Andrew Jackson High

Save the date! Join Lancaster County School District for the upcoming Community Forums!

Submit your questions, concerns or suggestions to the Citizens' Review Committee http://bit.ly/41b19u7
You can also find the link by navigating to the Citizens Review Committee link on the district website and clicking Contact Us.

The Citizens' Review Committee would like to hear from the community members of Lancaster County. If you have questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding facilities in Lancaster County School District to be considered by the Citizens' Review Committee, comments must be made in writing. This format will allow for two-way communication between you and the Citizens' Review Committee.

Do you have a concern? Here is a video overview of how LCSD works to address your concerns.

https://vimeo.com/1111008349?share=copy

Orientation Day is August 11, 2025. Please visit this article for more information including requesting bus transportation for the day: https://lancastercsdsc.sites.thrillshare.com/article/2326942

VERY IMPORTANT : HAVE YOU UPDATED INFORMATION FOR YOUR CHILD FOR THE 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR?
If you answered YES – THANK YOU!
If you haven’t updated your child’s information:
• Login to your PowerSchool Parent Portal Account
• Select Forms
• Select GENERAL
• Complete ALL Forms (Submit each time to advance to the next form)
o We wants to make sure your child’s contacts are correct and medical information is up-to-date
o ALL Bus Transportation Requests are through PowerSchool

School supply lists are available! Find the lists and other Back-to-School information here https://lancastercsdsc.sites.thrillshare.com/o/lancaster-csd/page/backtoschool

Tomorrow Night-- Lancaster County Parks & Recreation's Annual Rockin’ Stars and Stripes Spectacular, happening Thursday, July 3 at the Buford Athletic Complex! This free ADMISSION community celebration will feature: 🎶 Live music from The Big Wheel Survivors & Elliott Poston 🎡 Kid zone with rides, games, and activities 🎆 A fireworks finale you won’t want to miss! 🛍️ Food and merchandise vendors, plus fun for the whole family Come out and support our partners at Lancaster County Parks & Recreation and have a great time with family and friends! #CommUNITY #OneLancaster

Lancaster County School District is proud of the Class of 2025! Check out some of their amazing accomplishments https://5il.co/3imsc #LCSDClassof2025 #OneLancaster

Lancaster County Parks & Recreation's Annual Rockin’ Stars and Stripes Spectacular, happening Thursday, July 3 at the Buford Athletic Complex! This free ADMISSION community celebration will feature: 🎶 Live music from The Big Wheel Survivors & Elliott Poston 🎡 Kid zone with rides, games, and activities 🎆 A fireworks finale you won’t want to miss! 🛍️ Food and merchandise vendors, plus fun for the whole family Come out and support our partners at Lancaster County Parks & Recreation and have a great time with family and friends! #CommUNITY #OneLancaster

Did you miss the opportunity to Take a Closer Look at the 2025-2026 budget on June 11th? The meetings were streamed and you can view them at the links below: June 11, 2025 8:00 - 9:00 am Budget Info Meeting https://vimeo.com/event/5188700 June 11, 2025 12:00 - 1:00 pm Budget Info Meeting https://vimeo.com/event/5188705 June 11, 2025 6:30 7:30 pm Budget Info Meeting https://vimeo.com/event/5188709

Lancaster County School District is proud of the Class of 2025! Check out some of their amazing accomplishments https://5il.co/3imsc #LCSDClassof2025 #OneLancaster

Watch the 2025 Graduations live. The stream will begin approximately 20 minutes before each start time. https://www.youtube.com/@learntvlancaster/streams May 29 BHS-9:00 a.m. ILHS 11:00 a.m. May 30 AJH- 9:00 a.m. LHS- 11:00 a.m.

Please scan the QR for our 2025-2026 school supply list.

Schools and offices will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.

We would like to welcome science teacher, Mrs. Sam Traywick, to AJ for the 2025-2026 school year! Mrs. Traywick graduated from USC-Lancaster with an associate's degree in science and from USC-Columbia with a BS in Chemistry. She is PACE program certified in middle-level and secondary science. Mrs. Traywick previously worked for SC DHEC as an environmental health manager before teaching at both South Middle School and Indian Land High School as a science teacher. Mrs. Traywick is married to Heath Traywick, and they have 3 dogs and 8 cats. Mrs. Traywick is very close with her mom, her sisters and their husbands, and their children. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the movies, reading, traveling, and visiting National Parks. When asked what she is looking forward to about coming to AJ, she replied, “The strong sense of community and family nature of the staff. I am excited about working with the students and the overall smaller size of the school.” We are thrilled to have you join the AJ family! WELCOME HOME, Mrs. Traywick!

Congratulations to Jy'Kevius (Boobo) Johnson for receiving an academic scholarship awarded by House Representative Cody Mitchell!

We would like to welcome Joshua Hackley, chorus teacher, to the Volunteer family! Mr. Hackley earned a Bachelors in Music Education (B.M.E.) from Coastal Carolina University-Class of 2023. He is certified to teach vocal and general music for all grade levels (PreK-12th). He has been the music teacher at Conway Elementary School in Conway, SC for the past two years. While in this role, he has also been an associate conductor of the Carolina Master Chorale for two seasons and a music library Intern with the Interlochen Arts Camp for two summers. In addition, he has also been a music director with the Coastal Youth Theatre for their summer camp program. Mr. Hackley has been accepted to attend the Atlanta Summer Conducting Institute in June which is designed for music educators, directors, and conductors alike to grow their artistry in a week-long intensive conference. Mr. Hackley is originally from La Plata, Maryland which is where the majority of his family resides. He has one step sister, and no pets…yet! In his free time, he enjoys the simple things in life. He is a big coffee snob (Cafe AJ has you covered!) and considers himself a foodie. He shared that he is also a pretty artistic and crafty person. He is thrilled to be closer to more state parks for walks and hiking. When asked what he is most excited about as a new member of the Vols family, he shared, "Many things excite me about this new chapter of my life in joining AJ Nation! I'm thrilled to simply do my job, as teaching high school choir is something I’ve been hoping to achieve for many years. Making new connections within the school and community is another aspect I am looking forward to and it is something I value greatly. Getting to work with budding musicians is a gift I cherish greatly, and it will bring me immense joy to work together to share our passions and create beautiful music together." We are so excited to bring you into the family as we know our choral program will continue to flourish and grow under your direction. WELCOME HOME, MR. HACKLEY!!

We would like to welcome Julia Byrd back to AJ as a social studies teacher for the 2025-2026 school year!! Mrs. Byrd is an AJHS graduate who earned a BA in Secondary Education with a concentration in social studies and a BA in History from Clemson University. She is certified in secondary and middle-level social studies. This will be Mrs. Byrd’s 3rd year teaching, previously instructing at Indian Land High School. Mrs. Byrd has been married since 2023 to her husband, Zach Byrd. In her spare time, she likes to shop, cook, and watch Clemson sports! Mrs. Byrd was the Beginning Teacher of the Year for ILHS in 2023-2024. She is also the Palmetto State Teachers Association District 5 Board Member. When asked what she is most looking forward to as she joins the Volunteer staff, she replied, “ I graduated from AJHS, so I am excited to return home!” In Mrs. Byrd’s time at Clemson and as an LCSD teacher, she has already emerged as a leader and advocate for education. We are looking forward to all she brings to the table. WELCOME HOME, MRS. BYRD!!