Support the Class of 2024 – Order a mouthwatering Boston butt for just $40 today! For orders, reach out to a CHS senior or Senior Advisor, Skylar Benham at benhams@calhounschools.org.
Order deadline: Monday, Dec. 11 at noon, pickup on Wednesday, December 13.
Mark your calendars! Apply to College Day is on Wednesday, November 8th. November is Apply to College Month, and seniors can take advantage of waived application fees at Georgia schools. Plus, don't miss the opportunity to meet with military recruiters on campus to learn about different branches.
View the full list of GA schools waiving application fees here - https://www.gafutures.org/college-planning/apply-to-college-initiative/application-fee-waivers/
It's National School Psychologist Week, we're recognizing our #CCSHeroes who wholeheartedly support our students' well-being. The team's dedication and compassion are truly appreciated! #ThankYou 💛🐝
The Calhoun cross country boys and girls teams swarmed on Friday in the 5A GHSA State Cross Country Championship. The weather was cold, and the competition was fierce. Freshman Demetrius Clavino led the way for the Jackets with a time of 17:41 in his first state race on the hilly course. Leyver Mendez set a personal PR of 18:05 with a big performance, while Xavier Hinojosa overcame a tough start to have a big day. Israel Lopez, Walker Hurd, Anthony Velazquez, and Riley Sutton all set course PRs to finish the season. The boys improved their team average on the course from last season's finish by almost two minutes and finished 19th. Carolynn Dooley led the girls squad with a 62nd place finish and time of 21:48. Juniors Giulianna Lopez and Meleana Adcock excelled for the Lady Jackets with course PRs. Maggie Malone, Debora Lopez, Beyonce Brito, and Citlalli Vigil Jaime finished the final race strong. The girls placed 26th and improved their team average by approximately three minutes from the previous season. The Jackets will return most runners and hope to carry the momentum from this season into their new region next fall. #GoJackets
Join us for the encore performance! The CHS Marching Yellow Jackets' final halftime show of the year is tomorrow night (11/6) 6pm at The Reeve . Let's fill the stands and show our support! 🎷🐝 🎶
Senior Parents - Join us this Thursday (11/2) at 6 pm in the Calhoun Performing Arts Center for FAFSA Night. Get updates on this year's FAFSA and prepare for its December opening.
The CHS Class of 2024 has been busy exploring post-secondary options this fall. Students attended events like the Georgia College Probe Tour, Skilled Trade Expo, and GNTC Rome Campus preview day. They've met with college admissions counselors, explored technical programs, and learned about apprenticeship opportunities in northwest Georgia.
Mrs. Arnold recently discussed GEORGIA MATCH with our seniors. They're researching their matched institutions in preparation for Apply to College Day on November 8th. Military recruiters will also be on campus that day to provide information about various military branches. Stay tuned for more details on Georgia schools waiving application fees in November!
Great job by the CHS Key Club to assemble care packages for Mountain Top Boys’ Home in a community service project!
It's Game Day, Jacket Nation! Join us at Cass as our Jackets battle the Colonels in the season's final region game. Be there, be loud, be proud! Kickoff at 7:30 PM, gates open at 6 PM. Go Jackets! #WAC 🐝🏈
📍Cass High School - 1000 Colonel Way, White, GA 30184
🎟️ Tickets will cost $8 (GoFan or cash at the gate) - https://gofan.co/event/1194363?schoolId=GA4877
STATE BOUND: Calhoun High School cross country swarmed on Tuesday at the Region 7-AAAAA Championship and finished fourth in both the boys and girls varsity races to qualify for the GHSA State Championship Meet. This extended their streak of state appearances for both the boys and girls to more than a decade. Carolynn Dooley separated from the pack to win the girls varsity race and back to back region individual titles with her time of 20:43. Freshman Demetrius Clavino fought hard the last mile to win the boys varsity race and secure the individual region title with a time of 16:37. This is the first time in CHS history that individuals on both the boys and girls teams won the region championship race.
Giuliana Lopez and Meleana Adcock both set personal bests for the girls and were followed by outstanding performances from Beyonce Brito, Maggie Malone, Citlalli Vigil Jaime. Xavier Hinojosa set a PR of 17:24 to earn a medal. Leyver Mendez, Israel Lopez, Anthony Velazquez, Walker Hurd, and Riley Sutton finished soon after with strong kicks. Kathryn Land, an 8th grade student, won the JV girls race and was followed by a top ten finish from fellow eighth-grader Saira Mendoza. Kevin Jacobo was the leader for the boys JV team with a 4th place medal finish. The Jackets punched their ticket to state and will travel to Carrollton for the GHSA State Championship Meet on Friday, November 3rd. #GoJackets 🐝💨
At tonight's board meeting, the Coral Starfish, Ms. Amy Smith's kindergarten class, led us with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation, setting the tone for an evening filled with exciting updates from administration about our schools and district-level initiatives. #CCSHeroes #DiscoverTheHeroWithinYou
Calhoun High School students excel at FCCLA Region 1 Rally! CHS students are diving into National Programs, Carnival Games, and The Art of Juggling Time. These Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students were also able to give back by collecting dental supplies for Backpack Blessings! A special congrats to our competition winners at Chattooga High School: Beyoncé Brito (3rd Place, Cupcake Decorating), Briana Silvey (1st Place, Toys That Teach), and Summer Dover and Jaxin Spivey (Membership Recruitment Display). #FCCLA #CCSHeroes #DiscoverTheHeroWithinYou
Gage Leonard and Quinn Smith, both Calhoun High 2022 graduates, faced off in the Navy vs Air Force football game on Saturday. These Jackets continue to inspire excellence, both on and off the field. 🐝 #CalhounAlumni #JacketsInspireExcellence #CCSHeroes
Calhoun Elementary School had an incredible day at the Trion Cross Country race on Friday, showcasing their exceptional talent and determination!
