Clarendon County School District

Dear Parents/Guardians, Students, and Educators, We're excited to share an important opportunity to help improve programming for educators and students. GEAR UP uses educator surveys to enhance its initiatives. Please take a moment to complete the GEAR Up Survey! Your feedback is invaluable. What This Means for Our Students: * Access to personalized academic advising, tutoring, and college application support * College visits and exposure to diverse post-secondary options * Financial aid guidance and scholarship opportunities * Leadership development activities and peer mentoring Let’s GEAR UP for success! Links: 🔗Educator: https://survey.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6RU68okVsYbI78q 🔗Parent: https://survey.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0NXBP9pewae4Hye 🔗Student: https://survey.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8Iznpy0e55e9rsa

🚨 Last Chance to Enroll! 🚨 A few slots have opened up for this fantastic summer experience! Register your rising 6th grader for this fantastic opportunity for continued learning and fun! Use the link below to register. 🗓 Program Dates: Now - July 24th, Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM - 2 PM 🚌 Transportation Provided 🍽 Breakfast and Lunch Provided 🔗 https://forms.gle/HyBzU9a6NKts3uUu7 Last Chance, don’t miss out!

🎨✨ Big News from Walker Gamble Elementary! ✨🎨 We are proud to announce that Walker Gamble has been selected to participate in the National Elementary Art Honor Society (NEAHS) Pilot Program for the 2025–2026 school year! 🙌🏽🖌️ This national honor recognizes the creativity of our students and the dedication of our amazing art program! 🎉 A huge THANK YOU to Mr. Jessie Welch for leading the charge and serving as our NEAHS sponsor! 👏🏽🎨 Your passion for the arts continues to inspire our students every day. 📄 Please see the attached letter from the National Art Education Association for more details! #WalkerGambleProud #NEAHS #ArtMatters #StudentSuccess #ThankYouMrWelch #CreativityInAction #ClarendonCSD🎨🧡

🛡️ Protect Your Preteen! 🛡️ Is your child heading to 7th grade? Make sure they have their Tdap vaccine! It's REQUIRED for all SC students before starting 7th grade. ➡️ Recommended vaccines at 11-12 years: Tdap, HPV, and Meningitis. Don't forget the yearly flu shot! 📞 DHEC offers these vaccines! Call 1-855-472-3432 to schedule an appointment. #SchoolVaccines #Tdap #PreteenHealth

🌟 Exciting times are ahead for Clarendon County! With the announcement of Homanit—a family-built company bringing upwards of 300 jobs to our area—economic growth is on the rise! 📈 In Clarendon County School District, we’re especially thrilled about what this means for our students. As a district offering Career and Technical Education pathways in both agriculture and mechatronics, we look forward to partnering with Homanit to provide work experiences, facility tours, and exposure to thriving opportunities in Agribusiness and beyond. 🌾🤖💼 #ClarendonCountyGrowth #CTEOpportunities #FutureReady #Homanit #Agribusiness #WorkforceDevelopment #CCSDProud

📚☀️ It was a great two days at the CCSD Summer Institute! Our educators and staff engaged in powerful professional development sessions on finance, social work, human resources, instructional strategies, and so much more. Each session fueled growth as we continue striving to provide the very best for our students! 💪🍎📖 #CCSDSummerInstitute #ProfessionalDevelopment #CommittedToExcellence

🚨 Last Chance to Enroll! 🚨 Registration for the 21st Century Enrichment Program closes today at noon. Only a few spots left! Register your rising 6th grader for this fantastic opportunity for continued learning and fun! Use the link below to register. 🗓 Program Dates: June 9th - July 24th, Monday to Thursday, 7 AM - 2 PM 🚌 Transportation Provided 🍽 Breakfast and Lunch Provided 🔗 https://forms.gle/TmKR2Z7sDHJqaHqi8 Don’t miss out!

📢 Summer Support Services Available School Social Workers will be available throughout the summer to provide continued support for students and families. Whether you need assistance with mental health resources. , community referrals, or school-related concerns, we are here to help. 📅 Summer Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. (We will be out of the office June 30th-July 4th) ☎️Contact: 📲Kyndra Johnson, LCSW, LISW-CP at kyndra.johnson@clarendoncsd.org 803-460-1626 (Manning Area) 📲 Morgan Keefe, LMSW at morgan.keefe@clarendoncsd.org, 803-825-9415 (Turbeville Area) 📲 Marjetta Butler, LMSW at marjetta.butler@clarendoncsd.org, 803-825-7919 (Summerton Area) Please don’t hesitate to reach out—we are committed to supporting the well-being of our students and families year-round.

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Join our 21st-Century Summer Enrichment Program for CCSD rising 6th graders! From June 9 to July 24, enjoy a fun-filled, educational experience at Manning Junior High. Limited spots available—only 50! Includes breakfast, lunch, field trips, and more. Secure your child's spot today using the link below! 📚🏃‍♂️🔍 🔗 https://forms.gle/xh6fuCwokR5WrYn18 #SummerLearning #CCSD #SummerEnrichment #ClarendonCSD

🎓 Thank You to Our Amazing Administrative Teams! 🎓 A heartfelt thank you to the incredible administrative teams in our schools who led the charge for our 2025 Graduation Ceremonies! Your leadership and dedication made these events truly special. We appreciate all your hard work in making these celebrations a success! 🌟👏 Congratulations again to the CCSD Class of 2025! Pictures from this special day can be found using the link below. 📸 You may also find more photos taken by our Lifetouch team using the QR Code provided for your specific school location. 🔗 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aMxr1IGeAkdVo6H0-AjesxkITM8ZStWr?usp=sharing

☀️Clarendon County School District Summer Hours☀️ Now through July 18th, our offices and schools will be open Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 3 PM. Please note that on Fridays, offices and schools will be closed. Additionally, from June 30 to July 4, all offices and schools will be closed for summer break. Enjoy your summer, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back soon!

