STATE PLAYOFFS ARE HERE | Our Calhoun Yellow Jackets are ready to swarm! 🐝🏈
Join us this Friday, November 14, at The Reeve as we host Lumpkin County in the first round of the 2025 GHSA AAA State Playoffs. Before the action kicks off, we’ll proudly celebrate our 1995 CHS State Champion Competition Cheerleading squad for setting the standard of spirit and pride that continues today.
Let’s pack the stands and bring the energy, Jacket Nation!
🎟️ Tickets available now on GoFan or cash at the gate: https://gofan.co/app/school/GA4868
#GoJackets
Join us this Friday, November 14, at The Reeve as we host Lumpkin County in the first round of the 2025 GHSA AAA State Playoffs. Before the action kicks off, we’ll proudly celebrate our 1995 CHS State Champion Competition Cheerleading squad for setting the standard of spirit and pride that continues today.
Let’s pack the stands and bring the energy, Jacket Nation!
🎟️ Tickets available now on GoFan or cash at the gate: https://gofan.co/app/school/GA4868
#GoJackets
Congratulations to CHS student Morgan Cox, winner of the CCS Technology Competition Logo Contest! Her design will be featured on the official shirts for our 20th annual competition.
Thank you to all students who submitted incredible designs! We can’t wait to see our students showcase their skills across multiple tech categories on December 3–4. #OurHeartOurFuture
Thank you to all students who submitted incredible designs! We can’t wait to see our students showcase their skills across multiple tech categories on December 3–4. #OurHeartOurFuture
Congratulations to these standout student-athletes on signing their National Letters of Intent to take their talents to the next level!
⚽️ Allie Chase – Soccer at King University in Bristol, TN. Go Tornadoes!
🥎 Maggy Abernathy – Softball at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. Go Bison!
🏐 Gracison Saylors – Volleyball at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. Go Wildcats!
Big day for our Lady Jackets🐝
#GoJackets #OurHeartOurFuture
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 | Veterans Parade Route & Lineup Information 🇺🇸
View the Downtown Calhoun parade route + lineup location for veterans and parade participants.
🎵 Downtown festivities begin at 12:30 PM at BB&T Park
📍 Lineup begins at 1:00 PM at Calhoun High School - Track (355 S. River St.)
🎖️ Parade starts at 1:30 PM through downtown Calhoun
#VeteransDay #HonoringAllWhoServed #OurHeartOurFuture
View the Downtown Calhoun parade route + lineup location for veterans and parade participants.
🎵 Downtown festivities begin at 12:30 PM at BB&T Park
📍 Lineup begins at 1:00 PM at Calhoun High School - Track (355 S. River St.)
🎖️ Parade starts at 1:30 PM through downtown Calhoun
#VeteransDay #HonoringAllWhoServed #OurHeartOurFuture
🇺🇸 We Salute Our Veteran Staff 🐝
We’re proud to recognize the veterans among our Calhoun City Schools family who have served our country and continue to serve our students each day. Thank you for your dedication, service, and sacrifice!
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #OurHeartOurFuture
We’re proud to recognize the veterans among our Calhoun City Schools family who have served our country and continue to serve our students each day. Thank you for your dedication, service, and sacrifice!
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #OurHeartOurFuture
🇺🇸 TODAY WE HONOR OUR HEROES 🇺🇸
Calhoun City Schools proudly thanks all veterans for their service, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to our great nation!
As a community, we come together today to show our gratitude to the brave men and women who have served. Bundle up in your red, white, and blue and join us downtown for the Veterans Day Parade!
See early release dismissal times and today’s full event schedule ⏩
#VeteransDay #HonoringAllWhoServed #OurHeartOurFuture
The Jackets are ready for AAAA! 🐝 GHSA has drafted classifications for 2026-2028, placing Calhoun High School in Class AAAA.
Region alignments will be finalized following next week’s appeal process.
New classification. Familiar competition. Same SWARM. Same tradition of excellence. #GoJackets
Aspiring Educators of Tomorrow 🐝🍎🎓
Students from the Early Childhood Education and Teaching as a Profession pathways at Calhoun High School recently attended the Aspiring Educators of Tomorrow Conference hosted by Kennesaw State University. They had the opportunity to connect with future teachers from across Georgia, participate in inspiring sessions, and listen to powerful messages from education leaders.
