Calhoun City Schools

Three aspiring educators from Calhoun High School participated in the Future Georgia Educators Day at Dalton State College. The DSC College of Education teamed up with PAGE to plan an engaging day focused on professional learning, networking, and college exploration in pursuing a career in education. We love supporting these future educators and hope to see them return to teach in Jacket country! #GrowOurOwn #futureeducators #proudtobeayellowjacket

Calhoun Elementary School's October Character Club awardees were recognized for their exceptional display of #selfcontrol! Congratulations to the well-deserving students and teacher, Mrs. Jill Michels! We extend our appreciation to Chick-fil-A Calhoun our valued partner in education, for their unwavering dedication to cultivating character development through the Core Essentials curriculum. United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #proudtobeayellowjacket

Join us tonight at 7 PM for a special community performance of Alice by Heart at the Calhoun Performing Arts Center! 🎭✨ Help cheer on our talented CHS One Act cast as they prepare for Region competition tomorrow. Admission is free, and donations are welcomed to support their journey. #ExcellenceInTheArts

Congratulations to Calhoun Lady Jackets Volleyball Head Coach Jennifer Quinn on being named the 2024 Coach of the Year by the Georgia Volleyball Coaches Association! Well deserved, coach! 🐝🏐 The Lady Jackets are making history—and aren't done yet! Come out this Saturday (11/2) at 2:30 PM to cheer on Coach Quinn and the Lady Jackets as they take on Jefferson in the 2024 AAA State Championship at LakePoint Sports Complex! Let’s pack the stands and show our support, Jacket Nation! #proudtobayellowjacket 🎟 GoFan Online Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/2035744?schoolId=GA4868 📍 261 Stars Way, Cartersville, GA 30121

RED RIBBON WEEK 2024 | This year's Red Ribbon Week theme is "Life is a Movie. Film Drug-Free!" We are excited to celebrate our talented 2024 poster winners from the "Drugs Don't Work" Art Contest, who were recently honored at the Harris Arts Center. 2024 CCS school-level poster winners are: McKenzie Walraven (CPS), Yuliza Vicente (CES), Abby Anderson (CMS), & Erick Jaramillo (CHS) A special shoutout to CHS winner, Erick Jaramillo, whose talent caught the attention of Mannington's HR Manager, Erika Turner. She shared some exciting summer internship opportunities that are perfect for Erick's future in art! Thank you, Gordon County Chamber of Commerce, for organizing this annual event. And a big thank you to Mannington for 25 consecutive years of supporting local student creativity and showcasing the importance of being drug-free. Remember, this Wednesday, October 30, we will celebrate Community Wear Red Day! #LiveDrugFree #RedRibbonWeek #DrugsDontWork

Congrats to the CHS volleyball team! They continue to make history as they are championship bound with a win over Richmond Academy. Way to go Calhoun Lady Jackets Volleyball🐝🏐 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP next Saturday @ Lakepoint vs Jefferson 2:30pm! 🏆

2024 REGION CHAMPS! Jackets defeat Heritage 38-0🐝🏈 ALWAYS #proudtobeayellowjacket

CHS Volleyball Final 4 Bound TOMORROW! 🐝🏐 Make the trip to cheer on our Calhoun Lady Jackets Volleyball team as they take on Richmond Academy this Saturday, October 26th, at 5:00pm! The battle goes down at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School in Atlanta. We hope to see you there loud and proud, Jacket Nation! #proudtobeayellowjacket 📍 Address: 805 Mount Vernon Hwy, Atlanta, GA 30327 (All matches will be held in the Main Gym) 🎟 Tickets: $15 - Purchase online here 👉 https://gofan.co/event/2066254?schoolId=GHSA

Exciting day for Calhoun High FCCLA! Six of our dedicated members attended the Fall Region 1 Rally, diving deep into the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) programs and shining in competitive events related to Family and Consumer Sciences. They were inspired by a powerful motivational message, engaged in dynamic breakout sessions, and enjoyed networking with peers. What an amazing opportunity for growth and learning! “The ultimate leadership experience!” #FCCLA #proudtobeayellowjacket

Red Ribbon Week is approaching, and on Wednesday, October 30, we will celebrate Community Wear Red Day! This year's theme is "Life is a Movie. Film Drug Free!" We encourage all students at CELA, CPS, CES, and CMS to participate in the dress-up days to promote a drug-free lifestyle. Next week, we will also recognize the talented winners of the "Drugs Don't Work" Art Contest, who were recently honored at the Harris Arts Center. 🏆🎨✨ Please be reminded that Friday, November 1 is a virtual learning day for all students. United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #RedRibbonWeek #DrugsDontWork #LiveDrugFree #ProudToBeAYellowJacket