🎉Congratulations to our student-athletes and coaches of the East Clarendon Middle/High School Softball Team who are now 2024-2025 AA State Champs!!! 👏🏼🥎

📣 We ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT! 📣 Clarendon County Families , Don’t miss out on the SummerSpark Camp® experience! 🧠🎨 From academic enrichment and STEM activities to physical games and team-building fun, this FREE camp is the perfect way to keep your child engaged this summer! 📅 June 3 - July 8 ⏰ Monday - Thursday | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM 🍽️ Breakfast, Lunch & One Field Trip Included 🚫 Closed June 19 and the week of June 30 Offered at: 📍Manning Early Childhood Center | 803-473-4744 📍Manning Elementary | 803-435-5066 📍Dr. Rose Wilder Elementary | 803-574-2150 📍Walker Gamble Elementary | 843-659-2102 📲 Register today — spaces are filling fast! #ClarendonCares #SummerSparkCamp #SaveTheChildren #EngageLearnGrow #CCSDSummerFun ☀️📚💪🏽

📺 CCSD High School Graduations Live Stream 💻 Join us to celebrate our graduates! 🎓Scott’s Branch Middle/High School @ 8 AM 🎓 East Clarendon Middle/High School @ 4:30 PM 🎓Manning High School @ 7 PM 🎥Watch live on our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@clarendoncountyschooldistrict Don't miss it! 🎓📽️

🇺🇸All Clarendon County School District offices and school campuses will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. As we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, we encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of this day. 🫡 Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

Our CTE Completer Ceremony was a true celebration of the accomplishments and hard work of our instructors, students, families, and administrative staff 🎉 It was inspiring to see everyone come together "Unified as One" to recognize the dedication and achievements that make our district career and technical education programs successful. Thank you Shaun C. Kent for your inspirational words. We truly hope that our students will hold true to your 5 pillars and have a worth ethic, have a story at the end of the day, love, give, and have fun. Congratulations to all the graduates, and thank you to everyone who supported them throughout this journey! To capture moments of the ceremony use the links below. 🎥🔗 https://www.youtube.com/live/55WQNMSw_Co?si=L-IAWAxKSBirvPEt 📸🔗 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1D45UFfKLYt7mh0LbPFjlWfxgjMDL1t3X?usp=sharing #ClarendonCSD #CTECompleters #CTEinSC #WorkReadyCTE #FutureReadyCTE

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Susan D. Proctor, the new Assistant Principal at Manning High School for the 2025-2026 school year! We are thrilled to have her on board and look forward to all the great things we’ll accomplish together. Welcome to the Clarendon family! #WelcomeToCCSD #LeadershipMatters #ManningHigh #TeamCCSD

🤝Exciting Partnership Announcement! We are proud to announce a wonderful new opportunity for our CCSD graduates through a partnership with CCTC! 🎓✨ CCTC will provide full tuition scholarships for up to six consecutive semesters to all high school graduates from Clarendon County beginning with 2025 graduates through 2029 who meet the following conditions: 🌟Graduate with an academic diploma and a minimum GPA of 2.0 from a Clarendon County high school, and enroll at CCTC no later than the fall semester immediately following graduation. 🌟 Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year at CCTC (along with any other scholarship applications). The scholarship will cover tuition, technology fees, and lab fees not covered by federal, state, or other grants or scholarships. Please note, all other fees, supplies, and books are the responsibility of the student. This partnership provides our students an incredible opportunity to pursue higher education cost-free and opens new doors for their future! We encourage all eligible students to take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. For more information, please contact your school counselor. Let’s continue working together to ensure every student has the chance to succeed! 🎉🎓 #StudentSuccess #PostSecondary

🎓 The CCSD Completer Graduation will be live streamed beginning at 6 PM on our district YouTube channel! 🎥✨ Tune in and celebrate the accomplishments of our CTE graduates! 🎉 Handle: @clarendoncountyschooldistrict 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFajdqUckGkKo6mRBu3-LAA

🎉 Exciting Announcement! 🎉 The Clarendon County School District is thrilled to welcome Ricky White as the new Principal of Walker Gamble Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year! Mr. White brings a deep commitment to student success and a passion for fostering a positive learning environment. We are excited to see the great things he will accomplish with our school community. Alongside him, we are pleased to introduce Benny Knowlton as Assistant Principal of Walker Gamble Elementary for the upcoming school year. Mr. Knowlton’s leadership and dedication will play a vital role in supporting our students and staff. Please join us in welcoming Ricky White and Benny Knowlton to their new roles for the 2025-2026 school year! We look forward to a year of growth, achievement, and success. #Welcome #WalkerGambleElementary #CCSD #2025-2026SchoolYear