Calling all creative minds, problem solvers, and future innovators! 🐝💻
Does your student love technology, design, or creating something new? The 21st Annual CCS Technology Competition is the perfect opportunity to showcase their skills. Students in grades 3–12 are invited to compete in digital design, robotics, animation, video production, and more. Registration is NOW OPEN!
🎨 LOGO DESIGN CHALLENGE: Create the winning logo to be featured on competition t-shirts and awards, plus receive a $50 gift card and a free t-shirt!
Learn more and sign up today: www.calhounschools.org/o/chs/page/technology-competition
Does your student love technology, design, or creating something new? The 21st Annual CCS Technology Competition is the perfect opportunity to showcase their skills. Students in grades 3–12 are invited to compete in digital design, robotics, animation, video production, and more. Registration is NOW OPEN!
🎨 LOGO DESIGN CHALLENGE: Create the winning logo to be featured on competition t-shirts and awards, plus receive a $50 gift card and a free t-shirt!
Learn more and sign up today: www.calhounschools.org/o/chs/page/technology-competition

Congratulations to the 2026 Red Ribbon Week Art Contest winners! These talented students and their families were recognized last night at the Harris Arts Center, where their artwork is proudly on display. 🎨🐝
Red Ribbon Week is next week, October 26–30! Join us as we celebrate this year’s theme, “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free!”
Check out our dress-up days and get ready to show your spirit as we encourage our Jackets to make positive choices and #BeThere for each other! #RedRibbonWeek2026 #MakeADifference #StayDrugFree
Red Ribbon Week is next week, October 26–30! Join us as we celebrate this year’s theme, “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free!”
Check out our dress-up days and get ready to show your spirit as we encourage our Jackets to make positive choices and #BeThere for each other! #RedRibbonWeek2026 #MakeADifference #StayDrugFree






The Fired Up Food Drive is happening this week! Help us support the VOLUNTARY ACTION CENTER - Hand Up, Inc. and reach our districtwide goal of 20,000 non-perishable food items.
Students, families, and community members can drop off donations at any school front office or the Central Office. Every item counts! Let's #BeThere for our community. 🥫🐝
Students, families, and community members can drop off donations at any school front office or the Central Office. Every item counts! Let's #BeThere for our community. 🥫🐝


What better way to kick off School Bus Safety Week than by recognizing our dedicated bus drivers, who continue to #BeThere for our students each and every day! 🚍💛🐝

Welcome back, Jackets! 🐝 Hope everyone had a great Fall Break. We can’t wait to see you back tomorrow, Monday, Oct. 19! #BeThere

Let’s #BeThere for our community and show what we can do when we come together!
The Voluntary Action Center’s Fired Up Food Drive is October 19–23! Last year, CCS collected more than 12,000 non-perishable food items, and this year, we’re going BIG with a districtwide goal of 20,000! 🥫🐝
The challenge is on! Students are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items throughout the week and help their class, grade level, and school lead the way! We'll share school-specific challenges, competitions, and incentives soon.
Every donation counts, and every item can help a neighbor. Let’s #BeThere and make a BIG impact for the community we call home!
The Voluntary Action Center’s Fired Up Food Drive is October 19–23! Last year, CCS collected more than 12,000 non-perishable food items, and this year, we’re going BIG with a districtwide goal of 20,000! 🥫🐝
The challenge is on! Students are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items throughout the week and help their class, grade level, and school lead the way! We'll share school-specific challenges, competitions, and incentives soon.
Every donation counts, and every item can help a neighbor. Let’s #BeThere and make a BIG impact for the community we call home!


Today we also celebrate the coaches who make a difference far beyond the game!
From our athletic coaches to PE teachers, they teach teamwork, perseverance, and discipline while helping our Jackets grow on and off the field. Thank you for leading, encouraging, and always being there for our student-athletes! 🏆🐝 #BeThere #GoJackets
From our athletic coaches to PE teachers, they teach teamwork, perseverance, and discipline while helping our Jackets grow on and off the field. Thank you for leading, encouraging, and always being there for our student-athletes! 🏆🐝 #BeThere #GoJackets

Update- The Frios party is on Thursday not tomorrow! 🎉
Just a reminder that ALL chocolate fundraiser money is due by tomorrow morning in order for students to receive their prizes. The Frios party is Thursday during lunch, so please send money in if your student has outstanding boxes out (FYI- we have 96 boxes unaccounted for at this time). 🍫
Today is National Instructional Coaches Appreciation Day! 🐝
A special shout-out to our CCS instructional coaches who work behind the scenes to support our teachers, strengthen instruction, and help every Jacket succeed. Thank you for all you do each day to inspire excellence across CCS! #BeThere
A special shout-out to our CCS instructional coaches who work behind the scenes to support our teachers, strengthen instruction, and help every Jacket succeed. Thank you for all you do each day to inspire excellence across CCS! #BeThere

This week’s menu!
View the complete menu here: https://www.schoolcafe.com/
*Subject to change due to food availability.
View the complete menu here: https://www.schoolcafe.com/
*Subject to change due to food availability.

