Quick Reminder!
3 days ago, A.R. Rucker Middle
Benchmark Testing
Join us on Saturday!
1 day ago, A.R. Rucker Middle
Community Cook Out
Today our 8th grade students visited the Career Center to learn about learning opportunities that will be offered to them at LHS!
1 day ago, A.R. Rucker Middle
Career Center Trip
Career Center Trip
Career Center Trip
Career Center Trip
Career Center Trip
Career Center Trip
Career Center Trip
Career Center Trip
Career Center Trip
Career Center Trip
If you a Veteran from the Community, YOU are Welcome to Attend!
3 days ago, A.R. Rucker Middle
Veteran's Day
Part 2 of 8th grade recognition
4 days ago, A.R. Rucker Middle
8th grade recognition
8th grade recognition
Our 8th graders were recognized last Wednesday at the game vs. South. We are so proud of you!
4 days ago, A.R. Rucker Middle
8th grade recognition
8th grade recognition
8th grade recognition
8th grade recognition
8th grade recognition
8th grade recognition
8th grade recognition
8th grade recognition
8th grade recognition
8th grade recognition
Lancaster County School District is proud to celebrate school achievement in 2024–2025. From the foundational work of K–2 teachers to the efforts of every educator and staff member through high school, this is truly a K–12 success story. LCSD has NO unsatisfactory schools, the number of below average schools decreased, and the number of excellent schools increased. LCSD outperformed the State in the Academic Achievement, Preparing for Success, Multilingual Learners Progress, Graduation Rate, and Student Progress categories. Together, our schools achieved significant gains.
One Lancaster —
All In for All Students!
5 days ago, Lancaster County School District
SC Report Cards 2025 - High
SC Report Cards 2025 - High
Lancaster County School District is proud to celebrate school achievement in 2024–2025. From the foundational work of K–2 teachers to the efforts of every educator and staff member through high school, this is truly a K–12 success story. LCSD has NO unsatisfactory schools, the number of below average schools decreased, and the number of excellent schools increased. LCSD outperformed the State in the Academic Achievement, Preparing for Success, Multilingual Learners Progress, Graduation Rate, and Student Progress categories. Together, our schools achieved significant gains.
One Lancaster — All In for All Students!
#SCReportCards #OneLancaster
5 days ago, Lancaster County School District
SC Report Cards 2025 - Middle
Lancaster County School District is proud to celebrate school achievement in 2024–2025. From the foundational work of K–2 teachers to the efforts of every educator and staff member through high school, this is truly a K–12 success story. LCSD has NO unsatisfactory schools, the number of below average schools decreased, and the number of excellent schools increased. LCSD outperformed the State in the Academic Achievement, Preparing for Success, Multilingual Learners Progress, Graduation Rate, and Student Progress categories. Together, our schools achieved significant gains.
One Lancaster —
All In for All Students!
5 days ago, Lancaster County School District
SC Report Cards 2025 - Elementary
SC Report Cards 2025 - Elementary
SC Report Cards 2025 - Elementary
Lancaster County School District is proud to celebrate school achievement in 2024–2025. From the foundational work of K–2 teachers to the efforts of every educator and staff member through high school, this is truly a K–12 success story. LCSD has NO unsatisfactory schools, the number of below average schools decreased, and the number of excellent schools increased. LCSD outperformed the State in the Academic Achievement, Preparing for Success, Multilingual Learners Progress, Graduation Rate, and Student Progress categories. Together, our schools achieved significant gains.
One Lancaster —
All In for All Students!
5 days ago, Lancaster County School District
SC Report Cards 2025 - Overall
SC Report Cards 2025 - Overall
SC Report Cards 2025 - Highest Point Increase
SC Report Cards 2025 - Ratings by Category
SC Report Cards 2025 - Ratings
If you need a Yearbook Ad, see Mrs. Hudson.
7 days ago, A.R. Rucker Middle
Yearbook Ads
In 7th and 8th grade PE classes, students were able to taste test apples as a part of Let's Grow Food Carolina initiative. The students enjoyed the activity. Thanks to PE for facilitating this learning experience.
8 days ago, A.R. Rucker Middle
8th Grade Taste Testing
Apple Taste Testing
Apple Taste Testing
Taste Testing
Hurricane Melissa affected many people in Jamaica. If you want to donate, please do so using the following link.

https://supportjamaica.gov.jm/
8 days ago, A.R. Rucker Middle
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jamaica.

Lancaster County School District will be testing the employee Centegix Crisis Alert Badge system next week. The tests are scheduled to be held before/after school hours, but we do realize there may be students in the building. When the badges are tested, there will be extra lighting sensors. Emergency Services (911) are aware of the testing schedule, but they may dispatch resulting in emergency personnel/vehicles may be present at school drop off/dismissal. We do not want you to be alarmed. The schedule can be found below.

Monday, November 3
Testing sites: ALL ELEMENTARY from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on a staggered schedule.

Brooklyn Springs Elementary @ 2:30 p.m.
Buford Elementary @ 2:40 p.m.
Clinton Elementary @ 2:50 p.m.
Discovery School @ 3:00 p.m.
Erwin Elementary @ 3:10 p.m.
Harrisburg Elementary @ 3:20 p.m.
Heath Springs Elementary@ 3:30 p.m.
Indian Land Elementary @ 3:40 p.m.
Kershaw Elementary @ 3:50 p.m.
McDonald Green Elementary @ 4:00 p.m.
North Elementary @ 4:10 p.m.
Van Wyck @ 4:20 p.m.

Wednesday, November 5
Testing sites: ALL EXTRA sites from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on a staggered schedule.

Southside @ 7:30 a.m.
District Office @ 7:45 a.m.
Barr Street Learning Center @ 8 a.m.

Wednesday, November 5
Testing sites: ALL MIDDLE from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on a staggered schedule.

AR Rucker Middle School @ 3:30 p.m.
South Middle School @ 3:45 p.m.
Buford Middle School @ 4 p.m.
Indian Land Middle School @ 4:10 p.m.
Indian Land Intermediate @4:20 p.m.
AJ Middle School @ 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 6
Testing sites: ALL HIGH from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on a staggered schedule.

Lancaster High School @ 7:30 a.m.
Buford High School @7:45 a.m.
AJ High School @ 8:00 a.m.
Indian Land High School @ 8:15 a.m.

8 days ago, Lancaster County School District
Safety Update - 11/2/25
Tomorrow is the Student vs. Staff Volleyball Game! If students haven't brought $1 to attend, they can bring in the morning to Ms. Simuel. Thanks !
9 days ago, A.R. Rucker Middle
Congrats to the Students of the Month!
9 days ago, A.R. Rucker Middle
October Students of the Month
Mark your calendar for the Kershaw Area Community Forum, Thursday, Nov. 6!
10 days ago, Lancaster County School District
forum
forum
Day 2 of Red Ribbon Week! Camo day!
10 days ago, A.R. Rucker Middle
Drugs can’t see us
Drugs can’t see us
Drugs can’t see us
Drugs can’t see us !
Drugs can’t see us!
Drugs can’t see us
Students kicked off Red Ribbon Week by dressing like they were from the past or present.
11 days ago, A.R. Rucker Middle
Old vs. New
People from the past
People From the Past
Walkers are ready !
Old vs. New
Old vs. New
Old vs. New
Assistant Principal
Old vs. New
 Old vs. New
Family night tonight
11 days ago, A.R. Rucker Middle
Family Night