Lugoff Elementary School

Dr. Melissa Lloyd, Principal

Jennifer Bonds, Assistant Principal

"A Title 1 School"

A Legacy of Excellence and Success

994 Ridgeway Road, Lugoff, SC 29078

Phone 803-438-8000, Fax 803-408-3970

The mission of Lugoff Elementary School is to develop competent, confident, lifelong learners by creating a safe, child-centered environment where the school and community collaborate to help students attain their maximum potential.

Upcoming Events

August 17-21, 2026

August 16: Bedtime Story with Dr. Lloyd - 6:00 PM

August 18: IReady Testing (K - 5) - ELA

August 19: Book Blast Kick Off

August 20: iReady (K - 5) - Math/PTO Meeting - 3:30 PM/Good News Club Begins/Cici's Pizza Night (5:00 - 8:00 PM)

Looking Ahead:

August 26: "Moving West Day" - 5th Grade

August 27: Good News Club/Family Picnic Night (5:30 - 7:00 PM)

August 28: All Pro Day Breakfast - 7:30 AM/Book Blast Ends

August 31: Interim Reports

Bedtime Story with Dr. Lloyd - Sunday, August 16, 2026 - 6:00 PM

Car Rider and Walker News

Families,

We are off to a great start to the school year! As a reminder, every family needs car rider/walker tags this year. You need them in the case your child needs to become a car rider or walker for a particular situation. Please check your child's bookbag if you have not already received them. Beginning Wednesday, August 13, anyone who comes to pick up a student in car rider or as a walker and does not have a school issued tag will be directed to the office for pick up. Sometimes we have other people calling names or dismissing walkers who are not familiar with you, so it is imperative that you present these tags. If you require additional tags, you may purchase them for $1. Also, we encourage you to keep the tags in the protective covering they were sent home in so that they will last the school year.

Also, we are noticing that families are parking on Oriole Drive in order to pick your child up as a walker. Please refer to Parent Handbook pg. 30 that was sent to you and is included at the bottom of this newsletter and review that this is not an allowed drop off or pick up place. Walkers should either be crossing with the crossing guard located on Highway 34 or to the neighborhoods surrounding us.

Thank you for helping us keep all of our students safe!

Technology Fee Reminder

Families,

In keeping with KCSD School Board policy, all students in grades 1st - 5th need to pay a $10 technology fee before they can bring a device home. This and other fees can be paid online. To pay, you can go to www.myschoolbucks.com and create an account or log in to an existing one. Payments can be made by visiting the "School Store." Myschoolbucks.com charges a processing fee for online payments. You may also send $10 (cash or check made payable to LES) to your child's teacher, or you may drop it off at the front office. This fee must be paid each year and covers charges for Chromebook damages. The KCSD insurance plan covers the cost of one (1) accidental repair per school year; however, any damages or repair costs beyond the first incident will be the responsibility of the student/parent/guardian. Please refer to pages 73 and 74 of the Parent Handbook below for additional information.

All Pro Dads Is Back!

We will have our first All Pro Dad's Breakfast for this school year on Friday Aug 28, 2026 at 7:30 AM in the cafeteria. Remember, you do not have to be a dad to attend, but an influential person in a student's life. We ask that a maximum of one adult per child attends. So that we can have materials and breakfast ready, please RSVP by Tuesday, Aug 26, 2026 using the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqIZXlHpmjhotBoYkYXZAGhyM8CXZWxlRWtyvgmmeNOI2pXw/viewform?usp=header . Any questions about All Pro Dads should be directed to chapter advisor, Mr. Hayward Myers - hayward.myers@kcsdschools.net. We look forward to seeing you!

Family Picnic Night

The Family Picnic is coming up, and we want YOU there! 🧺💙

Go ahead and grab your calendar and save the date! 📅✨ You won’t want to miss an evening filled with food, fun, games, family, and LOTS of school spirit!

🏰💙 Rêveur
🏰🧡 Onraka
🏰💜 Nukumori
🏰🖤 Altruismo
🏰❤️ Amistad
🏰💚 Isibindi

6 HOUSES. 1 SCHOOL. ❤️💙💜🧡💚🖤

📅 August 27th
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Lugoff Elementary

Fall Picture Day

Fall Picture Day will be held Thursday, September 3rd. In next week's Friday Folder, you will receive a packet including information about the different packages with pricing, or you can build your own package by going online. You may send money directly to school in the envelope provided - correct change only or checks made payable to "Strawbridge", or you may pay online at Strawbridge.net. Lugoff Elementary's online code is PX510642. Whether you purchase a packet or not, every child' picture will be taken, unless you send in a note stating otherwise, to be included in our school's yearbook.

