Calhoun City Schools

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

Attendance Tips✔ Every day counts, Jackets! 🐝 Mark your calendars for our Perfect Attendance Day Challenge on Friday, September 27. The top three grade levels with the highest attendance will win an ice cream party! #SchoolAttendance United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #ProudToBeAYellowJacket

Join the Unity Run '24 Kids' Race, presented by AGC Pediatrics, on September 22, 2024, at Gordon Central. Enjoy a fun-filled day with races, prizes, inflatables, food, and more, all for free. Races for kids up to 12 years old! Visit gordoncountyunitedway.org/kidsrun to register now.

CHS Juniors received Class Ring information today, September 3. Students who were unable to attend the class meeting can pick up an information packet in the main office. Jostens representatives will be on campus next Tuesday, September 10, to accept orders and answer any questions.

JACKETS WIN! 🐝🏈📣🥁 Final Score: Calhoun 28 Westminster 20 #proudtobeayellowjacket

Urgent Care Extended Hours During Friday Night Football - AdventHealth Urgent Care at Calhoun City Schools will stay open later during home football games for fans and players. No appointment needed—just walk in! Bring your insurance card and ID. If you're uninsured or out-of-network, self-pay is available. A big thank you to our Partners in Education, AdventHealth, for keeping us safe and supporting Jacket Country! #ProudToBeAYellowJacket 🐝

Who’s ready for some Yellow Jacket Football? We can’t wait to see you at The Reeve, loud and proud, as the Jackets take on Westminster! 🐝 🏆 2014 State Champs Halftime Tribute (meet at the Jumbotron - middle of 2nd quarter) ➡ Did you know? AdventHealth Urgent Care at Calhoun City Schools is open with extended hours during every home game! Walk in for care from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM—no appointment needed. Just bring your insurance card and ID. Let’s stay safe and cheer on our Yellow Jackets! #ProudToBeAYellowJacket