IT’S BLACK & GOLD FRIDAY! 🐝
Our youngest Jackets are already learning lots, growing fast, and are so proud to wear the Black & Gold! #BeThere #GoJackets
Our youngest Jackets are already learning lots, growing fast, and are so proud to wear the Black & Gold! #BeThere #GoJackets







🌎 LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM!
CES fifth-grade students took science around the world with ClassVR! As they learn about Earth’s landforms and the processes that shape them, students virtually “visited” locations across the globe to identify and describe different landforms.
Next, they brought their learning to life by using Play-Doh to create their own landform models! We love seeing our Jackets explore, create, and experience learning in new ways! #BeThere to learn and create. #GoJackets
CES fifth-grade students took science around the world with ClassVR! As they learn about Earth’s landforms and the processes that shape them, students virtually “visited” locations across the globe to identify and describe different landforms.
Next, they brought their learning to life by using Play-Doh to create their own landform models! We love seeing our Jackets explore, create, and experience learning in new ways! #BeThere to learn and create. #GoJackets





🐝🏈 TONIGHT: CHS Football vs. Cass (scrimmage)
⏰ Kickoff 7:00 PM - Thursday, Aug. 13
📍 Hal Lamb Field @ Phil Reeve Stadium
🎟️ Adults $7 | Students $5 | Babies in arms FREE
Pay cash at the gate or online at: https://gofan.co/event/6662824?schoolId=GA4868

🐝 NEW BEE SPOTLIGHT | Cole Pelfrey
Cole Pelfrey (‘19) returns to CHS, leading the Construction program that helped inspire his own career! He is proud to carry on the tradition and give students the same opportunities that made an impact on him.
For Cole, success is helping students find their passion, whether it’s construction-related or beyond. We’re proud to have him #BeThere for the next generation of Jackets! #GoJackets #CTAEdelivers
Cole Pelfrey (‘19) returns to CHS, leading the Construction program that helped inspire his own career! He is proud to carry on the tradition and give students the same opportunities that made an impact on him.
For Cole, success is helping students find their passion, whether it’s construction-related or beyond. We’re proud to have him #BeThere for the next generation of Jackets! #GoJackets #CTAEdelivers

WE’RE HIRING!
Calhoun Community Education is looking for KEEP After-School Childcare Staff to join our team!
✅ Part-time afternoon hours
✅ Fun, active environment
✅ Make a difference for our youngest Jackets
✅ Great opportunity for high school & college students, retirees, or anyone looking for extra income!
Interested? Apply today! ⬇️
https://www.applitrack.com/calhounschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Community+Education
Calhoun Community Education is looking for KEEP After-School Childcare Staff to join our team!
✅ Part-time afternoon hours
✅ Fun, active environment
✅ Make a difference for our youngest Jackets
✅ Great opportunity for high school & college students, retirees, or anyone looking for extra income!
Interested? Apply today! ⬇️
https://www.applitrack.com/calhounschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Community+Education

🐝 NEW BEE SPOTLIGHT | Emily Hubbard
Emily Hubbard joins CES as a 5th-grade ELA teacher!
The connections Emily made with teachers throughout her life inspired her to pursue a career in education. Now, she looks forward to building those same meaningful relationships with her own students and being part of their growth.
Emily is proud to join CCS, where teachers and students are encouraged to strive for excellence. We’re excited to have her #BeThere for our Jackets! #GoJackets
Emily Hubbard joins CES as a 5th-grade ELA teacher!
The connections Emily made with teachers throughout her life inspired her to pursue a career in education. Now, she looks forward to building those same meaningful relationships with her own students and being part of their growth.
Emily is proud to join CCS, where teachers and students are encouraged to strive for excellence. We’re excited to have her #BeThere for our Jackets! #GoJackets

Athletic's Weekly Schedule #GoJackets
*CANCELED | Tuesday (8/11)*
CMS Golf - CMS Softball - CHS Softball
CMS Softball @ Bagley (rescheduled - Thursday 8/13 @ 5:00 PM)
*CANCELED | Tuesday (8/11)*
CMS Golf - CMS Softball - CHS Softball
CMS Softball @ Bagley (rescheduled - Thursday 8/13 @ 5:00 PM)

