Clarendon County School District

📢 ATTENTION, CLARENDON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FAMILIES! Please mark your calendars! Friday, August 21, 2026, will be an early dismissal day for all CCSD students. Families, please plan accordingly and make arrangements for your student’s early dismissal. For a complete list of scheduled early dismissal days throughout the 2026-27 school year, please review the district calendar. Thank you for your continued cooperation and support! 🖤💛💙🩶

Make a Difference in the Life of a ClarendonCSD Student Today! Clarendon County School District is proud to serve as a host site for the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program. Adults ages 55 and older have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by serving as mentors, tutors, and positive role models for students in our schools. Foster Grandparents currently serve at: • Manning Early Childhood Center • Manning Elementary School • Rose Wilder Elementary School • Walker-Gamble Elementary School If you’re looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community while enriching the lives of children, this opportunity may be for you. For eligibility requirements and additional information, please contact Brenda Jenkins-Green at (839) 356-0276 or bgreen@savechildren.org.

Safety First: Clear Bag Policy Reminder As we begin a new school year and another exciting sports season, Clarendon County School District wants to remind all students, parents, guardians, and visitors about our Clear Bag Policy. Safety remains our top priority. To help maintain a safe and secure environment at all district events, all guests will enter through a metal detector. Please be prepared for possible delays at entry points as security screenings are completed. Before attending your next athletic event or school activity, please take a moment to review the image outlining approved and prohibited bags. Visitors arriving with bags or items that do not meet district guidelines will be asked to return those items to their vehicles before entering. Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and continued support as we work together to keep our schools and events safe and secure. #ClarendonCSD #SafetyFirst #ClearBagPolicy #UnifiedAsOne

📚 ATTENDANCE MATTERS IN CCSD! ⏰ Every day counts, and every minute of instruction matters! Getting students to school every day and on time is essential to academic success. When students arrive late, they lose valuable seat time, instructional time, and opportunities to learn and engage with their teachers and classmates. Don’t Be Tardy! Be present. Be on time. Be ready to learn. Parents and guardians, we need your partnership in establishing strong attendance habits. Together, we can ensure our students receive every opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. 🖤💛💙🩶 CCSD: Every Student. Every Day. Every Minute Matters.

Friday Night Lights: FTC Jamboree Returns to Clarendon! ⚡🏈

Clarendon County School District is excited to announce the FTC Jamboree is back, and Manning High will host the 5th Annual FTC Football Jamboree on Friday night! 🎉🔥

🎟️ Tickets: Advance — $10 (available at the Manning High reception desk).
🚪 Gate admission — $15.
✅ Passes accepted: SC High School League Passes ONLY.
❌ NOT accepted: District passes or senior citizen passes.
🚨The CCSD Clear Bag Policy will be strictly enforced


🕒 Schedule:
6:30 Lakewood vs. Cross
7:05 Scott’s Branch vs. Lee Central
7:40 Crestwood vs. Richland Northeast
8:15 East Clarendon vs. Williamsburg Academy
8:50 Laurence Manning Academy vs. Carvers Bay
9:25 Manning High vs. Sumter 📋

Questions? Contact Manning High School or your school's athletic director. 📞📧

See you under the lights! 🌟🏈

📚 ATTENDANCE MATTERS IN CCSD! ⏰ Every day counts, and every minute of instruction matters! Getting students to school every day and on time is essential to academic success. When students arrive late, they lose valuable seat time, instructional time, and opportunities to learn and engage with their teachers and classmates. Don’t Be Tardy! Be present. Be on time. Be ready to learn. Parents and guardians, we need your partnership in establishing strong attendance habits. Together, we can ensure our students receive every opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. 💙💛 CCSD: Every Student. Every Day. Every Minute Matters.

🚨 Still having trouble getting into Rooms? Don’t worry-we’re here to help! 📱 Before you can access Rooms, you’ll need to download the Clarendon County School District app. Once it’s installed, simply follow the steps in the graphic to get connected with your student's school. ✨ Before you get started, make sure you: 📲 Download the Clarendon County School District app 📧 Sign in using the same email address or phone number you provided to your student's school 📝 Verify your contact information in PowerSchool is up to date 🔔 Turn ON app notifications so you never miss messages from teachers, important school announcements, event reminders, or emergency alerts! 💬 Need a little extra help? Contact your student(s) school, and they’ll be happy to assist you. Your connection matters! Staying connected through Rooms helps you stay informed, involved, and up to date on everything happening at your student(s) school. 🖤💛💙🩶