These aspiring educators returned motivated, encouraged, and ready to make a difference! #CTAEdelivers #OurHeartOurFuture
Students from the Early Childhood Education and Teaching as a Profession pathways at Calhoun High School recently attended the Aspiring Educators of Tomorrow Conference hosted by Kennesaw State University. They had the opportunity to connect with future teachers from across Georgia, participate in inspiring sessions, and listen to powerful messages from education leaders.
These aspiring educators returned motivated, encouraged, and ready to make a difference! #CTAEdelivers #OurHeartOurFuture
Calhoun Middle School has been named a Math Leader School by the Georgia Department of Education for Outstanding Achievement, with 98% of 8th graders scoring Proficient or Above on the 9th grade Algebra End of Course exam!
Proud of our students and teachers for leading the way in math success. Way to go, CMS!
Proud of our students and teachers for leading the way in math success. Way to go, CMS!
STATE BOUND 🐝 CHS Cross Country received a true Yellow Jacket sendoff this afternoon as they head to Carrollton for the 2025 GHSA AAA State Championship Finals!
Best of luck to our Jackets as they race for the finish tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 8 — boys 2:00 PM, girls 2:45 PM. #GoJackets
Best of luck to our Jackets as they race for the finish tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 8 — boys 2:00 PM, girls 2:45 PM. #GoJackets
Veterans Day Parade — Early Release Reminder: Tuesday, Nov. 11 is an early release day as we honor our veterans.
Join us downtown for the 2nd Annual Veterans Day Parade and help us celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country! 🇺🇸🐝
Join us downtown for the 2nd Annual Veterans Day Parade and help us celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country! 🇺🇸🐝
A special night for The Best Band in the Land! 💛🎶🐝
Last night, the CHS Band Community Performance honored longtime Director Larry Brown ahead of his retirement and celebrated Tracy Farriba for her final year as Majorette Coach. Both leave a lasting mark on generations of Jackets!
Thank you, Mr. Brown and Mrs. Farriba, for your years of dedication and the lasting impact you’ve made on our students and community!
#OurHeartOurFuture #GoJackets
📸T. Godbee Photography
Last night, the CHS Band Community Performance honored longtime Director Larry Brown ahead of his retirement and celebrated Tracy Farriba for her final year as Majorette Coach. Both leave a lasting mark on generations of Jackets!
Thank you, Mr. Brown and Mrs. Farriba, for your years of dedication and the lasting impact you’ve made on our students and community!
#OurHeartOurFuture #GoJackets
📸T. Godbee Photography
CHS One Act Community Performances 🎭
Before our Region Champs take the stage at State, join us for a special community performance of Peter and the Starcatcher!
📅 When: Wednesday, Nov. 19 & Thursday, Nov. 20 @ 7PM
📍 Where: Calhoun Performing Arts Center
🏆 The 2025 GHSA State One Act Competition will be held Saturday, Nov. 22 at Cambridge High School, where CHS is scheduled to perform at approximately 10:00 AM.
Before our Region Champs take the stage at State, join us for a special community performance of Peter and the Starcatcher!
📅 When: Wednesday, Nov. 19 & Thursday, Nov. 20 @ 7PM
📍 Where: Calhoun Performing Arts Center
🏆 The 2025 GHSA State One Act Competition will be held Saturday, Nov. 22 at Cambridge High School, where CHS is scheduled to perform at approximately 10:00 AM.
Recently, Talent Connect seniors from Calhoun, Gordon Central, and Sonoraville High visited the Junior Achievement Discovery Center in Dalton to explore JA BizTown and Finance Park, gaining hands-on experience with budgeting, business operations, and financial decision-making.
This year’s Talent Connect cohort includes 30+ seniors across Calhoun and Gordon County Schools who are building employability skills and career insights for the future, preparing to become the next generation of community and workforce leaders.
This year’s Talent Connect cohort includes 30+ seniors across Calhoun and Gordon County Schools who are building employability skills and career insights for the future, preparing to become the next generation of community and workforce leaders.
Apply to College Day at CHS 🐝🎓 The Class of 2026 took an exciting step toward their future today, connecting with college representatives, military recruiters, and school counselors to explore post-graduation opportunities.
