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In a surprise announcement at Pine Tree Hill Elementary, Superintendent Dr. Harrison Goodwin and Chief Academic Officer Dan Matthews announced Pine Tree Hill Elementary Principal Markeita Barber the 2026 Kershaw County School District Principal of the Year.
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The Kershaw County School District (KCSD) will open its online pre-registration process for four- and five-year-old kindergarten
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During the January 13, 2026, school board meeting, the Kershaw County School Board approved the hire of Dr. Lilkenya Jenkins as the district’s Director of Federal Programs.
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At its organizational meeting Tuesday, January 13, the Kershaw County Board of School Trustees installed officers and signed the SC School Boards Association's (SCSBA) ethical principles.
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During the January 13, 2026 school board meeting, the Kershaw County School Board named Jarvis Littlejohn as the Lugoff-Elgin High School Head Football Coach and Kathryn Ham as the Lugoff-Elgin High School Student Activities Director. Littlejohn and Ham have served in these positions since May on an interim basis.
![2026-2027 Course & Career Guide]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768230931/kershawk12scus/mhkhgyyvyhrbblwwekt6/website-news-graphic.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768230931/kershawk12scus/mhkhgyyvyhrbblwwekt6/website-news-graphic.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768230931/kershawk12scus/mhkhgyyvyhrbblwwekt6/website-news-graphic.png","width":800}])
The 2026–2027 Course & Career Guide is here to help high school students and their families make informed decisions when selecting courses for the upcoming school year. This comprehensive guide provides detailed information about course offerings and career pathways to support academic planning and future success.
👉 View the guide: www.kcsdschools.net/guide
![Teacher Career Fair 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765919991/kershawk12scus/qu3lr43eh0xkgditp75g/TeacherCareerFair2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765919991/kershawk12scus/qu3lr43eh0xkgditp75g/TeacherCareerFair2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765919991/kershawk12scus/qu3lr43eh0xkgditp75g/TeacherCareerFair2026.png","width":800}])
The Kershaw County School District (KCSD) is hosting a Teacher Career Fair on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 9-11 a.m. at Lugoff-Elgin Middle School. Current and future educators are encouraged to attend and learn about exciting opportunities within the district. Prospective educators can register online at www.kcsdschools.net/fair.
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As you are aware, the weather forecast for tomorrow is calling for very cold and windy conditions in our area. KCSD Schools will operate on a regular schedule on Monday, December 15, 2025.