Fort Mill School District picks internal candidate as next superintendent
Fort Mill School District announced it’s choice for superintendent during a special school board meeting on Thursday. It’s promoting from within.
The board unanimously selected Grey Young, an assistant superintendent in Fort Mill, from a pool of three finalists. He’ll undergo contract negotiations before receiving a final vote of approval at a future meeting.
“I went in trying to have blinders about how well I knew Grey and just say, ‘objectively, objectively, objectively,’” said board member Lipi Pratt. “Everything that we wanted for the future of Fort Mill Schools was expressed very clearly (by Young).”
Young grew up in the district and has been a Fort Mill employee for more than two decades, first as a high school teacher, then as an assistant principal and principal, according to his LinkedIn profile.
He now oversees student services and administration for the district. The South Carolina Association of School Administrators recently named Young its district-level administrator of the year.
“This could not go to a better individual, and we are blessed to have you here,” said board member Joe Helms. “The best is yet to come for Fort Mill School District because of this.”
The top Fort Mill position is rarely open: Young will be just the fourth superintendent since the late ‘90s.
Outgoing Superintendent Chuck Epps will retire this summer after 15 years in the role and four decades in the district. His last day is June 30.
“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,” Young said in a news release.
This story was originally published May 22, 2025 at 2:40 PM.
