A special thank-you to our guest instructors from the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office for sharing their time and expertise. We especially appreciate Sergeant Payne and Lance Corporal Vitek of the Community Engagement Team for supporting our hands-on activities and giving students the opportunity to learn from law enforcement professionals.
We also thank SSG Thompson and SSG Long of the South Carolina Army National Guard for speaking with our students. They discussed the requirements for joining the Guard, its members’ duties and responsibilities, a typical day on the job, and the benefits of service. Students also had the opportunity to ask questions.
Mrs. Karen Miller from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Agriculture spoke with students from both the Law Enforcement and Agriculture programs, sharing information about the school’s admissions process and the opportunities it offers.
SkillsUSA participants continued their training with medical skills, including litter carries, Narcan familiarization, AED training, buddy carries, and multiple-incident response scenarios. 🚨
It was another outstanding month of engaging, meaningful, hands-on learning for our Law Enforcement Services students!
We’re also grateful to our sponsor, Nutramax, for providing healthy snacks and weekly prizes for students during classroom review games.
We love having the opportunity to introduce students to the many possibilities available through Career and Technical Education (CTE) and help them begin exploring their futures!
Thank you, Buford Middle School, for spending the morning with us!
We are grateful for the church’s invaluable partnership. It was an outstanding day of service to our community and a wonderful way to strengthen our three-year partnership! 🐦🔥
🍬🫁 A Sweet Way to Learn About the Respiratory System!
EMT students learned the anatomy of the respiratory system. As they learned to trace air from the mouth and nose to the lungs, they constructed a 3-D model of the lower airway using yummy treats. Afterward, they were able to eat their sweet treat! This was a great way to demonstrate understanding of the structures that make up our respiratory system.
A special thank-you to our guest instructors from the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office for sharing their time and expertise. We especially appreciate Captain Carroll, Sergeant Payne, Deputy Vitek of the Community Engagement Team, and Deputies Ellis and Price of the Crime Scene Investigation Unit. They supported our hands-on activities and gave students an opportunity to learn from law enforcement professionals.
We also thank Lieutenant Smith and Lieutenant Heanton from the South Carolina Department of Corrections’ Kershaw facility for speaking with our students. They discussed correctional officers’ duties and responsibilities, employment requirements, and what a typical day on the job looks like. Students also had the opportunity to ask questions.
SkillsUSA participants continued their training in probable cause, reasonable suspicion, Miranda rights, handcuffing, and patrol tactics.
What a great month of engaging, meaningful, hands-on learning for our Law Enforcement Services students!
We’re also grateful to our sponsor, Chief Building, for providing healthy snacks and weekly prizes for students during classroom review games.
Looking for a fun, hands-on class with a small class size? Want to earn college credit while still in high school?
🌟 Join Teacher Cadet during 1st block, 2nd semester!
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📲 Interested? Complete the Google Form! You can also see your counselor or Ms. Heather Rollings at the Career Center about a schedule change.
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Don't miss this unique opportunity! ❤️ Check your email from Mrs. Davis for more information.
Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming 8th-grade students from Andrew Jackson Middle School for a tour of our classes and programs! Students had the opportunity to explore the many career pathways available at the LCSD Career Center and see hands-on learning in action.
We hope today’s visit inspired students to start thinking about their interests, discovering new opportunities, and planning for their futures! 🚀
Thank you to Andrew Jackson Middle School for visiting us!
The Future of Education Starts HERE! 🍎
On October 2, students from across Lancaster County School District stepped into the spotlight at our Teacher Education Pathway Fair — Lights, Camera, Lead!
Students discovered that the Education & Training Pathway is about so much more than teaching children! It's about developing leadership skills, building confidence, inspiring others, and creating a strong foundation for a variety of future careers! 🌟
🎥Learning by DOING was the star of the show! Through interactive rotation stations, students got a sneak peek at what they might experience in our education classes!
🎨 Play-Doh Creations: Made their own Play-Doh while discovering how hands-on activities support children's learning and development.
📚 Future Authors: Created children's books while exploring creativity, literacy, and early childhood education.
🧰 Leadership Toolboxes: Identified their leadership strengths and the tools needed to become effective leaders.
🤝 Team-Building Challenges: Put communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills to the test through cup-stacking challenges, the Human Knot, and other fun activities!
🎤 We were honored to welcome two special guests! A heartfelt thank-you to Dr. Williams, LCSD Superintendent, for encouraging our students and inspiring them to recognize their potential as future leaders. We also thank Mr. Byrd for sharing his personal experiences as an educator and offering valuable insight into the teaching profession. Their encouraging words reminded students of the difference they can make in the lives of others!
👏 A HUGE shout-out to the incredible teams who helped make this event a success!
⭐ LearnTV
⭐ Lancaster High School JROTC Cadets
⭐ Buford High School Teacher Cadets
⭐ LCSD Career Center Student Ambassadors
These students and organizations served in many capacities throughout the event, helping create a fun, welcoming, and memorable experience for everyone!
The event was planned and organized by Kristie Davis, Instructional Coach at the LCSD Career Center. If students have any questions about this pathway, reach out to Mrs. Davis.
🍎COULD YOU BE A FUTURE LEADER?
Whether you dream of becoming a teacher, working with children, leading a team, or pursuing another career, the Education & Training Pathway can help you get started!
📣 Interested in joining us next year? Talk with your school guidance counselor about enrolling in Introduction to Teaching, or select the course when completing your course requests for next school year!
🎬The spotlight is on YOU! Your leadership journey starts here!
#CERRA
The Lancaster County School District Career Center is gearing up for another opportunity to give back and help save lives! Every donation makes a difference, and we’re excited to support this life-saving cause once again.
Get ready for a great day of cars, community, and supporting our students! We are hosting a Car Show Fundraiser, and we’d love for you to join us!
📅 Date: October 1, 2026
⏰ Time: 10AM - 2PM
📍 Location: Lancaster County School District Career Center
Bring your family and friends to check out an awesome lineup of cars, enjoy the event, and support our programs! All proceeds will help provide opportunities and resources for our students to go to state competitions!
🏁 Car enthusiasts: Bring out your ride and show it off!
👨👩👧👦 Community: Come enjoy the cars and support a great cause!
Mark your calendars and help us make this event a success! ❤️🔧🚘
Congratulations to Mrs. Lathan, Business Education teacher, on being recognized by STAR, a program of the Foundation for Professional Development and the Palmetto State Teachers Association (PSTA). It is a statewide initiative that recognizes and honors outstanding veteran teachers throughout South Carolina. The goal of STAR is to recognize, reward, renew, and retain outstanding veteran teachers in South Carolina. For each fall and spring cohort, only eight educators from across the state are selected to participate in the STAR Teacher Seminar.
Way to go and keep up the good work! We are proud to have Mrs. Lathan as part of the Phoenix family!
