‘Tis the season for festive fun! Take a look at our 12 Days of Christmas dress-up calendar and get ready to join in.
CHS One Act takes the stage tonight and tomorrow! 🎭 Join us for a special community performance of Peter and the Star Catcher before our Region Champs head to State.
📅 Nov. 19 & 20 @ 7:00 PM
📍 Calhoun Performing Arts Center
CHS will compete at the 2025 GHSA State One Act Competition this Saturday at Cambridge High School (approx. 10:00 AM).
#ExcellenceInTheArts #OurHeartOurFuture
The Lutzie 43 Safe Driving Summit is coming to Calhoun High School this Friday. Students will hear from Mike Lutzenkirchen, learn about the 43 Key Seconds initiative, and take part in hands-on sessions led by trauma teams, first responders, and trucking professionals.
With holiday travel coming up, this is a timely reminder to slow down, stay alert, and make smart choices behind the wheel. We’re grateful to partner with the Lutzie 43 Foundation and appreciate all the agencies helping bring this important experience to our students.
Learn more: lutzie43.org/summits/
2026-2027 approved school calendar🐝🗓
View school information and calendars here: calhounschools.org/page/school-information
View school information and calendars here: calhounschools.org/page/school-information
Tonight’s Board of Education meeting was a celebration of excellence across Calhoun City Schools. Recognitions included district CCRPI growth, CHS AP Scholars, and our outstanding National Merit students: Mandy Chen, Jemma Ellis, Isaac Tibbs, Tyler Robinson, and Noah Schutz.
District leadership was also honored:
• Kayla Ralston, Director of School & Community Relations – honored by GSPRA (GA School Public Relations Association) for statewide leadership and media excellence
• Dee Wrisley, Assistant Superintendent (Business & Finance) – awarded the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
• Dr. Michele Taylor, Superintendent – named the 2025 recipient of the distinguished Bill Barr Leadership Award, the organization’s top honor for superintendents who mentor, guide, and elevate others in the pursuit of educational excellence
A warm welcome to newly appointed board member Jeffrey Hood, who joined us tonight and shared a few remarks.
Proud to celebrate excellence across CCS! Go Jackets! 🐝 #OurHeartOurFuture
District leadership was also honored:
• Kayla Ralston, Director of School & Community Relations – honored by GSPRA (GA School Public Relations Association) for statewide leadership and media excellence
• Dee Wrisley, Assistant Superintendent (Business & Finance) – awarded the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
• Dr. Michele Taylor, Superintendent – named the 2025 recipient of the distinguished Bill Barr Leadership Award, the organization’s top honor for superintendents who mentor, guide, and elevate others in the pursuit of educational excellence
A warm welcome to newly appointed board member Jeffrey Hood, who joined us tonight and shared a few remarks.
Proud to celebrate excellence across CCS! Go Jackets! 🐝 #OurHeartOurFuture
STATE PLAYOFFS • SWEET SIXTEEN 🐝🏈
The Jackets are back under the lights at The Reeve this Friday as Calhoun hosts Douglass, Atlanta, in the second round of the 2025 GHSA AAA State Playoffs! #GoJackets
🏈 7:30 PM
🗓 Friday, Nov. 21st
🆚 Douglass, Atlanta
📍 Hal Lamb Field @ Phil Reeve Stadium
🎟️ Tickets available now on GoFan or cash at the gate: https://gofan.co/app/school/GA4868
The Jackets are back under the lights at The Reeve this Friday as Calhoun hosts Douglass, Atlanta, in the second round of the 2025 GHSA AAA State Playoffs! #GoJackets
🏈 7:30 PM
🗓 Friday, Nov. 21st
🆚 Douglass, Atlanta
📍 Hal Lamb Field @ Phil Reeve Stadium
🎟️ Tickets available now on GoFan or cash at the gate: https://gofan.co/app/school/GA4868
Thanksgiving Break is almost here!
The VOLUNTARY ACTION CENTER Fired Up Food Drive is underway! Donations can be dropped off at any school or at the Central Office now through November 21.
Last year, we collected over 19,000 items for local families. This year, we’re aiming for 25,000—and every can counts. Let’s show the heart of our community, Jackets! #OurHeartOurFuture
Last year, we collected over 19,000 items for local families. This year, we’re aiming for 25,000—and every can counts. Let’s show the heart of our community, Jackets! #OurHeartOurFuture
During American Education Week, we proudly honor the dedicated educators and support staff who inspire, guide, and empower the next generation!
Education is the foundation of our future, and ours is built on a Tradition of Excellence.
Education is the foundation of our future, and ours is built on a Tradition of Excellence.
Before tonight’s game, we proudly recognized the 1995 State Champion Competition Cheerleading team, led by Coach Patti Gilmer.
This group helped build the foundation of Calhoun’s Competition Cheer program—bringing home a State Championship just one year after a state runner-up finish. Today, Calhoun holds 7 state titles, the most of any sport at CHS.
Thank you ladies for coming home to celebrate this milestone. Once a Jacket, always a Jacket! 🐝
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
