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The Kershaw County School District warmly invites our families and community members to join us in celebrating the season through music, dance, and holiday cheer! From festive concerts to tree lightings and community caroling, our schools are spreading joy all across the county. View our schedule of holiday events -- most of which are free to the community.
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Kershaw County School District is proud to announce significant improvements in its 2025 State School Report Card ratings, reflecting the dedication of students, staff, and the community.
![Kershaw County School District celebrates 2024-2025 SC READY and EOCEP results]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756827228/kershawk12scus/h2l4juz4awbqryln9fgy/kcsd-celebrates-sm.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756827228/kershawk12scus/h2l4juz4awbqryln9fgy/kcsd-celebrates-sm.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756827228/kershawk12scus/h2l4juz4awbqryln9fgy/kcsd-celebrates-sm.png","width":800}])
On Tuesday, September 2, the South Carolina Department of Education released the 2024-2025 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 End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) results.
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Kershaw County citizens age 65 years or older and Kershaw County School District retirees can receive lifetime Golden Circle passes
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The first day of school for KCSD students is Monday, August 4, 2025, with a staggered start for 4K and 5K students based on last name. Families can find important details—including schedules, transportation info, school meal updates, supply lists, and more—here!
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Families of returning Kershaw County School District students—including families who completed their pre-kindergarten or kindergarten students’ initial enrollment this spring—will receive an email with their students’ registration codes and instructions to complete the online registration process on Monday, July 7.
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Access the May Issues of the "Parents Make the Difference!" newsletters. The KCSD Academic Department is now offering these newsletters in English & Spanish for our families. Read for more information!
![Blaney Elementary teacher Randi Ray named 2025 KCSD Teacher of the Year; North Central High teacher Emily Densmore to serve as first alternate]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744331675/kershawk12scus/ahymppkqr5qsvxxirtjc/toy-honorees-2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744331675/kershawk12scus/ahymppkqr5qsvxxirtjc/toy-honorees-2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744331675/kershawk12scus/ahymppkqr5qsvxxirtjc/toy-honorees-2025.png","width":800}])
Blaney Elementary Teacher Randi Ray was named 2025 Kershaw County School District (KCSD) Teacher of the Year at a celebration tonight, while North Central High Teacher Emily Densmore was chosen as first alternate.