Congratulations XC Jackets!🐝💨 On Thursday, at the unofficial Region 7-AAA meet, Calhoun High School cross country won two trophies with a second-place finish from the boys and a third-place finish from the girls. The girls finished third after a second-place tie led to a tiebreaker decision. Senior Carolynn Dooley led the way and earned a medal with a second-place finish in a time of 21:15. Dylan Duke earned another medal with a 9th place finish. Giulianna Lopez, Debora Lopez, and Sara Elise Gallman all scored. Freshman Saira Mendoza ran her best race of the year. The boys were led by Demetrius Clavino who won the race in a time of 16:44. Xavier Hinojosa placed 7th and earned another medal. Leyver Mendez, Walker Hurd, and Joseph Jones all scored. Freshman Dayman Perez finished right behind them. The Jackets will travel to White County on November 2nd to race in the GHSA 3A Sectional 2 Meet with a chance to compete for the official region title and qualify for the state meet in Carrollton. #SWARM #proudtobeayellowjacket

VETERANS DAY EARLY RELEASE REMINDER: On Monday, November 11, 2024, Calhoun City Schools will have an early release day to honor our veterans with a special Veterans Day Parade at 1:30 PM in downtown Calhoun. We invite everyone to join us as various student groups participate in this meaningful event to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served our great nation. Please note that the after-school KEEP program will be closed on this day. We appreciate your continued support and understanding. If you or someone you know is a veteran or is currently serving, we encourage you to participate in the parade. Click here or scan the QR code to complete the participation form. We look forward to coming together as a community to show our gratitude. CCS Early Release Dismissal Schedule: 11:00 AM - CELA (buses & car riders) 11:45 AM - CPS / CES (buses & car riders) 12:00 PM - CMS / CHS (car riders & walkers) 12:20 PM - CMS / CHS (bus riders) Buses will arrive at the Campus from 12:20 - 12:50 PM

Ready, set, innovate! The 19th Annual Technology Competition is here! Students in grades 3-12, this is your time to shine and show off your tech talents and creativity!💡✨ Registration is officially OPEN! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting journey. 👉 Learn more and register now: https://www.calhounschools.org/o/chs/page/technology-competition

Let's get #FiredUp, Jackets! Join us Nov. 4th to 8th in supporting our community through the Voluntary Action Center's Food Drive. Every can counts, and together, we can make a huge difference! Drop off your donations at any Calhoun City Schools' campus/ location. Let's show our spirit of giving! #proudtobeayellowjacket #firedupfooddrive2024

This Friday (10/25), is SENIOR NIGHT at The Reeve! Heritage is coming to town, and we're ready to honor our amazing seniors in football, cheer, band, video production, and cross country. With a win, the Jackets will be REGION CHAMPS! Jacket Country, we need you loud and proud—come out and make some noise! Senior recognitions will begin at 6:55pm—seniors and parents, please arrive by 6:30pm to get lined up in your designated spots. 🐝 #proudtobeayellowjacket

REMINDER: Calhoun City Schools' next Virtual Learning Day will be on Friday, November 1, 2024. 🐝 Be sure to check the 2024-2025 school calendar for all important dates: www.calhounschools.org/page/school-information.

Calhoun Primary School's October Character Club awardees were recognized for their exceptional display of #self-control! Congratulations to the well-deserving students and teacher, Ms. Keris Blaylock! We extend our appreciation to Chick-fil-A Calhoun our valued partner in education, for their unwavering dedication to cultivating character development through the Core Essentials curriculum. United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #proudtobeayellowjacket

Calhoun Lady Jackets Volleyball will face off against Fayette County tomorrow (10/23) at 6 PM in the Elite 8 of the 2024 AAA State Playoffs! Let’s swarm the Hive and show our support for the Lady Jackets! 🐝🏐 #proudtobeayellowjacket 🎟 Tickets are $12 (as set by GHSA) — pay cash at the door or grab yours online at GoFan: https://gofan.co/event/1993674?schoolId=GA4868

After being rescheduled, Calhoun Elementary School's September Character Club awardees were finally recognized for their outstanding #Compassion. Congratulations to these well-deserving students and teacher, Ms. Cindy Futch! We extend our appreciation to Chick-fil-A Calhoun our valued partner in education, for their unwavering dedication to cultivating character development through the Core Essentials curriculum. United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #proudtobeayellowjacket

Step into Wonderland with CHS Performing Arts! 🎭✨ Don’t miss the One Act performance of 'Alice by Heart,' a musical inspired by the classic tale of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. There are four chances to catch the magic: Tuesday (10/22), Wednesday (10/23), Thursday (10/24), and Saturday (11/2), all at 7pm at the Calhoun Performing Arts Center! 🐝🎶 🎟 All tickets are $12 — grab yours at the door or online for reserved seating: https://calhounperformingarts.ludus.com/