Calhoun City Schools

While September is Attendance Awareness Month, our district’s pledge is to create a culture of achievement for every student, every day, all year long! 🐝

Good attendance = brighter futures! Every day counts. Building the habit of good attendance helps students learn, grow, and succeed.

Be present on Sept. 30 for our Perfect Attendance Day Challenge in memory of Mr. Paul Campbell. #OurHeartOurFuture

Need childcare during school breaks? Register your child today for Calhoun Community Education’s Jacket Jamboree day-camp, available on school closure and holiday break days.

Learn more here: https://www.calhounschools.org/o/calhoun/page/jacket-jamboree-summer-school-closures

CHS softball = region SWEEP over Adairsville tonight with 2 big wins for the Lady Jackets! Great job! #WAC 🐝🥎

Mark your calendars: All CCS students will have their first Virtual Learning Day on Friday, Sept. 19. #OurHeartOurFuture

🐝 View the full calendar for important dates here: https://www.calhounschools.org/page/school-information

🐝Weekly Lineup | Sept. 8–13 #GoJackets

JACKETS YOUTH NIGHT 🐝 Join us this Friday, September 12, at The Reeve as Calhoun Football takes on Cambridge!

All CCE football players, cheerleaders, Twirl-O-Whirl campers, along with Calhoun Rec and Youth Football players, cheerleaders, and majorettes are invited to take part in pre-game festivities. Future Jackets will run through the helmet and be recognized on Hal Lamb Field. #GoJackets

📍 Participants meet in the CMS gym by 6:45 PM
🎟 Kids participating free | Parents $10 (GoFan or cash at the gate)
👥 All K-8 students must be accompanied by an adult. For safety, kids cannot gather behind the bleachers or in walkways and must remain in the stands during the game.

Get your tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/GA4868

WHAT A GAME. After a 2-hour lightning delay, the Jackets battled hard until 1 AM, falling just short to the Canes, 35–38. Always proud to be a Yellow Jacket! 🐝 Rest up, Jacket Nation - Youth Night at The Reeve is next week!

Calhoun Football hits the road to Cartersville tonight! 🐝🏈 Jacket Nation, show up loud & proud! #GoJackets #WAC

Reminder:
‼️ Clear bag policy
🎟 Online tickets ONLY at GoFan: https://gofan.co/event/3806703?schoolId=GA4868

The Calhoun High School FFA/Agriculture program will have mums available beginning Wednesday, September 10th. Preorder today or visit the CHS Greenhouse during open hours to make your selection. Sizes Available • 8” (3-Quart) pots • 12” (3.5-Gallon) pots Greenhouse Hours / Pick-Up Times • Sept. 10: 1:00–4:30 PM • Sept. 11: 9:30 AM–4:00 PM • Sept. 12: 9:00 AM–5:30 PM Preorder here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehr6ptM6ASQchxid3c2MOr0cBmSEq9EGqybMMJGAkvFqubxg/viewform Thank you for supporting the CHS FFA/Agriculture program! Questions? Contact Trish Williams at williamst@calhounschools.org.

CELA Kindergarten adventures🦙📚 The Lavender Llamas had the best time with Ms. Amy in the Media Center today, learning book care tips and creating their own colorful bookmarks. A great start to their reading journey. Here’s to many stories ahead! #OurHeartOurFuture

🇺🇸 Calhoun City Schools proudly invites veterans, active-duty service members, families, and local organizations to join the 2nd Annual Veterans Day Parade! Join us as we honor our community heroes, past and present, for their service and sacrifice.

🗓Save the Date: Tuesday, November 11th
🎖Scan the QR code or use the link below to sign up and be part of this special tribute: https://forms.gle/Rx23APbYK1Rg5qdD9

🐝 Weekly Schedule | Sept. 2-6
Come cheer on your Yellow Jackets!

🎟 Get your All-Sports Pass for unlimited entry to all CMS & CHS home, regular season events. Purchase online at GoFan.com or stop by the CCS Central Office or CHS Jackets’ Nest School Store.

Best Value - Family 4-Pack: $400
Student Pass: $75 | Non-Student Pass: $150
#GoJackets

Reminder: No school today - Monday, September 1st, for the Labor Day holiday. We will welcome students and staff back on Tuesday, September 2nd. Enjoy the long weekend! #OurHeartOurFuture

Jackets WIN! 🐝🏈

🐝 Calhoun Football hits the road to Westminster tonight! FREE admission—let’s pack the stands, Jacket Nation! #GoJackets #OurHeartOurFuture

📍1424 W. Paces Ferry Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30327
Fan Parking: Use parking deck/areas as directed by security.
🎟 Stadium opens at 6:30 PM. No tickets required for tonight’s game.
🏈 Kick-off at 7:30 PM

🚧 Heads up, Jacket Nation! Due to construction, all non-CHS varsity football games will use the North Gate for entry. We appreciate your support and patience! Go Jackets! 🐝

Reminder: No school on Monday, September 1st, for the Labor Day holiday. We will welcome students and staff back on Tuesday, September 2nd.

Enjoy the long weekend!
#OurHeartOurFuture

During tonight’s Board of Education meeting, the Staff Members and Teachers of the Year for 2025-2026 were recognized from each school. Among them, Jamie Williams was honored as the CES Teacher of the Year and also received the title of System Teacher of the Year. These outstanding leaders will be celebrated during the pre-game Homecoming festivities on Friday, October 3rd.

Additionally, Jeffrey Floyd was recognized for his heroic actions in performing the Heimlich maneuver on a bystander, which likely saved their life. Thank you to our BOE for always celebrating the excellence of our students and staff. #OurHeartOurFuture

Calhoun Community Education 5 & 6 year old basketball league🏀 A brand new season is almost here! New skills, new friends, and a new challenge for little ballers! Registration opens September 5 — don’t miss it! 🔗 https://www.calhounschools.org/o/calhoun/page/basketball