🍂 Fall Break is coming up next week!
There will be no school for students or staff October 12–16.
Need childcare during the break? CCE’s Jacket Jamboree is available for Pre-K through 6th grade students.
Learn more and register here: www.calhounschools.org/o/calhoun/page/jacket-jamboree-summer-school-closures
There will be no school for students or staff October 12–16.
Need childcare during the break? CCE’s Jacket Jamboree is available for Pre-K through 6th grade students.
Learn more and register here: www.calhounschools.org/o/calhoun/page/jacket-jamboree-summer-school-closures

🇺🇸 Join us as we honor our veterans!
Calhoun City Schools is proud to host our 3rd Annual Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11, in Downtown Calhoun!
Veterans and families, local businesses, organizations, and community groups are invited to join us and show support for our veterans.
📚 Early Release Day for CCS students
🎵 Performances begin at 12:30 PM
🇺🇸 Parade begins at 1:30 PM
Register now to participate: https://forms.gle/eRDTkviWGFsxaZ7u6
Let’s come together as a community and #BeThere for our veterans!
Calhoun City Schools is proud to host our 3rd Annual Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11, in Downtown Calhoun!
Veterans and families, local businesses, organizations, and community groups are invited to join us and show support for our veterans.
📚 Early Release Day for CCS students
🎵 Performances begin at 12:30 PM
🇺🇸 Parade begins at 1:30 PM
Register now to participate: https://forms.gle/eRDTkviWGFsxaZ7u6
Let’s come together as a community and #BeThere for our veterans!

Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day! We are beyond grateful for our dedicated custodial staff who work tirelessly to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors. Thank you for all that you do! 💛🐝

October is National Principals Month! Join us in celebrating our school leaders who show up every day for our students, staff, and community. Thank you for your leadership, service, and commitment to excellence across Calhoun City Schools! 💛🐝 #BeThere #NationalPrincipalsMonth #GoJackets

This Wednesday is Perfect Attendance Day! 🐝
As we wrap up Attendance Awareness Month, we’re challenging every Jacket to #BeThere in honor of Mr. Paul, who served Calhoun City Schools with an incredible 50 years of perfect attendance.
Each year on his birthday, we celebrate his legacy by challenging our students to follow his example. Let’s fill every classroom and go for 100% attendance across CCS!
As we wrap up Attendance Awareness Month, we’re challenging every Jacket to #BeThere in honor of Mr. Paul, who served Calhoun City Schools with an incredible 50 years of perfect attendance.
Each year on his birthday, we celebrate his legacy by challenging our students to follow his example. Let’s fill every classroom and go for 100% attendance across CCS!

This week’s menu! View the complete menu here: https://www.schoolcafe.com/
*Subject to change due to food availability.

Proud to celebrate CES Character Club of the Month!
Congratulations to these outstanding students and teacher, Ms. Cindy Futch, for showing what it means to #BeThere for others through #Friendship. Keep leading by example, Jackets!
Thank you to Chick-fil-A Calhoun for continuing to support character development in our schools!
Congratulations to these outstanding students and teacher, Ms. Cindy Futch, for showing what it means to #BeThere for others through #Friendship. Keep leading by example, Jackets!
Thank you to Chick-fil-A Calhoun for continuing to support character development in our schools!

Don’t miss Jacket Fest this Friday!
Bring the whole family out for games, inflatables, a petting zoo, food, and plenty of fun, all while supporting our CHS Career Technical Student Organizations! #CTAEdelivers
📍 CHS Track Parking Lot
🗓 Friday, Sept. 25 | 5:00–8:00 PM
Make plans to #BeThere!
Bring the whole family out for games, inflatables, a petting zoo, food, and plenty of fun, all while supporting our CHS Career Technical Student Organizations! #CTAEdelivers
📍 CHS Track Parking Lot
🗓 Friday, Sept. 25 | 5:00–8:00 PM
Make plans to #BeThere!

Looking for a flexible, rewarding opportunity? 🐝 Kelly Education is hosting a Substitute Job Fair this Thursday, September 24, from 11:00 AM–12:30 PM at CCS Central Office.
Stop by to learn more about substitute teacher and paraprofessional opportunities with Calhoun City Schools!
Ready to apply? Visit https://www.mykelly.com/
#BeThere for our students.

