Dear Eagle Family,

The first two months of the school year have flown by, and we enter October with a tremendous amount of momentum! One thing we pride ourselves on at Chesnee is being what we call a “Triple A School” or #AAA SCHOOL. You may see this referenced from time to time on social media or hear it in conversation. While we are all proud to compete in the SCHSL as an AA school, our reference to being a “Triple A School” represents something different. It means that we strive to excel in three areas: Academics, Arts, and Athletics. Over these first two months, that commitment has been on full display!

Our Orchestra kicked off the week with a great performance. Our students and Mrs. Burrows have worked extremely hard, and it was wonderful to see their dedication on display. Our Band was magnificent again last weekend and heads to Coastal Carolina this weekend to compete. In athletics, our students continue to compete at a high level. Our Volleyball team continues to roll through the competition, and our Competition Cheer squad returned to the mat last weekend with a great performance as they continue their pursuit of another state championship. To top it all off, our football team earned a HUGE win last night, defeating Clinton for the first time in school history! What a special accomplishment for our players and coaches!

Academically, our students continue to excel, and in the coming days, we look forward to sharing our state report card with our community. What you will see is a school that excels not only in preparing students who plan to attend college, but also in preparing those who plan to enter the workforce or enlist in the military. I am proud to say that Chesnee High School will be recognized as one of the very best schools in our area and across our state.

I share all of this because I know these accomplishments do not happen by accident. They are the result of the hard work and dedication of an unbelievable group of educators. Our teachers are exceptional, or, in state report card terms, “Excellent.” As a parent myself, I am incredibly proud that my own children have the opportunity to be taught by the outstanding educators who make up Chesnee High School.

We also recognize that this success would not be possible without the support of our District Office and School Board, who work to provide our students and teachers with the resources they need to compete with the very best. Most importantly, we know that none of this happens without the support of our families and our community. It is because of your belief in us and your continued support that we can work together to accomplish things that many outside of Chesnee may not believe are possible.

Personally, I could not be prouder of our school, our students, our educators, and our community.

As we continue to strive to be a #AAA School, we also recognize that we must continue to grow and improve in many areas. By now, I am sure you have heard a great deal about the upcoming referendum that will appear on the November ballot. I want to personally invite you to Chesnee High School on October 27 at 5:30 PM for a Community Town Hall Meeting with our Superintendent, Dr. Newman.

During this meeting, Dr. Newman will present the facts about the referendum, walk us through some of the renderings we have received from our architects, and answer questions our community may have. This will be an opportunity not only to learn more about the referendum, but also to gain a better understanding of what the future could hold for our great school and community. I truly hope you will be able to join us!

I also encourage you to visit our district website, where you can find additional information about the upcoming referendum: https://www.spart2.org/page/referendum. In the meantime, I will be happy to answer any questions I can.

We are excited about where Chesnee High School is today and proud of what our school has accomplished. We will always celebrate these achievements and remain grateful for the sacrifices made by so many to help us get where we are. At the same time, we will never settle. We will continue to grow, improve, and Boldly Embrace the STANDARD (#BEtheSTANDARD) every day.

Our commitment is to ensure that every student has the opportunity to be part of a school that excels Academically, Artistically, and Athletically. That is what being a #AAA School is all about, and that is what our students deserve.

As always, if I can ever be of assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out. I am grateful for your continued support, partnership, and belief in Chesnee High School. Together, we will continue to do great things for our students and our community.

#BEtheSTANDARD

#AAA SCHOOL

Steven Fusaro
Principal
Chesnee High School

steven.fusaro@spart2.org

864.461.7318