Calhoun City Schools

Proud of this team! Outstanding season: Region Champions, Elite 8, and a 23–3 overall record. 🐝🏀

CHS Boys Basketball’s season came to a close Wednesday after a hard-fought Elite 8 battle with East Hall (67–52). Thank you to our seniors and congratulations to the entire team and coaches on a remarkable season.

Always proud to be a Yellow Jacket! #GoJackets

2026 Region Literary Overall Champions!

Calhoun High School tied for 1st place overall in the GHSA Region Literary competition. Congratulations to this talented group on their outstanding performances! 🏆🐝

1st Place
• Trio: Bella Garmon, Louisa Engel, Campbell Nudd
• Quartet: Jacob Bateman, Brady Smith, Joseph Jones, Noah Riley
• Duo Interpretation: Micah Poarch & Ella Strickland
• Dramatic Interpretation: Micah Poarch
• Personal Essay: Hudson Gable
• Domestic Extemporaneous: Pippa McKinney

2nd Place
• Boys Solo: Noah Riley
• Girls Solo: Cate Rutland
• Humorous Interpretation: Trent Ferguson

3rd Place
• Literary Analysis: Annie Eikman

4th Place
• Argumentative Essay: Maggie Parker

Way to go, Jackets! 🐝✨
#ExcellenceInTheArts #OurHeartOurFuture

🏀🐝 ELITE 8 IN THE HIVE!

Calhoun hosts East Hall tonight at 6:00 PM. It’s the last home game for our seniors with a trip to the Final 4 on the line. Come out and support our Jackets. Be loud and proud! #WAC #GoJackets

🎟 GoFan tickets only (per GHSA). Card payment is accepted at the gate or purchase online here: https://gofan.co/event/6237216?schoolId=GA4868
📋 GHSA AAA Bracket: https://www.ghsa.net/2025-2026-ghsa-class-aaa-boys-state-basketball-championship-bracket

Happy National Maintenance Worker Day! We’re grateful for the hardworking team that keeps our schools safe, clean, and well-maintained. Thank you for all you do! 🛠️🐝 #OurHeartOurFuture

Congratulations to Angie Urdapilleta Zarate for earning Honorable Mention for her colored pencil piece, “Escape or Addiction,” at the 2026 All-State Art Symposium!

CHS visual art finalists Erick Jaramillo, Frida Lopez, and Angie proudly showcased their artwork at Piedmont University this weekend. We’re so proud of these talented artists! 🎨🐝 #OurHeartOurFuture #ExcellenceInTheArts

CHS Class of 2026 Senior Superlatives 🐝✨

CHS Class of 2026 Senior Superlatives 🐝✨

Calhoun Athletics is proud to partner with AdventHealth Gordon to offer FREE sports physicals for all current Calhoun 5th–7th grade students.

A current physical must be on file to try out and participate in CMS athletics, so don’t miss this opportunity.

All required forms must be completed and submitted to the CES or CMS nurse by Friday, March 27. Participation requires completed paperwork and attendance at a pre-physical screening.

Forms Available:
-Pick up in the CES or CMS Nurse’s Office or print at home.
-Scan the QR code to access required forms at calhounschools.org/page/athletics

Important Dates:
➡ Pre-Physical Screenings: March 30 (CMS) & April 2 (CES)
➡ Physicals: April 3 @ CES (7th grade students will be transported from CMS to CES around 9:00 A.M.)

CHS physicals will be offered at a later date by our partners at Hamilton Health. More details coming soon.

Elite 8 at The Hive. 🐝🏀

CHS Boys Basketball takes on East Hall this Wednesday (3/4) at 6:00 PM in the 2026 AAA State Playoffs.
Be there. Be loud. #GoJackets

🎟 GoFan tickets only (per GHSA). Card payment is accepted at the gate or purchase online here: https://gofan.co/event/6237216?schoolId=GA4868
📋 GHSA AAA Bracket: https://www.ghsa.net/2025-2026-ghsa-class-aaa-boys-state-basketball-championship-bracket

Happy National School Social Work Week! We’re grateful for the heart, support, and dedication our school social workers bring to every student, every day.

Thank you for pouring into the hearts of every student and helping build futures! #OurHeartOurFuture #SSW2026

JACKETS WIN!!! Calhoun 61-52 over Dawson Co.🐝🏀 Elite 8 bound & back at The Hive on Wednesday, March 4! #GoJackets #WAC

Celebrating Calhoun Elementary’s February Character Club! ✨

Congratulations to these outstanding students and teacher Jamie Bramblett for consistently modeling #Respect. We're so proud of your leadership!

Thank you to Chick-fil-A Calhoun for your continued partnership in character development. #CoreEssentials #OurHeartOurFuture

Celebrating Calhoun Primary School's February Character Club✨ Congratulations to these students and school nurse Alexis Clifton for consistently modeling #Respect!

Thank you to Chick-fil-A Calhoun for your partnership in character development! #OurHeartOurFuture #CoreEssentials

Proud of our CTAE students for an outstanding showing at the 2026 SkillsUSA State Leadership & Conference!

Congratulations on earning top finishes across rigorous, career-focused events in emerging technology, media production, law, leadership, and design! 🐝🏆

🥇 Commercial sUAS Drone - James Afdahl & Paiden White
🥇 Sports Hype Video - Allie Chase & Logan Sullivan
🥇 Sports Highlight Reel - Cate Rutland & Mackenzie McBride
🥈 Career Profile Portfolio - Pracchi Patel
🥈 Trial Advocacy - Lowry Duggan & Noah Schutz
🥉 Graphic Imaging Sublimation - Tanvi Dhavade

Read Across America Week is coming up next week, March 2–6! 📚🐝

Join us as we celebrate the joy of reading and inspire a love for books across Jacket Nation. #OurHeartOurFuture

On Friday night, in front of the home crowd at halftime of the Region Basketball Championship, we proudly recognized our CHS Lady Jackets Volleyball career record holders who have made a lasting impact on the program.

🐝 Career Record Holders:
🏐 Gracison Saylors (’26) – 509 Blocks | 1,780 Kills
🏐 Chloe Edens (’26) – 1,244 Digs
🏐 Ashlyn Brzozoski Garland (’21) – 306 Aces
🏐 Anna Hoblitzell (’21) – 1,719 Assists

A special tribute was also given to Coach Jennifer Quinn for her leadership and the difference she has made in Lady Jacket Volleyball! #GoJackets

Calhoun Primary School proudly hosted the 15th Annual Math Mania Competition on February 20! 🐝➗

These outstanding students rank in the top 10% of their grade level based on Winter Math MAP scores. What an incredible accomplishment! We’re proud of every participant for upholding the Tradition of Excellence!

Top 3 Grade-Level Winners:
1st Grade: Isabella Afdahl (1st), Iker Aguilar (2nd), Dylan Schwartz (3rd)
2nd Grade: Emmett Rush (1st), Brock Olney (2nd), Blythe Samarzes (3rd)
3rd Grade: Luke Errickson (1st), Aaron Olmedo (2nd), Oaklee Hendrix (3rd)

Way to go, Jackets! #OurHeartOurFuture

CHS Volleyball Meeting 🏐🐝 All rising 9th graders, current players, and parents are invited to attend an informational meeting before spring workouts begin. 🗓 Monday, 2/23 ⏰ 5:30 PM 📍 CHS Media Center