With guidance and encouragement from our CHS counseling team, these seniors are well on their way to pursuing their dreams and preparing for life after graduation.
💡 More than 40 Georgia colleges and universities, including technical and private institutions, are waiving application fees this month! Learn more and apply at GAfutures.org.
With guidance and encouragement from our CHS counseling team, these seniors are well on their way to pursuing their dreams and preparing for life after graduation.
💡 More than 40 Georgia colleges and universities, including technical and private institutions, are waiving application fees this month! Learn more and apply at GAfutures.org.
Last call, Jackets! Students in grades 3- 12: Registration for the 20th Annual Technology Competition closes TOMORROW — Friday, Nov. 7th!
Don’t miss your chance to showcase your creativity and tech skills in areas like digital design, robotics, animation, video production, and more. Plus — enter the Logo Design Contest for a shot at a $50 gift card and your design on this year’s event t-shirt!
🔗 Sign up now:
https://www.calhounschools.org/o/chs/page/technology-competition
#OurHeartOurFuture
Don’t miss your chance to showcase your creativity and tech skills in areas like digital design, robotics, animation, video production, and more. Plus — enter the Logo Design Contest for a shot at a $50 gift card and your design on this year’s event t-shirt!
🔗 Sign up now:
https://www.calhounschools.org/o/chs/page/technology-competition
#OurHeartOurFuture
✨ The Magic of Hard Work and Fun! ✨
CPS and CES students who went above and beyond in the World’s Finest Chocolate fundraiser earned a ticket to The Magic of Tommy Johns show this morning!
And for the grand finale — our top sellers got to silly string the principals! It was a day full of laughter, surprises, and celebration of hard work.
Huge thanks to our amazing PTO for making the magic happen!
#OurHeartOurFuture
CPS and CES students who went above and beyond in the World’s Finest Chocolate fundraiser earned a ticket to The Magic of Tommy Johns show this morning!
And for the grand finale — our top sellers got to silly string the principals! It was a day full of laughter, surprises, and celebration of hard work.
Huge thanks to our amazing PTO for making the magic happen!
#OurHeartOurFuture
Science in Action with Georgia Power💡⚙️⚡
To wrap up their science unit on Force and Motion, CES 4th graders enjoyed a hands-on visit from Mr. Camden Wallace with Georgia Power! Students explored how simple machines, such as levers, pulleys, and inclined planes, make work easier in everyday life and learned how Georgia Power uses these tools to deliver electricity safely and efficiently.
Students had the opportunity to participate in demonstrations and ask great questions about how energy and engineering work together.
Thank you, Mr. Wallace and Georgia Power, for sparking curiosity and inspiring our future problem solvers and engineers! 🐝 #OurHeartOurFuture #CTAEdelivers
To wrap up their science unit on Force and Motion, CES 4th graders enjoyed a hands-on visit from Mr. Camden Wallace with Georgia Power! Students explored how simple machines, such as levers, pulleys, and inclined planes, make work easier in everyday life and learned how Georgia Power uses these tools to deliver electricity safely and efficiently.
Students had the opportunity to participate in demonstrations and ask great questions about how energy and engineering work together.
Thank you, Mr. Wallace and Georgia Power, for sparking curiosity and inspiring our future problem solvers and engineers! 🐝 #OurHeartOurFuture #CTAEdelivers
Apply to College & Military Career Day is tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 6, at Calhoun High School! Seniors will connect with college advisors, military recruiters, and school counselors to explore their next steps after graduation. 🎓🐝
💡 More than 40 Georgia colleges and universities are waiving application fees this month! Through GEORGIA MATCH on gafutures.org, students can view a personalized list of colleges they qualify for based on their HOPE GPA (through 11th grade).
Counselors will be available throughout the event to assist with applications, scholarships, and fee waivers. The future is waiting, Jackets!
💡 More than 40 Georgia colleges and universities are waiving application fees this month! Through GEORGIA MATCH on gafutures.org, students can view a personalized list of colleges they qualify for based on their HOPE GPA (through 11th grade).
Counselors will be available throughout the event to assist with applications, scholarships, and fee waivers. The future is waiting, Jackets!
November Attendance Tip of the Month: Mental health matters. A supportive environment helps students attend, engage, and succeed. Let’s prioritize mental well-being! 💛🐝
