Congratulations to CPS 3rd grader McKenzie Walraven for being named the 2025 Young Georgia Authors Regional Winner for her amazing piece, "The Valentine Tissue Box"! ✍️🏆🐝
The Young Georgia Authors (YGA) competition fosters a love for writing and celebrates student achievement in arts and academics. We are so proud of McKenzie’s creativity and talent! #YoungGeorgiaAuthors #ProudToBeACalhounYellowJacket #WritingExcellence
Congratulations to CHS sophomore Pippa McKinney for being named the 2025 Young Georgia Authors Regional Winner! ✍🏆🐝
The Young Georgia Authors (YGA) writing competition fosters a love for writing, celebrates student achievement, and highlights excellence in both the arts and academics. We are proud to see Pippa’s talent recognized at this level! #proudtobeayellowjacket
March is School Board Appreciation Month! Thank you to our dedicated Board of Education for your leadership, service, and commitment to our students, staff, and community. We appreciate all you do! 💛🐝
Stay tuned as we highlight our exemplary board members throughout the month and join us in showing them our gratitude! United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #ProudToBeAYellowJacket
Congratulations to CHS Yellow Jacket Corey Cook on signing his letter of intent with Midway University to continue his football and academic success at the next level! 🐝🏈🦅 #GoJackets #GoEagles
2025 LITERARY REGION CHAMPIONS 🐝🏆
Congratulations to our talented CHS students! Every participant earned 1st or 2nd place today—a remarkable display of Fine Arts and Academic excellence! Way to go, Jackets! #proudtobeayellowjacket
🥇 Danika Morton – Dramatic Interpretation
🥇 Trent Ferguson – Humorous Interpretation
🥇 Ella Strickland & Micah Poarch – Duo Interpretation
🥇 Tyler Robinson – Literary Analysis
🥇 Hudson Gable – Personal Essay
🥈 Maggie Parker – Argumentative Essay
🥇 Pippa McKinney – Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking
🥈 Bennet Stephens – International Extemporaneous Speaking
🥇 Caleb Riley – Boys Solo
🥈 Selah Galyean – Girls Solo
🥈 Trio – Selah Galyean, Abby Black, Bailee Black
🥈 Quartet – Caleb Riley, Brady Smith, Joseph Jones, Jacob Bateman
CLASS OF 2025 🐝🎓 | Don’t miss this final chance to apply to multiple Georgia schools for FREE this month! Find out which schools are waiving application fees and apply today.
➡️ https://www.gafutures.org/college-planning/apply-to-college/application-fee-waivers/
#79DaysUntilGraduation #FutureReady #ProudToBeAYellowJacket
Happy National School Social Work Week! We’re proud to celebrate our amazing school social workers and the incredible impact they make on our students, families, and community. Thank you for all you do! 💛🐝
#proudtobeayellowjacket
Happy National Maintenance Worker Day! Thank you to our incredible team for keeping our schools safe, clean, and running smoothly! We appreciate all you do! 🛠🐝
Calhoun Athletics — Weekly Schedule (March 3-8, 2025) 🐝🗓️
Come out & cheer on the Jackets this week! #proudtobeayellowjacket
Attendance Tip of the Month: Show up, stay engaged, and succeed!
Make Every Day Count, Jackets! 🐝✨
#proudtobeayellowjacket
Calhoun Elementary’s February Character Club honorees embody #Cooperation! 🐝👏 Congratulations to these exceptional students and teacher, Hope Coots!
A big thank you to Chick-fil-A Calhoun for their continued support in building character through Core Essentials.
United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #ProudToBeAYellowJacket
Calhoun Primary’s February Character Club honorees exemplify #Uniqueness! 🐝👏 Congratulations to these outstanding students and staff member, Autumn Hoyt!
A special thank you to Chick-fil-A Calhoun for their continued support in shaping character through Core Essentials.
United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #ProudToBeAYellowJacket
Celebrate CTAE Month by exploring the incredible Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways at Calhoun High School! This student-produced video highlights hands-on, innovative learning experiences that engage students and prepare them for future careers and beyond.
📽 YouTube: https://youtu.be/ylGL3jCE9Jk?si=aeqc8oonH4YLFfhd
Created by CTAE students Lyla Hatton and Trent Ferguson, both Level 3 students in the Audio Visual Technology & Film pathway, this project showcases their skills as they work toward earning their Adobe Premiere certifications—as CHS juniors! This certification can set them apart in brand marketing, digital media, video production, and design by showcasing their skills with industry-leading tools and giving them a competitive edge with employers, clients, and collaborators.
#CTAEMonth #CTAEdelivers #ProudToBeAYellowJacket
Calhoun Early Learning Academy is now accepting online applications for Junior Jacket Academy for the 2025-2026 school year! 🐝
This tuition-paid program for 2-4 year olds provides a strong foundation for early learning. With dedicated educators, a GELDS-aligned curriculum, and a nurturing environment, students develop essential skills for PreK and beyond!
Spots are limited—apply today & let the Jacket Journey begin! (Registration will close once classes are full. A waitlist will be available.) #proudtobeayellowjacket
➡ Learn more here: https://www.calhounschools.org/o/ela/page/junior-jacket-academy
Read Across America Week is almost here! 🎉📚 We're excited to celebrate the magic of reading with a fun lineup of themed dress-up days and activities honoring Dr. Seuss! Check out the details, and get ready to join the fun.
Congratulations to International Academic Competition Qualifier, Pippa McKinney!
Recently, Calhoun High School hosted the North Georgia History Bowl and Bee, where Pippa earned her spot in the international competition in Washington, D.C. In April, she will join students from around the world to compete in history, geography, and political science. Congratulations, Pippa! We look forward to cheering you on in your upcoming competition. #ExcellenceInAcademics #ProudToBeAYellowJacket
🐝🗓️ Athletics Weekly Schedule: Feb. 24-March 1, 2025
Come out & cheer on the Jackets this week!
GoFan Online Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/GA4868
NFHS Network: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/calhoun-high-school-calhoun-ga
Join us for a Parent Training Session hosted by the Calhoun City Schools ESS Department in partnership with Parent to Parent (P2P) of Georgia! P2P supports Georgia families and individuals with disabilities or special health care needs. This session will cover available resources and provide an overview of the NOW/COMP Medicaid waivers.
📅 Thursday, Feb. 27
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 CCS Board of Education - Central Office
Don't miss this opportunity to learn and connect! #proudtobeayellowjacket
🐝🗓️ Come out & support the Jackets in action!
*(2/21) CHS Baseball vs Dalton [Military Appreciation Night] - postponed to March 15th.
*(2/22) CHS Boys Basketball vs Dougherty @ 5:00 PM at The HIVE *State Playoffs
GoFan Online Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/GA4868
NFHS Network: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/calhoun-high-school-calhoun-ga
JACKETS WIN 72-53 over Jenkins🐝🏀
CHS boys basketball advances to the second round of the GHSA 2025 AAA State Tournament & will play Saturday, February 22 at The HIVE vs Dougherty at 5:00. #BLACKOUT ⚫️
