Calhoun College & Career Academy

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

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

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

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.

🇺🇸 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

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

📲 Stay connected with Calhoun City Schools! Download our app today and update to the latest version so you never miss important teacher or school messages.

Get ready, Jackets! Tomorrow is the first Black & Gold Friday of the year. Show off that Jacket pride! 🐝 #OurHeartOurFuture #GoJackets

🐝 Bee-lieve it — we’re back! 💛

The swarm has returned, and back-to-school looks good on you, Jackets!
We’re ready to lead with heart and excellence as we kick off a new year together.

#OurHeartOurFuture

New this year: Calhoun City Schools is now using Rooms for all parent/teacher communication! Easily connect with your child’s teacher—right inside the CCS app.

📲 Follow the steps in the graphic to get started! Be sure to download the CCS app for messages, events, and more—all in one place!
➡ Parents/Guardians: Log in using your cell phone number.
🎓 Students: Log in using their CCS Google email (ccsjackets).

#OurHeartOurFuture

It’s almost time, Jackets! Open House is TOMORROW—Thursday, July 31st! Check your school’s schedule for orientation times and grade-level drop-ins. We can’t wait to welcome you back! 💛🐝

🎒 First day of school: Tuesday, August 5th.
➡ For all things back to school, visit our website: https://www.calhounschools.org/page/school-information

#OurHeartOurFuture

Our incredible principals are leading the swarm with heart, purpose, and so much Jacket pride! 💛🐝 With teachers diving into Day 2 of pre-planning, the energy across our schools is buzzing—and we’re gearing up for the best year yet at Calhoun City Schools!

We can’t wait to welcome new and familiar faces at Open House this Thursday!
For all things back to school ➡️ https://www.calhounschools.org/page/school-information

#OurHeartOurFuture #GoJackets

Back to School is just around the corner, Jackets! 🐝 Scan the QR code or visit www.calhounschools.org/page/school-information to find everything you need to start the year strong—arrival times, supply lists, Open House info, calendars, and more. 📅 The first day of school is Tuesday, August 5. Let’s make it the best year yet! #OurHeartOurFuture

Prioritizing School Safety | CHS Assistant Principals Franco Perkins and Misty Lewis recently attended the Georgia Homeland Security School Safety Conference in St. Simons Island, joining school leaders and safety personnel from across the state. The conference focused on proactive strategies to enhance school safety, covering legislative updates, substance and gang prevention, mental health awareness, and crisis and facility management. Representatives from GEMA, the Secret Service, and other state and federal agencies provided valuable insights. At Calhoun City Schools, student safety remains a top priority as we continue learning, planning, and collaborating to protect our Jacket family. Thank you, Mr. Perkins and Mrs. Lewis, for your leadership and commitment to school safety!

Dr. Brandi Hayes Named Georgia ACTE Administrator of the Year — Again! Dr. Brandi Hayes, Director of College and Career Programs for Calhoun City Schools and CEO of the Calhoun College and Career Academy, has once again been honored as the Georgia ACTE Administrator of the Year! We are proud to celebrate her outstanding leadership and continued commitment to advancing college and career readiness for all students. #CTAEdelivers #JacketPride #FutureReady

🐝🗓 Open House is Thursday, July 31st! Check the schedule for orientation times for transition students and grade-level drop-in times. The first day of school is Tuesday, August 5th.

📚 AP Summer Coursework is now available for CHS students. Check your course list and get a head start. Students must sign in with their ccsjackets Google account to access documents. Courses not listed do not have summer assignments. 🌐 Visit: www.calhounschools.org/o/chs/page/advanced-placement

CHS Class of 2025 — your futures are shining bright! 🎓✨ Your next chapter starts now, and we’re cheering you on every step of the way. We’re so proud of each and every one of you! 🐝 Take a look at the results from our Senior Post-Secondary Survey ⬇️ #ClassOf2025 #JacketJourney #ProudToBeAYellowJacket #FutureReady

2.5 DAYS LEFT! 🐝 🎓 The last day of school is this Friday, May 23. Don’t forget: ✔️ Early dismissal schedules ✔️ Graduation info ✔️ KEEP after-school care available at CELA & CPS/CES until 6 PM Scan the QR codes for all the details at your fingertips. Let’s finish strong, Jackets! #ProudToBeAYellowJacket #LastWeekOfSchool

REMINDER | Join us tonight at 6:00 PM as we celebrate our amazing 2025 retirees and their lasting impact! 💛🐝 📍 CHS Media College & Career Center #ProudToBeAYellowJacket #ThankYouRetirees