Calhoun City Schools

EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS — Across Calhoun City Schools

From our youngest learners to our graduating seniors, we’re proud to recognize top student growth across our schools, reflecting our mission to inspire all students to become lifelong learners in the pursuit of excellence.

🐝 CHS | Grades 9–12

📈 Top MAP ELA Growth:
Lit/Comp I: Ginger Rudd
Lit/Comp II: Kelli DeGuire
Lit/Comp III: Michael Hillman

📈 Top MAP Math Growth:
Algebra: Kelli Fowler
Geometry: Brandon Ayers
Adv. Algebra: Patti Gilmer

Proud to celebrate the growth of all Jackets, made possible by our dedicated teachers. Our students are launching into college, careers, and beyond! 🐝

“It’s a Hit!” 🎶🌟

CPS 1st graders took the stage and knocked it out of the park with an unforgettable performance earlier this week. Great job, Jackets! 🐝 #ExcellenceInTheArts #OurHeartOurFuture

EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS — Across Calhoun City Schools

Building on strong growth across our schools, we’re recognizing top student progress based on fall-to-spring NWEA MAP Growth results.

🐝 CMS | Grades 7–8

📈 Top MAP ELA Growth:
7th Grade: Crystal Davis
8th Grade: Cassie LeBoeuf

📈 Top MAP Math Growth:
7th Grade: Shalina Jackson
8th Grade: Shannon Engel

Proud to celebrate our CMS students as they continue growing and reaching new levels of excellence! 🐝 #ExcellenceInAcademics #OurHeartOurFuture

EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS — Across Calhoun City Schools

Continuing to celebrate top student growth across our schools based on fall-to-spring results from the NWEA MAP Growth assessment.

🐝 CES | Grades 4–6

📈 Top MAP ELA Growth:
4th Grade: Taylor McDougal
5th Grade: Michelle Noffsinger
6th Grade: Susan Squires

📈 Top MAP Math Growth:
4th Grade: Zach Mendence
5th Grade: Jana Towe & Jamie Williams (tie)
6th Grade: Brandi Howard

Proud to celebrate our CES students as they continue growing in excellence! 🐝
#ExcellenceInAcademics #OurHeartOurFuture

EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS — Across Calhoun City Schools
Join us in celebrating top student growth across our schools based on fall-to-spring results from the NWEA MAP Growth assessment.

🐝 CPS | Grades 1–3
📈 Top MAP ELA Growth:
1st Grade: Cindy Thornton
2nd Grade: Crystal Shelton
3rd Grade: Meredith Banta

📈 Top MAP Math Growth:
1st Grade: Destiny Evans
2nd Grade: Kara Payne
3rd Grade: Meredith Banta & Amy Wright (tie)

Proud to celebrate our CPS students growing, achieving, and building momentum! 🐝
#ExcellenceInAcademics #OurHeartOurFuture

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! The heartbeat behind it all—thank you for everything you do! 💛🐝 #OurHeartOurFuture

SWEET 16 BOUND! Lady Jackets keep the rally going (5-0) as they advance in the AAA State Playoffs. 🐝🎾 #GoJackets

EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS — Across Calhoun City Schools Celebrating top student growth at each grade level across our schools, based on fall-to-spring results from the NWEA MAP Growth assessment. Alongside our school and district leadership, we’re proud to recognize the teachers and students leading the way in ELA and Math!

🐝 CELA | Kindergarten
📈 Top MAP Math Growth: Kim Dant & Quincy Nation (tie)
📈 Top MAP ELA Growth: Nikki King

So proud to celebrate our youngest Jackets as they build a strong foundation for lifelong learning and excellence! 🐝 #ExcellenceInAcademics #OurHeartOurFuture

REGION CHAMPS 🐝🏆 CHS Boys Track & Field bring home the title! Girls finish strong as Region Runner-Up. #GoJackets #WAC

REGION CHAMPIONS 🐝🎾🏆

A clean 3-0 sweep over Heritage seals the title for the Lady Jackets. Congratulations, players and coaches! #WAC

CHS Boys are in the finals now at the Calhoun Rec Tennis Center. Come out and support!

Proud to highlight the individuals who serve on our School Governance Teams and support student success.

🐝 Meet Blake Silvers
CHS Alum, Class of 2000
Community Member | 4 Years on SGT

💬 CCS in one word: Home
Since starting my Jacket Journey in Kindergarten in 1987, Calhoun City Schools has been home to my family, and it remains so today through my wife’s role as an educator and our three daughters, who were born to be Yellow Jackets.

Thank you for your leadership and commitment to our students and schools!
#GoJackets #OurHeartOurFuture

CHS BASEBALL 2026 REGION CHAMPIONS! 🐝⚾️🏆

Calhoun Baseball claims the 7-AAA title for the first time in 12 years with a dominant 12-0 victory. Proud of this team and coaches. Way to go, Jackets! #WAC

Proud to highlight the individuals who serve on our School Governance Teams and support student success. 🐝

Meet Samantha Altmann
Parent | 2 Years on SGT

💬 CCS in one word: Excellence
💬 What CCS means to me: Confidence that my child is receiving an excellent education with incredible opportunities

Thank you for your leadership and commitment to our students and schools!
#GoJackets #OurHeartOurFuture

At Calhoun City Schools, our School Governance Teams play an important role in supporting our schools and strengthening our community. These teams help guide decisions, set goals, and keep a strong focus on student success.

🐝 Meet Meagan Walraven
CHS Alum, Class of 2003
Parent | 5 Years on SGT

💬 CCS in one word: Tradition
💬 Favorite tradition: Homecoming Week

Thank you for your leadership and service to our schools! #GoJackets #OurHeartOurFuture

Celebrating our Calhoun Primary School 1st place grade-level Spelling Bee winners! 🐝

CPS students in grades 1–3 recently showcased their spelling skills in classroom spelling bees. Using the Scripps National Spelling Bee word lists, top spellers from each homeroom advanced to grade-level competitions, tackling words like signal, acrobat, recipe, and incredible.

We’re proud of these students for spelling their way to the top. Great job, Jackets!
#ExcellenceInAcademics #OurHeartOurFuture

This is where a love for learning begins! At Calhoun City Schools, our youngest learners at Calhoun Early Learning Academy are building more than just skills, they’re building confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning that lasts a lifetime. From Baby Bees to Kindergarten, every step is intentional, nurturing, and rooted in excellence, preparing students not just for the next grade, but for the future. Experience the Jacket Journey and schedule a school tour today. 🐝 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/ccs-schooltour

Celebrating our Assistant Principals as we return from spring break! 💛🐝
Thank you for your leadership, support, and the difference you make in our schools each day!

We missed you, Jackets! 🐝 Hope everyone enjoyed a fun and relaxing spring break. Excited to welcome you back tomorrow, Monday, April 13!