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NCHS Teacher of the Year Karen Hill!
Congratulations to Mrs. Karen Hill, our Teacher of the Year for 2023. Mrs. Hill was also a district Honor Roll Finalist and recieved special recognition during the District Teacher of the Year Gala from Superintendent Dr. Harrison Goodwin and School Board Chair Dr. James Smith.
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The Kershaw County School District, in partnership with the United Way of Kershaw County, announces its Summer Meals program to ensure local children have access to nutritious food while school is out. The program will run from June 1 through July 17, 2026, Monday – Thursday each week (all locations will be closed on Thursday, July 2.)
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High school students are encouraged to join in reading and programs with KCSD and the Kershaw County Library this summer. Read or listen to 3 books of your choice, return your log to school in August for a KCSD reading reward, and check for any honors summer reading assignments. You can also use Sora for free ebooks and audiobooks all summer long. Teens can join KCL programs like TTRPG, Adulting Fair, and Ahhh, Nature! Learn more and download your reading log at www.kcsdschools.net/read.
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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.
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On Thursday, May 7, 15 seniors representing Camden, Lugoff-Elgin and North Central high schools participated in Kershaw County School District’s Annual Future Educator Signing Day. The event, hosted by KCSD’s Teacher Forum, celebrated students who have decided to pursue careers in the field of education.
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The North Central High School Army JROTC Raider Team claimed the 4th Brigade JROTC Best of the Best Raider Competition Championship on Saturday, March 14 at Fort Bragg, earning 1st Place Overall in the Coed Division against elite teams from across the region.
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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.
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