📣 Stay Connected with our Clarendon CSD App! 📱💙 Don’t miss important school updates! Make sure you’re signed up for Rooms, our primary communication platform for school and classroom announcements. ✔️ If you’re having trouble accessing Rooms, please verify that your email address and phone number in PowerSchool are current and accurate. Your contact information must match what’s on file to receive messages and invitations. 📚 Staying connected means you’ll receive important reminders, school news, event information, and updates throughout the school year. Thank you for partnering with us to support your student’s success. We look forward to staying connected with you! 🖤💛💙🩶 #ClarendonCSD #StayConnected #UnifiedAsOne #ParentsPartneringForSuccess

💻Protecting our students begins with informed families.🚨 Clarendon County School District invites all parents and guardians to join us for an important virtual session on Gavin’s Law and Erin’s Law. This informative presentation, hosted by the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Education Office, will provide practical strategies to help families recognize online threats, promote digital safety, and better protect children both at school and at home. 📅 Thursday, August 6, 2026 🕕 6:00 PM 💻 Via Zoom The Zoom link will be sent to parent/guardian email addresses. We encourage every parent and guardian to take advantage of this valuable opportunity to learn how we can work together to keep our children safe in today’s digital world. Your participation makes a difference. #CCSDUnifiedAsOne #StudentSafety #DigitalSafety #FamilyEngagement

🎒✨ Welcome Back, ClarendonCSD! ✨🎒

Today marks the beginning of a brand-new school year filled with exciting opportunities, meaningful connections, and unforgettable moments. We are so excited to welcome our students, families, teachers, and staff back for another incredible year of learning and growth!

Parents and families, we want to celebrate this milestone with you! 📸 Share your child's first day of school photos in the comments below. Whether it's a big smile at the bus stop, a snapshot in front of the school, or your favorite first-day tradition at home, we'd love to see how your school year begins!

Here's to new adventures, big achievements, and a fantastic year ahead. Let's make the 2026-2027 school year one to remember! 💙💛

#ClarendonCSD #BackToSchool #FirstDayOfSchool #UnifiedAsOne

🚨 Reminder, CCSD Families! 🚨

Tomorrow, August 3rd, is the first day of school!

If your student has not been registered, please do not send them to a bus stop or to school.

❗ Students who are not fully registered cannot attend school until the registration process is complete. ❗

🚌 Transportation Reminder: Students who are not registered should not report to a CCSD bus stop or ride a school bus. If an unregistered student arrives at school, a parent or guardian will be required to pick them up.

📍 Registration will continue at all CCSD schools Monday through Friday during regular school hours. Register at your student's zoned school with a guidance counselor.

Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and successful start to the 2026–2027 school year. We look forward to welcoming all registered students tomorrow!

#ClarendonCSD #ReadyOnDayOne #BackToSchool #UnifiedAsOne

📢 Reminder for Our 4K & 5K Families
As we prepare to welcome our youngest learners, this is a reminder that all 4K and 5K students will begin the school year on a staggered start schedule during the week of August 3, 2026.

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) approved a waiver allowing school districts to implement a staggered start for eligible 4K and 5K students. This provides teachers with dedicated time to administer the required beginning-of-year assessments and ensure every child has a smooth and successful start to school.

❗️Please remember:
• Your child should attend school only on the one day and time they were assigned during the week of August 3.
• Your child's teacher or school administrator should have already contacted you with your assigned attendance date and time.
• Beginning Monday, August 10, 2026, all 4K and 5K students will attend school daily following their regular schedule.

If you have any questions about your child's assigned day or time, please contact your child's school.

To view the SCDE-approved waiver, visit: https://aptg.co/2ypjr9

We can't wait to welcome our youngest learners for an exciting school year in Clarendon County School District!

