Tuesday, January 27, 2026 will be an eLearning day. ALL Lancaster County schools, buildings, and facilities will be closed. The Lancaster County School District has been in contact with Lancaster County Emergency Management and the SC Department of Transportation and inspected roads and multiple school campuses across the county and found widespread runoff and wet parking lots that are expected to refreeze overnight. Several campuses currently have ice and slush in areas with limited sunlight, especially around entrances, sidewalks, drop-off lines, bus loops, and other secondary areas that remain shaded. Standing water and runoff are expected to freeze as temperatures continue to drop tonight. Due to the hazardous conditions from ice we have determined closure is essential. As a safety precaution, ALL Lancaster County schools, buildings, and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Students and staff are expected to actively participate in the eLearning day. We recognize that power outages and interrupted services may prevent students and staff from communicating and completing assignments during eLearning. Upon return to normal schedule, students will have the number of eLearning days plus one additional day to complete any elearning assignments.
Students will receive eLearning information from their schools and teachers. Please visit https://bit.ly/LCSDeLearning if you have any questions.
Updates will be provided via the district website, email, text, phone and social media. Stay safe and stay warm.
#LCSDWinterVibes
Message from Interim Superintendent, Dr. Norris Williams
Lancaster County School District is aware that inclement weather is expected over the weekend. Due to anticipated hazardous conditions caused by snow and ice, ALL afterschool athletics, activities, and school related programs will be canceled beginning at the end of the school day on Friday, January 23, 2026 through Sunday, January 25, 2026.
We are closely monitoring the weather event and our team has been communicating regularly with Duke Energy, South Carolina Department of Transportation, and SC Emergency Management Systems. We will provide an update on delays or closures on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
#LCSDWinterVibes
On Tuesday, February 10th during 1st block we will give the following Career Center entrance exams below. The exams will be digital and each student will need their charged chromebook. The exam will take place in the auditorium. If you requested to take Welding, Culinary, Cosmetology, or EMS in your IGP with your counselor you will need to sign up to take the placement exam!
Please sign up to take the entrance exam via the google forms in the Counseling Google Classroom or in your student email no later than Friday, January 30th.
Be sure to sign up for the correct exam!
Welding - Current 9th and 10th graders.
Cosmetology - Current 10th graders.
Culinary - Current 9th and 10th graders.
EMS - Current 11th graders.
REMEMBER YOU MUST SIGN UP TO TAKE THE EXAM!
LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN POLAR PLUNGE for Special Olympics South Carolina. Announces the 2026 Walnut Creek Polar Plunge on February 7, 2026, at the Walnut Creek Clubhouse.
'Get involved by plunging or donating to help "Freezin' for a Reason"!'"
The 𝗜𝗟𝗛𝗦 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 is excited to host their 𝗦𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝘄𝗸𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹 on 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! They're looking for amazing volunteers to help make the night a success. 💙
They are needing helping hands to:
✨ Manage the food table
✨ Supervise students in the Commons
If you’d like to volunteer, please make sure to:
1️⃣ Complete the 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦 (if you haven’t already this school year): https://applicant.bib.com/#/
2️⃣ 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦: https://forms.gle/aHic47q7fu1KTnNZ7
If you have 𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨, please contact Ms. O'Connell directly: jennifer.oconnell@lcsd.k12.sc.us
Your support helps make our school events fun and safe — we couldn’t do it without you! 🙌
#ILHS #StudentCouncil #SadieHawkinsSnowBall #VolunteerOpportunity #PTSO
All Talent levels are accepted.
We are excited to invite you to attend the HBCU College Fair on February 11, 2026! This is a great opportunity to connect directly with representatives from Historically Black Colleges and Universities and learn more about admissions, majors, scholarships, and campus life.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Departure from ILHS: 9:15 AM
Time at College Fair: 1 hour with college representatives
Return to ILHS: Immediately following the fair
Students will have dedicated time to speak one-on-one with college representatives, ask questions, and gather valuable information to support their postsecondary plans.
How to Sign Up:
Interested students must sign up and receive permission slip in the Counseling Office by Wednesday, January 14th.
YOU MUST RETURN YOUR PERMISSION SLIP BY JANUARY 16TH IN ORDER TO ATTEND THE FAIR.
Space is limited, so please be sure to sign up as soon as possible. If you have any questions, feel free to stop by the Counseling Office or Ms. Crosby's office.
They won two matches yesterday. 30-10 vs AJHS and 32-13 vs LancasterHS.
Each event will be held from and will feature one of the following nine institutions:
Winthrop University: 1/14/2026
Newberry College: 1/21/2026
Central Carolina Technical College: 1/29/2026
Converse University: 2/4/2026
University of South Carolina Aiken: 2/18/2026
Benedict College: 2/25/2026
Horry-Georgetown Technical College: 3/4/2026
Clemson University: 3/31/2026
Midlands Technical College: 4/16/2026
We encourage you to share this information with your students and their families. These virtual sessions provide a convenient way to learn more about academic programs, campus life, admissions, and financial aid.
Registration link for CHE Spring Virtual College Open Houses
Our first Virtual College Open House begins , and you will not want your students to miss it. https://chesc-21166.page451.sites.451.io/?authuser=0
💗 ❄️ The First Sadie Hawkins Snow Ball ❄️ 💗
🗓 January 24th, 2026
⏰ 7:00–10:00 PM
📍 Indian Land High School
💞 Grab a friend & enjoy a night of:
✨ Sweet treats
✨ Dancing & Photos
✨ Winter magic
🎟 Tickets available on GoFan!
Purchase your tickets ahead of time to skip the line. $15 on Gofan and $20 at the door.
https://gofan.co/event/5402932?schoolId=SC1122
❄️ We can’t wait to see you there! ❄️
Outside Guest forms are due back by the end of school on 1/22/26.
January 14th from 6-7:30 pm
Hear from Principal Parker and School Counseling
Visit CTE classrooms
Meet teachers of all departments
Stop by Athletics and Clubs tables
Current grades 9-12, if you still have not scheduled or had your IGP meeting, please be sure to reach out to your counselor to schedule a meeting ASAP!
Juniors, South Carolina offers all third-year students (Juniors) the opportunity to take one college entrance exam—the SAT or the ACT—during the school day at no cost. You can only select one.
ILHS will be offering these exams on campus during the school day on the following days:
🗓 Testing Dates
• SAT: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
• ACT: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
📩 A sign-up link will be emailed to your parents/guardians this week. If you plan to take either exam, your parent/guardian must complete the form by Friday, January 9, 2026. The form will close at 11:59 p.m., and late submissions will not be accepted.
📊 Review the SAT vs. ACT Comparison Chart below to help decide which test is best for you.
If you have questions, see Ms. Austin, Test Coordinator. stephanie.austin@lcsd.k12.sc.us
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
