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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.

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 6.

This summer, students are encouraged to Go Wild with books through KCSD and the Kershaw County Library! Complete your summer reading challenge, return your log to school in August for a KCSD reading reward, and join the library for even more summer fun. Elementary and middle school students can earn a free book, and high school students can join the teen summer reading challenge and join fun programming at KCL. Download your reading log at www.kcsdschools.net/read.

KCSD’s end-of-year updates include half-days on May 21–22, graduation ceremony details, July registration dates and residency requirements, a new high school School-Based Health Center partnership, and the first day of school on July 30, 2026.

Kershaw County School District is shifting to an e-Learning Day for Monday, March 16, as severe weather is forecasted for our area. All school buildings and offices will be closed. All Monday after school activities and sporting events are also cancelled.

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

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.

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.