🚌 Back to School Bus Safety Reminder! 🚌 As we begin the new school year, we want to remind all CCSD families of the rules that govern every school bus in the Clarendon County School District. These expectations are in place to help ensure a safe, respectful, and positive ride for every student and our dedicated bus drivers. Please take a few moments to review these bus rules with your child before the first day of school. Working together, we can create an environment where every student arrives at school safely and ready to learn. 📱 Cell Phone Reminder: Students may use cell phones while riding the bus; however, phone calls are not permitted, and audio must remain at a low volume to avoid disrupting the driver or other students. Upon arriving on campus, all cell phones must be powered off and placed in the campus cell phone storage box until the end of the school day. Thank you for partnering with us to make student safety our top priority. Here’s to a safe, successful, and amazing school year! 💙💛 Safe Rides. Respectful Behavior. Success Together. #ClarendonCSD #UnifiedAsOne #BusSafety #BackToSchool #StudentSafety #CCSDStrong

🏫✨ We’re Here & Ready for You! ✨🏫 Open House is happening NOW across Clarendon County School District! 🖤💛💙🩶 Our schools are buzzing with excitement as families come in to meet teachers, explore classrooms, and get ready for an amazing year ahead. If you haven’t stopped by yet, there’s still time! ⏰ We’ll be here until 7:00 PM tonight. Come see your school, connect with your teachers, and get ready for a fantastic year of learning, growth, and success! 📚✨ #ClarendonCSD #BackToSchool #ReadyForSuccess #UnifiedAsOne

What an incredible way to kick off the 2026-2027 school year! 🖤💛💙🩶 Clarendon County School District staff came together for an unforgettable Convocation, celebrating the start of a new year with excitement, inspiration, and a shared commitment to excellence! Our Superintendent, Dr. Johnson, welcomed the CCSD family with a powerful message, reflecting on how far our district has come and reminding us that we have the best staff in the nation. Because of your dedication, passion, and commitment to our students, the future of ClarendonCSD is brighter than ever! One of the highlights of the day was the announcement of our 2026-2027 District Teacher of the Year, Mr. Quinten Kelly, a 6th Grade Math Teacher at Manning Junior High School. Congratulations, Mr. Kelly, on this well-deserved honor! Your dedication to your students and commitment to excellence make you an outstanding representative of Clarendon County School District. Our keynote speaker, Mr. Brandon Montgomery, challenged us to think differently, lead boldly, and stay focused on what matters most. His words, “Where your focus goes, your energy flows,” set the tone for the year ahead. He reminded us to defy the odds, set the standard, and stand up, because our students are watching. They see our attitudes, hear our words, and feel our energy every single day. We have the opportunity to inspire them simply by showing up as our very best selves. The energy in the room was contagious, the excitement was undeniable, and we’re ready to make this our best year yet! A heartfelt thank you to all of our program participants who helped make Convocation such a special celebration. Your talents and contributions helped make the day truly memorable. We also want to extend our sincere appreciation to our amazing sponsors who helped make this event possible. Thank you to Lowe’s of Manning, Jones Chevrolet of Sumter, The Manning Times, Bank of Clarendon, Attorney Shaun Kent of Kent Law Firm, Burger Chick of Manning, and Santee Electric Cooperative, Inc. Your generosity and support of Clarendon County School District and our educators are truly appreciated! Here’s to a year of growth, purpose, and excellence. Let’s make it happen, CCSD! 🍎✨🖤💛💙🩶 #WeAreClarendonCSD #180DayPush #CommittedToExcellence #UnifiedAsOne #BackToSchool2627 #DefyTheOdds

📚 Attendance Matters… Every Scholar, Every Day! 🍎 At Clarendon County School District, we know that showing up is the first step toward success. Every day in the classroom is an opportunity for our scholars to learn, grow, and achieve. Parents and guardians, please take a moment to review our 2026-2027 Attendance Guidelines to better understand excused and unexcused absences, attendance requirements, parent note limits, and how attendance impacts student success. ✅ Remember: 🍎 Students are required to attend at least 170 of the 180 school days. 📝 Parent notes must be submitted within 3 days of a student’s return to school. 📅 Family vacations and appointments should be scheduled during school breaks whenever possible. 🎓 Good attendance leads to stronger academic performance, meaningful relationships, and greater opportunities for success. Together, let’s make attendance a priority and ensure Every Scholar. Every Day. #AttendanceMatters #EveryScholarEveryDay #UnifiedAsOne #CCSDExcellence #ClarendonCSD #AttendTodayAchieveTomorrow

🌟📚 Get Ready for an Amazing School Year! 📚🌟

Hey Parents and Guardians! The countdown to a fantastic school year is on, and it all starts with the right supplies! 🎉

Don’t miss out, CCSD school supply lists are now online, giving you everything your child needs to shine in the classroom! 📖✏️ From colorful notebooks to essential tools, we've made it easy to gear up for success!

👉 Click here to explore the lists: www.teacherlists.com

Let’s make this school year the best one yet. Happy shopping!

#BackToSchool #SchoolSupplies #CCSD #EducationMatters #UnifiedasOne