The CMS cross country teams hit the ground running in their first race of the season on Saturday. The boys dashed into 2nd place among 23 teams, while the girls rocked a solid 6th place. Way to race to the finish line! Go Jackets!
Calhoun High School cross country swarmed on Saturday at the 31st Ridge Ferry Invitational along the banks of the Oostanaula River in Rome, Georgia. The boys finished 9th, while the girls placed 17th against competition from Northwest Georgia and Metro Atlanta. Freshman Demetrius Clavino set a freshman school record and secured a medal in his first official high school 5k with a 3rd place finish in a time of 16:15. Junior Carolynn Dooley set a PR of 21:08 and finished 19th to lead the girls.
Additional point earners for the boys included Xavier Hinojosa, Leyver Mendez, Anthony Velazquez, and Walker Hurd. Giulianna Lopez, Beyonce Brito, Citlalli Vigil Jaime, and Debora Lopez all scored for the girls. Israel Lopez, Riley Sutton, Sofia Carreto, and Daniella Sanchez also contributed to the varsity finish. The JV boys finished 6th and were led by Devon Dornan, Joseph Jones, Jason Adcock, Christopher Arnold, and Noah Schutz. The Jackets will run again in Carrollton at the OrthoWest Invitational on September 9th. Great job, Jackets and best of luck this season!
Due to flooding of many roadways throughout the city, please use extreme caution this morning while traveling to school. Buses will operate on schedule but may have some slight delays due to rerouting. All tardies will be excused. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
JACKETS WIN! Calhoun football takes down Carver-Atlanta 40-18 in the Great Atlanta Bash. It's great to be a Yellow Jacket! 🐝🏈
Next Friday (9/1) is Youth Night @ the Reeve vs Creekview.
Catch Jacket football action at the Reeve this Saturday (8/26) as CMS hosts Jefferson at 11am! #GoJackets
Join us tomorrow at the campus for some volleyball action as the Lady Jackets host the Calhoun Invitational Tournament!
CMS Lady Jackets volleyball are gold bracket tournament CHAMPS! They fought hard Saturday and ended the day undefeated! Way to go girls! 🐝🏐
The Calhoun Middle School Lady Jackets opened the Canes Clash Tournament with a decisive 10-3 win over Woodland last night. Mori Henderson, Brayleigh Amos, and Marley Hall led the offensive attack with a combined 7 hits, and Lola Mitchell and Kinzley Kirby added 2 RBI each. Saydi Prokop pitched a great game, and the Jacket defense held strong behind her. The Lady Jackets are back in action in the tournament today as they take on Heritage at 10:30. Go Jackets! 🐝🥎
Lady Jackets softball swarm Cass with a dominant 14-4 victory in region matchup on Thursday! 🐝🥎
CMS football kicked off their season this week. We’re excited to watch these Jackets swarm on the field! 🐝🏈
Congratulations to Calhoun High School alumna McCartney Kessler ('18) for receiving a wild card selection into the US Open Qualifying tennis tournament. After a standout prep career at Calhoun High School, McCartney attended the University of Florida, where she was a two-time All-American and the 2022 Southeastern Conference Women's Tennis Player of the Year. Best of luck to McCartney! Calhoun is cheering for you! #GoJackets 🐝🎾
CMS volleyball is excited to have their season underway. The Lady Jackets cannot wait to rep their new shirts on the court from Calhoun Design Co. Thank you to all for support this season. Let's go Calhoun! 🐝🏐
CHS volleyball served up two big wins on Thursday against Adairsville and Coosa. Way to go, Lady Jackets! #WAC 🐝🏐
CHS XC swarmed on Thursday afternoon at the Rambler 2 Mile Tune Up against ten teams from across Georgia. The girls finished fourth overall and the boys finished third. Carolynn Dooley led the way for the Lady Jackets with a time of 13:04, which secured a 2nd place finish after a finish line battle for first. Freshman Demetrius Clavino won the overall race by almost twenty seconds with a course record time of 10:18. Xavier Hinojosa medaled with a 5th place finish in a time of 11:03. Meleana Adock, Giulianna Lopez, Maggie Malone, Beyonce Brito, Debora Lopez, and Citlalli Vigil Jaime had a big day for the Lady Jackets. Leyver Mendez, Anthony Valazquez, Walker Hurd, Israel Lopez, and Riley Sutton scored or contributed to the team finish. Middle schooler Kathryn Land competed at the JV level and ran the 4th fastest girl time of the day. The Jackets will race again next weekend at the Ridge Ferry Invitational in Rome, GA. Go Jackets! #SWARM #WAC #crosscountry
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CCS is accepting online applications for meal benefits at schoolcafe.com. You may be eligible for free or reduced meals. We encourage everyone to apply as soon as possible to ensure approval before August 3rd. Your child's five-digit lunch number is required for the application; if you do not know this number, please get in touch with your child's school. If applications are not approved before August 3rd, students must pay for meals until approved. Take advantage of this opportunity and apply now.
CHS Student Parking Permit Pick Up | Just a friendly reminder that if you plan to park on campus, you will need to obtain a parking permit. Either you or a guardian may pick up the permit, as long as they are listed on Infinite Campus as a pickup for the student. Please bring your ID when picking up the hang tag for the student. If you are unable to pick up the permit on your scheduled date, they will be available in the CHS main office.
Permit Pick-up will take place in the CHS main lobby, and you may arrive at any time during your scheduled window. Once you have received your permit, please hang the parking permit (hang tag) on the rear-view mirror of the vehicle you registered. Remember, a hang tag must be visible at all times while parking on Campus. If you haven't registered for parking yet, don't worry! You can still do so online and will be notified when your permit is available for pick up. Just remember, a valid Class C or Class D driver’s license is required for parking applications to be approved. We look forward to seeing you on campus!
Required Student Vaccine Forms: Due no later than September 8, 2023
The state of Georgia requires all 7th & 11th grade students to have an updated and current 3231 vaccine form on file with the school nurse. To ensure that your child's vaccine record is up-to-date, please make arrangements with their physician or local health department (706-624-1444).
Please contact Campus School Nurse Lisha Nichelson at nichelsonl@calhounschools.org with any questions.
2023 CHS Football Season Ticket Packages Available 🐝🏈 | Experience Friday Night Lights this season with reserved seating tickets from the Calhoun Athletic Department. Availability is limited, so act fast to secure your spot at The Reeve! Packages are priced at just $85.00. Don't miss an unforgettable football season to cheer on the Jackets!
Contact Taylor Greene at CHS today by calling 706-602-6777 or email at greenet@calhounschools.org.
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