We’re incredibly proud to celebrate Kelli Overcash, Principal of Kershaw Elementary, for being recognized as the South Carolina Principal of the Year! 🏆
This honor reflects her outstanding leadership, dedication to students and staff, and unwavering commitment to excellence in education. Kelli's vision and passion have made a lasting impact on the Kershaw Elementary School and Lancaster County School District, and this recognition is so well-deserved.
Please join us in congratulating Kelli Overcash for this incredible achievement! 👏👏
#SCElementaryPrincipalOfTheYear #EducationalLeadership #ProudMoment #ExcellenceInEducation
Directions regarding this form will be posted by the end of the day 12/11/2025 in the grade level counseling Google Classrooms and in the Sunday WIN from Mr. Parker.
Students, if you have requested honors or AP courses for next year, 26-27, please complete this form ASAP: https://forms.gle/L4pEdGsLADENGKip8
You will need recommendations from teachers to do so
🎉 Spirit Week Starts This Friday! 🎉
Friday (12/12): Festive Friday
Show off your holiday spirit with your favorite festive attire!
Monday (12/15): Merry Monday (PJs)
Roll into the week cozy and comfy in your best holiday pajamas!
Tuesday (12/16): Christmas Movie Day
Dress as a character from your class’s assigned Christmas movie:
Freshmen: Frosty the Snowman
Sophomores: Elf
Juniors: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Seniors: Santa Claus
Faculty/Staff: The Grinch
Wed (12/17): Winter Wonderland
Wear blue, white, and silver to bring all the frosty vibes!
Thurs (12/18): Holiday Vacation – Ski Lodge vs. Beach
Choose your winter getaway look:
⛷️ Ski Lodge – cozy flannels, puffer jackets, beanies
🏖️ Beach – tropical shirts, sunglasses, vacation mode!
Fri (12/19): Half Day for Students




Students interested in dual enrollment for summer U26 or next fall F26. If you have completed or will be completing sophomore year with a 3.0+ GPA, applications are open now at USCL.
Juniors and seniors who are trying to take S26 courses- here is message from USCL: we will post an online registration form for all returning students on December 1, 2025, who were unable to attend the four returning student sessions. Please let them know to continue to check our USCL Dual Enrollment page for updates.
The new student orientations for spring are set for December 4th and December 10th, 2025, and registration will open tomorrow, Friday, November 21.
Contact your counselor with any questions.

Join us tonight for the LCSD Board of Trustees elections at 4:30 p.m. Public Session begins at 7:00pm.

Thanks to Mr. Helsley, who will be documenting this historic moment where our Warriors head into the third round of playoffs for the first time in 20 years, this Friday in Anderson, SC
https://youtu.be/AYWfje_e4Yc?si=u5IiWocpRpIf-Kwu
https://youtu.be/HGqjCCXWm5I
Just a reminder that the final Zoom info session will be on Thursday, Nov. 20 @ 7 p.m.
We had really good attendance at the first two; hopefully, this one will be the same.
Please get the word out to students and remind them to have a parent login with them.
The application closes on December 1.
https://winthrop-edu.zoom.us/j/87347751505
ILHS FFA team is Turf Grass State Champs! Paige L. scored 1st highest individual and Grayson M. scored 2nd highest individual.
We are extremely proud of them! The full team was: Blair Wade, Grayson Miller, Lucy DeVault, Paige Little.





Come see what the career center has to offer ILHS students!
8th+9th grades November 18th 5-6:30 P.M.
10th-12th grades January 29th 5-6:30 P.M. (Industry partners present at event)
No need to register!