🐝 NEW BEE SPOTLIGHT | Rylie Parr
CHS alumna Rylie Parr (‘22) joins CPS as a 1st-grade teacher!
Inspired by her mother and the teachers who believed in her along the way, Rylie knew early that education was where she belonged. As a student, she was also part of the CHS CTAE Education Pathway, where her passion for education continued to grow.
For Rylie, being a Yellow Jacket means holding yourself to a higher standard, building meaningful relationships, and representing your community with pride. She’s excited to give her students the same encouragement and support she received along the way.
We’re proud to have Rylie #BeThere for the next generation of Jackets! #GoJackets #CTAEdelivers
CHS alumna Rylie Parr (‘22) joins CPS as a 1st-grade teacher!
Inspired by her mother and the teachers who believed in her along the way, Rylie knew early that education was where she belonged. As a student, she was also part of the CHS CTAE Education Pathway, where her passion for education continued to grow.
For Rylie, being a Yellow Jacket means holding yourself to a higher standard, building meaningful relationships, and representing your community with pride. She’s excited to give her students the same encouragement and support she received along the way.
We’re proud to have Rylie #BeThere for the next generation of Jackets! #GoJackets #CTAEdelivers

🐝 NEW BEE SPOTLIGHT | Regan O’Neal
CHS alumna (‘24) Regan O’Neal joins CELA, teaching our 2 & 3-year-old Pandas!
A former student in the CHS CTAE Education Pathway, Regan is a true example of our “Grow Our Own” initiative coming full circle. Her love for teaching started early, inspired by her grandmother and the many CCS educators who influenced her along the way.
A lifelong Yellow Jacket, Regan is excited to return and be part of the CELA family. We’re so proud to have her #BeThere for our youngest Jackets! #GoJackets #CTAEdelivers
CHS alumna (‘24) Regan O’Neal joins CELA, teaching our 2 & 3-year-old Pandas!
A former student in the CHS CTAE Education Pathway, Regan is a true example of our “Grow Our Own” initiative coming full circle. Her love for teaching started early, inspired by her grandmother and the many CCS educators who influenced her along the way.
A lifelong Yellow Jacket, Regan is excited to return and be part of the CELA family. We’re so proud to have her #BeThere for our youngest Jackets! #GoJackets #CTAEdelivers

🐝 NEW BEE SPOTLIGHT | Jonathon White
Jonathon joins Calhoun Middle School as a 7th-grade science and social studies teacher.
His desire to coach led him into education, where he hopes to be a positive influence and encourage students to become successful, impactful members of our community.
Jonathon is excited to join the supportive CMS team and positive atmosphere of Jacket Nation. We’re proud to have him #BeThere for our Jackets! #GoJackets
Jonathon joins Calhoun Middle School as a 7th-grade science and social studies teacher.
His desire to coach led him into education, where he hopes to be a positive influence and encourage students to become successful, impactful members of our community.
Jonathon is excited to join the supportive CMS team and positive atmosphere of Jacket Nation. We’re proud to have him #BeThere for our Jackets! #GoJackets

It’s time to meet our New Bees! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be highlighting the newest members of our Jacket family!
🐝 NEW BEE SPOTLIGHT | Kim Adair
Kim returns to Calhoun City Schools, where she began her teaching career, joining CHS as an ESOL teacher.
With two children who graduated from CHS, Kim’s connection to the Jacket family runs deep. She’s excited to return in a new role and continue serving the community that means so much to her.
For Kim, education is about encouraging students, helping them reach their potential, and making a positive difference.
We’re excited to have Kim back home and ready to Be There for our Jackets!
#BeThere #GoJackets
🐝 NEW BEE SPOTLIGHT | Kim Adair
Kim returns to Calhoun City Schools, where she began her teaching career, joining CHS as an ESOL teacher.
With two children who graduated from CHS, Kim’s connection to the Jacket family runs deep. She’s excited to return in a new role and continue serving the community that means so much to her.
For Kim, education is about encouraging students, helping them reach their potential, and making a positive difference.
We’re excited to have Kim back home and ready to Be There for our Jackets!
#BeThere #GoJackets

FREE meals for students!
Please see our complete menu on our website: https:// www.schoolcafe.com/
*Menus are subject to change due to food availability.

Join us in welcoming Corporal Alex Kirby as the newest School Resource Officer for Calhoun City Schools!
A 2012 graduate of Calhoun High School, Corporal Kirby brings six years of law enforcement experience and is proud to serve the community that helped shape him. He and his wife, Coach Allie Kirby, a CHS teacher and Head Lady Jackets Softball Coach, are proud parents to 1-year-old Koen, who attends CELA's Junior Jacket Academy.
When asked what it means to return home, Alex shared:
"It means a lot to serve the community that gave me so much growing up. Coming back to Calhoun City Schools as an SRO is a full-circle moment."
As a proud member of Calhoun's 2011 State Championship football team, Alex says you'll probably hear about that accomplishment at least once. More importantly, he wants every student to know his door is always open if they need help, advice, or just someone to talk to.
Welcome back to Jacket Nation, Corporal Kirby! #BeThere #GoJackets
A 2012 graduate of Calhoun High School, Corporal Kirby brings six years of law enforcement experience and is proud to serve the community that helped shape him. He and his wife, Coach Allie Kirby, a CHS teacher and Head Lady Jackets Softball Coach, are proud parents to 1-year-old Koen, who attends CELA's Junior Jacket Academy.
When asked what it means to return home, Alex shared:
"It means a lot to serve the community that gave me so much growing up. Coming back to Calhoun City Schools as an SRO is a full-circle moment."
As a proud member of Calhoun's 2011 State Championship football team, Alex says you'll probably hear about that accomplishment at least once. More importantly, he wants every student to know his door is always open if they need help, advice, or just someone to talk to.
Welcome back to Jacket Nation, Corporal Kirby! #BeThere #GoJackets

