Lancaster High

Dear Parents and Guardians, I want to begin by extending my sincerest apologies for the confusion and frustration many of you have experienced regarding bus routes for the start of this school year. The safety of your children is our top priority, and I deeply regret that the communication surrounding their transportation has not met the standards you deserve and expect from us. The information that was shared with you was believed to be accurate at the time of distribution. However, it has become clear that there were significant errors or omissions in the data, which have caused undue stress and concern for many families. I take full responsibility for this situation, and I understand how critical reliable transportation is for our students and families. Please know that our transportation office is working diligently to correct these errors and will provide you with all bus route information as quickly as possible. We understand the impact this has on your daily routines and your peace of mind, and we are committed to making things right. Moving forward, we are taking immediate steps to ensure that our communication is clear, accurate, and timely. We are also implementing additional checks and safeguards to prevent this kind of issue from occurring again in the future. Your trust is important to us, and we are dedicated to restoring it through improved communication, transparency, and an unwavering focus on student safety. We will keep you informed of any further updates, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through these challenges. The updated link for bus routes is listed below: https://lancastercsdsc.sites.thrillshare.com/o/safety-transportation/page/safety-transportation-bus-routes If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to the transportation office. We are here to support you and your children every step of the way. Thank you for your continued partnership and for entrusting us with the care of your children. Yours for Excellence in Education, Raashad Fitzpatrick, Ed.D. Superintendent Lancaster County School District

All Bus Routes are available. Click the link to view https://www.lancastercsd.com/o/safety-transportation/page/safety-transportation-bus-routes

BUS UPDATE: ALL Bus Route information will be available by 2:00 p.m. via Parent Portal and the bus site URL. Bus assignments are complete, however, due to technical difficulties we are having a delay viewing the information.

District Bus Routes for Monday Please read the information in its entirety and then click on for routes. Please remember these are general descriptions and will vary upon unforeseen external factors. Parents you will receive an email this evening with your child’s bus numbers. If your child is a car rider, you will see a “C” for both morning and afternoon transportation. You can also view your child’s bus numbers by logging into your parent portal account and selecting student reports. The link below will give you estimated bus pick up times for each bus route. Select your child's school to view the current bus routes. Please note: Bus routes may vary 15 minutes before or after the scheduled route time. Please have your child out at the bus stop early and expect delays coming home from school for the first few weeks while we work out any issues. These times are estimated, and routes are subject to change based on service needs of our students. These are general route descriptions of streets covered (every minor road may not be listed). https://lancastercsdsc.sites.thrillshare.com/o/lancaster-csd/page/bus-routes Bus numbers will be posted in PowerSchool by the end of the day August 10, 2024 if not sooner. Thanks for your patience! If you have questions after bus information is released, please contact the LCSD Safety & Transportation Office at 803-285-6009.

Attention Parents of First Time 9th Graders & First Time 9th Graders

Lancaster County School District Board of Trustees welcomes all students and staff back for the 2024-2025 school year! @SCSBA

August 9, 2024 - Due to weather concerns and in order to provide time for schools to be ready for Monday, August 12, 2024, ALL student orientation for 6th and 9th graders and Indian Land 5th and 7th graders has been canceled. Open houses and other orientations have been canceled, and you will receive information from your child's school regarding rescheduling. Lancaster County School District will be OPEN for normal operating hours for staff.

LCSD CLOSED August 8, 2024 Lancaster County School District has been in contact with Emergency Management. Lancaster County is currently under a flood watch. Due to potential flooding and hazardous conditions caused by Tropical Storm Debby, as a safety precaution, ALL Lancaster County schools, buildings, and facilities will be closed on Thursday August 8, 2024. ALL events and activities are cancelled. ALL open houses and orientations scheduled for August 8, 2024 are canceled and will be rescheduled.

2024-2025 Bell Schedule

College and Career Adviser Madyson Patsel planned an amazing Back to School College and Career Fair. The experience was an integral part of our junior/senior registration event. Last year Ms. Patsel played a vital role in the success the Class of 2024 experienced. To the Class of 2025...the SKY IS THE LIMIT! Make plans now to consult with our very own college and career expert.

Attention Parents!

Attention Students & Parents... Please click the following link to apply for a locker: https://forms.gle/uTxGSnpPEVXSUtXu5

Attention Students & Parents... Please click the following link to apply for a parking pass: https://forms.gle/YHmwWbhsTUFhNSRs8.

Attention Parents! Please access our district's https://hoodini.school/ platform and update EACH household child's account. There are multiple components to update (including but not limited to bus and parent/guardian contact info). If you have questions about hoodini.school, please contact our PowerSchool Department at 803-286-6972.

Does your 9th grader need bus transportation for Orientation Day (August 9, 2024)? This request is for Orientation Day bus riders ONLY. Please click the following link to complete the "Orientation Day Bus Request": https://forms.gle/5TEyYE1wHqmK9pKc6. The deadline is Thursday, August 1st - THIS Thursday. Complete the Google form ONLY if you need bus transportation. Pickup times will be posted on the Transportation Department's website and Facebook page.

Back to School is around the corner. Check out the Dress Code Policy, Tardy Procedures & Cell Phone Policy information for High Schools..

Please join us for our REGISTRATION COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR! Meet representatives from South Carolina colleges, universities, military recruiters, and local businesses, while gaining valuable insights to shape your academic path and future career. For more information, please contact College and Career Adviser Madyson Patsel.

Virtual SIC Meeting - SAVE THE DATES! For more information about SIC, please click the following link: https://sic.sc.gov/.

TOUCHDOWN, BRUINS! Our football team and coaches are ready to play under the Friday night lights! Check out the attached schedule and make plans to attend!

Attention Students, if you would like to have access to a locker this year, please complete the following form: https://forms.gle/f7dLpUbLXYQX5SHG8.