistant principal.
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Kershaw County School District is pleased to announce its partnership with national educational staffing firm ESS to manage daily and long-term substitute services starting this school year.
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During the July 7 board meeting, the Kershaw County School Board approved several administrative recommendations including naming Cynthia Jowers as the new director of student services, Kristi Brown as the new assistant principal of Wateree Elementary, and Reagan Payseur as the new assistant principal of Midway Elementary.