Lugoff Elementary Is A Title I School. What Does That Mean?

Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) provides financial assistance to states and school districts to meet the needs of academically at-risk students. The goal of Title I is to provide extra instructional services and activities which support students identified as failing or most at risk of failing the state’s challenging performance standards in mathematics, reading, and writing.

What will Title I do for my child?

The Title I program will provide your student with extra educational assistance.

Which students does Title I Serve?

The program serves students who have demonstrated that extra assistance is needed.

How does our school receive Title I money?

First, the federal government provides funding to each state. Then, each State Educational Agency sends money to its school districts. The amount of money each school receives is determined by the number of low-income students attending that school. Finally, Title I schools:

Identify the students at their school who need the most educational assistance based on the criteria that school has chosen. Students do NOT have to be from low-income families to receive Title I services.
Set goals for improving the skills of academically at-risk students at their school.
Measure student progress to determine the success of the Title I program for each student.
Develop programs for each individual student in order to support/supplement regular classroom instruction.

What do Title I programs offer?

Title I programs generally offer:

Additional teachers and/or paraprofessionals
Opportunities for professional development for school staff
Extra time for teaching Title I students the skills they need
A variety of supplementary teaching methods
An individualized program for students
Additional teaching materials which supplement a student’s regular instruction
A variety of opportunities for parents to stay informed and be involved with their child’s educational experience
Parent Resource Centers with educational materials and resources for families to check out and use at home

Six Houses, 1 School: 2026-27 House Sorting!

2026 - 2027 Handbook

Please refer to this handbook throughout the year with questions concerning Lugoff Elementary School. The link is included here.

Communication is the Key!

Happy New School Year! The key to a successful school year is COMMUNICATION between home and school! The following link will take you to all the ways we communicate with our families throughout the year. You will get a hard copy of this list as well, so we ask that you put it somewhere to gain easy access.

Avenues of Communication Link:

https://tinyurl.com/yu9dbync

Be Great Academy

Be Great Academy is presented by Boys & Girls Clubs of Kershaw County, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.

Our rates are based upon the family's ability to pay. Tuition assistance is offered based upon verified household income. For assistance with registration, please contact us to speak with a member representative at 803-231-3300.

Mon-Fri 2:30pm - 6:30pm to 4K-5th Grade
Register now Online at http://kershaw.begreatacademy.com

INCLUDING:

Homework help
Nationally recognized programs
Sports & recreation
The arts and S.T.E.M.
Snack & much more

Notes & Quotes

August 14, 2026

Lugoff Elementary School

Upcoming Events

Bedtime Story with Dr. Lloyd - Sunday, August 16, 2026 - 6:00 PM

Car Rider and Walker News

Technology Fee Reminder

All Pro Dads Is Back!

Family Picnic Night

Fall Picture Day

Lugoff Elementary Is A Title I School. What Does That Mean?

Six Houses, 1 School: 2026-27 House Sorting!

2026 - 2027 Handbook

Communication is the Key!

Be Great Academy

Lugoff Elementary School

Upcoming Events Upcoming Events

Bedtime Story with Dr. Lloyd - Sunday, August 16, 2026 - 6:00 PM Bedtime Story with Dr. Lloyd - Sunday, August 16, 2026 - 6:00 PM

Car Rider and Walker News

Technology Fee Reminder

All Pro Dads Is Back! All Pro Dads Is Back!

Family Picnic Night

Fall Picture Day

Lugoff Elementary Is A Title I School. What Does That Mean?

Six Houses, 1 School: 2026-27 House Sorting! Six Houses, 1 School: 2026-27 House Sorting!

2026 - 2027 Handbook

Communication is the Key!

Be Great Academy

Upcoming Events

Bedtime Story with Dr. Lloyd - Sunday, August 16, 2026 - 6:00 PM

All Pro Dads Is Back!

Six Houses, 1 School: 2026-27 House Sorting!