Fort Mill School District selects its next superintendent

Fort Mill has selected its next superintendent. Below is the full release from the district

The Fort Mill School District Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the selection of the district’s next Superintendent. During a special called meeting held on May 22, the Board voted unanimously (7–0) to approve Mr. Grey Young as the successor to Dr. Chuck Epps, who will retire at the end of this school year after more than four decades of service to the district.

Mr. Grey Young holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Winthrop University and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina. He recently earned an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Clemson University and is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Educational Leadership, also from Clemson, with an anticipated completion in 2026.

Mr. Young brings 24 years of dedicated service in public education, all within the Fort Mill School District. Throughout his career, he has served as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal at both the elementary and middle school levels, and district-level administrator. He currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and Administration. In this role, he oversees key areas including school safety, transportation, athletics, student discipline, and supports leadership development across the district.

In recognition of his leadership and impact, Mr. Young was named the 2025 South Carolina District-Level Administrator of the Year by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators.

This announcement follows a comprehensive national search that included multiple rounds of candidate interviews, school visits, public sessions, and valuable community feedback. The Board will now enter into contract negotiations with Mr. Young to finalize the hiring process. The new Superintendent is scheduled to officially begin on July 1.

Dr. Epps will remain with the district as a consultant through December to help support Mr. Young during the transition to Superintendent of the Fort Mill School District.

“The Board is grateful for the community’s engagement and support throughout this process. We conducted a thorough national search and were fortunate to interview a number of highly qualified and impressive candidates. After careful consideration, we are confident that Mr. Young is the right person to lead the Fort Mill School District into its next chapter” said Chairwoman Kristy Spears. “We are excited about the experience and vision Mr. Young brings, and we look forward to working together to continue the tradition of excellence that defines our schools.”

“I am incredibly honored and humbled by the opportunity to serve as the next superintendent of the Fort Mill School District, a community that has shaped who I am both personally and professionally” said Grey Young. “I am especially grateful to Dr. Epps, whose leadership, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to our students have left an indelible mark on this district and on me. I look forward to building on that legacy with a clear vision focused on innovation, academic achievement, and meaningful connections with our students, staff, and families. Together, we will continue to grow, lead, and elevate Fort Mill to even greater heights.”