Calhoun City Schools

Attention CCS students - Unleash your creativity in the upcoming 2024 GA Leaders of Educational Technology Cybersecurity Poster Contest! All K-12 students can participate for a shot at amazing prizes and a special opportunity to meet State School Superintendent Richard Woods! 📅 Contest opens October 1 and ends November 1, 2024. Visit https://www.calhounschools.org/documents/students/glet-poster-contest-2024/695388 for more information! #GLETContest #ProudToBeAYellowJacket

Today, we honor the heroes and remember the lives lost on 9/11. United We Stand. Together We Swarm, with gratitude to those who serve, inspiring strength and resilience in our community and beyond! #NeverForget 🇺🇸🐝

Monday, September 9, 2024: Calhoun Middle School moved to a brief non - threat code yellow lockdown in order to transport a student to the main office and stop movement in the hallways. There is no threat to student safety and CMS has resumed a normal schedule. There continues to be false information circulating on social media. Should you have a concern or question, please direct the question to ccs@calhounschools.org or the building principal.

REMINDER: As we kick off our Strategic Planning efforts in partnership with GLISI, Calhoun City Schools' first Community Listening Session is tonight, Thursday, September 5, from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at The Calhoun Depot! We encourage everyone to join us in person as we discuss strategic planning, student success, and the future of education at Calhoun City Schools. 💬 While we hope to see you at the session, our community survey is also live for additional input. Scan the QR code below or visit ccsstrategicplan.com to share your thoughts. Your feedback is invaluable to us! 🐝

Future businessman and CES 6th grader, Camden Reynolds, wowed the CCS System Leadership team yesterday with his presentation of an RFID tracking system for car rider pickup! Following Camden’s impressive presentation, the team discussed key topics, including the launch of our 2025-2030 strategic planning process and upcoming community events for gathering input. In partnership with GLISI, we will host our first community listening session this evening, September 5, from 6-7:30 PM at the Calhoun Depot. Every five years, Calhoun City Schools embarks on a strategic planning process to ensure we continue fostering student success in all areas, supporting the whole child. Together with our community, we are committed to inspiring and empowering all students to reach their fullest potential. United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #proudtobeayellowjacket

Calhoun Elementary’s Principal, Hope Stephenson, recently visited our Youngest Jackets at the CELA to read to PreK students. She brought her furry companion, Jake, to meet the Brown Bears, Khaki Koalas, and Bronze Beavers classes, who have been learning about pets. The students were excited to engage and learn through this enjoyable experience. It was a great day filled with smiles and a wagging tail! 📚🐾 United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #proudtobeayellowjacket

🐝🏈 The Calhoun Yellow Jackets vs. Cartersville football game this Friday (9/6) will now kick off at 8:00 PM due to televised coverage on Peachtree TV! Join us for 🇺🇸Military Night🇺🇸 where all active duty, retired military service members, and first responders get in FREE with ID. Gates will open at 6:15 PM. Tickets available online at GoFan or at the gate with cash. Let’s fill the stands and show our Jacket pride! #WAC 🐝 United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #proudtoebayellowjacket

Attendance Tips✔ Every day counts, Jackets! 🐝 Mark your calendars for our Perfect Attendance Day Challenge on Friday, September 27. The top three grade levels with the highest attendance will win an ice cream party! #SchoolAttendance United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #ProudToBeAYellowJacket

Join the Unity Run '24 Kids' Race, presented by AGC Pediatrics, on September 22, 2024, at Gordon Central. Enjoy a fun-filled day with races, prizes, inflatables, food, and more, all for free. Races for kids up to 12 years old! Visit gordoncountyunitedway.org/kidsrun to register now.

CHS Juniors received Class Ring information today, September 3. Students who were unable to attend the class meeting can pick up an information packet in the main office. Jostens representatives will be on campus next Tuesday, September 10, to accept orders and answer any questions.

