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Chesterfield High Shines at National SkillsUSA Conference

Chesterfield High School was proudly represented at the National SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference held in Atlanta, Georgia, from June 23–27. Law Enforcement Instructor Richard Carnes accompanied students Carson McCollum, Michaela Lisenby, and Allison Lloyd, while Mechatronics Instructor Jeff Spencer accompanied students Alea Brown and Savannah Gunter.
These students earned the right to compete at the national level by winning their respective state championships. Alea and Savannah achieved an outstanding 3rd place finish in the nation in Mechatronics, while Carson, Michaela, and Allison placed 23rd nationally in the Criminal Justice team competition.
These remarkable students have shown exceptional dedication, spending countless hours preparing for the competition. Their performance was nothing short of exemplary, and they represented Chesterfield High and the state of South Carolina with pride and professionalism.
Congratulations to these talented students and their instructors—your hard work and accomplishments are truly inspiring. Way to go!
Listen and Learn Community Event

📣 You're Invited!

Join us for a Listen & Learn Community Event with our new Superintendent, Dr. Chris Ballenger! 🎓✨

This is your chance to meet Dr. Ballenger and share your thoughts on how we can work together to support student success. Your voice matters—and he’s ready to listen!

Welcome Dr. Ballenger!

Chesterfield County School District is excited to welcome Dr. Chris Ballenger as our new Superintendent! With a strong background in educational leadership and a deep commitment to student success, Dr. Ballenger is ready to hit the ground running.

He brings fresh energy, a collaborative spirit, and a clear vision for the future of CCSD. We’re thrilled to have him join our community and lead us forward!

Please join us in giving Dr. Ballenger a warm Chesterfield County welcome! 👏📚
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Board announces new superintendent

Chesterfield County School District’s Board of Trustees voted to hire Dr. Christopher Ballenger as its new Superintendent, effective July 1, 2025, at its special called meeting Monday, June 16, 2025.
After conducting a search using the S.C. School Boards Association, conducting two rounds of interviews, and hosting public meet and greets with the finalists, the Board and the District are excited to welcome Dr. Ballenger to the CCSD community.

🎓 Congratulations, Adult Ed Graduates! 🎉

On Thursday, June 12th, we celebrated an incredible milestone at Palmetto Learning Center — the graduation of our amazing Adult Education students!

Your dedication, perseverance, and hard work have paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder of each and every one of you. Whether you were returning to finish what you started or taking a bold new step toward your future, you’ve shown what it means to never give up on your dreams.

A big round of applause goes out to the Class of 2025! Your journey is just beginning, and we can’t wait to see all the great things you’ll accomplish.

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