This week we proudly celebrate School Board Appreciation Week, recognizing the leaders who help guide and support Calhoun City Schools each day.

Thank you to Board Chair Becky Gilbert-George, Vice-Chair Andy Baxter, Secretary Rhoda Washington, Dr. Steve King, Dr. Sarah Layson, and Superintendent Dr. Michele Taylor for your dedication and service to our students, staff, families, and community.

Your leadership helps ensure Calhoun City Schools continues its Tradition of Excellence. We love our exemplary board! #OurHeartOurFuture 💛🐝
7 months ago, Calhoun Schools
BOE Appreciation
Congratulations to the CES Odyssey of the Mind team for winning Region today! 🥇🐝 The team swept the competition, earning 1st place in their problem, creativity, and spontaneous categories. They will advance to the State Competition on March 21 at Columbus State University. #GoJackets #OurHeartOurFuture
7 months ago, Calhoun Schools
CES Champs
CES Champs
In Mrs. Gomez’s AP Biology class, CHS students recently completed a bacterial transformation lab, working with E. coli and a plasmid containing a gene for antibiotic resistance. A hands-on look at genetic engineering in action! 🔬🐝

#ExcellenceInAcademics #OurHeartOurFuture
7 months ago, Calhoun Schools
CHS AP Bio Lab
Upcoming Schedule Reminders
📌 March 13: Student Virtual Learning Day
📌 April 6–10: Spring Break

🔗 www.calhounschools.org/page/school-information
7 months ago, Calhoun Schools
2026 March/April School Schedule Reminders (3/13 - Virtual Learning day; April 6-10 - Spring Break)
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
7 months ago, Calhoun Schools
CHS Basketball Elite 8 (Final vs East Hall 67-52)

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!

All 1st place winners will advance to the GHSA State Literary Competition on March 21. Way to go, Jackets!

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 Eickman

4th Place

• Argumentative Essay: Maggie Parker


#ExcellenceInTheArts #OurHeartOurFuture

7 months ago, Calhoun Schools
CHS Literary Champs 2026
🏀🐝 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
7 months ago, Calhoun Schools
CHS Basketball ELITE 8 vs East Hall (3/4) 6:00 @ The Hive
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
7 months ago, Calhoun Schools
maintenance day
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
7 months ago, Calhoun Schools
2026 All State Visual Arts - Honorable Mention: Angie Urdapilleta Zarate
CHS All-State Symposium Finalists 2026
CHS Class of 2026 Senior Superlatives 🐝✨
7 months ago, Calhoun Schools
Cutest Couple - Averie Walraven & Beau Kelly
Friendliest - Naimah Nemorin & Nate Lyn
Best to Take Home to Mom - Chloe Momon & Lowry Duggin
Best Hair - Caylon Trundle and Alec Upshaw
Most Mischievous - Maggy Abernathy & Owen Davis
Best Friends (Boys) - Matthew Williams, Paxton Owens & Nate Nation
Best Friends (Girls) - Iris Navarro Vasquez and Monica Pena
Class Clowns - Emma Stone & Baylor Johnson
CHS Class of 2026 Senior Superlatives 🐝✨
7 months ago, Calhoun Schools
Best All Around - Creighton Morgan & Hunter White
Most Likely to Succeed - Tyler Robinson & William Anderson
Most Intelligent - Mandy Chen & Noah Schutz
Most Athletic - Mariah Anthony & Jaxon Moore
Most Talented - Mia Stokes & Erick Jaramillo
Biggest Jacket Fans - Khyleigh Boling & Jomar Guerrero
Most Dependable - Gaby Harris and Garrett Hasty
Best Dressed - Jayce Stengel & Kayleigh McQuaig
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.
7 months ago, Calhoun Schools
CMS FREE Sports Physicals
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
7 months ago, Calhoun Schools
Elite 8 - AAA Boys Basketball 2026 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
7 months ago, Calhoun Schools
School Social Work Week 2026
JACKETS WIN!!! Calhoun 61-52 over Dawson Co.🐝🏀 Elite 8 bound & back at The Hive on Wednesday, March 4! #GoJackets #WAC
7 months ago, Calhoun Schools
jackets win! elite 8 bound
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
7 months ago, Calhoun Schools
CES Character Club (Feb. 2026) #Respect

CHS Basketball is set to host Dawson County this Saturday at 6:00 PM in the second round of playoffs. We'll see you at The Hive, Jacket fans! 🐝🏀

🎟 GoFan tickets only (per GHSA). Card payment is accepted at the gate or purchase online here: https://gofan.co/event/6218223?schoolId=GA4868
📋 GHSA AAA Bracket: https://www.ghsa.net/2025-2026-ghsa-class-aaa-boys-state-basketball-championship-bracket

7 months ago, Calhoun Schools
Boys Basketball State Playoffs Bracket (2026 - AAA 2nd round)
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
7 months ago, Calhoun Schools
CPS Character Club #Respect (Feb. 2026)
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
7 months ago, Calhoun Schools
2026 SkillsUSA State
2026 SkillsUSA State
2026 SkillsUSA State
2026 SkillsUSA State
2026 SkillsUSA State
2026 SkillsUSA State

🏀🐝 It’s playoff time in The Hive! Calhoun Hoops tips off the first round of the State Playoffs tomorrow (2/25) at 6:00 PM vs. Luella.

⚫️BLACKOUT⚫️
Be loud. Be proud. Be there.

🎟 GoFan tickets only (per GHSA). Card payment accepted at the gate or purchase here: https://gofan.co/event/6185941
📋 GHSA AAA Bracket: https://www.ghsa.net/2025-2026-ghsa-class-aaa-boys-state-basketball-championship-bracket

#GoJackets

7 months ago, Calhoun Schools
CHS Basketball State Playoffs vs Luella (2/25) 6:00 PM