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![Charleston County School District Shares Transportation Resources Ahead of 2026-2027 School Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784223020/ccsdschoolscom/cmz0c5cxp72yhkbagvq6/bus1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784223020/ccsdschoolscom/cmz0c5cxp72yhkbagvq6/bus1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1784223020/ccsdschoolscom/cmz0c5cxp72yhkbagvq6/bus1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1784223020/ccsdschoolscom/cmz0c5cxp72yhkbagvq6/bus1.png","width":1000}])
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is excited to welcome students back for the first day of school on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. To help families prepare for a smooth start to the school year, the district has created a Transportation webpage that includes important bus information, key transportation updates, and steps parents should take before the first day of school.
![Great Council]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784129472/ccsdschoolscom/p6zwwxa77knu2jpfyxl4/GreatCity.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784129472/ccsdschoolscom/p6zwwxa77knu2jpfyxl4/GreatCity.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1784129472/ccsdschoolscom/p6zwwxa77knu2jpfyxl4/GreatCity.jpg","width":600}])
CCSD has been recognized as one of only 11 large urban school districts in the nation to experience student enrollment growth over the past eight years, according to a newly released report from the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS).
![Clemson Arch]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784129154/ccsdschoolscom/mlueu7fnx0n1ks4dyk66/ClemsonArchTh.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784129154/ccsdschoolscom/mlueu7fnx0n1ks4dyk66/ClemsonArchTh.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1784129154/ccsdschoolscom/mlueu7fnx0n1ks4dyk66/ClemsonArchTh.jpg","width":600}])
Rising 9th-12th graders had the opportunity to explore architecture as a career path through project-based learning and structured field study experiences. Led by Clemson faculty, in cooperation with CCSD Career and Technical Education teachers and career specialists, the camps were held at the Clemson Design Center, housed in the renovated Old Cigar Factory building in downtown Charleston.
![Condon]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1783877247/ccsdschoolscom/ql92rutbpeuv10oxsbrl/CondonTh.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1783877247/ccsdschoolscom/ql92rutbpeuv10oxsbrl/CondonTh.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1783877247/ccsdschoolscom/ql92rutbpeuv10oxsbrl/CondonTh.jpg","width":600}])
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) has named Judith Condon as Interim Executive Director and will join the Elementary Learning Community Team, effective immediately.
![Leanne Sheppard]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1783877026/ccsdschoolscom/d3r1kimpqwgumd51czzp/SheppardTh.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1783877026/ccsdschoolscom/d3r1kimpqwgumd51czzp/SheppardTh.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1783877026/ccsdschoolscom/d3r1kimpqwgumd51czzp/SheppardTh.jpg","width":600}])
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) has appointed Leanne Sheppard as Interim Executive Director of the Elementary Learning Community, effective immediately.
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CCSD Voices
Scale of Service
CCSD By The Numbers
50,583
Students
Second-largest school district in SC
CCSD represents a unique blend of urban, suburban, and rural schools spanning 1,300 square miles along the coast.
90
Schools
A Diverse Portfolio
Specialized programs are delivered through neighborhood, magnet, IB (International Baccalaureate), Montessori, and charter schools
$915.2
General Operating Fund
Balanced Budget
The 2026-2027 Budget was developed with the District’s goals and priorities at the forefront of budgetary decisions.
40,000
Nurse Visits / Month
CCSD promotes healthy students and schools
School nurses are the leaders who bridge health care and education.
48,800
Meals & Snacks/Day
Good nutrition and learning go hand in hand
Our team is comprised of food and nutrition professionals dedicated to students' health and well-being.
31,000
Miles/Day
Buses
Transportation is provided to 78 schools
Our buses provide reliable transportation for students and parents in a manner that supports the district's educational and extracurricular objectives.
6,593
Full-Time
Staff
Attracting, developing, and retaining talent
Competitive compensation and workforce stability ensure that every member of our team, can thrive personally and professionally
$78,357
Avg. Teacher
Salary
CCSD base teacher pay is more than $67,000
CCSD teachers are among the highest paid in non-union school districts nationwide.
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The CCSD Advantage
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