Calhoun Elementary School

JACKETS ➡️ BENZ BOUND🏆🐝🏈 Calhoun defeats Stephenson 35-13 to advance to the 2024 GHSA AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 4pm vs Jefferson. Get your official championship gear now! Deadline to order is Tuesday (12/10) at noon. Visit the Jackets’ Nest online store- https://calhoun-high-school-jackets-nest-store.square.site/ ❗️ Pick Up: Monday (12/16) from 12-4pm & Tuesday (12/17) 8am-4pm at CCS Central Office - 334 S. Wall Street #PROUDTOBEAYELLOWJACKET

Calhoun Elementary School's November Character Club awardees were recently recognized for their exceptional display of #generosity! Congratulations to the well-deserving students and teacher, Jessica Trimble! 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 our transportation team! CCS is hiring school bus drivers—no CDL is required to apply. We offer training opportunities, employee benefits, and competitive pay. Make a difference in a student’s day, every day! 🚍Now Hiring: Full-Time Driver🐝 We have an immediate opening for a full-time school bus driver. Apply today and be part of our amazing team! For more details, contact Transportation Supervisor Geary Cooper at 706-602-6614 or email cooperg@calhounschools.org. #ProudToBeAYellowJacket

Hey, Jackets! We can’t wait to see everyone back tomorrow to finish the semester strong before the holidays. And don’t forget—Friday night, CHS Football hosts Stephenson in the State Playoff Semifinals! 🏈 Make plans to be there, Jacket Nation! Let’s pack The Reeve and show up loud & proud! 🐝 #proudtobeayellowjacket

📚✨ It’s American Education Week, and Calhoun City Schools is proud to celebrate our mission to inspire all students to become lifelong learners in the pursuit of excellence. We’re proud to celebrate our educators and staff who make a difference every day, empowering students and shaping bright futures! Together, we inspire excellence! 🐝 United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #proudtobeayellowjacket

Recently, our CCS Nutrition Team brought a “Taste of Calhoun” to a few Calhoun Elementary classes, giving students the chance to try out some new menu options like beef tacos, chicken tacos, pupusas, white chicken chili, turkey nuggets, and two kinds of taco meat. With thumbs up, smiles, and honest feedback, students had a blast taste-testing each dish and sharing what they thought. This fun experience gave students a voice in shaping our school meals and let them connect with the nutrition team in a hands-on way.

Happy National School Psychology Week! We’re so grateful for our amazing school psychologists and the entire team who support our students' well-being and success every day. United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #proudtobeayellowjacket 🐝

Important details about Monday's Veterans Day Parade and early release schedule: https://calhouncityschoolsga.edurooms.com/engage/calhoun-city-schools/newsletters/veterans-day-and-early-release-reminders

📣 Fired Up Food Can Drive is ON! Let’s come together to support our community—where we learn and live! 🐝 Drop off canned and non-perishable items at any of our schools or the Central Office now through Monday, November 11th. 🥫Our goal? 20,000 cans! No one does it like we can...because United We Stand. Together We Swarm!🐝 ▶️YouTube: https://youtube.com/shorts/Mc-E5_LEWW4?si=JB9SQd5ZATZVw4op #ProudToBeAYellowJacket #FiredUpFoodDrive #VAC #Community

Big congrats to CES 5th grader Ryan Robbins, our 19th Annual Technology Competition Logo Design winner! 🎨✨ Ryan’s creative design will proudly represent this year’s CCS Technology Competition on the official t-shirt. As our winner, Ryan will receive a custom t-shirt featuring her artwork and a $50 Amazon gift card! Thank you to all participants for their amazing entries and hard work. Stay tuned for more inspiring student talent at the upcoming CCS Tech Competition! 🐝 #proudtobeayellowjacket

🇺🇸 Veterans Day Parade - Join the Celebration! 🇺🇸 Let's come together to make this day truly special as we honor our veterans. 🗓 Date: Monday, November 11th 🕜 Time: 1:30 PM 📍 Location: Downtown Calhoun Join us as we celebrate our veterans with special performances leading up to the parade! Beginning at 12:45 PM: 🎶 BB&T Park: Performances by the CPS & CES Chorus groups 🎵 Courthouse: Performances by the CHS trio, quartet, and retired CCS educator Jule Medders Calhoun City Schools invites community groups, local businesses, veterans, active-duty military, and families to join the parade and make this celebration one to remember! 📲 There’s still time to be part of it! Scan the QR code or click the link below to sign up and take part in this memorable day. Additional participation info will be emailed to you once form is submitted: https://forms.gle/PFTq4DMneB6uLbpg6 Let’s show our veterans the appreciation they deserve—together as a community! United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #JacketsSaluteHeroes #VeteransDay

November Attendance Tip✔ Keep our Yellow Jackets buzzing with mental health support! Prioritize well-being to keep attendance strong. Visit our website for more resources: https://www.calhounschools.org/page/mental-health-resources We’re here to help—every day counts! United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #ProudToBeAYellowJacket 🐝

Don’t forget to "fall back"! ⏰ Daylight Saving Time ends tomorrow, November 3rd, so remember to set your clocks back 1 hour. Enjoy that extra hour of rest! 🐝

TECHNOLOGY COMPETITION: The deadline to sign up to compete in one of the 14 categories is today! Also, last chance to submit artwork for the logo design competition. ➡️ https://www.calhounschools.org/o/chs/page/technology-competition

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

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

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

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