Congratulations to CPS 3rd grader McKenzie Walraven — the 2025 Young Georgia Authors STATE Winner for her amazing piece, "The Valentine Tissue Box"!
We are incredibly proud of McKenzie’s creativity, hard work, and passion for writing that carried her all the way to the top! The Young Georgia Authors competition highlights the best young writers across the state, and McKenzie’s talent truly shined. What an incredible achievement to celebrate! 🐝✍️
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🐝 Athletics Weekly Schedule | April 21-26, 2025
Come out and cheer on the Jackets as spring sports enter region and state playoff competition this week! #proudtobeayellowjacket
Congratulations to CHS senior Wes Taylor on signing his letter of intent to continue his academic and baseball career at Berry College! ⚾️ We’re proud of all your hard work and can’t wait to see what you accomplish at the next level. 🐝 #GoJackets #GoVikings
Get ready for a summer full of learning, exploration, and fun! From athletics to hands-on CTAE experiences, our camps are the perfect way for kids to discover new interests, build skills, and make memories.
Please note: All Calhoun Community Education camps are open to everyone — except for our Rising Pre-K, 1st, and 7th Grade Transition Camps, which are reserved for CCS students to help them start their next school year with confidence and success.
🔗 Register today: https://securepayment.link/calhounschools/summer-camps/
Thank you to AllStar Fireworks and Scott Lunsford for partnering with Calhoun Schools Visual Arts to bring new life to their logo mural! We’re grateful for community support that gives our students the opportunity to showcase their talents. #ProudToBeAYellowJacket
Congratulations to our 2025–2026 CHS Marching Yellow Jackets Drum Majors, Color Guards, and Majorettes! We’re proud of you and can’t wait to see you shine on the field this fall! 🐝🎶 #ProudToBeAYellowJacket
Congratulations to CHS artist students for earning recognition in the Congressional Art Contest!
Erick Jaramillo placed 2nd with his piece, "Que Dijo?" and we recognize the outstanding efforts of Jamara Applin, Ana Vicente Vicente, and Gwendolyn Randolph.
Great job, Calhoun Schools Visual Arts! #proudtobeayellowjacket
Before the break, our Youngest Jackets at Calhoun Early Learning Academy explored big dreams during Career Day! From healthcare and public safety to culinary arts and construction, students enjoyed hands-on experiences in a variety of careers.
Calhoun High School CTAE students and teachers teamed up with dedicated community heroes to lead engaging stations and spark curiosity in our future Jackets. We are incredibly thankful for those who took the time to share their expertise and inspire our future leaders! #CareerDay #CTAEdelivers #ProudToBeAYellowJacket
Celebrating Assistant Principal's Week 💛🐝
Spring Break may have delayed the celebration, but we’re excited to honor our amazing Assistant Principals all week long! Join us in recognizing the heart and hustle of our incredible APs—thank you for making a difference every day! #ProudToBeAYellowJacket
We’re excited to welcome our Jackets back tomorrow, Monday, April 14! Hope everyone had a fun and refreshing Spring Break! 🐝 #ProudToBeAYellowJacket
Happy Spring Break, Jackets! We hope you enjoy a fun, safe, and relaxing week to refresh and recharge. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, April 14.
Career Day @ CELA - Thursday, April 3
15 All-State Honors for CHS Swim & Dive, selected by the Georgia High School Swim Coaches Association committee for 1-3A teams! Proud of our Yellow Jackets for making waves this season. Big congrats to Coach Charles Todd—Region Coach of the Year! 🐝
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Congratulations to CHS multi-sport standout Jake Jordan on signing his letter of intent with Shorter University! We’re proud to see him continue his academic and baseball journey at the next level. 🐝⚾ #GoJackets #GoHawks
Celebrating our Yellow Jacket Soccer seniors! 🐝 We’re so proud of the CHS Class of 2025 and the dedication they’ve shown this season. Finish strong—once a Jacket, always a Jacket!
United We Stand. Together We Swarm!
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Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 💛🐝
Today we celebrate the incredible paraprofessionals who support, guide, and inspire our students every day. Your dedication does not go unnoticed—thank you for being an essential part of our Yellow Jacket family! United We Stand. Together We Swarm. #ProudToBeAYellowJacket
Congratulations to our talented seniors for placing in the Women’s Club Northwest District Student Art Competition! All four pieces are advancing to the state level—great job! Way to represent with creativity and excellence! #ProudToBeAYellowJacket
🥇 Aris Herrera Monroy – “Como Finjo Esto?”
🥈 Emily Sanchez – “Interwoven Souls”
🥉 Nathalie DeLeon – “Grace of the Ocean”
🏅 Dana Vo – “Quiet Terror”
🐝🗓️ Athletics Weekly Schedule
Senior Night for CHS Track, Tennis & Baseball this week! Come out, show your support, and cheer on our Jackets! #proudtobeayellowjacket
📅 April Attendance Tip of the Month
Spring Break is just around the corner! Let’s finish the week strong, take time to relax and recharge, and come back ready to close out the year at our best.
✅ Attendance is especially important during the final six weeks of school. Teachers will be reviewing and preparing students for final assessments—every day matters. Let’s make it count! #ProudToBeAYellowJacket
Calhoun Online Learning Academy (COLA) is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 school year. COLA offers a flexible, innovative learning experience with individualized plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each student.
Current Calhoun City Schools students entering grades 7–12 are eligible to apply. Families must complete the Returning Student Online Registration before submitting a COLA application.
🗓 COLA Application Deadline: May 9, 2025
🔗 Apply now: https://www.calhounschools.org/o/cola/page/cola-application
For questions regarding COLA, please contact Melanie Harwell, Director of Online Learning & Student Information, at harwellm@calhounschools.org. #proudtobeayellowjacket