Impressive results: 6th-grade girls: 1st, 6th-grade boys: 1st, 5th-grade girls: 2nd, 5th-grade boys: 1st, 4th-grade girls: 1st, 4th-grade boys: 2nd.
Back at school, the entire CES community gathered to welcome these victorious athletes with cheers and high fives! It's moments like these that remind us why we take pride in being a Yellow Jacket! #YellowJacketPride #WAC 🏆🐝💨
Don't miss out on the CHS Baseball 3rd Annual Halloween Hustle 5K! Register online now or in person tomorrow morning (10/21). Extra shirts are available and an additional order will be made. 🎃👻🐝⚾️
🏃♂️ 9:00am start
⏰ 7:30am check in/registration begins
📍 CHS - Yellow Jacket Drive
➡️ calhounhomerunclub.net/halloween-hustle
The Calhoun Middle School Cross-Country team finished out a successful season last Thursday at the BGSMAA Region Championships at Hurricane Alley in Cartersville. The boys fought hard to secure a 2nd place finish and were named Region Runner Up! The girls rallied to a 4th overall finish with 7th grade star Sammy Hinojosa finishing 2nd place overall to secure yet another medal with a personal record time of 11:31!
For the boys, CMS 8th grader, Dayman Perez had a strong day finishing in 6th with a PR time of 11:44. Rolfi DeLeon-Simon finished in 12th with a 12:21, and Ethan Worley rounded out the top 20 to medal with his PR of 12:46! Ayden Lampe, David Cisneros-Orozco, & Jaxson Duke all contributed to the team finish.
Lady Jackets' 6th grader Sloane Barasoain had her personal record and led the girls with a blazing time of 12:25. 8th grader Kathryn Land finished in 8th place with a PR of 13:04. She was followed by strong performances from Olivia Moore, Saira Mendoza-Melgar, Jaiden Dobson, Kamryn Kendrick,& Daphne Torres.
Congratulation on a great season CMS! #WAC
Calhoun High School cross country returned from fall break and jumped into action at the Fast Break Challenge in Ringgold, Georgia, against approximately 30 teams from North Georgia and East Tennessee. The boys fought hard to secure a 5th-place finish, and the girls rallied to a 15th overall finish. Freshman star Demetrius Clavino finished second to secure yet another medal with a time of 16:19. Sophomore leader Xavier Hinojosa rallied in the second half of the race to finish 14th with a time of 17:28. Anthony Velazquez, Leyver Mendez, Walker Hurd, Kevin Jacobo, and Riley Sutton all contributed to the team finish. Junior Carolynn Dooley ran strong and led the girls with a time of 21:58. She was followed by strong performances from Giulianna Lopez, Meleana Adcock, Beyonce Brito, Maggie Malone, Citlalli Vigil Jaime, and Debora Lopez. Israel Lopez led the JV team and medaled with a 5th-place finish. Israel Lopez also returned to action to medal in JV.
The Jackets will aim to Swarm in the Region 7-AAAAA Championship on Tuesday (10/24) at Dellinger Park in Cartersville.
Jackets win 48-13 over Woodland for Senior Night! We love our Seniors💛🐝 #GoJackets
SENIOR NIGHT | Jacket fans, we look forward to seeing you this evening for CHS Senior Night, as we celebrate our outstanding football, cheer, band, and video production seniors! 🎓🏈📣🎶🎥 Gates open at 6:00 pm, with recognitions at 6:55 pm and toe meets rubber at 7:30 pm vs Woodland. #GoJackets 🐝
🎟️ Cash tickets may be purchased at the gate or online at GoFan: https://gofan.co/event/1034841?schoolId=GA4868
▶ Live stream on NFHS Network: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/calhoun-high-school-calhoun-ga/gam60bac78c07/
Good luck to our CHS Lady Jackets as they face off with Cartersville this afternoon in the Softball Region Championship! First pitch set for 5:30 pm. #WAC 🐝🥎
📍Cartersville Baseball Complex - 11 Sugar Valley Rd, Cartersville, GA 30120
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS | CHS football travels to Hiram this evening, with kickoff at 7:30 pm and gates opening at 6:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you there, loud and proud, Jacket Nation! #GoJackets 🐝🏈
📍 Hiram High School (702 Virgie Ballentine Dr., Hiram, GA 30141)
🎟 Tickets may be purchased using only the digital ticket link attached (Ticket Spicket - https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/25d493da-cdca-4ddc-9ace-bc94276a72e5/events/5436a1ed-26ca-4722-b753-c7f23e06277a)
