Calhoun City Schools

📅 Mark your calendars for Perfect Attendance Day! On Friday, September 27, 2024, we honor the legacy of Mr. Paul Campbell and his 50 years of service. His dedication and perfect attendance remind us to make every day count! Let’s strive for excellence and aim for perfect attendance across Calhoun City Schools. The top three grade levels with the highest attendance will win an ice cream party! #PerfectAttendanceDay United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #ProudToBeAYellowJacket🐝

Discover the power of "Innovation Through Collaboration: Industry and Education" at the upcoming NW Georgia Regional Perspective event. Explore College & Career programs and learn how educational partnerships can drive industry success. Scan the QR code to register now and join us on October 9th for insightful discussions and networking opportunities. #CTAEdelivers

Creativity and collaboration in action! Mrs. White's CES students have been busy bringing their ideas to life in the College & Career Media Center's MakerSpace. It's inspiring to see these young minds at work! Hands-on exploration makes learning fun and full of possibilities. #STEMLearning ⚙ #ProudToBeAYellowJacket 🐝

Happy Constitution & Citizenship Day! 🇺🇸 Today, we celebrate the signing of the U.S. Constitution and take a moment to appreciate the rights and duties that come with being an engaged citizen. Proud to be a Yellow Jacket as we honor this important day. #USA United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #ProudToBeAYellowJacket 🇺🇸🐝

Shout out to our incredible technology team on #NationalITProfessionalsDay! Your hard work keeps us connected, secure, and running smoothly every day. Thank you for all you do to support our students and staff! 💻🐝✨ United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #ProudToBeAYellowJacket

CHS Hosts Senior Parent Night | Calhoun High School recently held its first "Class of 2025 Parent Night," offering parents a chance to receive important information shared with this year's senior class. Principal Casey Parker and Family Engagement Coordinator Marie Funes discussed Title I details, while 12th-grade counselor Mrs. Kendra Arnold provided valuable insights on graduation requirements, senior fees, upcoming senior events, military and career opportunities, technical and four-year college options, the college application process, HOPE and Zell Miller scholarships, financial aid tips, and other college and career-related events. All the information presented at the event is available here: https://www.calhounschools.org/o/chs/page/12th-grade-information. It has also been emailed to all Class of 2025 students for easy access.

Don't miss your chance to support the Calhoun Marching Yellow Jackets, the Pride of Georgia's Northland this Thursday evening for a free community performance! Catch the best band in the land's halftime show at 8:00 PM on the CHS track field as they gear up for their annual band competition on Saturday, September 28th at Armuchee High School. 🐝🎷🥁 United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #proudtobeayellowjacket

Join us for Jacket Fest next Friday, September 20, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM! Enjoy a fun-filled evening supporting CHS Career Technical Student Organizations with activities for all ages. From games and activities to a kickball tournament at the CHS Track/Soccer field, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out—we hope to see you there! Scan the QR code to join the kickball tournament! #CTAEdelivers #TogetherWeSwarm #ProudToBeAYellowJacket

Join CHS Performing Arts for a special event, Pajama Drama, next Friday, September 20th, from 7:00-10:00 PM! Wear your coziest pajamas and enjoy a fun-filled evening of singing, dancing, and pizza at the Calhoun Performing Arts Center. Spots are limited, so don’t wait—register now using the form linked below, where you can find additional details and information. ➡ https://forms.gle/jDEfLZZ7VDfjDmXY8

Congratulations to our August Jacket Pride Students of the Month! 🐝 We're excited to recognize one outstanding student from each school. Join us in celebrating these Yellow Jackets and their achievements! #proudtobeayellowjacket

🐝🏈 Jacket Country 🏈🐝 Tomorrow night, the CHS Yellow Jackets are taking on the Cambridge Bears at Cambridge High! Let’s show up and cheer on the Jackets! Here's what you need to know, before you go: 🗓️ Friday, Sept 13, 2024 @ 7:30 PM 📍 Cambridge HS Stadium, 2845 Bethany Bend, Milton, GA 30004 📢 Cambridge Stadium Guidelines: -Clear Bag Policy -No Re-Entry -No Outside Food or Drink -Students 8th grade & younger must be with a parent/guardian (max 4 kids per 1 adult unless all siblings) 🎟️ Digital Tickets ONLY on GoFAN: https://gofan.co/event/1687539?schoolId=GA51112 Our CHS Cheerleaders will be selling $1 tattoos and $2 spirit ribbons during their visits to CELA, & CPES on game days! Fridays = BLACK & GOLD spirit! Go Jackets! 💛🖤🐝 #GoJackets #JacketPride #FridaysForBlackAndGold