Looking for a fun family activity this Friday?
Join United Way for the United We Read Back to School Bash at the NWGA Agriculture & Events Center! Kids can participate in races for all ages and abilities, from the Fastest Crawler to the 1K Fun Run (ages 12 & under).
View event details & register here: https://www.gordoncountyunitedway.org/kidsrun
Join United Way for the United We Read Back to School Bash at the NWGA Agriculture & Events Center! Kids can participate in races for all ages and abilities, from the Fastest Crawler to the 1K Fun Run (ages 12 & under).
View event details & register here: https://www.gordoncountyunitedway.org/kidsrun

Welcome back, Jackets! 🐝 Today marks the beginning of an exciting new year filled with opportunities to learn, grow, create, and connect.
Be There for the moments that matter most.
Every Day. Every Opportunity. Every Yellow Jacket.
Be There for the moments that matter most.
Every Day. Every Opportunity. Every Yellow Jacket.

Tomorrow is the day! 🐝✏️🎒
A new school year is full of opportunities, and it all begins by choosing to #BeThere.
✨Every Day.
✨Every Opportunity.
✨Every Yellow Jacket.
We can't wait to welcome everyone back to school tomorrow, August 4! Here's to an amazing year ahead. #GoJackets
A new school year is full of opportunities, and it all begins by choosing to #BeThere.
✨Every Day.
✨Every Opportunity.
✨Every Yellow Jacket.
We can't wait to welcome everyone back to school tomorrow, August 4! Here's to an amazing year ahead. #GoJackets

Just a few more days until our Yellow Jackets return! We hope you enjoy the last days of summer. 🐝
Here's to a year of learning, growing, creating, and making memories together. We'll see you Tuesday, August 4! #BeThere
Here's to a year of learning, growing, creating, and making memories together. We'll see you Tuesday, August 4! #BeThere

Get ready for CMS Open House this Thursday, July 30!
🐝 7th Grade Orientation: 2:00–4:00 p.m.
🐝 8th Grade Drop-In: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
View the full CMS Open House newsletter for schedules, arrival information, and available support: https://calhouncityschoolsga.edurooms.com/newsletters/calhoun-middle-school/newsletters/cms-open-house-for-2026-2027
Find all things back-to-school here: https://www.calhounschools.org/page/school-information
🐝 7th Grade Orientation: 2:00–4:00 p.m.
🐝 8th Grade Drop-In: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
View the full CMS Open House newsletter for schedules, arrival information, and available support: https://calhouncityschoolsga.edurooms.com/newsletters/calhoun-middle-school/newsletters/cms-open-house-for-2026-2027
Find all things back-to-school here: https://www.calhounschools.org/page/school-information

FREE Meals are back! 🐝🍎🥪
Every Calhoun City Schools student will receive FREE breakfast and lunch during the 2026–2027 school year.
✅ No application required.
✅ Every student. Every school. Every day.
Get ready for the new school year by visiting our School Information page for all your back-to-school resources: calhounschools.org/page/school-information
#BeThere
Every Calhoun City Schools student will receive FREE breakfast and lunch during the 2026–2027 school year.
✅ No application required.
✅ Every student. Every school. Every day.
Get ready for the new school year by visiting our School Information page for all your back-to-school resources: calhounschools.org/page/school-information
#BeThere

Open House is ONE week away! 🐝📚🏫
We can't wait to welcome our Jackets back! Be There to meet your teachers, explore your classrooms, and get ready for an amazing school year.
🗓 Open House: Thursday, July 30
📍 Find your school's Open House time and all your back-to-school information here: www.calhounschools.org/page/school-information #BeThere #GoJackets
We can't wait to welcome our Jackets back! Be There to meet your teachers, explore your classrooms, and get ready for an amazing school year.
🗓 Open House: Thursday, July 30
📍 Find your school's Open House time and all your back-to-school information here: www.calhounschools.org/page/school-information #BeThere #GoJackets