JACKETS WIN! 🐝🏈📣🥁 Final Score: Calhoun 28 Westminster 20 #proudtobeayellowjacket

Reminder: Calhoun City Schools will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 3. We hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend! United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #proudtobeayellowjacket

Urgent Care Extended Hours During Friday Night Football - AdventHealth Urgent Care at Calhoun City Schools will stay open later during home football games for fans and players. No appointment needed—just walk in! Bring your insurance card and ID. If you're uninsured or out-of-network, self-pay is available. A big thank you to our Partners in Education, AdventHealth, for keeping us safe and supporting Jacket Country! #ProudToBeAYellowJacket 🐝

Who’s ready for some Yellow Jacket Football? We can’t wait to see you at The Reeve, loud and proud, as the Jackets take on Westminster! 🐝 🏆 2014 State Champs Halftime Tribute (meet at the Jumbotron - middle of 2nd quarter) ➡ Did you know? AdventHealth Urgent Care at Calhoun City Schools is open with extended hours during every home game! Walk in for care from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM—no appointment needed. Just bring your insurance card and ID. Let’s stay safe and cheer on our Yellow Jackets! #ProudToBeAYellowJacket

Attention: Unplanned Early Release Dismissal for CMS & CHS Only - Due to an unforeseen issue with the HVAC system at Calhoun Middle and High Schools, CMS and CHS students ONLY will be dismissed at 11:15AM today. Repairs to the system are currently underway but require shutting down the HVAC system. Due to today's forecast and heat index, it is in the best interest of student safety for an early dismissal for CMS and CHS. School nutrition is prepared to provide grab and go lunches for students at the Campus before they leave. All other schools will follow their regular schedule today, and CCS extracurricular activities remain unaffected. Buses will begin taking CMS and CHS students home at 11:15 AM. We apologize for the short notice, but this situation is beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding and support!

It's never too late to build great habits! As we wrap up August, let's keep that strong attendance going. Every day counts, Jackets! 🐝 United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #SchoolAttendance #ProudToBeAYellowJacket

Join us for an important "Community Listening Session" hosted by Calhoun City Schools in partnership with the Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement (GLISI). GLISI is an organization that helps schools in Georgia become better places for students to learn, while providing resources and guidance to help educators create positive changes in their schools, ultimately aiming to improve student success. This event will be held on Thursday, September 5, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at The Calhoun Depot, 109 S King St, Calhoun, GA 30701. We invite all community members and parents to participate in key discussions focusing on strategic planning, student success and well-being, community involvement, and the future of education. Your input is vital as we shape the direction of our schools. Visit ccsstrategicplan.com for more information. We look forward to seeing you there! #proudtobeayellowjacket

Hey Jacket Fans! Here's everything you need to know about event tickets and stadium guidelines for Calhoun Athletics this year. Don’t miss the first CHS home football game this Friday at 7:30 PM as Calhoun hosts Westminster! Enjoy Friday Night Lights with a special halftime recognition of the 2014 CHS Football State Champions, a performance by the best band in the land, and our spirited cheerleaders & Stinger bringing the energy! We look forward to seeing you there loud and proud! It's great to be a Yellow Jacket! #GoJackets #ProudToBeAYellowJacket 🐝 🔗 Visit https://www.calhounschools.org/page/athletics for more info. 🎟 Calhoun Athletics - GoFan: https://gofan.co/app/school/GA4868

Today, Calhoun High School hosted the GA Peach State Virtual College Tour for seniors interested in applying to Augusta University, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, and the University of Georgia. Senior Counselor Kendra Arnold facilitated the event, giving students the chance to hear directly from admissions counselors. Want more info on these schools or any of Georgia's 26 public colleges and universities? Check out the University System of Georgia Freshman Admission Requirements by scanning the QR Code. Stay tuned for more post-secondary updates throughout the year, including in Mrs. Parker’s weekly newsletter! #proudtobeayellowjacket 🐝

Calhoun High School cross country swarmed in their 2024 debut at the 32nd Ridge Ferry Invitational in Rome, GA. The boys placed 8th, the girls finished 12th, and 15 athletes set personal records. Demetrius Clavino led the boys with a 3rd place medal finish in a sophomore record and PR time of 16:09. Senior Carolynn Dooley set a PR with a time of 20:25, led the girls, and placed 14th. Xavier Hinojosa, Walker Hurd, Joseph Jones, and Dayman Perez all scored for the boys. Dylan Duke, Debora Lopez, Maggie Malone, and Saira Mendoza were point scorers for the girls. Leyver Mendez cruised in the JV race to a 2nd place finish and medal. The Jackets will run again in Carrollton on September 7th. #SWARM