CHS HOMECOMING 2024 | October 7-12🐝 Congratulations to Calhoun High's homecoming nominees! Grades 9-11 will choose one of these young ladies to represent their respective grades on the field during halftime festivities. We are so excited for all the fun activities planned and look forward to seeing everyone come together to show their Yellow Jacket pride! #TogetherWeSwarm #ProudToBeAYellowJacket

Calhoun Athletics Cancellations for Thursday, Sept. 12: 🐝 CMS Softball @ LaFayette – Canceled As of now, CMS Cross Country @ Heritage and CHS 9th Grade Football (home vs. Allatoona) are still scheduled. Stay tuned for updates. Go Jackets! #proudtobeayellowjacket

Today, we honor the heroes and remember the lives lost on 9/11. United We Stand. Together We Swarm, with gratitude to those who serve, inspiring strength and resilience in our community and beyond! #NeverForget 🇺🇸🐝

Attention CCS students - Unleash your creativity in the upcoming 2024 GA Leaders of Educational Technology Cybersecurity Poster Contest! All K-12 students can participate for a shot at amazing prizes and a special opportunity to meet State School Superintendent Richard Woods! 📅 Contest opens October 1 and ends November 1, 2024. Visit https://www.calhounschools.org/documents/students/glet-poster-contest-2024/695388 for more information! #GLETContest #ProudToBeAYellowJacket

Monday, September 9, 2024: Calhoun Middle School moved to a brief non - threat code yellow lockdown in order to transport a student to the main office and stop movement in the hallways. There is no threat to student safety and CMS has resumed a normal schedule. There continues to be false information circulating on social media. Should you have a concern or question, please direct the question to ccs@calhounschools.org or the building principal.

REMINDER: As we kick off our Strategic Planning efforts in partnership with GLISI, Calhoun City Schools' first Community Listening Session is tonight, Thursday, September 5, from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at The Calhoun Depot! We encourage everyone to join us in person as we discuss strategic planning, student success, and the future of education at Calhoun City Schools. 💬 While we hope to see you at the session, our community survey is also live for additional input. Scan the QR code below or visit ccsstrategicplan.com to share your thoughts. Your feedback is invaluable to us! 🐝

Future businessman and CES 6th grader, Camden Reynolds, wowed the CCS System Leadership team yesterday with his presentation of an RFID tracking system for car rider pickup! Following Camden’s impressive presentation, the team discussed key topics, including the launch of our 2025-2030 strategic planning process and upcoming community events for gathering input. In partnership with GLISI, we will host our first community listening session this evening, September 5, from 6-7:30 PM at the Calhoun Depot. Every five years, Calhoun City Schools embarks on a strategic planning process to ensure we continue fostering student success in all areas, supporting the whole child. Together with our community, we are committed to inspiring and empowering all students to reach their fullest potential. United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #proudtobeayellowjacket

Calhoun Elementary’s Principal, Hope Stephenson, recently visited our Youngest Jackets at the CELA to read to PreK students. She brought her furry companion, Jake, to meet the Brown Bears, Khaki Koalas, and Bronze Beavers classes, who have been learning about pets. The students were excited to engage and learn through this enjoyable experience. It was a great day filled with smiles and a wagging tail! 📚🐾 United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #proudtobeayellowjacket

🐝🏈 The Calhoun Yellow Jackets vs. Cartersville football game this Friday (9/6) will now kick off at 8:00 PM due to televised coverage on Peachtree TV! Join us for 🇺🇸Military Night🇺🇸 where all active duty, retired military service members, and first responders get in FREE with ID. Gates will open at 6:15 PM. Tickets available online at GoFan or at the gate with cash. Let’s fill the stands and show our Jacket pride! #WAC 🐝 United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #proudtoebayellowjacket